BA in Business Administration

The Business Administration program offers a broad exposure to business administration and economics. Behavioral and quantitative sciences are studied in both theoretical and applied contexts. Mathematics is used as a key tool in the analysis of complex problems and in the interpretation of data. Emphasis is placed on effective oral and written communication. Students are made aware of the need for imaginative, innovative solutions to business problems that encompass human needs and ethical objectives.

All students in the business administration major are required to complete common requirements in core courses, a capstone course, and Global Business course. In addition, students choose an area of specialization known as the concentration. Concentrations are offered in:

 REQUIREMENTS IN OTHER SUBJECTS, GRADES AND RESIDENCE

General education requirement:

Provides the foundation of a university education. It is designed to give students a breadth of knowledge and understanding across the major disciplines of science, social science, arts, and humanities. General education requirements are provided to you through Undergraduate Studies and General Education: https://www.fullerton.edu/undergraduate/general_education/index.php

English proficiency requirement:

Complete the designated upper division writing course (Buad 301) with grade of "C" (2.0) or better.

Grades:

Attain at least a 2.0 GPA (C average) in all university courses, in all courses in the major, and in the required concentration courses. In addition, you must earn at least a C (2.0) grade in each business administration core course and the concentration courses in accounting, management information systems and management science. A grade of "C-" (1.7) or lower is not a passing grade.

Grade Option:

Take all required core courses and all required concentration courses in the College of Business and Economics for a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F). The credit/no credit grading option may not be used for these courses, and a grade of CR (credit) will not satisfy the requirements of the degree. 

Residence:

A minimum of 30 units for the major must be in residence in the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. In addition, at least one-half of the units in the concentration must be in residence. Students completing the accounting concentration must complete at least 15 units in residence. At least 15 of the last 24 units of courses must be taken in residence at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Students also must fulfill university residence requirements.