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Department of Management
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Business Administration Major
All students in the Craig School of Business who are working toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must satisfy (a) the university's General Education requirements; (b) pre-business requirements, which include demonstration of computer competency, a seven-course group of pre-business courses, and both a cumulative and campus GPA of at least 2.25 to declare an option; (c) upper-division core requirements of six or seven upper-division courses, (d) option requirements of 22-24 units in an area of specialization; (e) the upper-division writing skills requirement; and (f) an integrative course requirement.
Computer literacy and computer software competency are considered essential to success in the program, which is heavily oriented in the use of technology. The pre-business courses include material considered essential for further study in business. The upper-division core courses provide a broad background and a breadth of knowledge and understanding. The option courses enable the student to specialize in a specific area of business and to prepare for effective performance in future employment.
Demonstration of computer competency. Complete IS 52 and 52L or equivalent courses with a grade of "C" or better or achieve a passing score on the CSB computer competency waiver examination. See "computer competency waiver exam" at http://www.craig.csufresno.edu/uss_home.aspx/
Pre-Business requirements* (16 units)
ACCT 4A, 4B; BA 18; DS 71, 73; ECON 40 or AGEC 1; ECON 50
(See Pre-Business Requirement.)
Upper-division core requirements (24 units)
DS 123; FIN 120; IS 130; MGT 110 or 104-106, MGT 124; MKTG 100S
Option requirements (22-26 units)
The department offers three options as part of the Business Administration
major: Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, and Management.
General Education requirements (51 units)
Grade Requirement
A grade of C or better must be earned for each course used to satisfy
the requirements for the major.
Upper-division writing skills requirement (3-4 units)
Business majors must select either BA 105W or ENGL 160W
(SeeWriting Requirements)
Note: the Upper-Division Writing Exam is not an option for business administration majors.
Integrative course requirement (3 units)
MGT 187
Electives (0 units)
See individual option requirements.
Total (120-124 units)
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* This total indicates that 6 units for DS 71 and ECON 50 are being used to satisfy the General Education requirement of 51 units.
Options
The three options available to students are outlined in the copy that follows. The completion of General Education requirements, pre-business requirements, upper-division business core, upper-division writing skills requirement, and the 22-25 units as required by the options, total the 120-125 units required for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
ENTR 81, 151, 153, 155, 157; MGT 127 (18 units)
Select two courses from the following: BA 152; ENTR 161, 163, 165, 167,
169; FIN 131 or courses approved by the option coordinator (6 units)
Total (24 units)
Human Resource Management Option
HRM 150, 152, 153, 154, 157, 159; MGT 127 (21 units)
Select 3-5 units from the following: AAIS 136, 144, 146; ANTH 120; ECON 150, 152; HS 143, 145, 168B; HRM 189T, 190, 195; MGT 60, 126, 189T; PLSI 185; PSYCH 144, 149, 176 (3-5 units)
Total (24-26 units)
Select one of the following tracks:
Organizational Leadership Track (23-24 units)
MGT 127, 133 or 182S, 180; HRM 150 (12 units)
and four courses selected from ENTR 81, 153, 155, 157; HRM 152, 153, 154, 157, 190; MGT 126, 131, 133, 152, 158, 189T, 190, 195; MKTG 90; approved by the option coordinator (11-12 units)
Production/Logistics Management Track (22-25 units)
MGT 126, 180, 195; MKTG 114 (13 units)
and three courses selected from MKTG 90, 126; MGT 152, 158; FIN 123; ACCT 132; HRM 150 (9-12 units)
Special Management Applications Track (23-24 units)
MGT 127, 133 or 182S, 180 (9 units)
and 8-9 units selected from ENTR 81, 153, 155, 157; HRM 152, 153, 154, 157, 190; MGT 126, 131, 133, 152, 158, 189T, 190, 195; MKTG 90 (8-9 units)
and 6 units, by approval of the chair of the Management Department, in one area chosen by the student (agriculture, fashion merchandising, health science, industrial technology, recreation, theater, etc.) (6 units)
Total (22-25 units)
Requirements for Certificate Programs
Before entering a program, students will need to demonstrate that they have foundation knowledge of business practices and possess good writing skills. Applicants must also fill out the appropriate form in the Management Department office prior to entering any of the certificate programs. Prior approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required. Students need to meet one of the following criteria:
- be currently admitted to California State University, Fresno,
- have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, or
- have an Associate of Arts degree from a two-year accredited college and a minimum of two years of business experience.
For successful completion of a certificate, you must receive a grade of C or better in each course.
Advising Note
Students with an option in entrepreneurship, human resource management, and management are not eligible for the certificate programs.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Required courses (12 units)
ENTR 81, 151, 153; MGT 127
Elective courses (6 units)
BA 105W; ENTR 155, 157, 161, 163, 165, 167, 169; FIN 131 or courses approved
by the certificate program coordinator or the department chair
Total (18 units)
Certificate in Organizational Management
Required Courses (12 units)
MGT 110 (or MGT 104 and 106), 127, 133
Elective courses (3-4 units)
ENTR 81; HRM 150; MGT 124, 126, 133, 180, 189T or courses approved by the
certificate program coordinator or the department chair
Total (15-16 units)
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Required Courses (12 units)
HRM 150, 153, 154, and 157
Elective courses (3 units)
HRM 152, 159; MGT 106 or courses approved by the certificate program coordinator
or the department chair
Total (15 units)
Management
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