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Department of Finance and Business Law
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 upper-division courses, (d) option requirements of 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.fresnostate.edu/uss_home.aspx/
Pre-Business requirements* (16 units)
ACCT 4A, 4B;
BA 18; DS
71, 73; ECON
40 or AGBS 1; ECON
50
(See Pre-Business Requirement.)
Upper-division core requirements (24 units)
DS 123; FIN
120; IS 130; MGT
110, 124; MKTG
100S
Option requirements (24 units)
The Department of Finance and Business Law offers three options. (See
options in the copy that follows.)
General Education requirements (48 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 units)
Business majors must select a minimum of 3 units from 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 or FIN
139***
Electives and remaining degree requirements (2 units)
See individual option requirements.
Total (120 units)
__________
* This total indicates that 6 units for DS 71 and ECON 50 are being used to satisfy the General Education requirement of 48 units.
** Note: Business majors are exempt from G.E. Area MI.
*** Finance majors only.
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 24 units as required by the options total the 121units required for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Finance Option
General Finance Track
FIN 121, 128,
178 (9 units)
Select at least 15 units from the following: FIN
122, 123, 129,
131, 138,
186, 195;
BA 150; ACCT
120A (15 units)
Total (24 units)
International Business Option
BA 174, 175,
176 (9 units)
Select at least 6 units from the following: ACCT
165; BA 177; FIN
178; MKTG 140; and MGT 131 (6 units)
Select three upper-division courses outside the Craig School of Business
that can be justified as contributing to global cultural awareness. Introductory
language courses and courses used for a second major are not accepted. Electives
must be approved in advance by the coordinator of the International Business
Option, in consultation with the department chair. (9 units)
Total (24 units)
The Language Requirement. English is the required language of the International Business Option. Every student is also required to demonstrate to the coordinator, by a note from a faculty member of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures or by special test, a working commercial knowledge of a second language. The second language is chosen by the student and approved by the coordinator of the program.
The International Business Association (IBA). While not a university requirement, membership in IBA is strongly encouraged. More than a student club, IBA is the vehicle by which students acquire the personal international network they will need for a successful career in international business. IBA also sponsors field trips and invites current practitioners in international business to speak and interact with students in the program.
Real Estate and Urban
Land Economics Option
BA 154 (3 units)
FIN 122, 180,
181, 182,
183, 186
(18 units)
Select at least 3 units from the following: FIN
123, 185, 195
(3 units)
Total (24 units)
Requirements for Certificate Program
Before entering either of the programs, students will need to demonstrate that they have foundation knowledge of business practices and possess good writing skills. 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, the student must receive a grade of C or better in each course.
Certificate in Finance
FIN 120, 128,
178 (10 units)
Elective courses: select three courses from the following: FIN
121, 122, 123,
129, 131,
138, 139
(9-10 units)
Total (19-20 units)
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