Degree Requirements
Business Core:
| BUS 1005 | Economics | 4.00 units |
| BUS 1008 | Exploring the World of Business: Discovering the World of Business and You I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 1009 | Exploring the World of Business: Discovering the World of Business and You II | 0.50 units |
| BUS 2003 | Accounting | 4.00 units |
| BUS 2008 | Exploring the World of Business: Building Your Business Career Foundation I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 2009 | Exploring the World of Business: Building Your Business Career Foundation II | 0.50 units |
| BUS 2030 | Business Communications and Critical Thinking | 4.00 units |
| BUS 3008 | Exploring the World of Business: Developing Your Business Career Network I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 3009 | Exploring the World of Business: Developing Your Business Career Network II | 0.50 units |
| BUS 3013 | Corporate Finance | 4.00 units |
| BUS 3021 | Information Technology and Operations Management | 4.00 units |
| BUS 3022 | Global Business Strategy | 4.00 units |
| BUS 3024 | Marketing | 4.00 units |
| BUS 3045 | Business Statistics and Data Analytics | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4008 | Exploring the World of Business: Launching Your Business Career I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 4009 | Exploring the World of Business: Launching Your Business Career II | 0.50 units |
| BUS 4046 | Leadership and Teams in Organizations: Theory and Practice | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4074 | Entrepreneurship | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4980 | Strategic Management | 4.00 units |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
Plus three 4 unit courses (12 units) in any concentration belonging to the Business Administration Major:
The following courses also fulfill the University Core requirements as noted:
BUS 1005: Social Science: Understanding Human Behavior
BUS 3045: Quantitative Literacy and Social Issues
Exploring the World of Business Course Sequence Overview
In each semester of the undergraduate Business Administration major, students complete key sections of the four-year business course entitled “Exploring the World of Business (EWB)”. This personal and professional development program aligns self-awareness and discovery with knowledge of business disciplines to determine one’s career path. Students of all levels attend this course together each semester, and bring to the course their experience, interests and talents. Integrating critical thinking and business ethics from a global perspective, students develop skills to perform as effective business professionals. The courses will include workshops and seminars to enhance students’ preparation for careers in business professions.
EWB courses ending in '8' are offered each fall; EWB courses ending in '9' are offered each spring.
Freshman
| BUS 1008 | Exploring the World of Business: Discovering the World of Business and You I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 1009 | Exploring the World of Business: Discovering the World of Business and You II | 0.50 units |
Sophomore
| BUS 2008 | Exploring the World of Business: Building Your Business Career Foundation I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 2009 | Exploring the World of Business: Building Your Business Career Foundation II | 0.50 units |
Junior
| BUS 3008 | Exploring the World of Business: Developing Your Business Career Network I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 3009 | Exploring the World of Business: Developing Your Business Career Network II | 0.50 units |
Senior
| BUS 4008 | Exploring the World of Business: Launching Your Business Career I | 0.50 units |
| BUS 4009 | Exploring the World of Business: Launching Your Business Career II | 0.50 units |
Total Credit Hours: 4
Transfer students will enroll in the level appropriate “Exploring the World of Business” class. Earlier courses in the series are waived for transfer students. For example, Junior transfer students will take BUS 3008, BUS 3009, BUS 4008, and BUS 4009. BUS 1008, BUS 1009, BUS 2008, and BUS 2009 are waived.
Accounting Concentration
Accounting focuses on recording and analyzing financial activities. Accounting is described as “the language of business” because it is used to report financial information to a wide variety of interested parties. Strong critical thinking, quantitative, and interpersonal skills as well as attention to detail are important qualities for accountants.
Studying accounting prepares students for a wide variety of professional opportunities, including positions in public accounting, private accounting, government and not-for-profit organizations. Many students also find the accounting concentration to be useful preparation for careers in consulting, banking, general management, and securities analysis.
Students can prepare for professional certifications (such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified Internal Auditor) by taking additional courses in accounting and other subjects beyond those required for the major.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
To obtain a CPA license in 2019, the State of California educational requirements are that a person have a baccalaureate degree from a four-year accredited university or college, 24 semester units in accounting subjects, 24 units in business-related subjects, 20 semester units of accounting study, 10 units of ethics study, and 150 semester units. Students can earn 150 units with additional study at the undergraduate level. Or eligible students may apply to the MBA program, including the 4+1 program, to earn 150 semester units.
For more information about the CPA exam, see www.cpa-exam.org. For additional information about applying for a CPA license in California, see the California Board of Accountancy web site at www.dca.ca.gov/cba.
CMA and CIA
The BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting qualifies the student to sit for the CMA and CIA examinations. Information about the examinations, required professional experience, and other license requirements may be found at the following websites: CMA at www.imanet.org and CIA at www.theiia.org.
Accounting Concentration Requirements
Three required 4 unit courses: (12 units)
| BUS 4030 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4032 | Taxation: A Business Perspective | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4034 | Auditing | 4.00 units |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Financial Management Concentration
Financial management is the study of how money is managed and how funds are raised and invested. The financial management concentration develops the skills needed to make complex business decisions involving economic values over time and under uncertainty. Examples of finance problems include capital budgeting decisions, raising money for new ventures, risk management, hedging against currency and commodity price fluctuations, advising clients on investment strategies, assessing business valuation for mergers and acquisitions, and setting the optimal capital structure (debt/equity) of the firm. Proficiencies in these areas are highly sought after by the financial services industry, consultants, and other employers in the private and public sectors.
The financial management concentration prepares students for such career paths as financial management in business, government, and non-profits. Additional career paths include investment banking and management consulting, banking and insurance, asset management for institutional investors, financial planning for private wealth, treasurer, chief risk officer, chief investment officer, and chief financial officer.
Certified Financial Planner®
To qualify for the Certified Financial Planner® Certification Examination, the CFP® Board of Standards requires that a person have a baccalaureate degree from a four-year accredited university or college, 15 semester units in financial planning subjects, and another 12 units in related business courses (i.e., accounting, economics, and finance).
The following courses are recommended to prepare for the CFP® exam:
| BUS 4028 | Investment Principles | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4032 | Taxation: A Business Perspective | 4.00 units |
For details concerning the CFP® exam, you may contact the CFP® Board of Standards at (800) 487-1497 or visit the Board’s website at www.cfp.net.
Financial Management Requirements
Three required 4 unit courses: (12 units)
| BUS 4028 | Investment Principles | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4029 | Financial Statement Analysis | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4055 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 4.00 units |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Global Business Concentration
Global business is any business activity that occurs between people or organizations from different nations. The global business concentration prepares students for the international challenges facing business leaders. Students will demonstrate understanding of the global context in which most organizations now compete, and have an in-depth knowledge of the political, environmental, and social/cultural features. In addition, students will be competent in a number of professional skills such as conflict resolution, negotiation, team leadership, and personal career management that are normally associated with professionals who already have substantial work experience.
Global business students can take advantage of the University's strategic positioning in the San Francisco Bay Area, a border of the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. Barowsky School of Business currently has study-abroad and student-exchange agreements with universities around the world.
Global Business Concentration Requirements
Three required 4 unit courses (12 units):
| BUS 4058 | International Marketing | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4067 | Global Innovation & Entrepreneurial Practicum | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4081 | Managing Global Human Resources | 4.00 units |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Management Concentration
Management focuses on organizations—their design, function, and management; behavior in organizations, and how to manage change. Areas of study within management include entrepreneurship, human resource management, communication, and organizational behavior. Integrating themes include leadership, leading change, global culture, diversity, ethical behavior, teamwork, and the administration of functional areas.
The Barowsky School of Business management concentration prepares students for careers as entrepreneurs, and manager/leaders in the areas of business, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations.
Management Concentration Requirements
Three required 4 unit courses (12 units):
| BUS 4070 | Advanced Management Practices and Negotiations | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4073 | Managing Not-For-Profit Organizations | 4.00 units |
| BUS 4081 | Managing Global Human Resources | 4.00 units |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Marketing and Sales Concentration
Marketing is the function in organizations that is responsible for developing, pricing, distributing, and promoting products, services, and ideas. Students pursuing a marketing and sales concentration acquire a solid grounding in applying the basic disciplines (e.g., psychology, economics, statistics) essential for understanding consumer and organizational buying patterns and for developing successful marketing strategies. Marketing and sales students also acquire practical experience in the application of these concepts and methods through team activities, research projects, analyses, and marketing simulation games.
The marketing and sales concentration prepares students for positions such as sales specialist, research analyst, purchasing agent, retail manager, and corporate marketing management. Many graduates have gone on to careers in brand management, advertising sales, marketing research, consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Marketing and Sales Concentration Requirements
Three required 4 unit courses: (12 units)
BUS 4058: International Marketing may be substituted with:
Total Credit Hours: 12