College of Business Administration
New Student
Guidebook
‘17/18
Table Contents of
Greetings From The Dean
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Mission and Vision
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AACSB Business Accreditation
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University Degree Requirements
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Major Requirements
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Major Prerequisites, WP and Core Requirements
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Business Administration Concentrations
10
Career Possibilities
20
General Education Requirements
21
Business Advising
22
Enrollment Services
23
Other Information
24
Transfer Advising
25
Transferable Business Courses
26
Student Success Center
28
Employment and Internship Opportunities
30
Career Events
31
Student Organizations & Honor Societies
32
MBA Program
33
Contact Information
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Greetings from the Dean Dear New Business Student: On behalf of our faculty, staff, and students, I welcome you to the College of Business Administration at California State University, Stanislaus. Our mission is to deliver a professional business education that offers our students the knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and in society. We strive to offer our students an accessible, affordable, professional business education that empowers people of all ages and backgrounds to transform their lives and realize their potential. Business Administration graduates are highly sought after by employers throughout the state. Our College Student Success Center and University Career Development Services have expanded career services. In addition, the College and the University provide you with many opportunities to enhance and support your academic and career success through service-learning, internships, clubs, and organizations. The College of Business Administration faculty is composed of highly qualified professionals who care very much about your learning and experience in and outside the classroom. They are keenly interested in your success and are available to assist you in preparing your academic and career plans. My heartiest congratulations and welcome to the College of Business Administration.
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College of Business Administration
Mission and Vision MISSION STATEMENT The California State University, Stanislaus College of Business Administration is a publicly-supported, regional teaching institution. Our mission is to deliver a professional business education that offers our students the knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and in society.
VISION STATEMENT Our vision is to become the educational nucleus that helps develop a thriving collaborative California Central San Joaquin Valley economy through the development of graduates who have the professional knowledge and managerial skills to perform well in a business environment, and faculty and students who are recognized for academic excellence, use of technology, scholarship and continuous improvement.
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AACSB BUSINESS ACCREDITATION The College of Business Administration is fully accredited by AACSB International— The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management and business administration education which accredits less than 5% of the colleges of business worldwide. Organized in 1916, AACSB International is considered the premier accrediting organization for undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration. Universities that earn AACSB accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. About one third of the nation’s approximately 1,200 post-secondary business programs have achieved this prestigious accreditation. AACSB accreditation assures students and graduates that their business programs have completed rigorous evaluation and peer review and that the college mission and goals have been achieved through qualified faculty,
relevant curriculum, adequate learning resources, and effective policies and practices. Employers view AACSB International accreditation as a sign that a prospective employee has received a high quality business education. Communities view AACSB International accreditation as an indication of the availability of a highly qualified managerial workforce in their region. This AACSB accreditation honor is one more indication of excellence in undergraduate and graduate business education at Stanislaus State.
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University Baccalaureate Degree Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE, A STUDENT MUST COMPLY WITH ALL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS AND SATISFY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS IN THESE AREAS:
THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS (120 UNITS):
1. Units:
1. Lower Division General Education (1000-2000 level courses)
i. A minimum of 120 semester units. ii. At least 40 units must be in upper- division courses (3000-4000 level).
2. Residence: A minimum of 30 semester units must be completed at Stanislaus State. i. At least 24 units must be earned in upper-division courses ii. At least 12 units in the Major iii. At least 9 units in General Education Breadth requirements
A. Communication Skills B. Natural Sciences & Mathematics C. Humanities D. Social, Ethnic, and Political Institutions and Human Behavior E. Individual Resources and Culture
2. Business Administration Prerequisites (1000-2000 level courses) 3. Upper Division General Education (3000-4000 level courses) F1. Natural Science and Mathematics F2. Humanities F3. Social Institutions G. Multicultural 4. English Writing Proficiency (WPST & WP Course) 5. Business Administration Core (3000-4000 level courses) 6. Business Administration Concentration (3000-4000 level courses) * Each student’s catalog rights determine specific curriculum requirements
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Business Administration Major Requirements FOUR PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS: *All Business Administration degree requirements must be completed with a letter grade of “C- or better” with the exception of BUS 4901 that can be taken “CR/NC.”
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites provide the foundation upon which the degree is later constructed. Students take these courses during their freshman and sophomore years. Some of the major prerequisites overlap and double count in the lower division general education program. These courses can also be completed at the community college, |with the exception of BUS 2090.
WRITING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT The Writing Proficiency (WP) course is important for all business administration majors and should be completed in the junior year. BUS 3100 is the writing course for the business administration degree, unless you are an Accounting Concentration, in which you take ACC 3125.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Core requirements are a closely coordinated sequence of courses, which introduces students to the broad field of business administration, develops knowledge of the organizational and management concepts that underlie the operation of all business enterprises, and develops effective ways of thinking about complex situations encountered in business. The courses are upperdivision level, which can only be completed at a 4-year institution and require junior standing.
Concentrations provide the opportunity for specialized study in a selected area of interest. Seven concentration options are available to choose from and it is recommended to declare a concentration by your junior year. The courses are upper-division level and require junior standing.
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Business Administration Major
Prerequisites, WP and Core Requirements PREREQUISITES (21-24 UNITS) Course
Title
ACC 2110
Financial Accounting
GE
Units
Prerequisites/ Notes
3
MATH 1500; concurrent enrollment ok MATH 1500, ACC 2110
ACC 2130
Managerial Accounting
3
BLW 2060
Law, Environment, and Ethics
3
BUS 2090
Ethics & Social Resp. for Business
D2b
3
ECON 2500
Principles of Macroeconomics
D2a
3
ECON 2510
Principles of Microeconomics
D2a
3
ECON 2500 recommended
MATH 1500
Finite Mathematics
B3
3
MATH 106 or 110, or passing score on ELM exam or equivalent
MATH 1610
Statistics for Decision Making
B3
3
MATH 106 or 110 or passing score on ELM exam or equivalent
Title
Term
Units
Prerequisites/ Notes
ACC 3125
Acct. Research and Comm.
WP
3
WPST passing score, junior standing, required for accounting concentration only
BUS 3100
Business and Technical Writing
WP
3
WPST passing score, junior standing
Prerequisites/ Notes (Junior Standing Required)
Only required for catalog years 2009 to present
WRITING PROFICIENCEY (WP) (3 UNITS) Couse
CORE REQUIREMENTS (24-26 UNITS)
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Course
Title
Units
MGT 3310
Management Theory & Practice
3
MKT 3410
Principles of Marketing
3
ACC 2130; ECON 2510; ACC 2130 can be taken concurrently
MGT 3400
International Business
3
MGT 3310
FIN 3220
Business Finance
3
ACC 2130; MATH 1610; Corequisite FIN 3225 for catalog year 2013 to present.
FIN 3225
Financial Statement Analysis
1
ACC 2130; MATH 1610; Corequisite FIN 3220 for catalog year 2013 to present.
CIS 3700
Information Tech. For Mgt.
3
CIS 2000 or equivalent
OM 3010
Operations Management
3
OM 3020
Management Science
3
CIS 2000 or equivalent; MATH 1500; MATH 1610; BUS 103 or equivalent or BQSAT exam
MGT 4900
Business Policy
3
All Business Administration Prerequisites, WP course & Core Requirements. OM 3010, OM 3020, CIS 3700 may be taken concurrently. Corequisite BUS 4901 for catalog year 2013 to present
BUS 4901
Business Professionalism
1
All Business Administration Prerequisites, WP course & Core Requirements. OM 3010, OM 3020, CIS 3700 may be taken concurrently. Corequisite MGT 4900 for catalog year 2013 to present
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
CORE REQUIREMENTS (JUNIOR STANDING)
MGT 3310
BLW 2060
MGT 3400 *OM 3010
BUS 2090 (D2b) ***CIS 2000 (E1) or equivalent
*CIS 3700
***BQSAT or BUS 0103 Can be concurrent
*OM 3020 MATH 1500 (B3)
MGT 4900 #
MATH 1610 ACC 2110
**FIN 3220 **FIN 3225
ACC 2130
MKT 3410
ECON 2510 ECON 2500 (D2a)
BUS 4901
WPST
BUS 3100 or ACC 3125
*May be taken concurrently with MGT 4900/BUS 4901. All other prerequisites, WP and core cources MUST be taken before enrolling in MGT 4900/ BUS 4901 **FIN 3220 & FIN 3225 MUST be taken concurrently. ***Course prerequisite # Completion of, or concurrent enrollement in MGT 4900.
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Business Administration
Concentrations Concentrations provide the opportunity for specialized study in a selected area of interest within the business administration field. Students must select at least one concentration to study from the seven concentration options to individualize their program. The Management concentration has sub-plans called tracks that students declare. It is recommended to declare a concentration by your junior year. The following pages provide you with a list of requirements for each of the business administration concentrations and tracks. Concentrations
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Tracks
Units
1
Accounting
28
2
Finance
16
3
Computer Information Systems
18
4
General Business
5
Management
15 Human Resources
15
International Business
16-17
Strategy/ Entrepreneurship
15-16
6
Marketing
16
7
Operations Management
15-16
Concentrations
Accounting is a systematic way of analyzing and describing the activities of a business or other economic entity primarily in monetary terms. Its purpose is to provide useful information to managers, owners, investors, creditors, regulatory agencies, and others concerned about such information.
ACCOUNTING
Accounting involves analyzing and recording transactions and other events, combining recorded data in useful ways, and reporting results to those concerned. It also involves the art of analyzing and interpreting financial statements and other information provided by the accounting process.
ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (28 UNITS) Must complete ALL of the following courses Course
Title
ACC 3110
Intermediate Accounting I (4)
ACC 3120
Intermediate Accounting II (4)
ACC 3140
Cost Accounting (4)
ACC 4120
Auditing (4)
ACC 4140
Income Tax Accounting (4)
ACC 4160
Computers in Accounting (4)
ACC 4110
Advanced Accounting (4)
MATH 1500
MATH 1610
ACC 3140
ACC 2110
ACC 2130
ACC 4140
*May be taken concurrently with ACC 3110
*ACC 3125
ACC 3110
ACC 4110
ACC 3120
ACC 4160
ACC 4120
CIS 3700 Recommended
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Concentrations
FINANCE
Business finance is the three-fold function of determining funds requirements, evaluating and selecting alternate sources of funds, and managing available funds in order to achieve specified objectives.
Courses in the finance concentration provide a basic understanding of the role of financial markets and institutions in a developed economy, interest rates and the factors that affect them, the time-value of money, capital budgeting and the use of financial markets. Students will learn how to understand and evaluate investment advice from brokers and the press as well as how to critically evaluate and compare financing alternatives.
FINANCE CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (16 UNITS) Must complete the following three courses (12 units) Course
Title
FIN 4210
Security Analysis & Portfolio Mgt. (4)
FIN 4240
Financial Markets & Inst. (4)
FIN 4820
Seminar in Financial Mgt (4)
Junior Standing OM 3020
FIN 4820 FIN 4240
Required Courses
FIN 4210
Complete at least one elective course from the following (4 units)
12
Course
Title
FIN 4310
Real Estate Finance & Invest. (4)
FIN 4330
International Finance (4)
FIN 4840
Derivative Securities (4)
FIN 4850
Computer Apps. in Finance (4)
FIN 3220 FIN 4840 FIN 4330 Select at least one
FIN 4310 CIS 3700
FIN 4850
Concentrations
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) function in an organization is responsible for the development of information systems that integrate organizational relationships and operations, streamline work processes, and provide data for business analysis and quality improvements. It is also responsible for staying abreast of new plans and practices.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The Computer Information Systems concentration courses introduce the student to business functions, organizations, computer information systems concepts and practices. The core develops effective skills to analyze, design, implement and test computer information systems to support decision-making and transaction processing.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (18 UNITS) Must complete ALL of the following courses Course
Title
CIS 2020
Intro to Python Programming (3)
CIS 3020
Adv. Python Programming (3)
CIS 4720
Database Management Systems (3)
CIS 4770
Systems Analysis & Design (3)
CIS 4800
Network Administration (3)
CIS 4900
Application Development Project (3)
CIS 3020
CIS 2020
CIS 4770 CIS4720
CIS 4900
CIS 2000 CIS 3700
Lower Division
*CIS 4800
Upper Division
*May be taken concurrently with CIS 4900
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Concentrations
General Business
The General Business concentration is intended for those students wishing to take course work in several functional areas of business. To this end, the student must choose course work in a minimum of three different functional areas of business administration and computer information systems. The resulting broad overview of business should enable graduates to gain entry into a variety of lower-level management positions in a broad range of businesses. GENERAL BUSINESS CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS) Selected by the Student and Approved by Advisor
FINANCE Course
Title
Course
Title
FIN 4210
Sec. Anal. & Port. Mgt. (4)
OM 4539
Material & Inventory Mgt. (3)
FIN 4240
Fin. Markets & Inst. (4)
OM 4570
Quality & Prod. Mgt. (3)
FIN 4820
Seminar in Financial Mgt. (4)
OM 4580
Supply Chain Mgt. (3)
FIN 4310
Real Estate Finance & Invest. (4)
OM 4600
Lean Operations Strategy (3)
FIN 4330
International Finance (4)
OM4560
Management of Tech (3)
FIN 4840
Derivative Securities (4)
OM 4590
Global Op. Strategies (3)
FIN 4850
Computer Apps. In Finance (4)
OM 4890
Business Forecasting and Plan. (3)
ACCOUNTING
MANAGEMENT
Course
Title
Course
Title
ACC 3110
Intermediate Accounting 1 (4)
MGT 4610
Seminar in Human Resoucres (3)
ACC 3120
Intermediate Accounting 2 (4)
MGT 4360
Orginizational Behanvior (3)
ACC 3140
Cost Accounting (4)
MGT 4000
Organization & Environment (3)
ACC 4140
Income Tax Accounting (4)
MGT 4340
Executive Leadership (3)
ACC 4160
Computers in Accounting (4)
MGT 4540
Entrep. & Venture Initiative (3)
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MGT 4560
Sem. In Small Business Mgt. (3)
MGT 4620
Seminar In Labor Relations (3)
MGT 4920
Global Competitive Strategy (3)
Complete 15 UNITS of upper-division (3000-4000 level courses) in a MINIMUM OF THREE of the six concentration areas of Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Computer Information Systems, and Operations Management within the College of Business Administration.
Course
These courses MAY NOT include the General Education Courses ACC 3005 and FIN 3210 or any of the Business Administration Core courses.
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Title
CIS 3020
Adv. Visual Basic Programming (3)
CIS 4720
Database Management Systems (3)
CIS 4800
Network Administration (3)
MARKETING Course
Title
MKT 4400
Consumer Behavior (4)
MKT 4490
Strategic Marketing Mgt. (4)
MKT 4420
Marketing Research (4)
MKT 4410
Advertising & Promotion Mgt. (4)
MKT 4430
Selling & Sales Mgt. (4)
MKT 4450
Channel Inst. & Retail Mgt. (4)
MKT 4470
Global Marketing (4)
MKT 4480
Product & Price Mgt. (4)
Concentrations
Management:
HUMAN RESOURCES TRACK
The Management concentration curriculum enables students to obtain both a managerial perspective and a functional background suitable for entry-level management positions in a variety of organizations.
The Human Resources track provides students with an opportunity to learn a mixture of courses oriented around a general theme of interpersonal relations and dynamics of organizing to achieve common goals. This includes teamwork, working effectively with others, and interacting productively with an increasingly diverse body of co-workers. This track will emphasize courses in organizational behavior, human resources management, small business management and communication skills.
HUMAN RESOURCES TRACK REQUIREMENTS (15 UNITS) Course
Title
MGT 4610
Seminar in Human Resources (3)
COMM 3120
Management Comm. (3)
MGT 4360
Organizational Behavior (3)
COMM 4110
Organ. Comm. Diag. & Design (3)
COMM 4170
Professional Interviewing (3)
ECON 4100
Labor Economics (3)
PSYC 3310
Intro. to Social Psychology (3)
PSYC 4820
Group Dynamics: Theory/App (3)
SOCL 3310
Social Inequalities (4)
SOCL 3530
Self and Social Behavior (4)
Course
Title
MGT 4000
Organization & Environment (3)
MGT 4340
Executive Leadership (3)
MGT 4540
Entrep. & Venture Initiative (3)
MGT 4560
Sem. in Small Business Mgt. (3)
MGT 4620
Seminar in Labor Relations (3)
MGT 4950
Selected Topics in Mgt. (1-4)
OM 4570
Quality & Productivity Mgt. (3)
SOCL 4020
Soc. of Small Group Dynamics (3)
GEND 4305
Gender Politics at Work (3)
GEOG 3020
Human Ecology (3)
*MGT 4360
COMM 4110
*MGT 4610
*MGT 4000
COMM 4170 *MGT 3310
*MGT 4340
ECON 4100 GEOG 3020
MGT 4540
FIN 3220
MGT 4560
PSYC 3310
Select 1
Title
Required
Course
Choose two of the following courses to complete (6 units)
COMM 3120
Choose one of the following courses to complete (3 units)
Select any 2
Complete the following two courses (6 units)
PSYC 4820
MGT 4950 SOCL 3310
MGT 4620 **OM 4570
**OM 3010 SOCL 1010
*May be taken concurrently **May be taken concurrently
SOCL 3530 SOCL 4020 GEND 4305 15
Concentrations
Management:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The Management concentration curriculum enables the student to obtain both a managerial perspective and a functional background suitable for entry-level management positions in a variety of organizations.
The International Business track is designed to provide students with business competencies and skills essential for careers in international business. Courses offered in this track will enable students to understand the global business environment, analyze global business opportunities, develop global strategies and perform global business activities.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRACK REQUIREMENTS (16-17 UNITS)
Title
Course
Title
MGT 4920
Global Competitive Strategy (3)
ANTH 4170
Bus., Econ. & Anth. (3)
MKT 4470
Global Marketing (4)
COMM 4160
Intercultural Communications (3)
ECON 4335
Political Economy (4)
ECON 4401
Third World Economies (3)
ECON 4455
U.S. and World Trade (3)
HIST 3880
Contp. Africa: 1945-Present (3)
PSCI 3410
Comp. Politics: Latin America (4)
PSCI 3430
Comp. Politics: Middle East (3)
PSCI 3470
Comp. Politics: Asia (3)
Choose two of the following courses to complete (6 units) Course
Title
MGT 4000
Organization & Environment (3)
MGT 4950
Selected Topics in Mgt. (1-4)
FIN 4330
International Finance (4)
ECON 4415
International Economics (3)
OM 4590
Global Operations Strategies (3)
MKT 3410
*MKT 4470 MGT 4920
**MGT 3310
FIN 3220
COMM 4160 **MGT 4000
ECON 4335
MGT 4950
ECON 4401
FIN 4330 ECON 4415
***OM 3010
***OM 4590 PSCI 1201
*May be taken concurrently **May be taken concurrently ***May be taken concurrently
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ANTH 4170
ECON 4455 HIST 3880 PSCI 3410 PSCI 3430 PSCI 3470
Select 1
Course
*MGT 3400 Required
Choose one of the following courses to complete (3-4 units)
Select any 2
Complete the following two courses (7 units)
Concentrations
Management:
STRATEGY/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Management concentration curriculum enables the student to obtain both a managerial perspective and a functional background suitable for entry-level management positions in a variety of organizations.
The Strategy/ Entrepreneurship track provides students with the opportunity to focus on the process of guiding the future direction of their business organizations. Courses offered in this track are designed to help students make key business decisions, including how to start a business, grow a business, and guide a business in an uncertain and changing business environment.
MGT 4920
Global Competitive Strategy (3)
MGT 4540
Entrp. & Venture Initiative (3)
STRATEGY/ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK REQUIREMENTS (15-16 UNITS) Junior Standing
Choose two of the following courses to complete (6 units) Course
Title
MGT 4000
Organization & Environment (3)
MGT 4340
Executive Leadership (3)
MGT 4560
Seminar Small Business Mgt. (3)
MGT 4950
Selected Topics in Mgt. (1-4)
Choose one of the following courses to complete (3-4 units) Course
Title
COMM 3215
Public Relations (3)
ECON 4331
Managerial Economics (3)
ECON 4455
U.S. and World Trade (4)
FIN 4820
Seminar in Financial Mgt. (4)
MKT 4490
Strategic Marketing Mgt. (4)
OM 4570
Quality Management (3)
PSCI 4315
Public Policy Making (3)
PSCI 4350
Govt., Business & Economy (3)
SOCL 4800
Formal Org. in Modern Soc. (3)
MGT 4920 MGT 4540
COMM 3215 ECON 4331 ECON 4455
MGT 3310
*MGT 4000 *MGT 4340 *MGT 4560 MGT 4950
Select 1
Title
Required
Course
Select any 2
Complete the following two courses (6 units)
FIN 3220
FIN 4820
OM 3020
MKT 4490
MKT 3410
OM 4570
OM 3010
PSCI 4315
PSCI 1201
PSCI 4350 SOCL 4800
SOCL 1010
*May be taken concurrently with MGT 3310
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CBA Concentrations
Marketing
Marketing focuses on creating value in the exchange relationship between the firm and the markets it serves. As such, marketing plays a pivotal role in connecting customers and individuals or groups.
Fundamentally, marketers must be able to see and understand the world from the perspective of their customers. This requires specific marketing activities including the measurement and interpretation or market forces, cultivation of market opportunities, development of products and/or services to match market opportunities, marketing communications, advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, sales management, direct marketing and e-marketing. Marketing also requires conscious choice regarding social responsibility and corporate ethics.
MARKETING CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (16 UNITS) Complete the following three courses (12 units)
MKT 4400
Consumer Behavior (4)
MKT 4490
Strategic Marketing Management (4)
MKT 4420
Marketing Research (4)
Junior Standing MKT 4400 MATH 1610
MKT 4420 MKT 4490
Complete at least one elective course from the following (4 units)
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MKT 3410
MKT 4410
Course
Title
MKT 4330
MKT 4410
Advertising & Promotion Mgt. (4)
MKT 4450
MKT 4430
Selling and Sales Mgt. (4)
MKT 4450
Channel Inst. and Retail Mgt. (4)
MKT 4470
Global Marketing (4)
MKT 4480
Product & Price Mgt. (4)
MKT 4950
Special Topics in Marketing (1-4)
*MGT 3400 *MGT 3400 may be taken concurrently with MKT 4470
Required
Title
MKT 4470 MKT 4480 MKT 4950
Select 1
Course
Concentrations
Operations Management
Operations Management is concerned with managing operations in manufacturing and service organizations. It involves the management of manpower, materials, facilities, processes, technology, and equipment for the efficient conversion of resources into quality product and services, as well as their distribution.
Operations Management managers apply their expertise and knowledge in the design, analysis and planning of production lean systems, as well as supply chain management. They utilize management science techniques and modern strategies to continuously improve the company’s productivity and quality of its products and services.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (15-16 UNITS) Must complete the following four courses (12 units)
OM 4530
Materials & Inventory Mgt. (3)
OM 4570
Quality & Prod. Mgt. (3)
OM 4580
Supply Chain Mgt. (3)
OM 4600
Lean Operations Strategy (3)
Junior Standing OM 4530 OM 4570 OM 4580 *OM 3010
Complete at least one elective course from the following (3-4 units) Course
Title
CIS 4570
Decision Support Systems (3)
COMM 3110
Organizational Comm. (3)
MGT 4340
Executive Leadership (3)
MGT 4620
Sem. in Labor Mgt. Relations (3)
MKT 4450
Channel Inst. & Retail Mgt. (4)
OM 4560
Management of Tech (3)
OM 4590
Global Op. Strategies (3)
OM 4890
Business Forecasting & Plan (3)
Required
Title
OM 4600 OM 4560 OM 4590
OM 3020
OM 4890 CIS 4570
MKT 3410
MKT 4550
Select any 1
Course
COMM 3110 MGT 3310
MGT 4340 MGT 4620
*May be taken concurrently with OM 4530, 4570, 4580, 4600, 4590
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Career Possibilities ACCOUNTING
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Public Accountant:
Business Systems Analyst Communications Analyst Database Administrator Network Administrator Website Administrator Research Analyst Software Specialist Information Systems Specialist Business Programmer Decision Support Systems Analyst End-User Specialist Information Center Manager
Auditing Tax Planning and Compliance Management Advisory Services Personal Financial Planning Industrial Accounting: C ontrollership Cost Accounting Internal Auditing Governmental Accounting: Federal & State Income Tax Agencies Boards of Equalization Audit Agencies
MANAGEMENT
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINANCE Financial Administration: Industrial Enterprises Commercial Enterprises Budget Analyst Economic Analyst Financial Planner Treasurer Utility Enterprises Government Enterprises Banks, Savings, & Loan Associations Insurance Companies Investment Companies Stock Brokerage Houses Investment Banks
MARKETING
Administrative Analyst Business Manager Bank Manager Credit Analyst Management Consultant Office Manager Sales Representative Strategic Planner
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Human Resources Track:
Strategy/Entrepreneurship Track:
Sales Representative:
Budget Analyst
C areer Development Specialist Human Resources Manager Industrial Relations Manager Labor Negotiator Management and Business Consultant Personnel Analyst Personnel Manager Business Executive Management Analyst Work Design Executive Recruitment Manager Small Business Owner
S mall Business Owner/Manager Family Business Owner/Manager Franchised Business Owner/Manager Non-Profit Organization Founder Realtor/Real Estate Manager Product Manager R & D Manager Management Analyst Management Consultant Sales Representative
I ndustrial Consumer Retail Marketing Management Product Development Brand Management Integrated Marketing Communications Advertising Public Relations Sales Promotion Consumer Affairs Customer Service Merchandising Physical Distribution/ Logistics Marketing Channel Management
Capacity Scheduler Chief Administrator Chief Operating Officer Plant Manager Branch Manager Operations Manager Production Manager Inventory/Materials Manager Purchasing Manager Store Manager Quality Manager
International Business Track: B anking Manager Economic-Financial Consultant Foreign Branch Officer Import/Export Agent International Marketing Manager Management Consultant Multinational Operations Executive Sales Representative
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The following list of careers are categorized by concentration offered within the business degree:
Purchasing Personal Selling Sales Management Direct Marketing Marketing Research Database Marketing Global Marketing Green or Environmental Marketing E-Marketing Not-for-Profit Marketing Event & Sports Marketing Entrepreneurship Consulting Cause/Image Marketing
General Education Requirements Its purpose is to provide a common educational experience for students, regardless of major field of study. General Education requirements consist of a minimum of 51 semester units as described below, including at least 9 upper-division units. At least 9 of these 51 semester units shall be earned at the university. GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM A. Communication Skills (9 units minimum) 1. Oral Communication Requirement 2. Written Communication Requirement 3. Critical Thinking Requirement B. Natural Sciences and Mathematics (9 units minimum) 1. Physical Sciences Requirement 2. Biological Sciences 3. Mathematics 4. Laboratory C. Humanities Requirement (9 units minimum) 1. Arts 2. Literature/Philosophy 3. Foreign Language (C1, C2, or C3) D. Social, Economic, and Political Institutions and Human Behavior (12 units minimum) 1. United States History and Constitution/California State and Local Government a. United States History b. American Government 2. A minimum of one course from each group is required. a. Human Institutions b. Society and Culture E. Individual Resources for Modern Living (3 units minimum) F. Upper-Division General Education Requirements (9 units minimum) 1. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 2. Humanities 3. Social, Economic, and Political Institutions and Human Behavior G. Multicultural Requirement
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Business Advising BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVISING Advising in the College of Business Administration is a dual activity between the Student Success Center and Faculty. Here are 3 advising options for Business Administration Majors: 1. SSC Peer Advisors
Basic advising with general education and major course selection, assist with questions and answers, as well as provide referrals to student service offices on campus 2. SSC Academic Advisors
All academic, career, personal and social advising, including course articulations and graduation approvals 3. Faculty Advisors within your concentration
Major and Concentration advising, including course articulations and graduation approvals, as well as career advising within your concentration
Check the SSC website or outside the office in DBH 217 for hours and advising times. Academic advising is not mandatory but highly recommended to receive at least once an academic year to ensure you are on track to completing your degree requirements. Before seeing an advisor, you should review the University Catalog and Class Schedule online at www.csustan.edu.
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Enrollment Services GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS An “Application for Graduation” should be submitted when two semesters remain to complete requirements for the degree and 90 units have been completed so that a graduation evaluation of credit can be provided prior to registration for the student’s final semester term.
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ENROLLMENT SERVICES OFFICE The office is located in MSR 120 and oversees the following areas: • • • •
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Admissions - Receipt and coordination of admission documents Evaluations - Determine eligibly to the university and confer degrees Records - Official keeper of student academic records Registration - Coordinate and implement academic policies and procedures
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EVALUATORS - ENROLLMENT SERVICES Evaluators are available to assist with transfer credit evaluation, interpretation of university academic policies and graduation evaluation. Evaluators are assigned to students alphabetically by the student’s last name to oversee their academic files at Stanislaus State.
ENROLLMENT SERVICES FORMS There are various forms used for academic actions at the university. These forms can be found in paper form outside of the SSC and online on the Enrollment Services website: https://www.csustan.edu/ enrollment-services/forms. All completed forms are submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services for processing. Here is a list of the most commonly used forms: 1. Application for Graduation Used to declare expected term of graduation and request degree and diploma 2. Substitution for (Waiver of) Departmental Degree Requirement Transfer students use to receive approval for non-articulated courses 3. Declaration or Change of Degree Objective The form is used to Add, Change, Drop or Declare a Major or Concentration 4. Registration Options Form Used to register for a time conflict, add excess units, change grading option 5. Withdrawal Form Used when dropping one or more courses after the census date or when withdrawing from the university Work with the SSC Advisor, Peer Advisors or Faculty Advisors in CBA to assist you with completing the enrollment services forms.
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Other Information WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK THE UNIVERSITY CATALOG The University Catalog is located on the Stanislaus State website. The catalog includes all university and major policies and procedures, programs, course offerings, prerequisite requirements and much more.
Student Classifications CLASS LEVEL
EVERY 30 UNITS
Freshman
0-29.9 acceptable completed semester units
CATALOG YEAR
Sophomore
30-59.9 acceptable completed semester units
Your catalog year begins when you enter the CSU, UC or a California Community College system and take an academic course for credit. This establishes the university and major requirements required for graduation, regardless of changes the university or major make thereafter. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the catalog you are assigned. Students who do not complete at least one course during a calendar year risk the loss of rights to their original catalog year graduation requirements. Summer and winter terms do not apply to establishing catalog year.
Junior
60-89.9 acceptable completed semester units
Senior
90 or more acceptable completed semester units
Lower-Division Courses (1000s-2000s) can be taken at the Community College and transferred to Stanislaus State. Upper-Division (3000s-4000s) must be taken at Stanislaus State or another four-year institution and cannot be completed at a community college. These courses may be taken no earlier than the term in which upper-division status (completion of or entering into the semester in which you will be completing 60 semester units) is attained.
UPPER-DIVISION WRITING PROFICIENCY All students must demonstrate competency in writing skills as a requirement for graduation. Students must complete the Writing Proficiency Screening Test (WPST) with a passing score of 7 or better and then pass, with a minimum grade of C- or better, an upper-division Writing Proficiency (WP) course. The WP Course required for a business administration concentration is BUS 3100 or for accounting concentrations it is ACC 3125. For more information or to register for the WPST website: www.csustan.edu/wpst.
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Transfer Students Transfer Advising 1.
TRANSFER CREDIT FOR BUSINESS COURSES Articulations for lower division courses taken at a California Community College and other California Universities are available at www.assist.org. The following local community colleges are articulated with Stanislaus State (SJDC, MJC, Merced, Columbia) resulting in an easy transition to classes and enrollment. If the college you are transferring from does not have an articulation on Assist.org, it is a good indication that you will need to receive approval for credit towards your business courses. Students that are transferring from colleges that are not articulated with Stanislaus State MUST meet with a business administration advisor (SSC or faculty) to receive credit for business administration courses towards your business degree. It is suggested to do this before or directly following your New Student Orientation appointment. Transcripts and course descriptions are needed to verify and receive credit toward your degree requirements, so please be prepared to provide them to your advisor.
2. SUBSTITUTION FOR DEPARTMENTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FORMS
Substitution forms are completed during the meeting with an advisor and require departmental signatures for approval of business courses. These approved substitution forms are then submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services, MSR 120, to be added to your student file. Substitution forms are ONLY used for departmental degree requirement verification and added to your student file. The Substitution forms are NOT forms of articulation from one school to another to show equivalency in courses, thus the completion of the requirements will be absent from your student profile and degree audit online, which may halt you at registration time. It is important to keep copies of all approved substitution forms for your records as proof of completion. During enrollment you may need to show proof of completion to professors (in the form of your substitution form) for classes that you have taken at another college that are not articulated and then request a permission number to add the class. Only transfer students from out of state or outside of our local area will need to do this.
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TRANSFERABLE BUSINESS COURSES Visit assist.org for more articulaterd courses and schools.
COURSE ARTICULATION LOWER DIVISION COMPARABLE MAJOR PREPARATION
STANISLAUS STATE COURSES
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE COURSES
MERCED COLLEGE COURSES
Business Administration
Business Administration
Business Administration
ECON 2500
Principles of Macroeconomics
Econ 101
Economic Principles: Macroeconomics
ECON 1A
Intro to Macroeconomics
ECON 2510
Principles of Microeconomics
Econ 102
Economic Principles: Microeconomics
ECON 1B
Intro to Microeconomics
MATH 1500
Finite Mathematics
Math 130
Finite Mathematics
MATH 15
Finite Mathematics
MATH 1610
Statistics for Decision Making
NO EQUIVALENCY
NO EQUIVALENCY
MATH 1600
Statistics
Math 134
Elementary Statistics
MATH 10
Elementary Statistics
ACC 2110
Financial Accounting
BUSAD 201
Financial Accounting
ACTG 4A
Financial Accounting
ACC 2130
Managerial Accounting
BUSAD 202
Managerial Accounting
ACTG 4B
Managerial Accounting
BLW 2060
Law, Environment, & Ethics
BUSAD 218
Business Law
BUS 18A
Business Law
(preferred)-or,
CIS 2000
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Intro to CIS
CMPSC 201
General Computer Literacy
CPSC 1
General Computer Literacy
COURSE ARTICULATION LOWER DIVISION COMPARABLE MAJOR PREPARATION
STANISLAUS STATE COURSES
SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE COURSES
COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
Business Administration
Business Administration
Business Administration
ECON 2510
ECON 1B
ECON 11
ECON 2500
MATH 1500
MATH 1610
(Preferred)-or,
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Finite Mathematics
Statistics for Decision Making
MATH 1600
Statistics
ACC 2110
Financial Accounting
ECON 1A
MATH 20
Principles of Economics: Macro.
Principles of Economics: Micro.
Finite Mathematics
ECON 10
MATH 12
Principles of Economics
Principles of Economics
Finite Mathematics
NO EQUIVALENCY
NO EQUIVALENCY
MATH 12
Intro to Probability & Statistics
MATH 2
Elements of Statistics
BUSAD 1A
Principles of Accounting
BUS 3 -or,
Financial Accounting
BUS 1A -and,
Principles of Accounting
BUS 1B
Principles of Accounting
ACC 2130
Managerial Accounting
BUS 4
Managerial Accounting
BUSAD 1B
Principles of Accounting
CIS 2000
Intro to CIS
CS 11
Fundamentals of Computer Science
CMPSC 1
Computer Concepts & Info. Systems
BLW 2060
Law, Environment, & Ethics
BUS 18A -or,
Business Law
BUS 18
Business Law
BUS 19
Legal Environment of Business
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Student Success Center The Student Success Center serves undergraduate business administration students in the College of Business Administration and is committed to your success.
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1. Advising
4. Career Events
2. Internships
5. Student Orgs. & Clubs
3. Jobs
6. Business News
Stay Connected! Website
www.csustan.edu/cbassc
/cba_ssc
/csustancbassc
/cba_ssc
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Employment and Internship Opportunities Internships are work-based opportunities, which allow students to apply theory and concepts used in the classroom while gaining professional experience in their field of study. These opportunities can lead to full-time employment following graduation and help build a student’s professional network. It is suggested to begin obtaining internships or employment experience your junior year. The Student Success Center provides listings for on- and off-campus employment and internship opportunities in the field of business. FOR MORE INFORMATION: csustan.edu/student-success-center
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Student Success Center
Career Events
The Student Success Center hosts many FREE events for business administration students to network and get connected with career opportunities within the business field. ACCOUNTING NIGHT An annual event that occurs traditionally in the fall semester for accounting and finance concentrations. Businesses from throughout the central valley attend. Past business attendees include Atherton, CPA, Moss Adams, LLP., Cal CPA, State of California Franchise Tax Board and Grimbleby Coleman CPA’s, Inc.
MEET THE FIRMS NIGHT An annual event that occurs in the spring semester that is open to all concentrations within the business administration degree. Businesses from throughout the central valley. Past business attendees include E. & J. Gallo Winery, Target, Foster Farms, The Wine Group, Dole Packaged Foods, Diamond Foods, and Kohl’s.
WORKSHOPS The Student Success Center provides many workshops throughout the year to all business administration students to help prepare them for our Accounting Night and Meet the Firms Night events and for entering into the business career field. Some of the annual workshops that are provided include: Resume Critique, Networking and Interviewing and the Business Advisory Board Mentorship Panel discussion.
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College of Business Administration
Student Organizations & Honor Societies Student Organizations: ACCOUNTING SOCIETY
Advisor: Dr. David Zhu Email: dzhu@csustan.edu • Phone: (209) 667-3771 Advisor Office: DBH 214 Website: csustan.edu/accounting-society
BETA ALPHA PSI
Advisor: Dr. Andrew Wagner Email: awagner@csustan.edu • Phone: (209) 667-3118 Advisor Office: DBH 240
Advisor: Dr. David Zhu Email: dzhu@csustan.edu • Phone: (209) 667-3771 Advisor Office: DBH 214 Website: bap.org Facebook: facebook.com/BetaAlphaPsi
ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDENT ASSOCIATION
BETA GAMMA SIGMA
FINANCE ASSOCIATION
Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Leonard Email: jleonard2@csustan.edu Advisor Office: DBH 224 • Phone: (209) 667-3723 Facebook: facebook.com/csuseship OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Advisor: Professor Feng Zhou Email: fzhou@csustan.edu Advisor Office: DBH 234D • Phone: (209) 667-3963 CIS ASSOCIATION
Advisor: Orestis Panagopoulos Email: opanagopoulos@csustan.edu Advisor Office: DBH 236 • Phone: (209) 667-3283
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Honor Societies:
Advisor: Dr. Xun (Peter) Xu Email: xxu@csustan.edu Phone: (209) 667-3074 Office: DBH 232 Website: betagammasigma.org Facebook: facebook.com/betagammasigma
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Contact Information
Departments and Programs www.csustan.edu/cba/departments-programs Accounting & Finance Department Phone: (209) 667-3671 Location: DBH 216
Computer Information Systems & General Business Department Phone: (209) 667-3568 Location: DBH 212
Management, Operations & Marketing Department Phone: (209) 667-3507 Location: DBH 223
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Student Success Center
Phone: (209) 667-3786 • Email: CBASSC@csustan.edu Location: DBH 217 Website: csustan.edu/cbassc
Masters of Business Administration Program • Masters in Business Administration (MBA) • Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) • Online Masters of Business Administration (OMBA) Phone: (209) 667-3280 Website: csustan.edu/mbaprograms Location: DBH 209
College of Business Administration Office of The Dean Phone: (209) 667-3288 Location: DBH 202 Website: csustan.edu/cba
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College of Business Administration California State University, Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382