You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
The Sid Craig School of Business includes the following departments and programs:
Accountancy | Aerospace Studies | Finance and Business Law
Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Management | Marketing and Logistics | Military Science
The mission of the Sid Craig School of Business (CSB) is to prepare students for meaningful careers in the regional, national, and global business environments, and to serve the Central California business community as a resource center. The mission implies:
The B.S. in Business Administration was first accredited in 1959 by the premiere accrediting agency, the International Association for Management Education (AACSB). The B.S. was the third accredited business program in California, following UC Berkeley and UCLA and is one of only 370 accredited business programs in the U.S. The M.B.A. was accredited in 1974. Many subsequent accreditation reviews have found CSB in compliance with the demanding standards.
CSB operates an advising center, Undergraduate Student Services, located in Peters Building, Room 185. Business students are encouraged to have annual advising sessions to assist in evaluations and graduation requirements. Flow charts are available for each of the ten options to help students plan their academic program and to ensure that courses are taken in correct sequence.
A mentoring program matches students with a faculty member in their field who will assist with career or graduate study information.
In addition to using the computers offered for open lab usage by CSB, each business student should follow the university's personal computer requirement. See the Schedule of Courses or visit http://www.csufresno.edu/ait/Access95.htm.
Incoming freshmen may apply by early January for the prestigious Craig Scholars or Fresno Merchants Scholars programs through the CSB dean's office. Selection is based on academic indicators of high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores, as well as leadership and service. Contact the CSB dean's office or visit http://www.craig.csufresno.edu/scholarship.htm.
In addition, CSB offers 67 scholarships for business students through the university's Scholarship Office, (559) 278-6572. The filing deadline is in mid-November. Consult http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/financial_aid/scholarship.htm.
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Craig School of Business offers one graduate degree, the Master
of Business Administration. The program broadly prepares students in
essential business concepts and their application to managerial problems.
Elective area courses provide advanced preparation in special areas of professional
practice.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Options
The CSB offers one undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration. All students select one of the 10 different areas of specialization,
called options. These options are as follows:
The following information (up to Additional Programs) pertains only to the B.S. degree.
Pre-Business Policy and Admission to Upper-Division Standing
All business students entering California State University, Fresno are considered pre-business majors and are coded as such. In order to select an option in business and enroll in 100-level business courses, pre-business students must:
(a.) complete the following courses or their equivalents with a grade of C or better in each course: ACCT 4A, 4B; B A 18; CSB 50; DS 71, 73; ECON 40 (or AG EC 1) and ECON 50; ENGL 1; and IS 50
(b.) have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0, and
(c.) submit an option form to formally declare an option in business. Students may obtain this form from the Craig School of Business Undergraduate Student Services Office, Peters Building, Room 185.
Students may apply for an option in the semester during which they will complete all work needed for enrollment qualification in 100-level business courses. Approval will be contingent upon satisfactory fulfillment of the lower-division course prerequisites and the GPA standard.
Transfer students, and those changing majors, will need to have their transcripts screened to see if they will receive equivalent credit for the aforementioned prerequisite courses. Transfer students must send a complete set of transcripts (official or unofficial) or grade reports of all college-level study to the Undergraduate Student Services Office, 5245 N. Backer Ave., M/S PB7, Fresno, CA 93740-8001. Transfer students from another region need to have a copy of the catalog(s) and course syllabi from the different colleges they attended. Upon receipt of these materials, transfer students' records will be evaluated. Notification of business course credit will then be sent by mail.
Students who are ready to enroll in 100-level upper-division courses, but who lack one or two of the pre-business courses, should contact the Undergraduate Student Services Office in PB 185 for further information.
Every upper-division business course has writing requirements, and the quality of the writing is used in determining grades in the course. Completion of the upper-division writing skills requirement (successful completion of IS 105W or ENGL 160W) is required in the first semester in which 100-level business courses are taken.
English Proficiency Requirement
Successful completion (grade of C or better) of ENGL 1 or its equivalent is a prerequisite to enrollment in upper-division business courses. Failure to successfully complete ENGL 1 by the time a student has completed 30 units at California State University, Fresno shall subject the student to administrative/academic probation and possible subsequent disqualification.
International (foreign) students who wish to declare business administration as a major must achieve a minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination.
Required Residency in CSB
In order to earn a B.S. in Business Administration at California State University, Fresno, students must complete at least 50 percent of the required business units in the Craig School of Business.
Business administration majors must meet all prerequisites for business courses. Students registering for a course for which they have not completed the listed prerequisites will be administratively dropped. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate department chair.
Grading
CR/NC grading is not permitted in the major with the exception of business courses numbered 193 and 195, and CSB 50.
ACCT 4A (3 units)
Elect two courses from: B A 18; DS 73; FIN 120; IS 130; MGT 104, 106, 110;
MKTG 100 (6-8 units)
Elect upper-division courses from not more than two fields: ACCT, B A, DS,
ENTR, FIN, HRM, IS, MGT, MKTG (11 units)
Total (20-22 units)
ENTR 81, 153; MGT 110 (12 units)
Electives: ENTR 155, 157; FIN 131; MKTG 134 or courses approved by the option
coordinator (6 units)
Total (18 units)
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Note: No course taken for the business minors can be graded on
a CR/NC basis except for courses with mandatory CR/NC grading. A minimum
of a 2.0 GPA is required for all units counted for the business minor.
Specialized certificate programs are offered in several fields within the Craig School of Business.
Before entering a certificate program, applicants are required to demonstrate that they have appropriate foundation. Prior approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required. All of the above certificate programs are open to students who meet one of the following criteria:
In addition, a Certificate in Network Administration is offered for students in the Information Systems option who have a strong interest in computer network environments. Also, students in the Marketing Option have an opportunity to earn a Certificate in Mass Communications and Journalism.
The Craig School offers a single subject business credential to teach in departmentalized classrooms typically found in middle school and senior high school settings. Information on this fifth year program may be obtained from business teacher education adviser Richard Lacy. See also CTET.
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may apply for the Craig School honors program in the fall semester of their junior year. The honors program is a three-semester program that provides the student with an opportunity for additional study and intellectual growth beyond the major and option requirements. It is designed to challenge the intellectually advanced student, provide a research foundation for advanced study or employment, and to recognize students who have shown exceptional ability. Students interested in the CSB Honors Program should contact the CSB Honors Program director in Peters Building, Room 185. For course descriptions, see below.
Many of our students participate in the school's award-winning Internship Partners Program. Internships provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable practical experience while earning academic credit. Internships are available in all academic majors with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Students interested in internships should contact the Internships and Career Planning coordinator in Peters Building, Room 185. The university's Career Services Office also provides assistance in locating part-time positions related to the student's academic major. For permanent placement, the school's Business Job Fair held each spring is an opportunity for students to obtain full-time employment and career advice.
Complete career development and placement services are available through Career Services, (559) 278-2381.
Students can apply for the "Join the World" International Study Program in designated international partnership universities and use the credits they earn to satisfy their degree requirements at California State University, Fresno. The exchange opportunity is open to any regularly enrolled Fresno State student. In addition, CSB participates extensively in the university's many international exchange programs. For further information, contact the International Business Programs Office in Peters Building, Room 528, (559) 278-4653.
Craig School of Business (CSB)
50. Introduction to the Craig School of Business (1)
Introduction to business careers, career development, educational options,
and opportunities provided by the Craig School of Business. Emphasis on
CSB requirements, resources, and expectations. Presentation of topics by
faculty, staff, alumni, and business executives. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly
B A 50)
184. Junior Honors Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: acceptance into the Craig Honors Program. Survey of the business
disciplines and their application to business problems. Empirical, applied,
and theoretical background for business research. Current issues and methods
for solving business problems. Business research methodology, ethical considerations
in designing research. Literature review and written proposal required for
honors thesis. (Formerly MGT 156)
185. Senior Honors Seminar I (2)
Prerequisite: acceptance into the Craig Honors Program and completion of
CSB 186. Analysis of business research and the application to business problems.
Special emphasis on strategic management. Data analysis, applying to graduate
schools, and conducting a job search. Lectures by faculty and business leaders.
Fall of senior year. (Formerly MGT 186A)
186. Senior Honors Seminar II (2)
Prerequisite: CSB 185. Analysis of business research and the application
to business problems. Special emphasis on strategic management. Editing
and revising manuscripts, preparing papers for publication, designing conference
posters, and delivering professional presentations. Spring of senior year.
(Formerly MGT 186B)
