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Department of Accountancy
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.csufresno.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)
ACCT 120A, 120B, 132 (12 units)
Select three courses fromthe following: ACCT 144, 145, 146, 148, 162, 165,
167, 169 (12 units)
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
Electives and remaining degree requirements (2 units)
See individual option requirements.
Total (120 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 48 units.
** Note: Business majors are exempt from G.E. Area MI.
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