California State University, Fresno

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business Option

What You Can Learn

• Evolution of international business, dealing with changing cultures, and variations within cultures
• Legal issues in managing technology
• Government and social control of private enterprise

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 a 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 23-25 units in an area of specialization; (e) the upper-division writing skills requirement; (f) an integrative course requirement; and (g) complete at least 50 percent of the required business units in the Craig School of Business.

Computer literacy and computer software competency are considered essential to success in the program, which is heavily oriented on 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.

1. Major requirements (74 units)

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.

Pre-Business requirements (22 units)*
ACCT 4A, ACCT 4B, BA 18, DS 71, DS 73, ECON 40 or AGBS 1, ECON 50

Upper-division core requirements (24 units)
DS 123, FIN 120, IS 130, MGT 110, MFT 124, MKTG 100S

Option requirements (24-25 units)
BA 174, BA 175, BA 176, BA 177, FIN 178, MKTG 140, and MGT 131
Select one upper-division course from the following (3 units): AFRS 164, ANTH 123, ANTH 125 (Same as HUM 140), CLAS 170, COMM 164, PHIL 131, PLSI 120/WGSS 135 or any upper-division course offered through the Craig School of Business, including upper-division economics courses as well as BA 195I (Internship) (3 units)

Integrative course requirement (3 units)
MGT 187

Grade Requirement
A grade of C or better must be earned for each course used to satisfy the requirements for the major.

2. General Education requirements (48 units)
These courses will satisfy the following: DS 71 for GE Area B4; ECON 50 for GE Area D2. Note: Business Administration majors are exempt from the third GE area C1/C2 requirement.

3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Business majors take BA 105W, Business Communication, to fulfill the Upper-Division Writing requirement and MKTG 100S will fulfill the MI Requirement.

4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

5. Total (120 units)*

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

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.