Business Administration BS
Total Units Required: 120
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration allows students to learn the fundamentals of business while adding a layer of specialization through seven different options: accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, management, marketing, and project management. The College of Business is one of just 15 percent of all business schools in the world that meets the rigorous standards for accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International).
Students must receive a verified grade of C- or higher in each lower-division core course in order to advance into most of the upper-division core and option courses. If a student receives a grade of D+ or lower in one of the lower-division core courses, that course must be repeated until a grade of C- or higher is attained. The set of lower-division and upper-division core courses are listed under Course Requirements for the Major.
More information about College of Business programs, with helpful advising information for first-year and transfer students, is available by contacting
Business Student Advising and Services
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530-898-4480
Email: businessadvisor@csuchico.edu
Grading Requirement
All courses taken to fulfill program course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as credit/no credit grading only.
Course Requirements for the Major: 72-75 units
Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, is required of all candidates for this degree. Courses in this program may complete more than one graduation requirement.
Major Core
Students in the major must complete each of the following seven lower-division core courses with a C- or higher. All the lower-division core must be completed prior to taking upper-division core courses, with the exception of BCOM 300W and MINS 301, which can be completed prior to completing all the lower-division core. Students are advised to take MATH 107, but MATH 109 or MATH 120 will be accepted as substitutes.
Students must complete the lower-division core prior to taking upper-division core courses, except for BCOM 300W and MINS 301.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| ACCT 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 202 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLAW 203 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 107 | Finite Mathematics for Business | 3 |
| MATH 108 | Statistics of Business and Economics | 3 |
| Upper Division | ||
| BCOM 300W | Communication in Business (W) | 3 |
| BSIS 308 | Decision Analysis for Business | 3 |
| FINA 307 | Survey of Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 303 | Survey of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 304 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MINS 301 | Corporate Technology Integration | 3 |
| MKTG 305 | Survey of Marketing | 3 |
| OSCM 306 | Operations Management | 3 |
| Capstone | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Applied Strategic Decision Making | ||
| Applied Strategic Decision Making - Honors (W) | ||
| Major Option | ||
| Select one of the following: | 24-27 | |
| Total Units | 72-75 | |
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Students with at least a 3.5 grade point average in the BADM major may wish to take the honors course BADM 495HW.
Major Option Course Requirements
Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.
Accounting Option: 27 units
The option in accounting provides students with the skills needed to succeed in the accounting profession. All courses counted toward the option in accounting must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. No accounting option coursework (300 level or higher) may be transferred in from any institution outside of California State University, Chico. Various courses in the option have prerequisite courses where a minimum grade is required. An accounting student may be enrolled in a maximum of three accounting option courses per semester.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 325 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 326 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 327 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3 |
| ACCT 421W | Auditing and Assurance (W) | 3 |
| ACCT 425 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 437 | Federal Income Taxation I | 3 |
| ACCT 537 | Federal Income Taxation II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Cost Management Accounting I | ||
| Not-for-Profit Accounting | ||
| Professional Development in Accounting | ||
| Information Technology in Accounting | ||
| Accounting Ethics | ||
| Forensic Accounting | ||
| Total Units | 27 | |
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Option: 24 units
Students may complete this option in two or three semesters.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| MGMT 450 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGMT 451 | Business Plan Development and Financing | 3 |
| Domain Knowledge | ||
| The Domain Knowledge requirement is intended to provide greater depth in the domain of business expertise necessary to launch successful ventures. | ||
| BLAW 415 | Entrepreneurship Law | 3 |
| MGMT 452 | Launching and Managing New Ventures | 3 |
| MGMT 456 | Entrepreneurial Analytics | 3 |
| MKTG 468 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | 3 |
| Setting | ||
| The Setting requirement is intended to address different settings in which entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and abilities can be applied. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Family Business Ventures | ||
| Digital Entrepreneurship | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Internship in Business Admin | ||
| Honors Seminar in Business | ||
| Risk and Insurance | ||
| Managing Project Teams | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship 1 | ||
| Family Business Ventures 1 | ||
| Digital Entrepreneurship 1 | ||
| Managing for Sustainability | ||
| Business Dynamics | ||
| Practicum in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 2 | ||
| Special Topics in Management 3 | ||
| Marketing Research | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Strategic Personal Selling | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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MGMT 453, MGMT 454, and MGMT 455 may only be taken if not chosen in the above selection.
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A maximum of 15 units of courses ending in 89 may count for the bachelor's degree.
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Must be taken for three units.
Finance Option: 24 units
Finance is an option which you may complete in two semesters. The first semester, students will take FINA 351, FINA 355, and two electives.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| FINA 351 | Investments | 3 |
| FINA 355 | Financial Management: Intermediate Theory | 3 |
| FINA 460 | Financial Institutions and Markets | 3 |
| Select five courses from the lists below, at least four courses from List 1: | 15 | |
List 1: | ||
| Real Estate Finance and Investments | ||
| Special Problems 1 | ||
| Estate Planning | ||
| Financial Planning: Applications | ||
| Risk and Insurance | ||
| Management and Regulation of Financial Institutions | ||
| International Finance | ||
| Financial Management: Applications | ||
| Investment Analysis and Policy | ||
| Understanding the Securities Industry | ||
| Special Topics in Finance 1 | ||
List 2: | ||
| Cost Management Accounting I | ||
| Intermediate Accounting I | ||
| Federal Income Taxation I | ||
| Internship in Business Admin | ||
| Microeconomic Analysis | ||
| Macroeconomic Analysis | ||
| Principles of Real Estate | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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Must be taken for three units.
Human Resource Management Option: 24 units
Students may complete this option in two or three semesters.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BLAW 413 | Employment Law | 3 |
| BLAW 414 | Labor Law and Collective Bargaining | 3 |
| MGMT 430 | Human Resource Strategy and Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 432 | Recruitment and Selection | 3 |
| MGMT 433 | Training and Development | 3 |
| MGMT 434 | Performance Management | 3 |
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Internship in Business Admin | ||
| Honors Seminar in Business | ||
| Global Corporate Social Responsibility | ||
| Managing Individual Differences | ||
| Organizational Design and Change | ||
| Managing Project Teams | ||
| International Management | ||
| Business Dynamics | ||
| Organizational Consulting | ||
| Practicum in Human Resource Management | ||
| Special Topics in Management 1 | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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Must be taken for three units.
Management Option: 24 units
Students may complete this option in two or three semesters.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Management Core | ||
| MGMT 440 | Global Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| MGMT 442 | Managing Individual Differences | 3 |
| MGMT 447 | Leadership and Motivation | 3 |
| Management Depth | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Organizational Design and Change | ||
| International Management | ||
| Managing Teams and Conflict in Organizations | ||
| Business Dynamics | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Internship in Business Admin | ||
| Honors Seminar in Business | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Labor Law and Collective Bargaining | ||
| Organizational Design and Change 1 | ||
| Managing Project Teams | ||
| International Management 1 | ||
| Managing Teams and Conflict in Organizations 1 | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Managing for Sustainability | ||
| Business Dynamics 1 | ||
| Organizational Consulting | ||
| Special Topics in Management 2 | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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May only be taken if not chosen in the above selection.
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Must be taken for three units.
Marketing Option: 24 units
The marketing option is a three-semester sequence of courses beginning with MKTG 371 and MKTG 380. This option credits internship units as part of the program.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MKTG 371 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 380 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKTG 490 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
| Select 15 units from the following: | 15 | |
| Internship in Business Admin | ||
| Special Problems 1 | ||
| Customer Relationship Management | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Entrepreneurial Marketing | ||
| Sales Management | ||
| Distribution Systems and Channel Management | ||
| Advertising and Marketing Communications | ||
| Strategic Personal Selling | ||
| Retailing | ||
| Business Marketing | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Service Marketing | ||
| Sales Competitions: Strategy and Practice | ||
| Sports Marketing | ||
| Advanced Topics in Professional Sales | ||
| Brand Strategy | ||
| Special Topics in Marketing 2 | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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No more than three units of BADM 389 or MKTG 399 may be used to meet major requirements.
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Must be taken for three units.
Project Management Option: 24 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 444 | Managing Project Teams | 3 |
| MGMT 470 | Business Dynamics | 3 |
| MGMT 471 | Managing Multiple and Complex Projects | 3 |
| MGMT 489E | Practicum in Project Management | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Project Management | ||
| Systems Project Management | ||
| Select nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| Project Management 1 | ||
| Internship in Business Admin | ||
| Honors Seminar in Business | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Systems Project Management 1 | ||
| Financial Management: Intermediate Theory | ||
| Organizational Design and Change | ||
| Leadership and Motivation | ||
| Managing for Sustainability | ||
| Organizational Consulting | ||
| Special Topics in Management 3 | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Purchasing and Global Sourcing | ||
| Production Planning and Inventory Control | ||
| Quality Management | ||
| Distribution Systems and Channel Management | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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AMAR 458 and BSIS 444 may only be taken if not chosen in the above selection and may only be counted once toward this elective requirement.
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A maximum of 15 units of courses ending in 89 may count for the bachelor's degree.
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Must be taken for three units and may only be taken once for this requirement.
Honors in the Major
Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major. It requires six units of honors coursework completed over two semesters.
The Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance or research project. This year-long collaboration allows you to work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a public presentation of your work. Students sometimes take their projects beyond the University for submission in professional journals, presentation at conferences, or academic competition. Such experience is valuable for graduate school and professional life. Your honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on your permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the department or the department chair.
Some common features of Honors in the Major program are:
- You must take six units of Honors in the Major coursework. All six units are honors courses (marked by a suffix of H), and at least three of these units are independent study (399H, 499H, 599H) as specified by your department. You must complete each course with a minimum grade of B.
- You must have completed 9 units of upper-division coursework or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in the Major. Check the requirements for your major carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units.
- Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5% of majors in your department.
- Your GPA in your major should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5% of majors in your department.
- Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then they complete the six units of coursework over the two semesters of their senior year.
- Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your honors project.
Honors in the Major is not part of the Honors Program. Each department administers its own program. Please contact your major department or major advisor to apply.
Students may apply for admission to the Honors in the Major Program in the College of Business through any of the options offered. An honors student must meet all the requirements of the chosen option with a grade point average that places them in the top 5% of students enrolled within the option or must have at least a 3.5 grade point average in the business major. Each honors student must also complete six units of the honors course in their option with a grade of B or higher. These units must result in a research paper which is publicly presented. See BADM 499H and courses numbered 499H in each option of the course offerings section. Please consult the department for specific information.
See Bachelor's Degree Requirements for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 39 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
See General Education and the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings.
This major has approved GE modification(s). See below for information on how to apply these modification(s).
- BSIS 308 is an approved major course substitution for Upper-Division Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (UD-B).
Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
You must complete a minimum of two courses that focus primarily on cultural diversity. At least one course must be in US Diversity (USD) and at least one in Global Cultures (GC). See Diversity Requirements for a full list of courses. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Writing Across the Curriculum (EM 17-009) is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of four Writing (W) courses, two of which are designated by the major department. See Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning and Writing Requirements for more details on the four courses. The first of the major designated Writing (W) courses is listed below.
- Any upper-division Writing (W) course.
The second major-designated Writing course is the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GW) (EO 665). Students must earn a C- or higher to receive GW credit. The GE Written Communication (A2) requirement must be completed before a student is permitted to register for a GW course.