BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINOR PROGRAMS


Undergraduate Programs in Business Administration
Graduate Programs in Business Administration

The minor programs are not requirements for any degrees or credentials but are available to provide two types of exposure to the field of business administration for the non-business major. The Minor in Business Administration is a general minor whose purpose is to introduce the student to the foundation areas of business. Specialized business minors allow the student to explore one area of business in more depth.

Except in cases of credit by examination, no more than six units of the business minor may be offered on a CR/NC basis. To meet residency requirements, at least fifty percent of any minor program must be taken in residence.

MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Minor in Business Administration draws on business core courses to give a broad, non-specialized exposure to business. It is designed to provide entry-level employment skills for a wide range of jobs and help provide a bridge to the business world for non-business majors. It is also specifically designed to be an integral part of the Pre-MBA program offered by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences for students wishing to combine an undergraduate liberal arts education and graduate study in business.

Required Courses Units
ACCT 300 Accounting and Finance Reporting  2 3
BA 212 Business Statistics I  3 3
BICS 263 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
ECON 305 Economic Analysis for Non-Majors  4 3
FIN 350 Business Finance 3
IBUS 330 International Business and Multicultural Relations 3
MGMT 405 Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior 3
MKTG 431 Marketing 3
Total 24

SPECIALIZED BUSINESS MINORS

These programs are designed to provide undergraduates with a focused exposure to a particular area of business practice rather than the broad exposure of the General Business Minor. As such, they can provide professional and technical skills needed for entry into specialized business employment for non-business majors or serve as an alternative to a double major for business majors wishing expertise in a second field.

Minor in Accounting

Required Courses Units
ACCT 300 Accounting and Finance Reporting  2 3
ACCT 303 Accounting for Financial Analysis  5 3
BA 212 Business Statistics I  3 3
BICS 263 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
ECON 305 Economic Analysis for Non-Majors  4 3
FIN 350 Business Finance 3
Elective Courses
Two courses selected from the following with prior approval of the accounting minor adviser 6
ACCT 305 Cost Accounting
ACCT 307 Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 451 Accounting, Finance, and Tax for the Smaller Business
ACCT 501 Advanced Accounting
ACCT 504 Government and Non-Profit Accounting
ACCT 506 Auditing
ACCT 507 EDP Auditing
ACCT 508 Federal Tax Accounting I
ACCT 509 Federal Tax Accounting II
ACCT 551 Principles of Internal Auditing
Total 24

Minor in Business Computer Information Systems

Required Courses Units
ACCT 300 Accounting and Finance Reporting  2 3
ECON 305 Economic Analysis for Non-Majors  4 3
BICS 263 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
MGMT 405 Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior 3
One of the following courses: 3
BICS 265 Introduction to Business Computer Programming with C and C++
BICS 266 Introduction to Business Computer Programming with COBOL
CSC 210 Introduction to Computer Programming
Units selected from the following:
BICS 363, 365, 366, 375, 463, 464, 472, 475, 561, 562, 565, 567, or 568. Other courses related to the fields of computer information systems and business analysis may be substituted for one or more elective courses with prior written approval of a CIS adviser. No elective may be a lower division course.
9
Total 24

Minor in Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management

Required Courses Units
ACCT 300 Accounting and Finance Reporting  2 3
ACCT 451 Accounting, Finance, and Tax for the Smaller Business 3
MGMT 430 Introduction to Entrepreneurship I 3
MGMT 431 Introduction to Entrepreneurship II 3
MGMT 432 Entrepreneurial Strategy and Tactics 3
MGMT 433 Building the Venture 3
Elective Courses
Select two courses from any area related to the student's career goals (with approval of an Entrepreneurial/Small Business Minor adviser) 6
Total 24

Minor in Finance

Required Courses Units
ACCT 300 Accounting and Finance Reporting  2 3
BA 212 Business Statistics I  3 3
BICS 263 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
ECON 305 Economic Analysis for Non-Majors  4 3
FIN 350 Business Finance 3
Elective Courses
Select three courses from the following with approval of a Finance adviser: 9
FIN 309 Financial Data Analysis
FIN 351 Financial Management
FIN 353 Financial Institutions
FIN 355 Investments
FIN 535 International Trade and Finance
FIN 536 International Corporate Finance
FIN 653 Seminar in Bank Management
Total 24

Minor in Human Resource Management (HRM) in Business

Required Courses Units
MGMT 405 Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior 3
MGMT 610 Human Resource Management 3
MGMT 611 Management of Employee and Industrial Relations 3
MGMT 612 Compensation and Benefits Administration 3
Elective Courses
Group A. Select three courses from the following: 9
MGMT 614 Managing the Staffing and Employment Function
MGMT 615 Managing Employment Law and Affirmative Action
MGMT 617 Emerging Issues in Human Resource Management
MGMT 618 International Human Resource Management
MGMT 680 Managerial and Organizational Development in the Workplace
Group B.  Select one course from the following or an additional course from Group A 3
MGMT 567 Internship in Management (must be a HRM Internship)
BUS 699 Special Projects in Business (must be a HRM Internship)
Total 24

Minor in International Business

Required Courses Units
ACCT 300 Accounting and Finance Reporting  2 3
ECON 305 Economic Analysis for Non-Majors  4 3
IBUS 330 International Business and Multicultural Relations 3
MGMT 405 Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior or 3
  MKTG 431   Marketing
Elective Courses
Select four courses from the following with the approval of an International Business adviser:
12
ECON 600 International Economics
ECON 620 Economic Development
FIN 535 International Trade and Finance
IBUS 379 U.S.-Japan Business Relations
IBUS 430 Small Business Export-Import Management
IBUS 517 Legal Environment of World Business
IBUS 522 International Maritime and Aerospace Transportation
IBUS 528 International Logistics
IBUS 590 International Environmental Analysis
IBUS 591 Doing Business in Latin America
IBUS 592 Doing Business in China
IBUS 593 Doing Business in Europe
IBUS 594 U.S.-Canadian Business and Economic Relations
IBUS 618 International Human Resource Management
IBUS 662 The Operation of the Multinational Enterprise
IBUS 681 Seminar in Comparative Management
MKTG 680 International Marketing Management
Total 24

Minor in Management

Required Courses Units
MGMT 405 Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior 3
MGMT 605 Seminar in Organization Behavior 3
MGMT 610 Human Resource Management 3
BUS 682 Environment of Business  6 3
Elective Courses
Select four courses from the following with approval of a Management adviser: 12
MGMT 430 Introduction to Entrepreneurship I
MGMT 342 Women in Management
MGMT 655 Emerging Issues in Management
MGMT 680 Managerial and Organizational Development in the Workplace
MGMT 567 Internship in Management
IBUS 681 Seminar in Comparative Management
Total 24

Minor in Marketing

Required Courses Units
ECON 305 Economic Analysis for Non-Majors  4 3
MKTG 431 Marketing 3
MKTG 434 Advertising Theory and Practice 3
MKTG 633 Consumer Behavior 3
MKTG 637 Sales Management 3
Elective Courses
Select three courses from the following with the approval of a Marketing adviser: 9
MKTG 432 Public Relations
MKTG 433 Salesmanship
MKTG 436 Retail Management
MKTG 632 Marketing Research
MKTG 649 Marketing Management
MKTG 680 International Marketing Management
Total 24

CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITING

General Information

The Certificate in Information Technology Auditing, offered by the Department of Business Analysis and Computing Systems, is designed to meet the needs of professionals with academic preparation and work experience in related fields by teaching concepts and applications in the area of information technology auditing. The certificate is focused on networking security issues from both the theoretical and practical perspectives. It is a coherent set of academic courses that does not lead to a degree in information technology auditing. The award of a completion certificate means the holder has completed the required courses that will help prepare them to sit for professional examinations.

The program serves the needs of non-matriculated students who have an appropriate academic background as well as full-time work experience in related fields and wish to gain knowledge in the area of information technology auditing. It is designed to service the business community by helping fulfill the growing demand for specialists in this area.

Admission to the program is limited and is based on the appropriateness of the students' academic background and work experience. In order to be admitted to the certificate program, a candidate must have completed at least 60 units of undergraduate courses witha GPA of at least 2.7 in all courses.

The courses are graded on an A-F basis. A minimum grade of "C-" must be maintained in all course work as well as an overall "B" average. Before completing the program, all candidates must demonstrate the appropriate level of writing competency as prescribed by the program.

Required Courses Units
The Certificate in Information Technology Auditing includes 36 units of undergraduate course work, of which 33 units are upper division, as follows.
BICS 265 Introduction to Business Programming with C/C++ 3
BICS 365 Advanced Business Programming with C/C++ 3
BICS 463 Information Systems Analysis and Design 3
BICS 464 Database Management Systems 3
BICS 565 Distributed Data Processing 3
BICS 675 Current Topics in Information Technology Auditing 3
Upper division electives selected on advisement 18
Total for certificate 36

Depending on the candidate's formal education and business experience, additional courses could be required as prerequisites to the above curriculum. Because of the possible prerequisite requirements, a determination of the total curriculum by the certificate adviser must be made before a candidate is accepted into the program.

CERTIFICATE IN THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF INTERNAL AUDITING

General Information

With the passage of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in 1977 and its requirement that all publicly held companies maintain adequate internal control structures, the field of internal auditing was lifted from obscurity to importance. The internal auditor became the in-house consultant in strengthening a company's internal controls. Internal auditors, through their international organization, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), sought to strengthen their professionalism. One of the manners in which this was done was to establish a certification program and require continuing education to maintain the certification.

The Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing program targets those individuals who work or have an interest in the field of internal auditing. Students in this program will find that it will assist them in becoming a Certified Internal Auditor, a professional designation given by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing program is offered by the Department of Accounting and reflects what the Institute of Internal Auditors regards as the common body of knowledge for internal auditors.

This certificate program has been officially endorsed by the San Francisco Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Program Description

In order to be accepted to the Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, a candidate must have completed at least 56 units of undergraduate course work with a minimum 2.0 (C) grade point average. Exceptions may be permitted upon presentation of special justification to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

This program is open to matriculating students as well as non-degree students. A non-degree student must register through the Extended Learning program as an open university student.

The courses are graded on an A-F basis. A minimum grade of "C–" must be maintained in all course work as well as an overall "C" average. Before completing the program, all candidates must demonstrate the appropriate level of writing competency as prescribed by the program.

Individuals interested in pursuing this certificate program should contact the Department of Accounting or the certificate adviser, John O'Shaughnessy (x6285).

Required Courses Units
The Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing includes fifteen units of undergraduate, upper division course work as follows.
ACCT 303 Accounting for Financial Analysis 3
FIN 350 Business Finance 3
MGMT 405 Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior 3
ACCT 507 EDP Auditing 3
ACCT 551 Principles of Internal Auditing 3
Total 15
Depending upon the candidate's formal education and business experience, the following represent additional courses that could be required as prerequisites to the above curriculum.
BA 110 Mathematical Analysis for Business 3
ACCT 100 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
ACCT 101 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BA 212 Business Statistics I 3
BICS 263 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
ECON 305 Economic Analysis for Non-Majors 3
ACCT 307 Accounting Information Systems 3

Because of the possible prerequisite requirements as described above, a determination of the total curriculum by the certificate adviser must be made before a candidate is accepted into the program.


Undergraduate Programs in Business Administration
Graduate Programs in Business Administration


Footnotes

  1. Students enrolling in BA 110 must satisfy the university entry-level mathematics requirements (see the General Education, Segment I section of this Bulletin).
  2. ACCT 100 and 101 may be substituted for ACCT 300, on advisement.
  3. MATH 250 is an equivalent to BA 212; prerequisite mathematics capability may be satisfied by BA 110 or MATH 110.
  4. ECON 100 and 101 may be substituted for ECON 305, on advisement.
  5. ACCT 301 and 302 may be substituted for ACCT 303, on advisement.
  6. The BUS 360 prerequisite will be waived for business minors.
  7. In order to meet the breadth requirements of the AACSB no more than twelve (12) units with a common prefix in the Phase III Advanced Program may be taken unless the student has completed a capstone business policy course (BUS 690 or equivalent) in prior work or in addition to other required graduate work in the program. If a capstone policy course has been completed, the maximum number or units with a common prefix is fifteen.
  8. For the M.S.B.A. program with a limited specialization in International Business, IBUS 895 may be taken in lieu of BUS 898; for the limited specialization in Computer Information Systems and Business Analysis/Operations Research, BICS 895 may be taken in lieu of BUS 898.