Business Administration

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Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Faculty Development

Morteza Rahmatian

Department Office/College Website

Steven G. Mihaylo 3100
657-278-4652
business.fullerton.edu

Faculty

April Franklin, Linda Fraser, Marcia Lichty, Dana Lowey, Teeanna Rizkallah

Introduction

This major prepares students for beginning professional-level positions in business and administration in the private and public sectors. Career opportunities range from accounting, cost analysis, marketing research and statistical forecasting to real estate, personnel, sales and information systems. This curriculum also provides a foundation for advanced study.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in business administration:

Problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Effectively use quantitative/analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a business situation Interpersonal relations
• Motivate self and others to achieve group and organizational goals
• Diagnose and resolve conflict in group and organizational settings

Ethical awareness

• Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues and responsibilities

Functional knowledge

• Understand and appreciate the principles and roles of each of the major business disciplines and the interrelationships of these disciplines within a strategic framework

Multicultural awareness

• Appreciate diversity and understand how workforce and market diversity challenge, benefit and influence the activities of the organization

Information technology skills

• Use information technology to support business analysis and operations

Global awareness

• Understand the impact of the global economy and business environment

Economic and legal environment knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge about the economic and legal environments in which business operates

Communications skills

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to communicate effectively about business issues using written and oral communications

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

• Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Business Economics Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Decision Sciences Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Entertainment and Tourism Management Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Finance Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Information Systems Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Finance, B.A.
• Business Administration, Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems, B.A.
• Business Administration, Management Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Marketing and Information Systems Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Marketing Concentration, B.A.
• Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance Concentration, B.A.

• Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Business Economics Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Business Intelligence Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Finance Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Information Systems Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, International Business Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, M.B.A
• Business Administration, Management Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Management Science Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Marketing Concentration, M.B.A.
• Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance Concentration, M.B.A.

• Business Administration Minor
• Entrepreneurship Minor
• Information Systems Minor

Courses

Courses are designated as BUAD in the class schedule.

• BUAD 201 - Business Writing (3)
• BUAD 210 - Understanding Business (3)
• BUAD 301 - Advanced Business Communication (3)
• BUAD 360 - Entertainment Money Management (3)
• BUAD 495 - Internship (1-3)
• BUAD 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
• BUAD 501 - Managerial Communications (3)
• BUAD 591 - Business Strategy Capstone (3)
• BUAD 598 - Thesis (3)

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