BS: Business 2023-2024
You already know it: You have a brain for business. Whether you want to build your own company or help a nonprofit organization succeed, studying in the Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics will prepare you for a variety of careers through an education that's creative, innovative, and focused on you and your future success.
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Review the Business Major Requirements
Finance Option
Management Option
Marketing Option
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Double-counts with GE:D Major & GE D MATH 140 or
150MATH 140: Calculus for Business Applications, or
MATH 150: Calculus I3 Enroll in Math 140 or MATH 150 if prerequisite met (or passed Pre-Calculus/Calculus with B- or higher in high school)
Double-counts with GE:B4Major & GE B4 POLS 150 American Political Institutions
3 Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE & Graduation D/AIR: CA Local & State Govt. GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. GE A2 BUS 110 Business Law 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ECON 111 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Major GE Student's Choice C1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 GE A1 GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE F/Multicultural Perspectives Total Units
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Milestones
- Join a student club or organization
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BUS 111 Intro to Business through Writing 3 Major ACCT 210 Financial Accounting 3 Major GE/Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also double-counts for GE:C2. GE & Graduation C2/Language MATH 201 201 Elementary Statistics 3 Major & GE B4 GE Student's Choice B1- Physical Sciences 4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE B1/B3 Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete lower-division major requirements.
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GE Student's Choice E- Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E ACCT 220 Managerial Accounting 3 Major GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Science 3 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement. GE B2/B3 GE Student's Choice Either C1 or C2 3 GE Additional C HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. Graduation AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete lower-division major requirements by end of sophomore year
- Earn 60 units to be junior standing
- Make sure to have golden four completed (A1, A2, A3, B4)
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BUS 309 Quantitative Foundations of Business 3 Foundational class needs to be completed before taking any additional upper-division courses in the major Major MGT 326 Business Ethics 3 Foundational class needs to be completed before taking any additional upper-division courses in the major Major & GE UDGE D BUS 310 Business Discourse for the 21st Century Profession 3 Foundational class needs to be completed before taking any additional upper-division courses in the major Major & GWAR Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Graduation Unit Requirement UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C- Arts and Humanities 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE C Total Units
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Milestones
- Foundational courses (BUS 309, MGT 326, BUS 310) must be completed before taking other upper-division major courses
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories FIN 300 Business Finance 3 Major MGT 307 Management of Organizations 3 Major MKT 310 Principles of Marketing 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Graduation Unit Requirement UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B- Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE B Total Units
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Milestones
- If interested, look into adding one of the options to your major (finance, marketing or management)
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ACCT 300 Applied Managerial Accounting 3 Major BUS 320 Business Operations 3 Major MIS 310 Management Information Systems 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
If interested in an option can replace the free elective with an option course.Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
If interested in an option can replace the free elective with an option course.Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BUS 499 Capstone 3 Major BUS 411 Career Readiness 1 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
If interested in an option can replace the free elective with an option course.Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
If interested in an option can replace the free elective with an option course.Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 1 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest in March