Study Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems at California State University - Fullerton in the USA, College of Business and Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems

USA

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What will I learn?

Global Business Requirement (3 units): Must be selected from the list of Approved Global Business Courses and may not be a course in your concentration. The approved list is available in the Business Advising Center. Other Requirements, Grades and Residence: Grade-Point Average (GPA). Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average in all college level units attempted, in all units attempted at CSUF, in all units attempted in the major and in all units attempted in the concentration. Earn at least a ''C'' (2.0) in each core course and in each of the following concentrations: Accounting, Information Systems and Management Science. A ''C-'' (1.7) or lower is not a passing grade. Grade option. Take all required core courses and all required concentration courses in the College of Business and Economics for a letter grade (A,B,C,D,F). The Credit/No Credit grading option may not be used for these courses, and a grade of CR (credit) will not satisfy the requirements for the degree. Exception: Courses in calculus may be taken under the Credit/No Credit grading option however, if it is also taken to meet general education requirements then it must be taken for a letter grade. Residence. At least 30 units in the major and at least one-half of the units in the concentration (except Accounting, which requires 15) must be taken in residence in the College of Business and Economics at least 15 of the last 24 units before graduation must be taken in residence in the College of Business and Economics. Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems (30 units): The Accounting and Information Systems joint emphasis brings together the skill sets of two interdependent disciplines that are experiencing rapid change and growth. Many traditional accounting functions are now embodied in information systems. Today’s accounting professionals will benefit from more extensive education in general and specialized education in aspects of information systems, including information technology, database management, information security and privacy, and enterprise-wide integrated business process systems. Similarly, today’s information systems professionals will benefit from a strong education in accounting when analyzing, designing and developing business systems. The program prepares students for specialized careers in accounting, auditing, consulting, business analysis and management. ACCT 301A - Intermediate Accounting (3) ACCT 301B - Intermediate Accounting (3) ACCT 302 - Cost Accounting (3) ACCT 307 - Accounting Information Systems (3) ACCT 422 - Internal Audit and Control (3) ISDS 309 - Introduction to Programming (3) ISDS 402 - Database Management Systems (3) ISDS 406 - Systems Analysis and Design (3) ISDS 418 - Privacy and Security (3) ISDS 435 - Integrated Enterprise Information Systems (3). Graduation Requirement (3 units): HONR 201B - Honors Seminar: American Institutions and Values since 1877 (3) POSC 100 - American Government (3).

Which department am I in?

College of Business and Economics

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,684.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,684.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

First-year students graduating from an International High School or equivalent must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be a high school graduate or equivalent. Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following: Submission of qualified ELP exam scores. Complete at least 3 years of high school academic coursework taught in English; either in the U.S. or in a country where English is the native language of instruction. English requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Complete a U.S. college level course that satisfies the 1A Written Communication General Education category. Demonstrate Math proficiency by completing three years (6 semesters) of college preparatory math, including or integrating topics covered in algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. Math requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Earn a competitive college preparatory Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or higher. Admission to the Business Administration major involves two steps. Students who apply to the major are initially classified as Pre-Business. After completing the lower-division core requirements with a “C” (2.0) or better, students may apply to the Business Administration major. All of the following requirements must be met for the degree. Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in each core course listed below. In concentrations that require ISDS 351, the course must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better. For assistance in interpreting these requirements, contact the Business Advising Center.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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