Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, is designed to accomplish two objectives. The first of these is to prepare students for lifelong professional careers in commerce, finance and industry, as well as for management careers in the public and not-for-profit sectors. A second objective is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain professional, entry level positions in one functional area of the business enterprise, or in some particular field of business.
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Concentrations
Accounting General Business International Business Business Analytics Global Supply Chain Management Management & Human Resources Entrepreneurship Information Systems Marketing Finance Information Systems Security Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality - Communication: to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to,
- Describe the communication process and explain how non-verbal behavior and listening affect communication.
- Analyze and synthesize information by clearly writing solution or recommendations to a business challenge that are logical and are appropriately justified.
- Apply the skills of critical analysis in the strategic management context, including identifying the strategic problems of a firm, generating and evaluating alternative courses of action, articulating and defending recommendations, and planning implementation.
- Critical Thinking: to solve problems using the applicable analytical and quantitative techniques. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify relevant issues, generate and compare alternatives, and develop a sound solution.
- Globalization: to understand the interconnections of the global economy. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to,
- Understand the interconnectedness of the global economy.
- Understand the impact of global economy decision- making discuss international economics, both international trade and finance, from the perspectives of theory, policy, institutions
- Information Technology: to use technology effectively to solve problems and communicate their solutions. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Create and use Excel spreadsheets to analyze data and create graphs
- Organize data, create relational databases, and query data using Access software
- Use computer and basic software, e.g., MS Suite, Windows
- In a case setting, propose and justify IT solutions
- Ethics: to identify and evaluate ethical issues in the business world, and address solution alternatives in their context. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to,
- Understand that ethics is tied to cultural norms and religious beliefs and also understand the laws and regulations that affect business.
- Analyze social responsibility and ethical decision-making situations.
- Apply ethical frameworks in making business decisions.
- Functional Knowledge: to demonstrate competency in the business-related content areas, including accountancy, economics, finance, law, management, information systems, marketing, statistics, operations management, globalization, and ethics.
To be considered for the application fee waiver, you must be:
- An undergraduate student, and
- A California resident for more than one year, or
- A U.S. citizen or
- Someone with approved immigration status who qualifies for an AB540 non-resident tuition exception
GPA Requirements
Students must receive a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher for California residents (3.0 for non-California residents)
A-G Requirements
Students must complete all A-G college preparatory coursework with grades of C- or better. For Fall 2021 applicants, A-G coursework with a Pass/Credit taken during Winter/Spring/Summer 2020 will be considered to fulfill A-G requirements.
Graduation Requirement
Students must graduate from high school or equivalent
2020-2021 Annual Undergraduate University Fees for a Full-Time Student (Based on 24 units per year)
- Tuition fees for California residents: $5,742
- Other campus-based fees: $1,203
- Total: $6,945 per academic year
2020-2021 Annual Undergraduate University Fees for a Part-Time Student
- Tuition fees for California residents: $3,330
- Other campus-based fees: $1,203
- Total: $4,533 per academic year
Detailed cost information can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Costs for Other Students
- Non-California resident fee for both graduate and undergraduate students is $396 per unit, in addition to the university fees listed above.
- Foreign Visa Student fee for both graduate and undergraduate students is $396 per unit, in addition to the university fees listed above. More information on financial costs for international students is available here.
- Teaching Credential Student: Full-time = $7,863 (includes $1,203 in campus-based fees); Part-time = $5,067 (includes $1,203 in campus-based fees)
- Graduate Students: Full-time = $8,379 (includes $1,203 in campus-based fees); Part-time = $5,367 (includes $1,203 in campus-based fees)
- Nursing students pay a reduced Student Center fee of $43 for the fall and spring term. Nursing students do not pay a Health Services fee.
Detailed cost information can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Estimated Cost for Books and Supplies
- For Full-time students, we estimate the cost for books and supplies up to $1,000.
- For Part-time students, we estimate the cost for books and supplies to range from $250 - $500.
For Informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990 California State University, Dominguez Hills provides the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in areas surrounding the campus.
1 Bedroom/1Bath: $1,700 - $1,800 per month