COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts in Administration at California State University, San Bernardino requires a total of 71 to 72 units within the major and is structured to provide a comprehensive foundation in business and public administration along with specialized career-focused knowledge. The program begins with lower-division core courses covering fundamental areas such as accounting, economics, business statistics, information technology, and the legal environment of organizations, along with a mathematics requirement to build analytical skills. Students then progress to upper-division core courses that focus on advanced topics including finance, organizational behavior, communication, marketing, strategy, supply chain management, and global governance, culminating in a capstone course that integrates learning. In addition, students complete breadth electives to broaden their understanding across different business functions. A key component of the program is the requirement to choose a concentration consisting of 18 units, allowing students to specialize in areas such as accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, financial planning, general business, hospitality management, human resource management, information security, information systems and technology, international business, management, marketing, public administration, real estate, sports and entertainment marketing, or supply chain management. Each concentration provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills relevant to specific industries and career paths. Overall, the program combines foundational business education with flexibility and specialization, preparing students for careers in business, government, and related fields or for further graduate study.