Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Economics

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is offered by the Departments of Accounting and Finance, Economics, and Management and Marketing. The Major is to be completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all courses counted for the major. The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Business Administration requires a minimum of 120 units which includes courses for the major and concentration, plus courses for the other university-wide graduation requirements: General Education, American Institutions, First-Year Experience, Junior-Year Diversity requirement, Upper Division Writing, Capstone, etc. Student Support At CSU Bakersfield, students enjoy small class sizes and face-to-face interaction with their professors. The BPA Student Services Center provides valuable support services, including full-time advisors who work with you to facilitate success in your degree program. Campus clubs and student organizations are a great way to make new connections and build professional networks. Outstanding Faculty BPA faculty members are highly qualified Ph.D. professors with real-world work experience who are active in academic research, consulting, and community service. They use the latest instructional methods and present applied coursework that is relevant to businesses of every size and industry. Community Connections The College of Business and Public Administration at CSUB provides numerous opportunities for internships with businesses, government, and nonprofit agencies throughout Kern County. Business Administration majors choose a specific course of study from 11 specialized concentrations such as: Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain Logistics. Convenience and Value BPA's flexible programs are designed to meet the needs of full-time students and working professionals. Courses are offered at the CSUB main campus as well as the Antelope Valley campus. Evening classes allow students to pursue a degree while working full-time. In these tough economic times, CSUB offers a terrific educational value, with total fees averaging around half the cost of most private or online universities.

An international applicant who just completed high school must have a GPA of at least 2.5 out of a 4.0 scale from a secondary school. An international applicant who attended any post-secondary institution must have a GPA of at least 2.4 (a “C” or better where “A” = 4.0) from a college or university with 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed. For an admission to a graduate program, applicants must have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.