The Business and Economics Program has a liberal arts and interdisciplinary focus. It is built on the three Cs: critical thinking, collaboration (working with others), and communication (oral and written English). Students learn the fundamental principles of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing as applied in a variety of organizational settings. A distinguishing aspect of the Business and Economics Program is the requirement to take courses developed in conjunction with disciplines outside the traditional business curriculum. Examples include courses with Biology, Chemistry, Education, English, Fine Arts, and History.
In addition, a Capstone Course provides students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge through a Global Strategy Simulation exercise. To foster an integrative and cross disciplinary experience in a relevant business area, students are encouraged to select one of five options: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Business, Management, and Marketing. All options draw on upper-division courses from accounting, economics, management and marketing to offer an in-depth perspective into five critical areas of business. We anticipate enhancing the curriculum with additional options choices as the program grows.
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics focuses on the integration of core economic analysis with relevant interdisciplinary applications. The degree develops analytical tools and communication skills in the context of economic theory and its linkages to a broad array of human decisions. Economics, as a social science, seeks to explain and predict the behavior of consumers, producers, managers, government officials and citizens by examining the interactions of incentives and constraints in an environment of ever-present scarcity of time, skills and resources. Microeconomics focuses on the choices of individuals and firms, as well as their role in the marketplace, while macroeconomics aggregates economic activity to the national level to analyze trends and fluctuations in overall economic activity. The Bachelor of Arts in Economics program offers flexibility and opportunity through its emphases: general, environmental resource, international, managerial or quantitative economics. These emphases allow students to pursue specific interests and maximize connections to disciplines related to economics.
The Martin V. Smith School of Business and Economics program prepares students to work in a variety of organizations—both public and private. The Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for several types of graduate and professional school studies: MBA, MPA, law school.
William P. Cordeiro, Ph.D.
Professor of Management
Director, School of Business & Economics
Director, MBA Program
Sage Hall, Room 2027
Phone: (805) 437-8860
Email: william.cordeiro@csuci.edu
Priscilla Z. Liang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance
Sage Hall, Room 2143
Phone: (805) 437-8926
Email: pricilla.liang@csuci.edu
J. Andrew Morris, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management
Sage Hall, Room 2149
Phone: (805)-2771
Email: john-andrew.morris@csuci.edu
Dennis Muraoka, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
Sage Hall, Room 2061
Phone: (805) 437-8861
Email: dennis.muraoka@csuci.edu
Paul Rivera, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Economics
Academic Advisor for Business & Economics
Sage Hall, Room 2135
Phone: (805) 437-8988
Email: paul.rivera@csuci.edu
J. Goosby Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management
Sage Hall, Room 2129
Phone: (805) 437-3316
Email: jeri-elayne.smith@csuci.edu
Ashish Vaidya, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
Phone: (805) 437-8986
Email: ashish.vaidya@csuci.edu
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Lower Division Required (9-10 units)
Upper Division Required (16 units)
Required Emphasis (15-20 units)
General Education (48 units)
American Institutions (6 units)
Free Electives (20-26 units)
Total (120 units)
ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 111 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Select either:
MATH 140 Calculus for Business Applications (3)
or
MATH 150 Calculus I (4)
ECON 310 Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
ECON 311 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 488 Applied Managerial Econometrics (4)
ECON 499 Capstone (3)
Select either:
MATH 329 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
or
MATH 352 Probability and Statistics (3)
Note: Students selecting the Quantitative Economics Emphasis must take MATH 352 Probability and Statistics (3) instead of MATH 329.
Economics majors are required to complete one of the following five emphases:
General Education (48)
American Institutions (6)
Free Electives (21-27)
ACCT 210 Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT 220 Managerial Accounting (3)
BUS 110 Business Law (3)
COMP 101 Computer Literacy (3)
ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 111 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Select either:
MATH 140 Calculus for Business Applications (3)
or
MATH 150 Calculus I (4)
ACCT 300 Applied Managerial Accounting (3)
BUS 320 Business Operations (3)
Select either:
ECON 310 Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
or
ECON 329 Managerial Economics (3) (choose this course if pursuing the Marketing Option)
Select either:
ECON 311 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
or
ECON 320 Money and Banking (3)
ENGL 483 Technical Visual Communication (3)
FIN 300 Business Finance (3)
MATH 329 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
MGT 307 Management of Organizations (3)
MGT 326 Scientific and Professional Ethics (BIOL) (3)
MIS 310 Management Information Systems (3)
MKT 310 Principles of Marketing (3)
BUS 499 Capstone (3)
BUS 331 Biotechnology in the Twenty-First Century (BIOL) (3)
BUS 334 The Business of Art (ART) (3)
BUS 335 Business and the Performing Arts (PA) (3)
BUS 340 Business and Economics in American Literature (ECON/ENGL) (3)
BUS 341 Drug Discovery and Development (CHEM/ECON) (3) (may double count in the Entrepreneur Option)
BUS 342 The Zoo: Conservation, Education and Recreation (BIOL/ECON/EDUC) (3)
BUS 344 The Library: Collections, Services and Instruction (ECON/EDUC/LIB) (3)
BUS 349 History of Business and Economics in North America (ECON/HIST) (3)
BUS 434 The Museum: Culture, Business and Education (ART/EDUC) (3)
ECON 343 Capital Theory (FIN) (3)
Students may select one of the following options:
To complete the elective requirements indicated below, choose any upper division course from ACCT, BUS, ECON, FIN, MGT, MKT or MIS not already used in the major. (Not applicable to the Management Option)
Upper Division Interdisciplinary course outside
Business Major (3)
American Institutions (6)
Other GE Courses in Categories A-E (39)
Free Electives (8-9)
The minor in Business Management offers students a foundation in principles related to managing people. The minor stresses critical thinking and the application of management concepts in a variety of organizational environments. The minor provides non-business majors with a basic understanding of management issues.
ACCT 210 Financial Accounting (3)
BUS 110 Business Law (3)
Select one of the following:
ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
or
ECON 111 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
or
ECON 300 Fundamentals of Economics (3)
Choose four from the following:
BUS 320 Business Operations (3)
BUS 420 Cases in Strategy (3)
BUS 424 Business, Government and Society (3)
MATH 329 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
MGT 307 Management of Organizations (3)
MGT 310 Management of International Business (3)
MGT 325 Entrepreneurial Management (3)
MGT 326 Scientific and Professional Ethics (BIOL) (3)
MGT 421 Human Resource Management (3)
MKT 310 Principles of Marketing (3)
MKT 311 Consumer Behavior (3)
The economics minor familiarizes students with the tools of economics analysis, and applies these tools to economic decisions made by individuals in their personal and professional lives, and to the workings of national economies and the world economy.
The economics minor is suitable for students desiring careers in all fields of business, education, journalism, law and government.
Select either:
ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
and
ECON 111 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
or
ECON 300 Fundamentals of Economics (3)
Note: If ECON 300 is taken in place of ECON 110 and 111, an additional 3 unit course must be taken from upper division electives.
Select either:
MATH 140 Calculus for Business Applications (3)
or
MATH 150 Calculus I (4)
Select either:
ECON 310 Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
or
ECON 329 Managerial Economics (3)
Select either:
ECON 311 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
or
ECON 320 Money and Banking (3)
Additional upper divisions course in economics.
(Minimum total of 21 units)
Courses used to fulfill Upper Division Interdisciplinary and Emphasis requirements may not be used (double counted) for ECON minor electives.
The Certificate in Business Administration provides basic business skills to post baccalaureate and graduate students. The certificate program is suitable for: (i) Business professionals who wish to update their knowledge, skills, and abilities; (ii) Managers in science, technology, or engineering who seek a business orientation; (iii) Individuals making a transition into a managerial position; (iv) Individuals returning to the workforce, or considering a career change; (v) Those without an undergraduate degree in business who are considering an MBA. The program provides the essentials of business administration to students with limited or no formal business education. The coursework completed under this Certificate fulfils the prerequisite course requirements for the MBA Program. Courses offered under the Certificate may be delivered partially via distance education and consist of four 3-unit courses and one 4-unit course for a total of 16 units.
A Bachelor’s degree in any field or consent of advisor.
BUS 500 Economics for Managers (3)
BUS 502 Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making (3)
BUS 504 Introduction to Accounting and Finance (4)
BUS 506 Principles of Management and Marketing (3)
BUS 508 Business Ethics and Law (3)
Offered through California State University Channel Islands Extended Education Program
The MBA Program is designed to develop business leaders capable of working in an increasingly multicultural and global environment. Key elements include:
The curriculum is comprised of three parts: Foundations of Business (0-16 semester units), Required Core (24 semester units), and Electives (9 semester units) for a total of 33-49 semester units.
The Foundations of Business courses provide the theoretical concepts and quantitative tools that form the basis for making business decisions. These courses are designed to provide students with a general understanding of accounting, economics, finance, ethics and law, statistics, management, and marketing. Some or all of these courses may be waived depending upon the applicant’s undergraduate degree and coursework. Students with a bachelor’s degree in business from CSUCI or from other accredited institutions within the last 10 years will have met the Foundations of Business requirements. Individual business courses taken as an undergraduate student at CSUCI or another institution may also meet specific Foundations requirements. Upon acceptance to the program, a student’s transcripts will be reviewed for completion of the necessary coursework for mastery of the Foundations of Business. A grade of “C” or better is required to meet the criteria.
The core MBA courses are presented in a cross-functional, integrative manner that provides a comprehensive view of the structure of business operations. Students learn to analyze business from a variety of perspectives. The seven core courses provide the skills and competencies students will need to be effective business leaders in the 21st century. A distinguishing aspect of the MBA Program is its focus on entrepreneurship and global business awareness. The Capstone Course (BUS 570) provides students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge through an International Business Simulation exercise.
With advisor approval, students will choose nine additional units of upper-division or graduate level courses.
William P. Cordeiro, Ph.D.
Professor of Management
Director, MBA Program
Sage Hall, Room 237
Phone: (805) 437-8860
Fax: (805) 437-8951
Email: william.cordeiro@csuci.edu
Mary Fleck, Ph.D.
Associate Director, MBA Program
Sage Hall, Room 224
Phone: (805) 437-3269
Fax: (805) 437-8951
Email: mary.fleck@csuci.edu
BUS 500 Economics for Managers (3)
BUS 502 Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making (3)
BUS 504 Introduction to Accounting and Finance (4)
BUS 506 Principles of Management and Marketing (3)
BUS 508 Business Ethics and Law (3)
BUS 510 High Performance Management (3)
BUS 520 Strategy and Leadership (3)
BUS 530 Managing Business Operations (3)
BUS 540 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3)
BUS 550 The Contemporary Firm (3)
BUS 560 The Entrepreneurial Manager (3)
BUS 570 Competing in a Global Environment (6)
With advisor approval, nine units of upper-division or graduate-level courses.
Writing proficiency prior to the awarding of the degree is demonstrated by successful completion of BUS 520 Strategy and Leadership with a grade of B or higher.
Offered through California State University Channel Islands Extended Education Program
*Assumes that at least one set of the Foundation Courses listed below has been completed in a business or science undergraduate degree program.
The Master of Science in Biotechnology and Master of Business Administration is a dual professional degree program designed to meet the needs of biotechnology industry and related public and private agencies and organizations. The program combines rigorous scientific training in biotechnology with graduate course work and experience in business management and regulatory affairs. The program includes the foundation courses for the dual degree program, a set of graduate level core courses in both biotechnology and business, and several elective courses.
Our approach includes team projects drawn from biotechnology industries to focus on real-world problems and applications of biological sciences and business. We approach interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills from multiple perspectives.
Common Required Courses in the Dual Degree Program (9 Units)
MGT 471 Project Management (3)
BIOL 610 Capstone Project for MS/MBA Dual Degree (BUS) (6)
Required Core Courses (15 units)
BINF 500 DNA & Protein Sequence Analysis (3)
BIOL 502 Techniques in Genomics/Proteomics (2)
BIOL 503 Biotechnology Law and Regulation (3)
BIOL 504 Molecular Cell Biology (3)
BIOL 510 Tissue Culture Techniques and Stem Cell Technology (3)
BIOL 601 Seminar in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (1)
Required Core Courses (18 units)
BUS 510 High Performance Management (3)
BUS 520 Strategy and Leadership (3)
BUS 530 Managing Business Operations (3)
BUS 540 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3)
BUS 550 The Contemporary Firm (3)
BUS 560 The Entrepreneurial Manager (3)
Elective Courses (6 units)
Double-counted courses:
BINF 500 DNA and Protein Sequence Analysis (3)
BIOL 503 Biotechnology Law and Regulation (3)
Writing proficiency prior to the awarding of the degree is demonstrated by successful completion of BIOL 502 Techniques in Genomics and Proteomics for MS/MBA Dual Degree with a grade of B or higher.
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