Business Administration Minor Programs
The Minor in Business Administration is a general minor whose purpose is to introduce non-business majors to the foundation areas of business. Specialized business minors allow the student to explore one area of business in more depth.
Except in cases of credit by examination, no more than 6 units of the business minor may be offered on a CR/NC basis. To meet residency requirements, at least fifty percent of any minor program must be taken in residence.
Minor in Business Administration
The Minor in Business Administration draws on business core courses to give a broad, non-specialized exposure to business. It is designed to provide entry-level employment skills for a wide range of jobs and help provide a bridge to the business world for non-business majors. Students who earn a minor in Business Administration and decide to pursue an MBA or MSBA at San Francisco State University may use the courses marked with an asterisk (*) to meet graduate-level foundation courses, provided they earn a B- or better in the class and have taken the undergraduate course within five years of entry into the graduate business program. Several of the courses listed below have prerequisites.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 100 * | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 101 * | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| DS 212 | Business Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| ISYS 263 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| FIN 350 * | Business Finance | 3 |
| IBUS 330 | International Business and Multicultural Relations | 3 |
| MGMT 405 * | Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 431 * | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Total for Minor in Business Administration: 24
Note: The ISYS 263 course requirement may be met by passing the ISYS 263 CLEP Exam; information is available on the Testing Center web site at www.sfsu.edu/~testing. Students who pass the waiver exam do not need to take ISYS 263 but must take an additional course (upon advisement) to make up the 3 units.
Specialized Business Minors
These programs are designed to provide undergraduates with a focused exposure to a particular area of business practice rather than the broad exposure of the General Business Minor. As such, they can provide professional and technical skills needed for entry into specialized business employment for non-business majors or serve as an alternative to a double major for business majors wishing expertise in a second field.
Minor in Accounting
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 300 | Accounting and Finance Reporting 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 301 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 302 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| DS 212 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| ECON 305 | Economic Analysis for Non-majors 3 | 3 |
| FIN 350 | Business Finance | 3 |
Elective Courses
Units selected from the following with prior approval of the accounting minor advisor: 6
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 305 | Cost Accounting |
| ACCT 307 | Accounting Information Systems (open only to non-business majors) |
| ACCT 501 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT 502 | Strategic Cost Management |
| ACCT 504 | Government and Non-profit Accounting |
| ACCT 506 | Auditing |
| ACCT 507 | Information Systems Auditing |
| ACCT 508 | Federal Tax Accounting I |
| ACCT 509 | Federal Tax Accounting II |
| ACCT 513 | International Accounting |
| ACCT 518 | Accounting Fraud Examination |
| ACCT 551 | Principles of Internal Auditing |
Total for Minor in Accounting: 24
Note: All courses with an ACCT prefix must be taken for a letter grade, except for ACCT 300.
Minor in Decision Sciences
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DS 212 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| ISYS 263 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| DS 412 | Operations Management | 3 |
Units selected from the following: 6
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| DS 312 | Data Analysis with Computer Applications |
| DS 408 | Computer Simulation |
| DS 601 | Applied Management Science |
| DS 604 | Business Forecasting |
| DS 624 | Quality Management |
| DS 655 | Sustainable Supply Chain Management |
3 Additional units selected from the above list or, with approval of a decision sciences advisor, units from an area related to decision sciences, such as the following:
CSC 665, CSC 671, DAI 440, DAI 460, DAI 510, ECON 325, ECON 630, ENGR 429, ENGR 610, ISYS 375, ISYS 562, MKTG 435, MKTG 632, MATH 430, MATH 460
Total for Minor in Decision Sciences: 18
Note: advisor-approved equivalents may substitute for DS 212 and ISYS 263. No elective may be a lower division course. All electives must be taken for a letter grade.
Minor in Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management
The minor in entrepreneurial/small business has been temporarily suspended. Students who have already declared the minor may continue their planned course of study. Contact the department for further information.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 300 | Accounting and Finance Reporting 2 | 3 |
| MGMT 430 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
| MGMT 431 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship II | 3 |
| MGMT 432 | Entrepreneurial Approach to Resources | 3 |
| MGMT 433 | Building the Entrepreneurial Venture | 3 |
Elective Courses
Units selected from any area related to the student's career goals
(with approval of an Entrepreneurial/Small Business Minor advisor): 6
Total for Minor in Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management: 21
Note: All electives must be taken for a letter grade.
Minor in Finance
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 300 | Accounting and Finance Reporting 2 | 3 |
| DS 212 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| ISYS 363 | Information Systems for Management | 3 |
| ECON 305 | Economic Analysis for Non-majors 3 | 3 |
| FIN 350 | Business Finance | 3 |
Elective Courses
Units selected from the following with approval of a finance advisor: 9
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| FIN 351 | Financial Management |
| FIN 353 | Financial Institutions |
| FIN 355 | Investments |
| FIN 365 | Real Estate Principles |
| FIN 536 | International Finance |
| FIN 653 | Seminar in Bank Management |
| FIN 656 | Special Topics in Finance |
Total for Minor in Finance: 24
Note: All electives must be taken for a letter grade.
Minor in Information Systems
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 300 | Accounting and Finance Reporting 2 | 3 |
| ECON 305 | Economic Analysis for Non-majors 3 | 3 |
| ISYS 263 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 405 | Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Units selected from the following: 3
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ISYS 268 | Introduction to Business Computer Programming with C# |
| ISYS 267 | Introduction to Business Computer Programming with Java |
| CSC 210 | Introduction to Computer Programming |
9 Units selected from the following:
ISYS 350, 363, 365, 366, 367, 463, 464, 472, 475, 546, 561, 562, 565, 567, 568, or 573.
Other courses related to the fields of business information systems and decision sciences may be substituted for one or more elective courses with prior written approval of an IS advisor.
Total for Minor in Information Systems: 24
Note: No elective may be a lower division course. All electives must be taken on a letter grade basis with the exception of courses offered only on a CR/NC basis.
Minor in International Business
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 300 | Accounting and Finance Reporting 2 | 3 |
| ECON 305 | Economic Analysis for Non-majors 3 | 3 |
| IBUS 330 | International Business and Multicultural Relations | 3 |
| IBUS 590 | International Environmental Analysis | 3 |
| IBUS 681 | Seminar in Comparative Management | 3 |
| IBUS 690 | Global Strategic Management | 3 |
| MGMT 405 or MKTG 431 |
Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Elective Courses
Units selected from the following with the approval of an international business advisor: 3
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| FIN 536 | International Finance |
| IBUS 430 | Import-Export Management and Small Business Operations |
| IBUS 440 | Advanced Import-Export Management |
| IBUS 517 | Legal Environment of World Business |
| IBUS 531 | Cross-Cultural Innovation and Creativity in Business and Management |
| IBUS 566 | Careers in International Business |
| IBUS 576 | Global Entrepreneurship |
| IBUS 591 | Doing Business in Latin America |
| IBUS 592 | Doing Business in Greater China |
| IBUS 593 | Doing Business in Europe |
| IBUS 594 | Doing Business in Asia-Pacific Countries |
| IBUS 596 | Doing Business in Japan |
| IBUS 598 | Doing Business in Emerging Markets |
| IBUS 618 | International Human Resource Management |
| IBUS 620 | Research in International Business and the Global Market |
| IBUS 638 | Global leadership and Cultural Competencies |
| IBUS 659 | Introduction to International Negotiation |
| IBUS 676 | Social Entrepreneurship in a Global Context |
| MKTG 680 | International Marketing Management |
Total for Minor in International Business: 24
Note: All electives must be taken for a letter grade.
Minor in Management
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 405 | Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 605 | Seminar in Organization Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 648 | Seminar in Leadership and Influence Skills | 3 |
| MGMT 670 | Seminar in Organization Design and Change | 3 |
Elective Courses
Choose three electives, either all from Group A, or two from Group A and one from Group B or another course with advisor approval. 9 units
Group A Electives
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MGMT 567 | Internship in Management |
| MGMT 610 | Human Resource Management |
| MGMT 650 | Creativity and Innovation |
| MGMT 655 | Emerging Issues in Management (variable topics) |
| MGMT 656 | Seminar in Managing Teams |
| MGMT 659 | Seminar in International Business Negotiating |
Group B Electives
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MGMT 354 | Starting a Business |
| MGMT 618 | International Human Resource Management |
| BUS 440 | Ethics at Work II: Business |
| BUS 450 | Greening of Business |
Total for Minor in Management: 21
Note: All electives must be taken for a letter grade.
Minor in Marketing
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 | Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| MKTG 431 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 434 | Advertising Theory and Practice | 3 |
| MKTG 633 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
Elective Courses
Units selected from the following with the approval of a marketing advisor: 12
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MKTG 432 | Public Relations |
| MKTG 433 | Personal Selling |
| MKTG 436 | Retail Management |
| MKTG 440 | Advertising Creativity and Production |
| MKTG 441 | Business to Business Marketing |
| MKTG 443 | Sales Promotion and Publicity |
| MKTG 469 | Internet Marketing |
| MKTG 632 | Marketing Research |
| MKTG 637 | Sales Management |
| MKTG 644 | Services Marketing |
| MKTG 649 | Marketing Management |
| MKTG 675 | Brand Management |
| MKTG 680 | International Marketing Management |
| MKTG 688 | New Product Management Seminar |
Total for Minor in Marketing: 24
Note: All electives must be taken for a letter grade.
Certificate in Commercial Real Estate
The certificate in commercial real estate was developed by the finance department. It is designed to create an educational pathway into the field of commercial real estate.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| FIN 365 | Real Estate Principles |
| FIN 370 | Fundamentals of Real Estate |
| FIN 371 | Commercial Real Estate Financial Management |
| FIN 372 | Commercial Leasing and Development |
Total for the Certificate in Commercial Real Estate: 12 units
Certificate in Information Technology Auditing
General Information
The certificate in information technology auditing, offered by the department of information systems, is designed to meet the needs of professionals with academic preparation and work experience in related fields by teaching concepts and applications in the area of information technology auditing. The certificate is focused on networking security issues from both the theoretical and practical perspectives. It is a coherent set of academic courses that does not lead to a degree in information technology auditing. The award of a completion certificate means the holder has completed the required courses that will help prepare them to sit for professional examinations.
The program serves the needs of non-matriculated students who have an appropriate academic background as well as full-time work experience in related fields and wish to gain knowledge in the area of information technology auditing. It is designed to service the business community by helping fulfill the growing demand for specialists in this area.
Admission to the program is limited and is based on the appropriateness of the students' academic background and work experience. In order to be admitted to the certificate program, a candidate must have completed at least 60 units of undergraduate courses with a GPA of at least 2.7 in all courses.
The courses are graded on an A-F basis. A minimum grade of "C-" must be maintained in all course work as well as an overall "B" average. Before completing the program, all candidates must demonstrate the appropriate level of writing competency as prescribed by the program.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ISYS 265 | Introduction to Business Programming with C/C++ | 3 |
| ISYS 365 | Advanced Business Programming with C/C++ | 3 |
| ISYS 463 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ISYS 464 | Managing Enterprise Data | 3 |
| ISYS 565 | Managing Enterprise Networks | 3 |
| ISYS 675 | Information Security and Governance | 3 |
Upper division electives selected on advisement: 18
Total for Certificate in Information Technology Auditing: 36
Depending on the candidate's formal education and business experience, additional courses could be required as prerequisites to the above curriculum. Because of the possible prerequisite requirements, a determination of the total curriculum by the certificate advisor must be made before a candidate is accepted into the program.
Certificate in International Business
Purpose
This certificate program is designed to offer international students and non-matriculated U.S. residents the opportunity to acquire competencies in international business in two semesters. The program consists of eight specified courses that focus on conceptual, theoretical, and practical skills as well as overall knowledge of international business. Although the program does not lead to a degree in international business, it prepares students to seek a career or advancement in international business. The award of a certificate means the holder has completed the required courses at an acceptable level of academic accomplishment. The certificate indicates to a prospective employer that the university validates the certificate program in international business.
Admission Requirements
Selection for admission to the program will be based on student objectives, academic background, and recommendations as appropriate. In order to be admitted to the program, a candidate should have completed the equivalent of 56 units or more of undergraduate courses through course work and/or appropriate professional or other preparation. Grades in course work completed should be of an average level equivalent to a GPA of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 U.S. scale, or an equivalent combination of educational and professional preparation, in her/his home country. English language ability must be demonstrated by adequate scores on the TOEFL examination (Test of English as a Foreign Language), TOEIC examination (Test of English for International Communication), or certification by appropriate academic personnel.
Admission Procedures
All candidates must complete the application forms for the Certificate in International Business, which are available from the Department of International Business and the College of Extended Learning. Students will be notified of their admittance status by the program coordinator. The coordinator will arrange for student registration through Open University.
Written English Proficiency Requirement
English proficiency at the conclusion of the program will be determined through evaluation of written papers in IBUS 590. Satisfactory performance in writing is required for both passing the IBUS 590 course and for completing the program.
Curriculum
Students must complete two semesters of course work from international business core and specialized courses. Students who have specific educational or career needs may be allowed to vary selection of courses in the program after consulting with and obtaining written approval from the program coordinator.
First Semester (12 units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 330 | International Business and Multinational Relations | 3 |
| IBUS 430 | Import/Export Management | 3 |
| IBUS 681 | Seminar in Comparative Management | 3 |
Electives
3 Units selected from the following area study courses:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| IBUS 591 | Doing Business in Latin America |
| IBUS 592 | Doing Business in Greater China |
| IBUS 593 | Doing Business in Europe |
| IBUS 594 | Doing Business in Asia-Pacific Countries |
| IBUS 596 | Doing Business in Japan |
| IBUS 598 | Doing Business in Emerging Markets |
Second Semester (12 units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 590 | International Environmental Analysis | 3 |
| IBUS 690 | Global Strategic Management | 3 |
Electives
6 Units selected from the following functional courses:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| IBUS 440 | Advanced Import-Export Management |
| IBUS 517 | Legal Environment of World Business |
| IBUS 531 | Cross-Cultural Innovation and Creativity in Business and Management |
| IBUS 566 | Careers in International Business |
| IBUS 567 | Internship in International Business |
| IBUS 618 | International Human Resource Management |
| IBUS 620 | Research in International Business and the Global Market |
| IBUS 638 | Global leadership and Cultural Competencies |
| IBUS 659 | Introduction to International Business Negotiating |
| IBUS 676 | Social Entrepreneurship in a Global Market |
| IBUS 699 | Independent Study |
Total for Certificate in International Business: 24
Award of the Certificate
The certificate will be awarded by the Dean of the College of Extended Learning, and will also be signed by the coordinator of the certificate program. Notice of issuance of the certificate will be entered on the student’s official academic record.
Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
General Information
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and its enhanced requirement that all publicly held companies maintain adequate internal control structures has benefitted the profession of internal auditing. The internal auditor is the in-house consultant in strengthening a company's internal controls. Internal auditors, through their international organization, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), sought to strengthen their professionalism. One of the manners in which this was done was to establish a certification program and require continuing education to maintain the certification.
The Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing program targets those individuals who work or have an interest in the field of internal auditing. Students in this program will find that it will assist them in becoming a Certified Internal Auditor, a professional designation given by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing program is offered through Open University (To learn more about Open University and how it is offered in the College of Extended Learning, please go to http://www.cel.sfsu.edu/auditing) in conjunction with the Department of Accounting and reflects what the Institute of Internal Auditors regards as the common body of knowledge for internal auditors.
This certificate program has been officially endorsed by the San Francisco Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Program Description
In order to be accepted to the Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, a candidate must have completed at least 56 units of undergraduate course work with a minimum 2.0 (C) grade point average. Exceptions may be permitted upon presentation of special justification to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
The courses are graded on an A-F basis. A minimum grade of C– must be maintained in all course work as well as an overall C average. Before completing the program, all candidates must demonstrate the appropriate level of writing competency as prescribed by the program.
The Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing includes 15 units of undergraduate, upper division course work as follows.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 303 | Accounting for Financial Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 350 | Business Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 405 | Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ACCT 507 | Information Systems Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 551 | Principles of Internal Auditing | 3 |
Total for Certificate in the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing: 15
Depending upon the candidate's formal education and business experience, the following represent additional courses that could be required as prerequisites to the above curriculum.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DS 110 | Mathematical Analysis for Business | 3 |
| ACCT 100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| DS 212 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| ISYS 263 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| ECON 305 | Economic Analysis for Non-majors | 3 |
| ACCT 307 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
Because of the possible prerequisite requirements as described above, a determination of the total curriculum by the certificate advisor must be made before a candidate is accepted into the program.
Certificate in the Study of Public Accountancy
General Information
This certificate program targets SF State matriculated business students as well as students pursuing or possessing an undergraduate degree in business related disciplines from other accredited institutions who are interested in the field of public accounting. Students in this program will find that it will assist them in preparation to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Completion of this certificate itself does not represent CPA certification. The certificate program is offered through Open University (To learn more about Open University and how it is offered in the College of Extended Learning, please go to http://www.cel.sfsu.edu/cpa/) in conjunction with the Department of Accounting and reflects what the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants regards as the common body of knowledge for CPAs. The content of the program also enhances accounting students' formal business education.
SF State matriculated undergraduate business students must pass the ACCT 301 pretest and have completed 56 units of college credits with a minimum 2.0 grade point average to be eligible for the program. Non-SF State matriculated business students, if not already holding an undergraduate business degree, must have completed 56 units of college credits with a minimum 2.0 grade point average to be considered for admission.
Curriculum
A 30-unit program comprised of 10 of the following 3-unit courses (prerequisites are listed in parentheses):
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 301 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I (ACCT 100 with grade of C- or better; and passage of ACCT 301 pretest) |
| ACCT 302 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II (ACCT 301 with grade of C- or better) |
| ACCT 305 | Cost Accounting |
| ACCT 501 | Advanced Accounting (ACCT 302 with grade of C- or better) |
| ACCT 502 | Strategic Cost Management (ACCT 305 with grade of C- or better) |
| ACCT 504 | Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting (ACCT 301 with grade of C- or better) |
| ACCT 506 | Auditing (ACCT 302, ACCT 307 and DS 212 with minimum grades of C-) |
| ACCT 507 | Information Systems Auditing (ACCT 302) |
| ACCT 508 | Federal Tax Accounting I (ACCT 301 or ACCT 303 with minimum grade of C-) |
| ACCT 509 | Federal Tax Accounting II (ACCT 508) |
| ACCT 513 | International Accounting (ACCT 301 with grade of C- or better) |
| ACCT 518 | Accounting Fraud Examination (ACCT 302) |
| ACCT 551 | Principles of Internal Auditing (ACCT 301 with grade of C- or better, ACCT 307) |
| BUS 120 | Legal Environment of Business (BUS/ENG 214 recommended) |
| BUS 320 | Legal Aspects of Business Transactions (BUS/ENG 214 recommended) |
A maximum of five equivalent courses taken from other accredited institutions can be used to waive the above required courses. Depending on the candidate's formal education, additional courses could be required as prerequisites to, or used as substitution for, the above curriculum. A determination of the total curriculum by the certificate director must be made before a candidate is accepted into the program. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the certificate course work to earn the certificate.
English Proficiency Requirement
Before completing the certificate program, all candidates must pass ENG 414. Candidates who have taken and passed an upper division expository writing course at another institution may apply for a waiver of the ENG 414 requirement.
Footnotes
- MATH 324 is an equivalent to DS 212 for the purpose of fulfilling this requirement. Prerequisite mathematics capability for MATH 324 may be satisfied by MATH 227. Prerequisite mathematics capability for DS 212 may be satisfied by DS 110, MATH 110, or MATH 226.
back to business minor prerequisites list - ACCT 100 and ACCT 101 may be substituted for ACCT 300, on advisement.
- ECON 101 and ECON 102 (formerly ECON 100) may be substituted for ECON 305, on advisement.
