Business Administration & Economics

Degrees & Programs

The B.B.A., B.S., and B.A. programs differ considerably, but are similar enough in the first two years that students have plenty of time to explore the many professions and areas of service available to business majors.

Major in Business Administration—B.B.A.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is designed for students interested in entering the job market upon completion of the four-year program. It also provides a good background for graduate study and allows students to choose from seven different emphases:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • General business
  • Information systems
  • International business
  • Management
  • Marketing

Major in Business Administration—B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts program provides greater flexibility than the B.S. or B.B.A. program for students wanting a broad liberal arts education or wishing to take a foreign language as desired for international business.

Major in Business Administration—B.S.

This Bachelor of Science program is available to students who desire greater flexibility and less specialization than is provided by the B.B.A. degree program. This major is useful to students interested in preparing for graduate programs in law, business, dentistry or medicine.

Major in Office Administration—A.S.

This program in office administration is designed for students who are interested in starting their office or secretarial careers in two years.

Additional Programs

The department offers a Bachelor of Science in management program through the off-campus Degree Completion Program for working adults. Classes normally meet one night a week for approximately two years. This program is offered in Napa, Santa Rosa, Clearlake, and Fairfield.

Guidesheets

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BUAD-01.pdf
Major in Business Administration: Accounting Emphasis—B.B.A.
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BUAD-02.pdf
Major in Business Administration: Finance Emphasis—B.B.A.
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BUAD-03.pdf
Major in Business Administration: General Business Emphasis—B.B.A.
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BUAD-04.pdf
Major in Business Administration: Information Systems Emphasis—B.B.A.
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BUAD-05.pdf
Major in Business Administration: International Business Emphasis—B.B.A.
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BUAD-06.pdf
Major in Business Administration: Management Emphasis—B.B.A.
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BUAD-07.pdf
Major in Business Administration: Marketing Emphasis—B.B.A.
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BUAD-08.pdf
Major in Business Administration—B.A.
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BUAD-09.pdf
Major in Business Administration—B.S.
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BUAD-10.pdf
Major in Office Administration—A.S.