Master of Science in Business Administration: Curriculum
The Master of Science degree offered in business administration directly addresses the needs of today's businesses. This rigorous curriculum is designed for students who want to develop advanced managerial skills in areas that significantly affect modern business enterprises. Successful completion of this curriculum will effectively equip you for a more challenging role in a contemporary business.
With many of the courses being offered at appropriate hours for those currently employed, this advanced degree is easily within the reach of most who are willing to devote the time and effort required, on either a full- or part-time basis. The program can be completed in 12 months at the main campus or at the Southpointe Center.
Get a description of each of Cal U's business administration courses from our Course Catalog.
Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the degree.
Master of Science in Business Administration: 36 Credits
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
ACC 200: Financial Accounting | 3 |
ECO 201: Intro Microeconomics | 3 |
ECO 202: Intro Macroeconomics | 3 |
MAT 225/215: Business Statistics/Statistics | 3 |
MKT 300: Principles of Marketing | 3 |
*Foundation courses are waived for students who have successfully completed them.
Algebra (MAT 181) is a pre-requisite for taking Business Statistics/Statistics.
Master's Degree Curriculum (36 credits)
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
ACC 711: Managerial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 771: Quantitative Methods | 3 |
BUS 799: Strategic Management | 3 |
ECO 716: Applied Economic Analysis | 3 |
FIN 711: Corporate Finance | 3 |
MGT 751: International Business Management | 3 |
MKT 711: Marketing Management | 3 |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
MGT 712: Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MGT 731: Industrial Relations | 3 |
MGT 742: Human Resource Management | 3 |
Electives (12 credits): Any four of the 3-credit graduate courses from the following areas:
ACC/BUS/ECO/FIN/MGT/MKT (500+/700+ level)
