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Application Deadlines
Applications to the BSBA program at CSUSM's Temecula Valley campus are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by these deadlines:
- Fall 2024: July 24, 2024
- Spring 2025: Sept. 4, 2024
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the BS in Business Administration program, you must complete the pre-business core courses and satisfy the CSU and transfer requirements listed below. Click on each area to learn more.
- CSU General Education Requirement
You must complete the CSU general education transfer requirements.
- Transfer Units RequirementYou must complete 60 transferable semester college units (or 90 quarter units) to be eligible for admission.
- Prerequisite Courses (Pre-Business Core)
Pre-Business Core
You are required to complete the 24 semester units of pre-business core courses prior to admission. The minimum grade in every pre-business core course must be a C or better (courses may not be taken credit/no credit) and must be completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The UC Berkeley GPA Calculator may be helpful in computing your pre-business core GPA.
Official copies of transcripts submitted as part of your program application package will be used to verify satisfactory completion of the pre-business core admissions requirement. We reserve the right to accept or deny any non-CSUSM, non-articulated coursework (course syllabi may be required for review—please refer to the ASSIST website to verify articulated coursework).
These courses are available at most community colleges, including the four regional community colleges that CSUSM partners with regularly (MiraCosta, Moreno Valley, MSJC and Palomar College).
Pre-Business Core Courses Course Number Course (units) ACCT 201 Financial Accounting (3) ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting (prerequisite: ACCT 201) (3) BUS 202 Business Law (3) BUS 203 Business Writing (prerequisite GEW 101) (3) BUS 204 Business Statistics (3) ECON 201 Microeconomics (3) ECON 202 Macroeconomics (3) MATH 132 Survey of Calculus (prerequisite: MATH 115) (3)
Connect with a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the BS in Business Administration program.
Krisean Freeman, MBA
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
CSUSM Extended Learning
(760) 750-8453
Maritza Baida
Senior Admissions, Advising and Outreach Coordinator
CSUSM at Temecula
(760) 750-7691
Funding Options
This business degree program is eligible for financial aid.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Program Costs
The BS in Business Administration at Temecula can be completed in just five semesters with guaranteed classes, so you never have to worry that classes will be full or impacted. The program consists of 60 units at a rate of $499 per unit. Discounts are available for active-duty military, learn more.
Invest In Your Future: A Look at Your Educational Journey's Cost Breakdown
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 | 14 | $6,986 |
| Spring Semester 1 | 14 | $6,986 |
| Summer Semester 1 | 6 | $2,994 |
| Fall Semester 2 | 12 | $5,988 |
| Spring Semester 2 | 14 | $6,986 |
| Total | 60 | $29,940 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table—see the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your cohort in Temecula. You can view all course descriptions on the BS Business Administration course catalog page.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 300: Business Professional Development | 2 |
| BUS 324: Intro to Business Analytics | 4 |
| MIS 304: Principles of Management Information Systems | 4 |
| MKTG 305: Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 302: Foundation of Business Environments | 2 |
| FIN 304: Introduction to Corporate Finance | 4 |
| MGMT 305: Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| OM 305: Operations Management | 4 |
Schedule is subject to change.
Summer
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| UDGE - BB | 3 |
| UDGE - CC | 3 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 444: Strategic Management in Global Environments | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BUS 495: Senior Experience | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| UDGE - DD | 3 |
FAQ
- How does the Senior Experience program work?
The Senior Experience program matches teams of BSBA students with projects submitted by local businesses and organizations. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students work together as consultants, rigorously applying what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world projects and business dilemmas. “Client” organizations receive dedicated attention from bright, energetic teams of business students, providing a fresh outlook on their projects.
The nature of the problems or projects chosen for Senior Experience varies according to the individual organizations. For instance, a student consulting team might be asked to:- Diagnose the causes of an accounting, finance, operations or information systems problem, evaluate possible solutions and make a recommendation or possibly implement the chosen alternative.
- Conduct a feasibility study or write a business plan for producing a new product, entering a new market or building a new facility.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, customer service workflows or a human resources program.
No matter what the project details are, BSBA students gain invaluable experience while grappling with actual industry challenges on behalf of real-life clients.
- How often will I need to come to campus for classes?Typically, your BSBA cohort will meet for classes on the Temecula campus two days per week.
- What colleges do BSBA students most commonly transfer from?Students from a variety of community colleges in Southern California regularly join the BSBA Temecula cohorts. With the two-day-a-week schedule, students from Southwestern College, Miramar College, Grossmont College, Mesa College, Cuyamaca College, Moreno Valley College, Norco College, Riverside City College, MiraCosta College, Palomar College, MSJC and elsewhere have made their way to the Temecula Valley to complete their business degree.