Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration

Gain Versatile Skills to Excel in Any Business Setting

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at CSUSM’s Temecula Valley campus provides you with a solid foundation for building your career in business. Taught by our main-campus faculty with industry experience, the in-person degree-completion BSBA program prepares you for a variety of career paths.

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Join a 30-Minute Online Information Session
Learn more about the BSBA through a brief, informal webinar and Q&A session:

• Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m. - Online
• Tuesday, June 4, 6 p.m. - Online

Admissions and Cost

Admissions

This is a degree-completion program. Students must complete the pre-business core courses and 60 transferable units (or 90 quarter units). Students must also complete the CSU general education transfer requirements. View all admission requirements.

Costs and Financial Aid

• $499 per unit
• Discounts available for active-duty military
• Eligible for financial aid

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Curriculum Highlights

BSBA courses are designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business theory as well as the framework for putting those concepts into practice in real-world business settings.

Careers and Job Outlooks

Potential Career Paths

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is a well-rounded, holistic program that prepares you to pursue any number of business career paths. Some prominent examples include, but are not limited to:

• Sales Professionals 
• Project Management Specialists 
• Marketing Research Analysts 
• Logistics and Supply Chain Analysts 
• Community Service and Nonprofit Managers 
• Budget Analysts 
• Human Resources Specialists 
• Healthcare Administrators 
• IT Managers 

FAQ

• What is a degree-completion program?
  Degree-completion programs at CSUSM cater to individuals who have initiated, yet not completed, their four-year undergraduate degrees. If you have earned at least 60 transferable units, you are eligible for this coveted BS degree in business administration from Cal State San Marcos.  
• What is a cohort?
  A cohort is a group of students who work through a curriculum together to achieve the same academic degree. Because they are accepted into the same program, take their classes together and graduate together, students in cohorts form strong bonds, creating a support system and professional network that proves beneficial during and after the program. 
• 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. 
• Will I have access to the same services as a CSUSM student on the main San Marcos campus?
  Yes, our Temecula-based students enjoy all the same privileges as students attending classes on the main CSUSM campus. You are entitled to use the facilities on the San Marcos campus, such as the library, technology labs, dining services and campus recreation. Additionally, you have access to academic advising and tutoring in the Academic Success Center. 
• What benefits are available to active military, veterans and dependents?
  CSUSM is highly supportive of students who are serving, or have served, in the military! In fact, all Extended Learning degree programs are approved for veteran benefit funding. Please visit our Military and Services page to learn all the ways we assist this population. 
• What’s the Temecula campus like?
  The CSUSM Temecula Valley campus is housed in a brand-new, state-of-the-art building. Occupying the second floor of a five-story facility, the CSUSM campus features ultra-modern, high-tech classrooms and collaborative meeting spaces. CSUSM at Temecula students get to benefit from the shared space with Mt. San Jacinto College; they have access to a dining hall, fitness center, bookstore and veterans resource center, among other amenities. 
• Is parking available on the Temecula campus?
  Yes, the Temecula campus, housed in a brand-new, high-tech building, has plenty of convenient parking spaces available. Student parking permits are required, but cost only $40 per semester.