Bachelor of Science in Business Management
The purpose of the undergraduate program at California International University is to facilitate students' intellectual development, as well as to acquire practical knowledge and skills which will help them achieve their professional goals in the field of business and management.Program Requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at California International University must complete a total of 180 quarter units of work. One quarter unit equals ten hours of instruction. Students transferring from regionally-accredited programs or state-approved institutions or programs determined to be comparable to accredited programs by the Credentials Evaluation Service may transfer a maximum of 135 quarter units to CIU. A minimum of forty-five (45) quarter units must be completed while the student is enrolled on a full-time basis at CIU, including the final twelve (12) quarter units.
Candidates are required to complete 72 units of general education in basic subjects, behavioral science, intercultural studies, natural science, humanities, and social science. In addition, candidates are required to complete a minimum of 68 units in their major with 48 units being business core requirements and 20 units in the management concentration.
Forty units of electives are required for the student to complete the degree. Electives may be in such areas as information systems, accounting, business, or general education.
The purpose of the general education requirement is to provide the student with a broad introduction to subjects that promote civic and cultural awareness, critical thinking, and basic skills in communication and computation.
A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required to graduate.
The normal period of time required to complete the Bachelor of Science degree is four years. It is recommended that students plan their schedules accordingly.
The student, whether full‑time or part-time, must complete the entire program within 10 years or his or her degree candidacy will be automatically withdrawn.
