Department of Finance, Real Estate and Business Law

Curriculum, Courses and Flowcharts

Flowcharts for Business Administration Options

The Finance option is designed to provide students the basic skills required to plan, supervise, and control the financial activities of business organizations. These include understanding the trade-off between risk and return, the time value of money, and the magnifying effect of leverage. Students specializing in finance gain the skills related to evaluating the financial needs of a business, obtaining the funds in such a way that the company's goals are met.

Required Courses (24 Units):

FIN 121: Intermediate Financial Management
FIN 128: Investments
FIN 178: International Finance

Select at least 15 units from the following:

FIN 122: Financial Institutions and Financial Markets
FIN 123: Business Forecasting
FIN 129A: Student-Managed Investment Funds I
FIN 129B: Student-Managed Investment Funds II
FIN 131: Entrepreneurial Finance
FIN 138: Derivatives
FIN 147: Retirement Planning
FIN 150: Financial Planning
FIN 186: Business and Real Estate Economics
FIN 189T: Topics in Finance
FIN 195I: Internship
BA 150: Law and Business Activity
ACCT 120A: Intermediate Accounting I

Integrative course requirement (3 Units):

FIN 139: Financial Policy and Strategy

International Business Option in General Catalog

Flowcharts for Business Administration Options

The International Business Option introduces students to the fastest growing part of business today. The information and communications revolution - have made all businesses aware of global markets. The option stresses the role of global communications and the growth of entrepreneurial opportunities in worldwide markets, with special attention to California and the markets of the Pacific Rim.

Required Courses (24-25 Units):

BA 174: Introduction to International Business
BA 175: Tools and techniques of International Business
BA 176: The International Business Environment
BA 177: Legal Environment of World Commerce
FIN 178: International Finance
MKTG 140: International Marketing
MGT 131: International Management

Select one upper-division course from the following (3 units):

AFRS 164: African Cultural Perspectives
ANTH 123: Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia
ANTH 125 (Same as HUM 140): Tradition and Change in China and Japan
CLAS 170: Latin American Studies
COMM 164: Intercultural Communication
PHIL 131: Comparative Religion
PLSI 120/WS 135: International Politics/Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Or any upper-division course offered through the Craig School of Business, including upper-division economics courses as well as BA 195I (Internship)

International Business Association (IBA)

While not a university requirement, membership in the International Business Association (IBA) is strongly encouraged. More than a student club, IBA is the vehicle by which students acquire the personal international network they will need for a successful career in international business. IBA also sponsors field trips and invites current practitioners in international business to speak and interact with students in the program.

Real Estate Option in General Catalog

Flowcharts for Business Administration Options

The Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Option provides the background for a wide range of career opportunities in addition to residential and commercial real estate sales. These areas include development, lending banking, appraising, escrow, property management, and construction. Usually students who enroll in the real estate option will complete all courses necessary to take the California Brokers License Examination.

Required Courses (24 Units):

BA 154: Real Estate law
FIN 122: Financial Institutions and Financial Markets
FIN 180: Real Estate Principles
FIN 181: Real Estate Appraisal
FIN 182: Real Estate Practices
FIN 183: Real Estate Finance
FIN 186: Business and Real Estate Economics

Select one course (3 units) from the following:

FIN 123: Business Forecasting
FIN 185: Housing Market Analysis
FIN 195: Internship