San Diego State University College of Business Administration
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The San Diego State University
(SDSU) College of Business Administration (CBA) is a business school
in San Diego, California, United States. The school offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The history of SDSU
College of Business dates back to early formation in 1955. In the 1980s, the College of Business' School of Accountancy was the only accredited accountancy program in California. Throughout the decade students scored the highest score on the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam three times, and by 1990 was second in the nation for passing the CPA exam. In the 1990s, the College of Business was the fourth largest undergraduate program in the U.S. By 1989–90 SDSU was granting over 1,100 Master’s degrees and 10 doctoral degrees a year.
s offered to undergraduate students by the SDSU College of Business Administration within the overall Bachelor of Science
(BS) in Business Administration degree program include:
MBA
The College of Business offers several Master of Business Administration
(MBA) programs. The general MBA programs allows students to specialize in one of the following areas: Accounting; Athletics & Fitness Mgt.; Entrepreneurship; Finance; Health Services Administration; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Project Management; Real Estate; Supply Chain Management. Students take 12 courses in one area to complete the MBA specialization. In addition, the college offers the following dedicated MBA programs: Executive MBA (EBMA); Sports Management MBA.
The college also offers a concurrent MBA major with a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
(MA/LAS).
MSA
The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree allows students to specialize in: Accounting Information Systems; Financial Reporting; and Taxation. The MSA curriculum meets the accounting education requirements for the Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) exam in California. Students can customize the curriculum for other professional certification exams including Certified Management Accountant
(CMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Enrolled Agent
(EA).
MSBA
The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) degree allows students to specialize in: Entrepreneurship; Finance; Financial & Tax Planning; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; and Supply Chain Management.
The Malta program allows students to study at the University of Malta
in Europe and earn two degrees. The program is designed for students to earn an MSBA with a specialization in Marketing at SDSU as well as a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication from the University of Malta.
MSIS
The College of Business offers a Master of Science in Information Systems
(MSIS).
Concurrent JD
Concurrent programs lead to MBA and Juris Doctorate (JD) degree through partnerships with California Western School of Law
of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law
.
Certificate
The College of Business offers programs for a Certificate in Accounting, as well as an Executive Financial Planner Advanced Certificate.
The Entrepreneurial Management Center
(EMC) within San Diego State University College of Business Administration provides academic, business, and social entrepreneurial communities with resources. The EMC supports San Diego State University (SDSU) graduate program in entrepreneurship and provides resources for entrepreneurs, investors and service providers to partner with one another and provide resources for start-up companies. In addition to the collections and holdings at the Malcolm A. Love Library
with an entrepreneurship-related indexed collection of business plans.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
(SDSU) College of Business Administration (CBA) is a business school
Business school
A business school is a university-level institution that confers degrees in Business Administration. It teaches topics such as accounting, administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, marketing, organizational behavior, public relations, strategy, human resource...
in San Diego, California, United States. The school offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
History
History of San Diego State University
The history of San Diego State University began in the late 19th century with the establishment of a normal school in San Diego, California. Founded on March 13, 1897, the school opened on November 1, 1898 with a class of 135 students. By 1921, the school had become San Diego State Teachers...
College of Business dates back to early formation in 1955. In the 1980s, the College of Business' School of Accountancy was the only accredited accountancy program in California. Throughout the decade students scored the highest score on the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam three times, and by 1990 was second in the nation for passing the CPA exam. In the 1990s, the College of Business was the fourth largest undergraduate program in the U.S. By 1989–90 SDSU was granting over 1,100 Master’s degrees and 10 doctoral degrees a year.
Undergraduate degree
The unit divisions and academic majorAcademic major
In the United States and Canada, an academic major or major concentration is the academic discipline to which an undergraduate student formally commits....
s offered to undergraduate students by the SDSU College of Business Administration within the overall Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(BS) in Business Administration degree program include:
- Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy - AccountancyAccountancyAccountancy is the process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management; the art lies in...
- Department of Finance - FinanceFinance"Finance" is often defined simply as the management of money or “funds” management Modern finance, however, is a family of business activity that includes the origination, marketing, and management of cash and money surrogates through a variety of capital accounts, instruments, and markets created...
; Financial Services; Real Estate - Department of Management - ManagementManagementManagement in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
; Management specialization options include: Human Resource Management; Entrepreneurship - Department of Management Information Systems - Management Information Systems; Project Management; Supply Chain Management
- Department of Marketing - MarketingMarketingMarketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments...
; Integrated Marketing and Communication
Graduate programs
The College of Business offers several Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
(MBA) programs. The general MBA programs allows students to specialize in one of the following areas: Accounting; Athletics & Fitness Mgt.; Entrepreneurship; Finance; Health Services Administration; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Project Management; Real Estate; Supply Chain Management. Students take 12 courses in one area to complete the MBA specialization. In addition, the college offers the following dedicated MBA programs: Executive MBA (EBMA); Sports Management MBA.
The college also offers a concurrent MBA major with a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin American studies is an academic discipline dealing with the study of Latin America and Latin Americans.-Definition:Latin American studies critically examines the history, culture, politics, and experiences of Latin Americans in Latin America and often also elsewhere .Latin American studies...
(MA/LAS).
MSA
The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree allows students to specialize in: Accounting Information Systems; Financial Reporting; and Taxation. The MSA curriculum meets the accounting education requirements for the Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA...
(CPA) exam in California. Students can customize the curriculum for other professional certification exams including Certified Management Accountant
Certified Management Accountant
The title Certified Management Accountant is used by various professional bodies around the world to designate their different professional certifications....
(CMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Enrolled Agent
Enrolled Agent
An Enrolled Agent is a tax professional recognized by the United States federal government to represent taxpayers in dealings with the Internal Revenue Service...
(EA).
MSBA
The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) degree allows students to specialize in: Entrepreneurship; Finance; Financial & Tax Planning; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; and Supply Chain Management.
The Malta program allows students to study at the University of Malta
University of Malta
The University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
in Europe and earn two degrees. The program is designed for students to earn an MSBA with a specialization in Marketing at SDSU as well as a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication from the University of Malta.
MSIS
The College of Business offers a Master of Science in Information Systems
Master of Science in Information Systems
The Master of Science in Information Systems , Master of Science in Management Information Systems is a specialized master's degree program usually offered in a University's College of Business. The MSIS degree is designed for those managing information technology, especially the information...
(MSIS).
Concurrent JD
Concurrent programs lead to MBA and Juris Doctorate (JD) degree through partnerships with California Western School of Law
California Western School of Law
California Western School of Law, founded in 1924, is a private, non-profit law school located in San Diego, California. It is popularly known as California Western or Cal Western and formerly California Western University. The school was approved by the American Bar Association in 1962 and became...
of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, or TJSL, is an independent law school in San Diego, California. It offers a Juris Doctor, and three Master of Laws programs, including one that is exclusively online, as well as a combined J.D./M.B.A. with San Diego State University...
.
Certificate
The College of Business offers programs for a Certificate in Accounting, as well as an Executive Financial Planner Advanced Certificate.
Entrepreneurial Management Center
Entrepreneurial Management Center
The Entrepreneurial Management Center within San Diego State University College of Business Administration was founded in 1986 and named “Nasdaq Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence” in 2000...
(EMC) within San Diego State University College of Business Administration provides academic, business, and social entrepreneurial communities with resources. The EMC supports San Diego State University (SDSU) graduate program in entrepreneurship and provides resources for entrepreneurs, investors and service providers to partner with one another and provide resources for start-up companies. In addition to the collections and holdings at the Malcolm A. Love Library
Malcolm A. Love Library
Malcolm A. Love Library , opened in 1971, is the primary academic library building on the campus of San Diego State University in San Diego, California...
with an entrepreneurship-related indexed collection of business plans.
Recognition and distinction
The College of Business Administration financial planning program was named one of 10 “Stand Out Financial Planning Schools” in the U.S. by Financial Planning magazine in their November 2011 issue.Notable alumni
- Norman E. BrinkerNorman E. BrinkerNorman Eugene Brinker was a prominent restaurateur who was responsible for the creation of new business concepts within the restaurant field, such as the salad bar.-Biography:He was born on June 3, 1931...
- RestaurateurRestaurateurA restaurateur is a person who opens and runs restaurants professionally. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who owns a restaurant, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of the restaurant business.-Etymology:The word...
of Chili's Grill & Bar - Linda A. LangLinda A. LangLinda A. Lang is the chairwoman and CEO of Jack in the Box. She was appointed to the California State University board of trustees in 2009.Lang has an MBA from San Diego State University and a BS in finance from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.-External links:*...
- Chairman & CEO of Jack in the Box - Jim Sinegal - Chief Executive Officer of CostcoCostcoCostco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world...
- Charles BrandesCharles BrandesCharles H. Brandes is one of the more closely followed value investors working today, as well being a disciple of the Benjamin Graham school of value investing. Brandes Investment Partners, which was started in 1974, currently has over $52.9 billion under management and is based in San Diego,...
- founder of Brandes Investment PartnersBrandes Investment PartnersBrandes Investment Partners is an investment advisory firm, managing assets for institutional and private clients worldwide. It was founded by Charles Brandes in 1974. Brandes Investment Partners currently manages $105 billion in investments.... - Robert O. PetersonRobert O. PetersonRobert Oscar Peterson was an American businessman and philanthropist. As the founder of the Jack in the Box restaurant chain, he popularized the drive-through fast food restaurant concept...
- founder of Jack in the Box - Sol PriceSol PriceSol Price was the founder of FedMart and Price Club . He is considered a pioneer of the "warehouse store" retail model....
, founder of Price Club (later merged with CostcoCostcoCostco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world...
) - Ralph Rubio - founder, Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill