When business takes social responsibility seriously The Possibilities are Endless.
Business is at the heart of society. Business with a Christian conviction has the potential to transform entire communities.
As a business major at 51, you will choose from one of five options to gain the foundational skills you need whether your goal is to lead a non-profit organization, develop software, become a CPA or inherit a family business.
Courses are taught with an emphasis on ethical leadership and social responsibility, with the ability to scale to any business type or size. Understand how culture impacts business operations in an international business course or launch your own company in your capstone project.
Learn from faculty with global experience in consulting and entrepreneurship. Network with local businesses for internships and develop a resume with experiences that will stand out in the job market.
Program Highlights
Majority of accounting students graduate in four years (two years if transferring), with 150+ units which meet the CPA certificate requirement in California
Accounting students who graduate from FPU have a 99% success rate in securing jobs even before graduation
Internship opportunities with local business partners
Relevant texts present the latest theories and techniques
Opportunity to study software development in a technology hub
Learn by doing with real-world projects embedded in the major
Gain the skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven business world
Emphases*
General Emphasis
General emphasis provides maximum flexibility within the business program, allowing for a double major in a different field or preparation for graduate school.
Accounting
Accounting will prepare you as a leader in the world of business and accounting by providing a solid academic foundation, practical experience and a strong focus on ethics in the workplace. You’ll also be prepared for life beyond your degree with CPA examination preparation and guidance into graduate studies.
Management
Management develops the skills of planning, organizing, staffing, controlling and directing for effective leadership. You’ll also gain a functional knowledge of processes of data analysis and interpretation, which are essential for organizational health and direction.
Marketing
Marketing provides a complete a set of foundational and advanced marketing courses that integrate both theory and practice, while encouraging a commitment to Christian ethical behavior and service.
Software Development
Software Development combines an expertise in workplace leadership with the technical skills necessary to succeed in program design, computer and internet programming, and project management.
The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, finance, software development, marketing or management.
In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.
Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisites and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
Students will develop effective written and oral communication skills in the business field.
Students will develop problem solving skills, and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.
Students will understand the moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.
Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.
Students will develop and demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.
Locations Offered
Main Campus 51
Degree Pathway
Business Administration - General, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)
ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits 3 or
ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits 3
MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
Required Core (29 Units)
ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3
General Courses (9 units)
Choose 9 units of business courses in any emphasis or elective area
Capstone Courses (4-7 Units)
BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits 3 or
BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
BUS 485 - Internship Credits 1 - 3
Recommended Business Electives
To help meet total number of required units:
BUS 380 - Project Management Credits 3
ECON 440 - Managerial Economics Credits 3
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics Credits 3
MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
MGT 457 - Risk Management Credits 3
MKT 303 - Market Research Credits 3
MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior Credits 3
MKT 307 - Advertising and Promotion Credits 3
MKT 314 - Logistics Credits 3
MKT 316 - Sales Management Credits 3
MKT 318 - Digital and Social Media Marketing Credits 3
Accounting
Program Director: Sylvia Kim, C.P.A., D.B.A.
Overview
The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, software development, marketing or management.
In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.
Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisites and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate understanding of the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
Students will effectively communicate in both written and oral forms for accounting.
Students will apply problems solving skills and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.
Students will demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.
Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.
Students demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.
Locations Offered
Main Campus 51
Degree Pathway
Business Administration - Accounting, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)
ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits 3 or
ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits 3
MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
Required Core (29 Units)
ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (12 Units)
ACCT 400 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits 4
ACCT 405 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits 4
ACCT 415 - Tax Accounting Credits 4
Capstone Courses (7 units)
BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
ACCT 481 - VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Credits 1
ACCT 482 - Accounting Internship Credits 2
Recommended Business Electives
To help meet total number of required units:
ACCT 410 - Cost Accounting Credits 4
ACCT 417 - Accounting Information System Credits 3
ACCT 418 - Nonprofit Accounting Credits 3
ACCT 420 - Auditing Credits 4
ACCT 421 - Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities Credits 3
ACCT 425 - Advanced Accounting Credits 3
ACCT 451 - Financial Statement Analysis Credits 3
CSSE 112 - Survey of Computer Science Credits 3
CSSE 112L - Exploring Computer Science With Projects Credits 1
CSSE 220 - Programming for Solving Problems Credits 4
FIN 453 - Capital Markets and Money Credits 3
FIN 470 - Investment Credits 3
Management
Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA
Overview
The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, finance, software development, marketing and management.
In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.
Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisite and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate understanding of the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
Students will effectively communicate in both written and oral forms for management.
Students will apply problems solving skills and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.
Students will demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.
Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.
Students demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.
Locations Offered
Main 51 Campus
Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)
ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits 3 or
ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits 3
MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
Required Core (29 Units)
ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (9 units)
BUS 380 - Project Management Credits 3
MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
Capstone Course (4-7 Units)
BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits 3 or
BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
BUS 485 - Internship Credits 1 - 3
Recommended Business Electives
To help meet total number of required units:
ECON 440 - Managerial Economics Credits 3
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics Credits 3
MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
MGT 457 - Risk Management Credits 3
MKT 303 - Market Research Credits 3
MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior Credits 3
MKT 307 - Advertising and Promotion Credits 3
MKT 314 - Logistics Credits 3
MKT 316 - Sales Management Credits 3
MKT 318 - Digital and Social Media Marketing Credits 3
Marketing
Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA
Overview
The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, finance, software development, marketing and management.
In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.
Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisite and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
Students will effectively communicate in both written and oral forms for marketing.
Students will apply problems solving skills and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.
Students will demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.
Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.
Students demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.
Locations Offered
Main Campus 51
Degree Pathway
Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)
ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits 3 or
ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits 3
MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
Required Core (29 Units)
ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (9 Units)
MKT 307 - Advertising and Promotion Credits 3
MKT 316 - Sales Management Credits 3
MKT 318 - Digital and Social Media Marketing Credits 3
Capstone Course (4-7 Units)
BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits 3 or
BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
BUS 485 - Internship Credits 1 - 3
Recommended Business Electives
To help meet total number of required units:
BUS 380 - Project Management Credits 3
ECON 440 - Managerial Economics Credits 3
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics Credits 3
MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
MKT 303 - Market Research Credits 3
MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior Credits 3
MKT 314 - Logistics Credits 3
MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
MGT 457 - Risk Management Credits 3
Software Development
Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA
Overview
The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, finance, software development, marketing or management.
In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.
Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisites and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate understanding of the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
Students will effectively communicate in both written and oral forms for software.
Students will apply problems solving skills and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.
Students will demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.
Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.
Students demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.
Locations Offered
Main Campus 51
Degree Pathway
Business Administration - Software Development Emphasis, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)
ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits 3 or
ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits 3
MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
Required Core (29 Units)
ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (21 Units)
CSSE 112 - Survey of Computer Science Credits 3
CSSE 112L - Exploring Computer Science With Projects Credits 1
CSSE 220 - Programming for Solving Problems Credits 4
CSSE 240 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits 4
CSSE 350 - Software Engineering Credits 3
CSSE 370 - Internet Programming Credits 3
CSSE 380 - Database Systems and Programming Credits 3
Capstone Courses (4-7 Units)
BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits 3 or
BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
BUS 485 - Internship Credits 1 - 3
Recommended Business Electives
To help meet total number of required units:
BUS 380 - Project Management Credits 3
ECON 440 - Managerial Economics Credits 3
MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics Credits 3
MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
MGT 457 - Risk Management Credits 3
MKT 303 - Market Research Credits 3
MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior Credits 3
MKT 314 - Logistics Credits 3
Three-year Degree Option
The emphases listed below also are available as a three-year bachelor's degree or as a standard four-year bachelor’s degree.
Sample Curriculum Map
Below is a sample curriculum map for this program. This map serves as an example of how courses are set up to ensure completion of the degree in three years. The course listing is based on a sample year and follows a fall, spring and summer academic year. Some courses are only offered on odd or even years. An advisor will work with you to create a curriculum map that is unique to you.
General Emphasis
Year 1
Fall
Code
Title
Units
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
0
BIB 100
Jesus and the Christian Community
3
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
MATH 205
Introductory Statistics
3
MATH 206L
Introductory Statistics Lab
1
Humanities
3
Total units
17
Spring
Code
Title
Units
MATH 125
Finite Mathematics
3
BIOL 100
Principles of Biology
4
BIOL 100L
Principles of Biology Lab
0
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
Foreign Language
3
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
1
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 120
Ancient Civilizations
4
Biblical Literature
3
KIN 120
Concepts of Wellness
3
Total units
10
Year 2
Fall
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 220
Principles of Accounting I
4
Social Science I
3
MKT 300
Principles of Marketing
3
MGT 350
Organizational Theory
3
INTB 370
International Business
3
Total units
16
Spring
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 230
Principles of Accounting II
4
Natural Science 2
4
BUS 365
Business Ethics
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 140
Modern Civilizations
4
HIST 130
Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations
4
Humanities
3
BUS 485
Internship
1-3
Total units
12-14
Year 3
Fall
Code
Title
Units
MIN 357
Christian Leadership and Administration
4
BUS 480
Strategic Management
3
BUS 430
Business Information Systems
3
FIN 450
Financial Management
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
19
Spring
Code
Title
Units
BUS 321
Personal Finance
3
BUS 482
Seminar in Business Strategy
4
BUS 475
Law and the Business Environment
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
16
Total Units: 120
Management
Year 1
Fall
Code
Title
Units
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
0
BIB 100
Jesus and the Christian Community
3
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
MATH 205
Introductory Statistics
3
MATH 206L
Introductory Statistics Lab
1
Humanities
3
Total units
17
Spring
Code
Title
Units
MATH 125
Finite Mathematics
3
BIOL 100
Principles of Biology
4
BIOL 100L
Principles of Biology Lab
0
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
Foreign Language
3
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
1
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 120
Ancient Civilizations
4
Biblical Literature
3
KIN 120
Concepts of Wellness
3
Total units
10
Year 2
Fall
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 220
Principles of Accounting I
4
Social Science I
3
MKT 300
Principles of Marketing
3
MGT 350
Organizational Theory
3
INTB 370
International Business
3
Total units
16
Spring
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 230
Principles of Accounting II
4
Natural Science 2
4
BUS 365
Business Ethics
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 140
Modern Civilizations
4
HIST 130
Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations
4
Humanities
3
BUS 485
Internship
1-3
Total units
12-14
Year 3
Fall
Code
Title
Units
MIN 357
Christian Leadership and Administration
4
BUS 480
Strategic Management
3
BUS 430
Business Information Systems
3
FIN 450
Financial Management
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
19
Spring
Code
Title
Units
BUS 321
Personal Finance
3
BUS 482
Seminar in Business Strategy
4
BUS 475
Law and the Business Environment
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
16
Total Units: 120
Marketing
Year 1
Fall
Code
Title
Units
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
0
BIB 100
Jesus and the Christian Community
3
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
MATH 205
Introductory Statistics
3
MATH 206L
Introductory Statistics Lab
1
Humanities
3
Total units
17
Spring
Code
Title
Units
MATH 125
Finite Mathematics
3
BIOL 100
Principles of Biology
4
BIOL 100L
Principles of Biology Lab
0
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
Foreign Language
3
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
1
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 120
Ancient Civilizations
4
Biblical Literature
3
KIN 120
Concepts of Wellness
3
Total units
10
Year 2
Fall
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 220
Principles of Accounting I
4
Social Science I
3
MKT 300
Principles of Marketing
3
MGT 350
Organizational Theory
3
INTB 370
International Business
3
Total units
16
Spring
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 230
Principles of Accounting II
4
Natural Science 2
4
BUS 365
Business Ethics
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 140
Modern Civilizations
4
HIST 130
Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations
4
Humanities
3
BUS 485
Internship
1-3
Total units
12-14
Year 3
Fall
Code
Title
Units
MIN 357
Christian Leadership and Administration
4
BUS 480
Strategic Management
3
BUS 430
Business Information Systems
3
FIN 450
Financial Management
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
19
Spring
Code
Title
Units
BUS 321
Personal Finance
3
BUS 482
Seminar in Business Strategy
4
BUS 475
Law and the Business Environment
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
16
Total Units: 120
Software Development
Year 1
Fall
Code
Title
Units
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
0
BIB 100
Jesus and the Christian Community
3
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
MATH 205
Introductory Statistics
3
MATH 206L
Introductory Statistics Lab
1
Humanities
3
Total units
17
Spring
Code
Title
Units
MATH 125
Finite Mathematics
3
BIOL 100
Principles of Biology
4
BIOL 100L
Principles of Biology Lab
0
ECON 101 ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics
3
COM 110 or COM 120
Written Communication or Oral Communication
3
Foreign Language
3
CP 152
First-Year Seminar
1
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 120
Ancient Civilizations
4
Biblical Literature
3
KIN 120
Concepts of Wellness
3
Total units
10
Year 2
Fall
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 220
Principles of Accounting I
4
Social Science I
3
MKT 300
Principles of Marketing
3
MGT 350
Organizational Theory
3
INTB 370
International Business
3
Total units
16
Spring
Code
Title
Units
ACCT 230
Principles of Accounting II
4
Natural Science 2
4
BUS 365
Business Ethics
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
17
Summer
Code
Title
Units
HIST 140
Modern Civilizations
4
HIST 130
Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations
4
Humanities
3
BUS 485
Internship
1-3
Total units
12-14
Year 3
Fall
Code
Title
Units
MIN 357
Christian Leadership and Administration
4
BUS 480
Strategic Management
3
BUS 430
Business Information Systems
3
FIN 450
Financial Management
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
19
Spring
Code
Title
Units
BUS 321
Personal Finance
3
BUS 482
Seminar in Business Strategy
4
BUS 475
Law and the Business Environment
3
Major Class Selection
3
Major Class Selection
3
Total units
16
Total Units: 120
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Recommended High School Courses for Admission
4 years of college preparatory English
3 years of college preparatory mathematics
2 years of social studies
1 year of laboratory science
1 year of performing art
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Things to Keep in Mind
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Business Administration (AS-T) to Business Administration: General, B.A. BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I (4)
ACCT 230 Principles of Accounting II (4)
BUS-301 Business Writing (0) – Waived
BUS-475 Law & the Legal Environment (3) [lower to upper division]
This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Management
Business Administration (AS-T) to Business Administration: Management, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I (4)
ACCT 230 Principles of Accounting II (4)
BUS-301 Business Writing (0) – Waived
BUS-475 Law & the Legal Environment (3) [lower to upper division]
This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Marketing
Business Administration (AS-T) to Business Administration: Marketing, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I (4)
ACCT 230 Principles of Accounting II (4)
BUS-301 Business Writing (0) – Waived
BUS-475 Law & the Legal Environment (3) [lower to upper division]
This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Software Development
Business Administration (AS-T) to Business Administration: Software Development, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I (4)
ACCT 230 Principles of Accounting II (4)
BUS-301 Business Writing (0) – Waived
BUS-475 Law & the Legal Environment (3) [lower to upper division]
This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Non-traditional Admission
Steps for Re-application
For those students who have applied to FPU’s traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:
Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
Steps for Re-admission
Former FPU students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to FPU:
Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from FPU
Steps for Non-matriculated Admission
Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from FPU. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:
Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent
Some classes may require a pre-requisite course. If required, a college transcript will need to be provided
Personal essays are not required
Auditing a class
Students wishing to audit a class at FPU may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. FPU guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
Incoming requirements
This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.
Where options between courses are available, students are not guaranteed their first choice.
This guarantee does not apply to “fifth-year” programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor’s degree.
The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to FPU's degree completion programs.
Students not able to register for the courses needed within four years must complete the free course(s) within two terms of the end of four years (e.g. a summer and fall for those completing four years in the spring; or spring and summer for those completing four years in the fall).
The four-year period may be extended for students required to leave the university for up to one year (see the Leave of Absence section) for medical, military or personal reasons.
Student responsibilities
To qualify for the guarantee students must:
Meet with your mentor during the fall semester of the freshman year.
Finalize a major and begin prerequisite or lower-division major courses by the second semester of the freshman year and keep that major until graduation.
Complete at least 32 units per year (average 16 per semester) with passing grades in each course.
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing behaviorally with the university.
Meet with the mentor each semester for advising before registration opens and take the courses approved by the adviser/mentor that complete general-education and major requirements, in the appropriate sequence and as they become available.
Register within the first week of registration every semester to gain a spot in the classes needed.
Notify mentor if unable to register for an approved course so that an alternative plan can be made.
Apply for financial aid and submit required documents by appropriate deadlines.
Keep student account up-to-date. (Accounts not up-to-date may be placed on hold, preventing registration for courses.)
Complete required courses successfully (see Academic Policies section for minimum acceptable grades) without dropping required or approved courses during a semester.
Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,902
$3,902
Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,026
$5,026
Willow Gardens & Jost Hall Apartments: 3 Person
Fall
Spring
Apartments - Room only
$3,306
$3,306
Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,958
$3,958
Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$4,514
$4,514
Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,639
$5,639
Stand-Alone Meal Plans
Fall
Spring
70 Block
$651
$651
140 Block
$1,208
$1,208
Full Access Meal Plan
$2,332
$2,332
* Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Notes about housing
For housing placement purposes only, class standing for the fall semester will carry throughout the entire year (both fall and spring semesters).
Residents living in the houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Meal plan contract dates will follow the traditional semester.
If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.
Financial Aid
Freshman Scholarships
Based on a student’s academic GPA. Academic GPA’s are calculated by FPU on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name
GPA
Amount
Paragon
Full Tuition
President's
4.00 GPA and above
$18,000
Dean's
3.75-3.99 GPA
$15,000
Heritage
3.50-3.75 GPA
$14,000
Faculty
3.25-3.49 GPA
$12,000
Founder's
Below a 3.0 GPA
$8,000
Transfer Scholarships
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA’s are based on transferable units and calculated by FPU.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
$1,000
Federal Loans and Work Study
Name
Amount
Federal Direct
$3,500 to $7,500
PLUS Loan
Up to remaining cost
Workstudy
Contingent on employment
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending 51 Pacific.
Alexandra Green
Mathematics
The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship – all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend FPU. I know that school isn’t cheap for anyone, but FPU helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Net Price Calculator
Now that you’ve seen the financial aid opportunities available to FPU students, we can estimate what your true cost may be to attend 51 Pacific. Please keep in mind that this is just a computer generated, general estimate and may not capture all aid available, please work with your FPU Student Financial Services advisor to discover your true net price.
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an FPU alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.