Business Administration

Overview

The Business Administration program of San Francisco State University prepares students for responsible positions in a rapidly changing world; to develop an attitude of intellectual curiosity; to foster an interest in continuous learning throughout life; and to apply business skills to all types of endeavors.

Program Learning Outcomes

Functional and enterprise knowledge – Each student will demonstrate competence in each of the major business disciplines as well as an understanding of:

• The enterprise as a whole.

• The interrelationships of the disciplines within a strategic business framework.

• Emerging knowledge in business disciplines, technologies, and markets.

Ethical, global and social awareness – Each student will be aware of ethical, global and social issues surrounding key business decisions, act responsibly and:

• Identify, articulate and disseminate the core organizational values.

• Evaluate the ethical, global and social issues of each business option for every stakeholder group.

• Make business decisions consistent with stakeholder needs and organizational values.

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills – Each student will demonstrate effective use of the following skills in business situations:

• Master qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather and analyze relevant data and derive appropriate conclusions.

• Exhibit critical thinking and analytical ability in solving problems within and across organizations.

• Apply current and emerging business knowledge and technology to make strategic decisions in complex and changing environments.

People skills – Each student will be able to demonstrate effective intra- and interpersonal skills especially in dealing with diversity of thought and opinion, and:

• Exhibit leadership when appropriate.

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.

• Understand the perspective of others and treat them in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner.

Communication skills – Each student will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. In particular, each student will be able to:

• Create and deliver effective business presentations to diverse audiences.

• Organize and write professional documents appropriate for the audience.