CSUSB, College of Business and Public Administration

Student Advising

Advising is an important component of a successful student. College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) students are encouraged to seek advising on a quarterly basis. Resources for advising include Department Chairs, faculty members, or the Advising and Resource Center. The information below provides a few advising basics.

I've Been Admitted, What's the Next Step?

MANDATORY ADVISING

First-Time Freshmen

Once admitted, first-time freshmen must attend a mandatory advising and registration program known as SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and

Registration). During these sessions students learn about campus policies, procedures, resources, and degree requirements. During part one of SOAR, students meet with College of Business and Public Administration representatives and are assisted with Fall quarter registration. These sessions are mandatory and students cannot register without attending. Advising and registration takes place in May, and overnight sessions are offered throughout Summer. Details regarding SOAR will be distributed after students are admitted.

Transfer Students

All newly admitted transfer students will be required to complete a new student orientation session. A "New Student Advising" hold will be placed on your record until completion of the session. The orientation, presented by Academic Services, reviews campus policies, procedures, and general education requirements. For students out of the area, the session can be completed via email. Upon admission, transfer students should contact Academic Services at (909) 537-5034 for session details.

DEPARTMENTAL ADVISING

Students majoring in Business Administration must declare at least one concentration. There are 16 concentrations from which to choose.

Students with a declared concentration in Business Administration (e.g. Management, Accounting, etc.) should seek advising from either the Department Chair or faculty member within the concentration(s). To accommodate student advising, faculty maintain open office hours on a quarterly basis. Open office hours are located at each of the offices listed below.

Department	Department Chair	Phone	Location	Concentrations
Accounting and Finance	Dr. Ghulam Sarwar gsarwar@csusb.edu	(909) 537-5704	Jack Brown Hall, Room 459	Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Business Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Real Estate
Information & Decision Sciences	Dr. Jake Zhu jzhu@csusb.edu	(909) 537-5723	Jack Brown Hall, Room 460	Information Assurance & Security Management, Information Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation & Logistics
Management	Dr. Breena Coates bcoates@csusb.edu	(909) 537-5723	Jack Brown Hall, Room 461	Entrepreneurial Management, International Business, Management-General Mgmt. or Human Resources Specialty
Marketing	Dr. Eric Newman enewman@csusb.edu	(909) 537-5749	Jack Brown Hall, Room 458	Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Public Administration	Dr. Monty Van Wart mvanwart@csusb.edu	(909) 537-5758	Jack Brown Hall, Room 456	Public Administration

Business Administration students with an undeclared concentration should visit the Advising and Resource Center for assistance.

CBPA Advising and Resource Center

Our mission is to provide an advising center that refers and advises students with information needed to make the best academic decisions. Advisors supplement existing faculty and staff services, expanding advising for prospective, incoming, and continuing students.

The Advising and Resource center assists students with educational goals by offering:

Walk-In Advising
Program Advising Worksheet for Students (PAWS) Evaluation
Course Scheduling and Planning
Registration Assistance
Laptops for My Coyote Registration; Class Schedule and PAWS Printing
Weekly Campus and Community Speakers

Location: Jack Brown Hall, Room 134

Phone: (909) 537-3386

Career Advising for Student Success

During the academic year, the Advising and Resource Center brings the community to our students. Campus and community guests speak weekly on varying topics. Prior guests have included D. Linn Wiley, Vice President of the Board of Directors, Citizens Business Bank, Ramon Alvarez, Owner, Alvarez Lincoln Mercury Jaguar Dealership, Human Resources Representatives from the Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, and many more! For a schedule of guest speakers for the 2009-2010 academic year, stop by the Advising and Resource Center in Jack Brown Hall, Room 134, or click on Speaker Series under the Student Resources tab listed in the navigation bar at the top of this page.

ADVISING TOOLS

CBPA Advising Navigator

To earn a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter units (198 for a Bachelor of Science).

The CBPA Advising Navigator provides general education, lower and upper division business core, as well as concentration requirements for the undergraduate Business and Public Administration degree, minor, and certificate programs for the 2009-2010 academic year.

The Advising Navigator is an excellent guide for staying on path to graduation and should be used in conjunction with the Program Advising Worksheet for Students (PAWS).

Click here to view and/or print the 2009-2010 CBPA Advising Navigator: CBPA Advising Navigator 2009 - 2010

Program Advising Worksheet for Students (PAWS)

What is a PAWS?
The PAWS is an automated credit summary for undergraduate students which provides a listing of all coursework required for graduation from CSUSB. It allows students to map out their course selection at any point in their academic career by comparing the classes they have taken or are now taking to those they will need to take in order to complete their undergraduate degree program. The PAWS is an excellent tool and should be used in conjunction with the Advising Navigator.

PLEASE NOTE: New students should have a completed PAWS report within 6-8 weeks of admittance. Until the PAWS report is completed, it will appear as if requirements have not been satisfied.

Use the following link to run your PAWS report (undergraduate students only): Program Advising Worksheet for Students

Evaluating Transfer Coursework: All lower division (100 and 200 level) general education and business core requirements can be completed at a community college. For assistance with determining CSUSB course equivalents (California only), use the following site: www.assist.org.

CREATING A SCHEDULE

What Should I Take My First Quarter?

First Time Freshmen

First time freshmen will be advised and registered during SOAR (held in May). All students are required to enroll in Math and English during their first quarter; courses will vary depending on Math and English placement results. Because Oral Communication (COMM 120) and Critical Thinking (general education, category A4) should be completed during the first academic year, these courses should be included in either Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter. Additional courses will be determined in consultation with an advisor.

Full time enrollment is three classes (12 units); first time freshmen are encouraged to take 12-14 units their first quarter.

Freshman and Sophomore years: Enroll in a mixture of general education and lower division business courses.

Transfer Students

All lower division business courses (e.g. Micro/Macro Economics, Accounting, Statistics) should be completed prior to enrolling in upper division core requirements. These courses are listed on page 9 of the CBPA Advising Navigator.

In addition to satisfying business administration requirements, 4 upper division general education courses are required. Using the Advising Navigator, these are categories B5, C5, D5, and F1 from the general education requirements. When satisfying category F1, students are encouraged to take MGMT 306-Expository Writing for Administration.

Full time enrollment is three classes (12 units). Although up to 19.5 units can be taken, transfer students are encouraged to enroll in 12 units their first quarter.

First quarter schedules should include any remaining lower division business requirements, and depending on the concentration, one or more upper division course (page 9 of the CBPA Advising Navigator).

Transfer students are encouraged to meet with an advisor prior to registering for classes.

Scheduling Tip: Enroll in a mixture of general education, lower/upper division business, and concentration courses, creating a balanced schedule. The CBPA Roadmaps listed below provide examples of balanced quarterly schedules.

Have An Advising Question?

Email advising questions to Jessica Chavez, CBPA Student Affairs Advisor at: jessicac@csusb.edu

CBPA Roadmaps

CBPA roadmaps provide course sequences in the various programs that would enable you to graduate in the indicated timeframes. Roadmaps are designed to assist undergraduate students with the scheduling process. Although students may not be able to maintain the exact courses indicated on the roadmaps, a balanced combination of courses is recommended. Students are encouraged to seek advising for scheduling assistance.

CBPA Four-Year Road Map

CBPA Five-Year Road Map

CBPA Six-Year Road Map