By selecting appropriate electives, students may prepare for a career using business analysis in operations, computer information systems, finance, marketing, design and industry, accounting, international business, office systems, general management, or other areas within industry or government. The BA concentration is open to students at San Francisco State University working toward a bachelor of science degree in business administration. General eduction courses such as English, science, and humanities, and core business courses in management, marketing, finance, accounting, business communications, and quantitative methods make up about three-quarters of the coursework. The BA concentration makes up the remainder. Students learn analytic methods used by world-class companies to provide the quality products and services needed for a competitive edge in world markets.
Emphasis is placed on analysis as a means for improving quality and productivity.
Concentration options cover modern methods of forecasting, simulation, and other powerful quantitative and computer-based tools that support managers' decisions. All concentrations courses focus on real-world applications. Concentration electives are used to broaden one's background in business analysis and operations, or in other business functions including accounting, computer information systems, design, engineering, finance, international business, and marketing. Majors in Design and Industry, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics should consider taking BA concentration courses as electives in their program. This certification is provided by the American Production and Inventory Control Society for professionals in operations management function.