Frequently Asked Questions
CI Records says I can take BUS 310, ENGL 330, ENGL 482, or ENGL 483 to fulfill my writing requirement. Which should I take?
BUS 310 is the new Business communication class that began in Fall 2019. We generally suggest that you take BUS 310. If you would like to discuss your specific situation, make an appointment with a major advisor.
Do I have to do an option?
You may complete an option in the Business major (e.g., finance, marketing, management), but you are not required to so. Completing an option requires taking additional classes beyond the courses required for the major. The main reason to do an option is because you are interested in topic and want to learn more about it.
Which classes do I have to take before Capstone?
There are many prerequisites for the Business capstone course (BUS 499). Please check the information in the Required Classes section. Do not rely on rumors; read the requirements.
What is the lowest grade I can get in a class and have it still count for the major?
For the major, the lowest grade you can earn in a core course depends on the year you began at CSUCI. If you began on or before Spring 2016, the course counts for the major if you earn a D- or higher as your final grade. If you began at CSUCI later than that, you must earn a C- or higher for the class to count toward the major.
What is the lowest grade I can get in a class and have it still count for the minor?
For the minor, the lowest grade you can earn for the class to count is D-.
How many times can I take a class if I don't do well the first time?
You have two attempts at CSUCI to successfully complete each Business major or minor requirement. That means, if you earn too low a grade for the class to count toward the major in the first time you take a class, you have one more chance to take that class. When you do this, make sure that you reserve extra time to work on this class.
What happens if I am unsuccessful in a class two times?
If this happens, you should make an appointment with a major/minor advisor. One common solution is to switch to a Liberal Studies with Business concentration major.
CI Records says that I have to take five classes for my option, but my classmates only have to take four classes. Why is that?
The rules for options changed in Fall 2019. The biggest change was reducing the number of classes you need to complete for an option. If you declared your option before Fall 2019 and would like to change to the new rules, make an appointment with a major advisor. We can submit a request to make that change.