Admission
American Language Institute (ALI)
Certificate Programs
Courses Acceptable in the M.B.A.for Executives
Extension
Functions
International Training Center
Limitations on Open University and Special Sessions Credit
M.B.A. for Executives
Open University
Professional Development
Retired Adults Education Program
Specific Requirements for the Masterof Business Administration Degreefor Executives
Summer Programs
Travel Study Programs
Winter Session
The California State University regards its Extended Education credit-bearing programs as integral parts of the institution. These programs are viewed as extensions of the institution's educational services and are in concert with the institution's overall mission and purpose. The programs and courses in Extended Education are expected to meet the standards of quality which the institution sets for its other programs and courses with regard to resources, faculty, level of instruction, evaluation, and support services.
The College of Extended Studies serves as the principal University liaison with the adult community and provides a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional, credit and noncredit, quality educational experiences designed to fit the life-style and expectations of mature adults. In addition, it provides a range of academic and special programs for students and groups during the summer months, in the evenings, and between semesters. Under the direction of the Dean of the College, programs are developed and carried out within five divisions - Special Sessions and Extension, Professional Development, American Language Institute, International Training Center, and Administrative Services. The majority of the programs are operated on a self-support basis since state funds are not provided for Continuing Education activities.
The College of Extended Studies administers a comprehensive special session summer program for San Diego State University. Approximately 800 courses, workshops, short courses, interdisciplinary and experimental offerings, and special programs are available for matriculated students, students from other institutions and special groups. Credit earned during the summer is applicable to graduation and residence requirements; however, admission to the University is not required for summer attendance.
Several major sessions are scheduled each summer; two 3-week terms; one major 6-week term and a variety of other terms. However, not more than 12 units of credit earned in each summer may be included on a program of study for an advanced degree. The summer program is offered from approximately the first of June through the middle of August each year.
A graduate student may earn credit in residence which may be used to satisfy the requirements for an advanced degree or for a credential. If a student plans to offer work taken in a summer session to satisfy the requirements for an advanced degree, the student must make early application for admission to the University with classified graduate standing at the Office of Admissions and Records. See below for specific unit limitation.
Students planning to attend the University during the fall semester must be cleared for admission through the Office of Admissions and Records.
The Summer Sessions Bulletin, which includes the registration form and all necessary information about the Summer Sessions, is available in March.
The College of Extended Studies administers a special session academic program during the winter recess period titled "The Winter Session." This special session provides students an opportunity to earn resident academic credit through participation in concentrated coursework. Credit earned during Winter Session is applicable to graduation and residence requirements. Admission to the University is not required for Winter Session attendance.
Most regular on-campus courses are open to students through enrollment in Open University. Like courses offered in the summer and winter special sessions, Open University courses earn resident credit, and enrollment for students not seeking an advanced degree or advanced certificate does not require for formal admission to the University. Enrollment in courses through Open University is on a space available basis with the consent of the instructor and approval of the chair of the department in which the course is offered. Students pay College of Extended Studies fees for these units. The course repeat policy applies to courses repeated through Open University. Consult the College of Extended Studies or the current Class Schedule for complete details on Open University qualifications and registration procedures.
Open University classes may not be taken by the following:
Not more than nine units of combined coursework in Open University and special sessions completed prior to admission to an advanced degree or an advanced certificate program will be acceptable on a program of study. Of those nine units, not more than six may be at the 600-, 700-, or 800-numbered level. Admission to an advanced program requires formal admission to the University and enrollment in at least one course offered in the regular semester or term for which the student was admitted, a recommendation of the graduate adviser of the particular program, and the approval of the Dean of the Graduate Division. Once so matriculated, students may take additional courses in Open University to meet degree or certificate requirements only with the prior permission of the Dean of the Graduate Division.
The American Language Institute offers noncredit intensive (20-25 hours per week) English programs throughout the year to students and professionals interested in improving their English proficiency. By enrolling in the ALI, students may take advantage of a program called conditional acceptance. Conditional acceptance is available to those students who require admission or proof of eligibility to a university in order to obtain a passport, a US visa, or government sponsorship. It is offered to students who do not have an adequate command of English or the required TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score to qualify for admission to the University. After transcripts of their academic work have been evaluated by SDSU staff, students may receive an official letter of conditional admission which states that the student has met all University requirements except English language proficiency and may enter the University after training at the American Language Institute and achieving appropriate TOEFL scores.
Programs offered by ALI are as follows:
English for Academic Purposes - An 11- to 17-week course for students planning to enter San Diego State or other colleges or universities. Classes are offered in reading, writing, grammar, academic listening/note-taking and academic speaking, as well as in special areas, including TOEFL, GMAT, and GRE test preparation and business topics. In addition, students may choose from over 30 elective course offerings, and TOEFL, GMAT and GRE preparation. Students may also specialize in Pre-MBA preparation.
Highly advanced students may register for three to twelve units in the Open University in addition to their English classes.
Intensive English Communications - A 3- to 19-week course emphasizing oral skills and cultural experiences. Classes include eight hours of oral communication in addition to 12 hours of reading, writing, structure and listening per week. Elective courses are offered and directed activities at SDSU and in the community provide experiences for real language use. Professionals in IEC may specialize in Intensive English for Managers. Regular field trips to places of educational and recreational interest are an integral part of the program.
Specific Purposes Programs - Programs for students and professionals with specific needs, including Management and Business English, Business Seminar for International Executives, Seminar for International Teachers of English, Certificate in -Business Administration Program, Pre-MBA Preparation; as well as advanced -academic skills (statistics review, graduate report writing, research library skills, etc.) are arranged.
Summer and Winter Special Programs - A number of special short-term programs are offered by the ALI each summer (e.g., Management and Business English, Business Seminar for International Executives, Seminar for International Teachers of English, English Language Study Tours). These can be arranged for groups or individuals.
Services - All students at the Institute are offered housing assistance, counseling for university entrance, health services, and orientation to university life.
Information about and applications for the ALI can be obtained from the Director, American Language Institute.
The College offers a variety of domestic and foreign travel study programs which are designed to give students and community members an opportunity to travel and earn units of credit. Programs range from two to three weeks in length, with a maximum of four units of credit offered.
For further information contact the Coordinator of Travel Study Programs.
Professional certificate programs are coordinated by Special Sessions and Extension. Educational services are provided for a wide variety of groups and professional organizations. A listing of graduate certificate programs available is described in Part I of this bulletin.
In order to meet the needs of the adult community, as well as matriculated students, the College provides a variety of extension courses, workshops and open university programs. For the convenience of adult students most courses are scheduled in the evenings or on weekends, on campus or at convenient learning extension centers throughout the service area.
Extension courses are offered each semester in a number of areas including education, business administration, public administration, and the arts and sciences. Many courses and programs are developed in cooperation with off-campus organizations and groups who have identified specific needs. Many one-unit weekend workshops are also offered throughout the year. These courses are listed in a special Extended Studies Program Bulletin published four times a year.
There is no limit on the total number of extension units for which a student may enroll; however, the maximum extension credit which may be used toward advanced degree requirements at San Diego State University is six to nine units. Extension work is considered the same as transfer credit and is therefore not included in the student's San Diego State University scholastic average.
Programs for retired adults are sponsored by the College of Extended Studies at San Diego State University and operate out of two locations - San Diego (Educational Growth Opportunities - EGO) and Rancho Bernardo (The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo).
Retired adults, who are interested in continued learning, participate in these programs.
For further information, contact the Director of Retired Adult Education Programs.
The Division of Professional Development provides business, industry, and human service and other organizations with programs that are responsive to the training and development needs of their employees. Through the Division's activities, participants are kept abreast of the latest business, managerial, and technical techniques that ensure they will add to the productivity and profitability of their organizations.
SDSU's Professional Development Division of the College of Extended Studies specializes in developing and implementing on-site training programs and consulting projects which meet specific needs of the San Diego business community.
The programs serve small as well as large businesses with topics ranging from team building and communication skills to supervision, management development, process improvement and executive programs.
Program leaders and training consultants are drawn from the academic and business worlds and have extensive practical experience.
Programs are cost effective and designed with quality and adaptability.
The Division coordinates practical two- and three-day seminars and workshops aimed at increasing the skills of the business professional. These seminars are taught by local and national seminar leaders chosen from the business and academic worlds for their expertise and outstanding teaching ability. Topics addressed cover a wide range of business and engineering subjects, such as leadership, finance, marketing, engineering, construction, manufacturing, purchasing, and consumer service issues related to global competitiveness.
The Center and Institute offer practical, intensive, training opportunities in the fields of leadership, management, manufacturing, and quality improvement at all levels. The Division has established these programs in cooperation with the San Diego corporate community. The purpose of these unique cooperative programs is to provide quality, cost-effective continuing education for business, industry and government personnel in specific fields. The corporate members form a fellowship in which all participate in applying proven solutions to their education and training needs.
The International Training Center (ITC) addresses the new opportunities in professional development, training, and technology transfer created by the increasing globalization of our economic, social and business activities. The Center is charged institutionally with a wide range of programs dealing with innovation, professionally relevant education and current issues of interest to the international community. Activities include collaborative projects with SDSU's academic colleges and support units to deliver multilingual seminars, workshops, and courses internationally. The Center also advises and provides guidance to SDSU's administration on international agreements and special projects of institutional interest.
The International Training Center brings significant University resources to bear on the challenges of international business and responds to global economic change through the following mechanisms:
The International Training Center exists to increase understanding of the new realities of global development, and to serve government and industry through technology training and human resource development.
The Master of Business Administration for Executives is operated by the Executive Management Office in the College of Business Administration, and is an alternative path for the Master of Business Administration degree. The program is one of about 150 in the nation designed especially to meet the needs of mid-career executives, and the only one of its kind in San Diego county. Students in the program have an average of 15 years of full-time professional work experience and eight years of managerial or equivalent experience, and bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the classroom discussion.
Students accepted for the M.B.A. for Executives are fully matriculated in the University and meet all University requirements as established by the Graduate Council and Graduate Division.
In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing, and the basic requirements for the master's degree as described in Part Two of this bulletin, students must complete an approved program of studies containing 48 units of 600- and 700-numbered courses. These courses will be offered in a predetermined pattern over 24 consecutive months.
Courses are scheduled in a modular fashion, not related to the traditional semester time frame, on alternate Fridays and Saturdays. No transfer courses and no substitute courses are accepted. The official programs of all students in any one cycle are identical. Advancement to candidacy requires completion of at least 24 units of coursework listed on the official program of study with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B).
In addition to meeting the criteria for admission to the University, as well as those listed under "Admission to the Graduate Program in the College of Business Administration," applicants must also demonstrate that they have had significant experience in -management-level positions in business, government, or not-for-profit organizations.
Those interested in the program should write the Executive Management Office, College of Business Administration, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-8232 or telephone (619) 594-6010 to receive the special application and additional information. You may visit our website at www.rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/execmba.
600. Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
Concepts and principles of financial accounting; understanding financial statements; measurement of business income. Nature of cost accounting information and how it is used to make managerial decisions that create competitive advantage.
601. Management of Organizations and Human Resources (3)
Role of the manager in designing organizations for effectiveness with emphasis on organization theory, organization behavior, and human resources management.
602. Quantitative Methods for Managers (3)
Statistics and production operations management. Data analysis, central tendency and variability, probability, distributions, sample inference, association analysis. Applications in engineering, manufacturing and service, and an overview of decision theory, queuing, total quality control, and project management.
605. Managerial Marketing (2)
The marketing function in an organization. Managerial activities of marketing including market analysis, target market selection and design of the organization's marketing program.
608. Managerial Communication (2)
Advanced communication concepts including the collection, analysis, and presentation of data. Written and oral communication strategies. (Formerly numbered Business Administration 609.)
615. Strategic Financial Management (3)
Provides a framework for financial decision making. Covers relevant modern theory and emphasizes role of finance in corporate strategy. Topics include financial analysis and planning, investment, capital structure and dividend decisions and valuation and corporate restructuring. Not open to students with credit in Business Administration 653 or Finance 615.
616. Competitive Analysis (3)
Competition in typical unregulated product or service markets. Competitive forces in such markets, and impact of these forces on economic profits, rates of return, and relative market-shares of competing firms. Not open to students with credit in Business Administration 665 or Finance 616.
620. Managing Quality and Productivity (2)
Application of quality control, just-in-time systems, and other operations research techniques to industrial problems. Comprehensive approach formulated by current techniques in field. Cases and examples from Japanese and American companies.
700. Business in the Global Environment (3)
Evolution of multinational corporations, management of organizations in global environment, and marketing and management implications of competition in international arena.
701. Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation (2)
Entrepreneurial approach to business. Concepts, theories and techniques for organizing and managing an entrepreneurial venture.
702. Social Responsibility: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3)
Role of the manager in dealing in a socially responsible and ethical manner with internal and external constituencies.
703. Policy Formulation and Implementation (3)
Corporate and business level strategic decision making. Topics include industry and environmental analysis, strategy implementation, strategic planning systems. Case descriptions of actual company situations serve as basis for analysis and recommendations.
704. The Financial Environment (2)
Elements of financial institutions and financial markets which may impinge upon the business enterprise as it contemplates both its short and long term goals.
705. Marketing Strategy (2)
Development, implementation, and evaluation of marketing strategy and plans. Role of marketing planning, analysis and control; contributions and implications of marketing to corporate strategy. Strategies for attaining competitive advantage. Contemporary marketing planning tools and techniques.
708. International Financial Management (2)
International financial environment and multinational corporation. Topics include international trade and balance of payments; international monetary agreements and currency arrangements, international short term borrowing and investment; and international taxation. Reviews of global financial challenges and opportunities facing U.S. firms. (Formerly offered as a part of Business Administration 700.)
710. Leadership and Management of Change (3)
Theoretical and empirical literature pertaining to study and assessment of leadership skills. Process of organizational change and development.
790. Directed Readings in Business Administration (6) Cr/NC
Preparation for the comprehensive examination for students in the M.B.A. for Executives program (Plan B).
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