B.​S.​ Business Administration DCP: FAQ

Please note that these guidelines are for the current Extended Education degree completion program. This information may not apply to the stateside program, which will be available for students beginning Fall 2025. Please contact the School of Business for questions regarding the new stateside program.
  • I have work in progress. When should I send transcripts?

    Please send transcripts right away in order to process your application. At the end of the term we will need a final official transcript that reflects all completed coursework. Instructions for how to submit your official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions can be found at...

  • Some of my classes were in quarter units. How do those translate to semester units?

    A quarter unit is worth 2/3 of a semester unit based on the weeks spent in classes, 12 weeks for quarters vs 15 weeks for semesters: 12/15 = 2/3. For example, a 5 quarter-unit course yields 3.33 semester units.

  • When will the major classes be held?

    Classes will be scheduled weekday evenings and Saturdays to accommodate the needs of busy adults. Although, the majority of our business courses are held during weeknights. 

  • Where will the classes be held?

    All courses will be online. Please be aware of the online definitions: Synchronous: set online time to meet, Asynchronous: complete classwork when it best suits you, and Bisynchronous: combination of both. The online modality of the course will vary by semester based on the course and the instructor....

  • How much does the program cost?

    The cost is $435/unit; you pay only for the units you take in a given semester. A full-time student with 12 units will pay $5,220 in a semester; a part-time student taking 8 units will pay $3,480. *Costs are subject to change.

  • Is financial aid available?

    We suggest applying for financial aid as soon as possible each year. The FAFSA application opens on October 1 with a priority deadline of March 2 each year for the following Fall. You will need your tax return for the previous year to complete the application. Please note that you must reapply each year for continued aid. The SSU FAFSA code is 001156.

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  • Are there scholarships available?

    For scholarship information please see the Extended Education Scholarship page.

  • How long does the program take to complete?

    Time to complete depends on how many units you can take at a time. If you can take 12 units per semester, and take some Summer coursework, it will take roughly 2 years. If you can only take 8 units in a semester, it will take about 6 semesters, or 3 years, to complete your requirements.

  • What are the major requirements?

    The major consists of 48 upper-division units: 28 units of core courses; 12 units of Management Concentration coursework; and 8 units of electives to be chosen by program faculty, for a total of twelve 4-unit courses in the major. Program courses are outlined on our Curriculum page.

  • Can I choose my Concentration?

    The Business Degree Completion program at North Bay Community Colleges offers a concentration in Management. If you wish to pursue any of the other Concentrations (Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Wine Business Strategies, or your own custom concentration), you may apply to the campus-based program according to prescribed deadlines.

  • Can I take courses on the Sonoma State main campus?

    Students in the Business Degree Completion program may only take courses offered on campus at Sonoma State during Summer and Winter Intersession. The Student Services & Advising Coordinator will send out a list of courses that are approved for the major and for graduation requirements. During the Fall and Spring semesters, registration in University courses is not allowed except under...

  • I have upper-division coursework from my previous college experience. Can this be applied to the major?

    Business department faculty can review previous upper-division coursework and make a determination about whether credit can be given toward program requirements. Please keep in mind at least one-half of the (Business) courses, including a minimum of three courses in the concentration, must be completed at SSU.

  • What about the upper-division general education requirement?

    The CSU requires students to take 9 units of upper-division general education in areas B, C, and D after reaching Junior status (60 semester units). As part of your curriculum, faculty will choose courses on the approved list. Such courses may also be taken during Summer or Winter Intersession at SSU.

  • How many units total will I need to graduate?

    You must complete 120 units in order to graduate, and fulfill all general education requirements. This means that you will need to add units above and beyond the B.S. Business program. Your Advisor can help you select classes to take care of any remaining lower-division general education requirements, or to find electives that may help you prepare for a career or further study.

  • What can I do with my Business degree?

    This program will prepare students for careers in a variety of settings. Students may use the SSU Career Center or visit the Career Center at a local community college. They may also participate in job fairs and online job boards. The program may also offer career-focused workshops from time to time.

  • Is the B.S. Business Degree Completion Program an accredited program?

    The School of Business (SB) at SSU is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). For more than a century, AACSB accreditation has been synonymous with the highest standards in business education and has been earned by only five percent of the world’s schools offering business degrees at the bachelor’s level or higher.