Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
DEAN
Anil K. Puri
ASSOCIATE DEAN, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
Mark Hoven Stohs
ASSOCIATE DEAN, ADMINISTRATION
Joni Norby
ASSISTANT DEANS
Robert Miyake, Academic Services
Emeline Yong, Student Affairs
DEAN’S OFFICE
Steven G. Mihaylo Hall 3100
657-278-4652c
COLLEGE WEBSITE
www.business.fullerton.edu
“Welcome to the premier public university business school in Orange County. Our impact stems from our immense presence in the region and strong links to the economic progress of the area. As California’s largest AACSB-accredited business school, the college prepares an unmatched number of graduates for success in the workplace, and our faculty, staff and students work with business leaders to advance the fortunes of businesses in Orange County and Southern California.”
Dean Anil K. Puri
MIHAYLO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
Vision Statement
We will be the choice of Southern California’s businesses and governments for college graduates, business solutions and professional development.
Mission Statement
We create and apply knowledge that transforms student lives, develops business leaders who shape the regional economy and advances the intellectual capital of our diverse region.
Mihaylo College’s educational program instills in our vast corps of graduates core business knowledge and flexible critical thinking and motivation, thereby putting our students in a position to contribute to the success of regional business. As the only Orange County business school with AACSB accreditation in Business Administration and Accounting at both the undergraduate and graduate level, we provide:
A practical and applied curriculum. When students receive their diplomas, they will be able to quickly translate their education into a good job and success in the workplace. Students and alumni of our program are “ready to work” and prepared to make contributions to their organizations from their first days on the job.
A global perspective. Students gain an international perspective from a culturally and ethnically rich student body, a diverse faculty and global academic and business community partners.
State-of-the-art technology. Students will keep pace with e-commerce and evolving business information systems through a mix of educational tools, instructional technology and technological partners.
Value. By being affordable, accredited and practical, Mihaylo College defines value in education and keeps pace with today’s economy.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Accountancy, Master of Science
Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts
Accounting
Business Economics
Entertainment and Tourism Management
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Information Systems
Management
Management Science
Marketing
Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Finance
Business Administration, Minor
Business Administration (MBA)
Accounting
Business Economics
Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Management Science
Marketing
Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Finance
Economics, Bachelor of Arts
Economics, Minor
Economics, Master of Arts
Entrepreneurship, Minor
Information Systems, Minor
Information Systems, Master of Science
Decision Sciences
Business Intelligence
Information Technology, Master of Science
International Business, Bachelor of Arts
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Portuguese
Spanish
Taxation, Master of Science
ACCREDITATION
The Mihaylo College of Business and Economics holds dual accreditation in business administration and accounting from AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for university business programs in the world. Our program is the only University in Orange County, and one of five in California to hold this prestigious level of dual accreditation. Our accreditation assures that students receive a high quality education, delivered by the most qualified faculty, all from a College that has met the highest standards in business education.
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
In support of our mission, the Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics sponsors Centers of Excellence that address issues in the community, provide services to government and business, and provide academic and practical learning experiences and connections for our students.
Center of Corporate Reporting and Governance
Center for Economic Education
Center for Entrepreneurship
Center for Insurance Studies
Center for International Business
Center for the Study of Emerging Financial Markets
Family Business Council
Center for the Forum for Advanced Security Technologies
Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies
International Center of Economics of Pharmaceuticals, Aging and Health
Real Estate and Land Use Institute
Sales Leadership Center
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Institute
MIHAYLO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIPS
Michael A. Reagan Graduate Scholarship for Outstanding Incoming Graduate Students
The Michael A. Reagan Scholarship is awarded each semester to newly admitted graduate students in Mihaylo College of Business and Economics who have demonstrated academic excellence in their undergraduate studies. Recipients of these $4,000 non-need based scholarships receive this one-time award disbursed in two installments over consecutive semesters. Applicants to the MBA, MS in Accountancy, MS in Information Systems, MS in Information Technology, MS in Taxation and MA in Economics with outstanding undergraduate academic records are encouraged to apply. Multiple awards are given in both fall and spring semesters. For further information and application information, please go to www.business.fullerton.edu/graduateprograms/costs/Scholarships.htm or call the Graduate Programs Office at 657-278-3622.
General Scholarships
Stephen J. Barres Leadership Award
Dean’s Advisory Board Awards
College of Business and Economics Alumni Scholarship
Executive Council Outstanding Student Award
Faith Guthrie Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Samuel Mendoza Memorial Scholarship
Professor for a Day Scholarship
Theodore H. Smith Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Frank P. Stanek Continuing Junior Scholarship
Kathleen Taylor Business Scholarship
Francisco J. Valle Scholarship
For more awards listed under each department, please refer to www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/scholar/baebody1.htm. For further information and application information, please contact the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at 657-278-4577.
BUSINESS HONORS PROGRAM
The Business Honors Program provides high-potential students special opportunities for academic challenge, unique in-class and out-of-classroom learning opportunities and individualized career planning and development. Students in the program take honor courses in the business program that are smaller than regular classes, where active discussion and imaginative learning experiences are encouraged, and individual attention from professors is the norm. Students also have special out-of-classroom opportunities to participate in seminars, study abroad, internships, service learning, and directed research projects.
Students in the Business Honors Program belong to an exclusive group of students who are among the most talented in Cal State Fullerton’s Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Students who successfully complete the Business Honors Program receive special recognition on their diploma and transcripts visible for all future employers and shall be awarded Certificate of Honors upon graduation.
The Business Honors program is open to new entering freshmen and upper-division transfer students who have demonstrated prior academic excellence, leadership and service. For further information, eligibility requirements and procedures to apply, please visit the Business Honors website at www.business.fullerton.edu/honors
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Chapters of the following national honor societies have been established on campus with membership open to qualified students: Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting), Beta Gamma Sigma (Business) and Phi Kappa Phi (all majors). In addition, students are encouraged to join the following clubs/organizations: Accounting Society (AS), American Marketing Association (AMA), Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), Delta Sigma Pi (DSP - Professional Business Fraternity), Economics Association (EA), Finance Association (FA), Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) – Insurance Risk Management, Latino Business Student Association (LBSA), MBA Association, Real Estate Association (REA), Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) and Young Entrepreneur Society (YES). Students can also participate in the Business Inter-Club Council (BICC), the coordinating board for all the business clubs and organizations. The Council provides resources and assistance to club representatives and enforces guidelines and procedures for governance and registration. This Council interacts with other campus government boards.
STEVEN G. MIHAYLO HALL AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Opened in fall 2008, the Steven G. Mihaylo Hall is the new home for the College. Designed specifically to enhance learning and collaborative interaction, the building provides students and faculty with the most technologically advanced classrooms, interactive labs and collaborative working spaces.
The College’s Information Services department supports the full spectrum of technology services and solutions to students, faculty and administration. The department provides wireless access throughout, open computer labs, and access to the latest professional business software and data bases.
BUSINESS ADVISING CENTER
Undergraduate Program Advising
Steven G. Mihaylo Hall 1201
The Business Advising Center serves business administration, economics and international business majors. Information is available on admissions, curriculum and graduation requirements, as well as on registration and grading procedures, residence and similar academic matters. Transfer students must see an adviser immediately upon admission regarding transfer credit. For information on general education, consult the Academic Advisement Center.
Graduate Program Advising
Steven G. Mihaylo Hall 3280
Graduate advisers provide academic advising for the graduate programs in accountancy, business administration, information systems and taxation. Information is available on admissions, curriculum and graduation requirements, as well as on registration procedures, residence and similar academic matters. For information on admission, curriculum and graduation requirements for the M.A. in Economics, see the graduate program adviser in the Economics department.
Students should also consult the faculty advisers for the programs in accountancy, information systems and taxation.
INTERNSHIPS AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Students may earn academic credit, first-hand work experience and financial remuneration as well. Opportunities exist in accounting and auditing; cost-benefit analysis and econometrics; finance and real estate; insurance and banking; management and industrial relations; marketing, sales and advertising; and business data systems. For more information, consult the internship adviser in your department or in the Center for Internships and Service Learning.
INFORMATION ON DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Information on degrees is located in the following department and program listings:
Accounting:
Accountancy, M.S.
Taxation, M.S.
Business Administration:
Business Administration, B.A.
Business Administration, Minor
Business Administration, MBA
Economics:
Economics, B.A.
Economics, Minor
Economics, M.A.
International Business:
International Business, B.A.
Information Systems and Decision Sciences:
Information Systems, M.S.
Information Technology, M.S.
