FAQ's - Updated 7/10/24
I have not applied for graduation can I enroll in BUS 497A Capstone in spring 2024?
BUS 497A Capstone is for graduating seniors and should be taken in the last semester. No exceptions. Verify that you have met all the prerequisites and apply for graduation: https://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/online-graduation-application
Allow 1-3 business days for the graduation application to be processed and then verify your graduation date has changed to spring 2024.
Fall 2024 graduates must have a 12/23/24 graduation date on the DPR to enroll in BUS 497A. If your graduation date is "Unknown" verify that you have met all the prerequisites and apply for graduation: https://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/online-graduation-application. You may self-enroll in an open class of BUS 497A Capstone during the spring registration period.
BUS 497B – Small Business Planning and Growth
A course that satisfies the capstone requirement through experiential learning as part of a student consulting team working with a local small business client. Student teams engage with the client throughout the course and conduct a comprehensive business assessment, analyze a current challenge, and deliver recommendations in the form of a client report and professional presentation.
The project follows a structured consulting process that includes client meetings associated with each milestone (intake, analysis, and findings) leading up to the final report and client presentation. This is an opportunity for students to gain practical experience analyzing real client problems with the supervision and support of the Capstone instructor.
Enrollment in the course requires department and instructor permission. Beyond meeting the course prerequisites, students will provide a professional resume and a writing sample to demonstrate readiness to serve in a consulting role.
Students interested in taking this course for the Spring 24 semester should use this process of enrollment:
1) Students reach out to Management Department to express interest via email . The Management Department will then verify eligibility based upon the student having a 3.0 cumulative GPA and spring 24 graduation date. The department staff will refer student to the faculty member.
2) Once eligibility is confirmed, the faculty member will reach out to the student to set up a 20-minute Zoom interview to discuss the student's interest and assess fit for the course.
3) Once the student is determined to be a good fit for the course, the student will be given a permission number to enroll in the course for the spring 24 semester.
Internships Are Back !
All Management students must complete a 135-hour internship simultaneously with taking MGT 498C. Here is what you should do, especially if you are a junior or senior:
- Create an account in Handshake and read about the Internship requirements
- Sign up for and attend an Internship Orientation offered by the Career Education and Professional Development Center (CEPD). Weekly workshops are held in Bookstein Hall Room 4117. Follow the link for dates and times.
- Start looking for an internship. The sooner, the better!
- Report your Handshake Experience.
If you have questions about internships, or would like a permission number to MGT 498C please consult www.csun.edu/NazarianCEPD, email business.internships@csun.edu or call (818) 677-4697.
ENT 101: Exploring Entrepreneurship offered in Fall 2024.
This brand-new class #13779, taught by Professor Scillitoe, will give you an entrepreneurship experience that brings to life the entrepreneurial process. You will learn about and engage in creativity and idea generation, elevator pitches, proof of concepts, marketing, and more. You will be positioned to engage in various entrepreneurship experiences at CSUN and beyond. Open to all students from any major. Also meets the GE Requirement for Lifelong Learning.
BUS 491CS: Small Business Consulting for Management offered in Fall 2024.
In this hands-on class #13762, taught by Professor Daniel Degravel, you will work on a consulting project with real clients to help them solve an issue related to strategy, management, or organizational improvement. Teams of students will present a final report to the client at the end of the semester. Open to Management students with a GPA of 3.0 or above. This class also satisfies the internship requirement. Email mgtmkt@csun.edu to apply.
I would like to change my major to Management. What do I need to do?
If you have taken less than 90 units follow the steps listed on this link:https://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/change-major-minor
If you have taken more than 90 units fill out the attached form using the link below:
https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/chngmajor.pdf
Please follow the instructions on the form.
I would like to add a minor in Management. What do I need to do?
If you have taken less than 90 units follow the steps listed on this link:https://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/change-major-minor
If you have taken more than 90 units fill out the attached form using the link below:
https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/chngminor.pdf
Please follow the instructions on the form.
Management majors & MGT 360 Letter Grade Update
Management majors enrolled in MGT 360 are no longer required to earn a required letter grade. A grade of "C" or higher is no longer mandatory. If you have received a grade below "C," please email the department at to obtain a permission number for accessing courses with this prerequisite.
I am a Management major/minor. How can I meet with an academic advisor?
Contact the Student Services Center/ EOP office at (818) 677-3537 to schedule an appointment. Appointments available Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-7pm, Wednesday 8am-7pm, Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4pm.
Entrepreneurship minors: BUS 310 is now ENT 310 Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship minors interested in enrolling in BUS 310? Please note BUS 310 Foundations of Entrepreneurship is now ENT 310. If you are interested in enrolling into this course call the Management office at (818) 677- 2457 or email mgtmkt@csun.edu.
What is a DPR and how do I request one?
The Degree Progress Report (DPR) is an audit that provides a full picture of your progress toward degree completion. It tracks your graduation progress, displaying completed courses and remaining requirements.
https://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/degree-progress-report-and-planner-guide
How can I find my enrollment appointment date and time?
View your enrollment appointment in My Checklist, myNorthridge Portal.
When can I apply for graduation?
You may apply for graduation once you have declared a major and have 90 units (including work-in-progress) or approximately one year prior to your planned graduation date. At least one semester of work must be completed in residence at CSUN before admissions and records can complete your graduation evaluation.
I have a Human Resource Management minor and PSY 356 isn't offered. What can I take to substitute PSY 356 ?
The following classes are approved to substitute PSY 356 for Fall 2024:
Psychology 304, 310, 345, 351, 352, 367, 369, 370, 380
*Please note that once you have completed the replacement course, you must submit a "course substitution form" to Dr. Gorman (philip.c.gorman@csun.edu) via email.
https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/dncbe_sub_form_rev_12.4.19.pdf