Business Administration, B.A.

School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Explore Business Administration, B.A.

When business takes social responsibility seriously
The Possibilities are Endless.

Business is at the heart of society. Business with a Christian conviction has the potential to transform entire communities.

As a business major at Fresno Pacific University, you will choose from one of four options to gain the foundational skills you need whether your goal is to lead a non-profit organization, become a CPA or inherit a family business.

Courses are taught with an emphasis on ethical leadership and social responsibility, with the ability to scale to any business type or size. Understand how culture impacts business operations in an international business course or launch your own company in your capstone project.

Learn from faculty with global experience in consulting and entrepreneurship. Network with local businesses for internships and develop a resume with experiences that will stand out in the job market.

Program Highlights

  • Majority of accounting students graduate in four years (two years if transferring), with 150+ units which meet the CPA certificate requirement in California
  • Accounting students who graduate from FPU have a 99% success rate in securing jobs even before graduation
  • Internship opportunities with local business partners
  • Relevant texts present the latest theories and techniques
  • Learn by doing with real-world projects embedded in the major
  • Gain the skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven business world

Emphases*

General Emphasis

General emphasis provides maximum flexibility within the business program, allowing for a double major in a different field or preparation for graduate school.

Accounting

Accounting will prepare you as a leader in the world of business and accounting by providing a solid academic foundation, practical experience and a strong focus on ethics in the workplace. You’ll also be prepared for life beyond your degree with CPA examination preparation and guidance into graduate studies.

Management

Management develops the skills of planning, organizing, staffing, controlling and directing for effective leadership. You’ll also gain a functional knowledge of processes of data analysis and interpretation, which are essential for organizational health and direction.

Marketing

Marketing provides a complete a set of foundational and advanced marketing courses that integrate both theory and practice, while encouraging a commitment to Christian ethical behavior and service.

* The Business Administration, B.A. requires that students choose an emphasis.

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General Emphasis

Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA

Overview

The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, finance, software development, marketing or management.

In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.

Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisites and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will understand the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
  2. Students will develop effective written and oral communication skills in the business field.
  3. Students will develop problem solving skills, and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.
  4. Students will understand the moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.
  5. Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.
  6. Students will develop and demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Degree Pathway

Business Administration - General, B.A. Four Year Pathway  

Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)

  • ECON 103 - Introduction to Economics Credits 3
  • MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3

Required Core (29 Units)

  • ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
  • ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
  • BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
  • BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
  • BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
  • INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
  • MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
  • MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
  • MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3

General Courses (9 units)

  • Choose 9 units of business courses in any emphasis or elective area

Capstone Courses (4-7 Units)

  • BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits 3 or
  • BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
  • BUS 485 - Internship Credits 1 - 3

Recommended Business Electives

To help meet total number of required units:

  • BUS 380 - Project Management Credits 3
  • ECON 440 - Managerial Economics Credits 3
  • MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics Credits 3
  • MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
  • MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
  • MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
  • MGT 457 - Risk Management Credits 3
  • MKT 303 - Market Research Credits 3
  • MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior Credits 3
  • MKT 307 - Advertising and Promotion Credits 3
  • MKT 314 - Logistics Credits 3
  • MKT 316 - Sales Management Credits 3
  • MKT 318 - Digital and Social Media Marketing Credits 3
Accounting

Department Chair: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA

Overview

The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, software development, marketing or management. 

In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.

Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisites and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate understanding of the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
  2. Students will effectively communicate in both written and oral forms for accounting.
  3. Students will apply problems solving skills and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.
  4. Students will demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.
  5. Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.
  6. Students demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Degree Pathway

Business Administration - Accounting, B.A. Four Year Pathway  

Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)

  • ECON 103 - Introduction to Economics Credits 3
  • MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3

Required Core (29 Units)

  • ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
  • ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
  • BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
  • BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
  • BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
  • INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
  • MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
  • MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
  • MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3

Emphasis Courses (12 Units)

  • ACCT 400 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits 4
  • ACCT 405 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits 4
  • ACCT 415 - Tax Accounting Credits 4

Capstone Courses (7 units)

  • BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
  • ACCT 481 - VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Credits 1
  • ACCT 482 - Accounting Internship Credits 2

Recommended Business Electives

To help meet total number of required units:

  • ACCT 410 - Cost Accounting Credits 4
  • ACCT 417 - Accounting Information System Credits 3
  • ACCT 418 - Nonprofit Accounting Credits 3
  • ACCT 420 - Auditing Credits 4
  • ACCT 421 - Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities Credits 3
  • ACCT 425 - Advanced Accounting Credits 3
  • ACCT 451 - Financial Statement Analysis Credits 3
  • CSSE 112 - Survey of Computer Science Credits 3
  • CSSE 112L - Exploring Computer Science With Projects Credits 1
  • CSSE 220 - Programming for Solving Problems Credits 4
Management

Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA

Overview

The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, finance, software development, marketing and management.

In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages a commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.

Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisite and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate understanding of the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.

  2. Students will effectively communicate in both written and oral forms for management.

  3. Students will apply problems solving skills and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.

  4. Students will demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.

  5. Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.

  6. Students demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.

Locations Offered

Main Fresno Campus

Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)

  • ECON 103 - Introduction to Economics Credits 3
  • MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3

Required Core (29 Units)

  • ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
  • ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
  • BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
  • BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
  • BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
  • INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
  • MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
  • MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
  • MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3

Emphasis Courses (9 units)

  • BUS 380 - Project Management Credits 3
  • MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
  • MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3

Capstone Course (4-7 Units)

  • BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits 3 or
  • BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
  • BUS 485 - Internship Credits 1 - 3

Recommended Business Electives

To help meet total number of required units:

  • ECON 440 - Managerial Economics Credits 3
  • MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics Credits 3
  • MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
  • MGT 457 - Risk Management Credits 3
  • MKT 303 - Market Research Credits 3
  • MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior Credits 3
  • MKT 307 - Advertising and Promotion Credits 3
  • MKT 314 - Logistics Credits 3
  • MKT 316 - Sales Management Credits 3
  • MKT 318 - Digital and Social Media Marketing Credits 3
Marketing

Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA

Overview

The business administration major prepares students for careers in accounting, business, administration and nonprofit and church-related agencies. Students complete a set of foundational and advanced courses and an emphasis in a specific area - accounting, finance, software development, marketing and management. 

In preparing students for a career, the major integrates theory and practice, instills an understanding of the relationship between business administration and Christian faith, and encourages commitment to ethical behavior and service. It does so in the context of a liberal arts education.

Students interested in majoring in business administration should complete their prerequisite and foundational courses during their freshmen and sophomore years. An emphasis should be selected in consultation with the major advisor. Upon completion of the major, students will be prepared to seek employment or pursue advanced study in the field.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will understand the complexity, interdependency and interpretation of business strategy in a quantitative/qualitative manner.
  2. Students will effectively communicate in both written and oral forms for marketing.

  3. Students will apply problems solving skills and effective analytical and imaginative critical-thinking.

  4. Students will demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility of strategic decisions.

  5. Students will develop a strategic plan for a chosen company utilizing and applying the analytical tools of this class.

  6. Students demonstrate appropriate uses of technological modalities in making effective strategic decision-making.            

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno   

Degree Pathway

Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis, B.A. Four Year Pathway  

Lower Division Major Prerequisites (6 units)

  • ECON 103 - Introduction to Economics Credits 3
  • MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3

Required Core (29 Units)

  • ACCT 220 - Principles of Accounting I Credits 4
  • ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting II Credits 4
  • BUS 365 - Business Ethics Credits 3
  • BUS 430 - Business Information Systems Credits 3
  • BUS 475 - Law and the Business Environment Credits 3
  • INTB 370 - International Business Credits 3
  • MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
  • MGT 352 - Organizational Communication Credits 3
  • MKT 300 - Principles of Marketing Credits 3

Emphasis Courses (9 Units)

  • MKT 307 - Advertising and Promotion Credits 3
  • MKT 316 - Sales Management Credits 3
  • MKT 318 - Digital and Social Media Marketing Credits 3

Capstone Course (4-7 Units)

  • BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits 3 or
  • BUS 482 - Seminar in Business Strategy Credits 4
  • BUS 485 - Internship Credits 1 - 3

Recommended Business Electives

To help meet total number of required units:

  • BUS 380 - Project Management Credits 3
  • ECON 440 - Managerial Economics Credits 3
  • MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics Credits 3
  • MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
  • MKT 303 - Market Research Credits 3
  • MKT 305 - Consumer Behavior Credits 3
  • MKT 314 - Logistics Credits 3
  • MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
  • MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
  • MGT 457 - Risk Management Credits 3
* The Business Administration, B.A. requires that students choose an emphasis.

Three-year Degree Option

The emphases listed below also are available as a three-year bachelor's degree or as a standard four-year bachelor’s degree.

Sample Curriculum Map

Below is a sample curriculum map for this program. This map serves as an example of how courses are set up to ensure completion of the degree in three years. The course listing is based on a sample year and follows a fall, spring and summer academic year. Some courses are only offered on odd or even years. An advisor will work with you to create a curriculum map that is unique to you.

General Emphasis

Year 1

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
CP 152First-Year Seminar0
BIB 100Jesus and the Christian Community3
ECON 101
ECON 102		Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics		3
COM 110 or
COM 120		Written Communication or
Oral Communication		3
MATH 205Introductory Statistics3
MATH 206LIntroductory Statistics Lab1
 Humanities3
 Total units17

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
MATH 125Finite Mathematics3
BIOL 100Principles of Biology4
BIOL 100LPrinciples of Biology Lab0
ECON 101
ECON 102		Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics		3
COM 110 or
COM 120		Written Communication or
Oral Communication		3
 Foreign Language3
CP 152First-Year Seminar1
 Total units17

Summer

CodeTitleUnits
HIST 120Ancient Civilizations4
 Biblical Literature3
KIN 120Concepts of Wellness3
 Total units10

Year 2

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
ACCT 220Principles of Accounting I4
 Social Science I3
MKT 300Principles of Marketing3
MGT 350Organizational Theory3
INTB 370International Business3
 Total units16

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
ACCT 230Principles of Accounting II4
 Natural Science 24
BUS 365Business Ethics3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units17

Summer

CodeTitleUnits
HIST 140Modern Civilizations4
HIST 130Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations4
 Humanities3
BUS 485Internship1-3
 Total units12-14

Year 3

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
MIN 357Christian  Leadership and Administration4
BUS 480Strategic Management3
BUS 430Business Information Systems3
FIN 450Financial Management3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units19

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
BUS 321Personal Finance3
BUS 482Seminar in Business Strategy4
BUS 475Law and the Business Environment3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units16

Total Units: 120

Management

Year 1

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
CP 152First-Year Seminar0
BIB 100Jesus and the Christian Community3
ECON 101
ECON 102		Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics		3
COM 110 or
COM 120		Written Communication or
Oral Communication		3
MATH 205Introductory Statistics3
MATH 206LIntroductory Statistics Lab1
 Humanities3
 Total units17

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
MATH 125Finite Mathematics3
BIOL 100Principles of Biology4
BIOL 100LPrinciples of Biology Lab0
ECON 101
ECON 102		Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics		3
COM 110 or
COM 120		Written Communication or
Oral Communication		3
 Foreign Language3
CP 152First-Year Seminar1
 Total units17

Summer

CodeTitleUnits
HIST 120Ancient Civilizations4
 Biblical Literature3
KIN 120Concepts of Wellness3
 Total units10

Year 2

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
ACCT 220Principles of Accounting I4
 Social Science I3
MKT 300Principles of Marketing3
MGT 350Organizational Theory3
INTB 370International Business3
 Total units16

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
ACCT 230Principles of Accounting II4
 Natural Science 24
BUS 365Business Ethics3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units17

Summer

CodeTitleUnits
HIST 140Modern Civilizations4
HIST 130Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations4
 Humanities3
BUS 485Internship1-3
 Total units12-14

Year 3

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
MIN 357Christian  Leadership and Administration4
BUS 480Strategic Management3
BUS 430Business Information Systems3
FIN 450Financial Management3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units19

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
BUS 321Personal Finance3
BUS 482Seminar in Business Strategy4
BUS 475Law and the Business Environment3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units16

Total Units: 120

Marketing

Year 1

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
CP 152First-Year Seminar0
BIB 100Jesus and the Christian Community3
ECON 101
ECON 102		Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics		3
COM 110 or
COM 120		Written Communication or
Oral Communication		3
MATH 205Introductory Statistics3
MATH 206LIntroductory Statistics Lab1
 Humanities3
 Total units17

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
MATH 125Finite Mathematics3
BIOL 100Principles of Biology4
BIOL 100LPrinciples of Biology Lab0
ECON 101
ECON 102		Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics		3
COM 110 or
COM 120		Written Communication or
Oral Communication		3
 Foreign Language3
CP 152First-Year Seminar1
 Total units17

Summer

CodeTitleUnits
HIST 120Ancient Civilizations4
 Biblical Literature3
KIN 120Concepts of Wellness3
 Total units10

Year 2

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
ACCT 220Principles of Accounting I4
 Social Science I3
MKT 300Principles of Marketing3
MGT 350Organizational Theory3
INTB 370International Business3
 Total units16

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
ACCT 230Principles of Accounting II4
 Natural Science 24
BUS 365Business Ethics3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units17

Summer

CodeTitleUnits
HIST 140Modern Civilizations4
HIST 130Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations4
 Humanities3
BUS 485Internship1-3
 Total units12-14

Year 3

Fall

CodeTitleUnits
MIN 357Christian  Leadership and Administration4
BUS 480Strategic Management3
BUS 430Business Information Systems3
FIN 450Financial Management3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units19

Spring

CodeTitleUnits
BUS 321Personal Finance3
BUS 482Seminar in Business Strategy4
BUS 475Law and the Business Environment3
 Major Class Selection3
 Major Class Selection3
 Total units16

Total Units: 120

* The Business Administration, B.A. requires that students choose an emphasis.

Possibilities Await
With an FPU Education

Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.

First Steps to Admission

  • Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in)
    * Admission applications are free, no discount codes required.
  • Send official copies of your transcripts to FPU.
  • Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
Recommended High School Courses for Admission
  • 4 years of college preparatory English
  • 3 years of college preparatory mathematics
  • 2 years of social studies
  • 1 year of laboratory science
  • 1 year of performing art
  • 3 years of the same foreign language with a C- or better
Things to Keep in Mind

Fresno Pacific University’s accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2-3.6. Please speak with an admission counselor to discuss your eligibility.

All application materials should be submitted online or mailed to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
Fresno Pacific University
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
Fresno, CA 93702
ugadmis@fresno.edu

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Information*

General Emphasis

Business Administration (AS-T) to Business Administration: General, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:

  • All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
  • BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
    • ECON 101    Principles of Microeconomics (3)
    • ECON 102    Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
    • ACCT 220    Principles of Accounting I (4)
    • ACCT 230    Principles of Accounting II (4)
    • BUS-301       Business Writing (0) – Waived
    • BUS-475       Law & the Legal Environment (3) [lower to upper division]
  • This program is offered as daytime traditional

ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.

Management

Business Administration (AS-T) to Business Administration: Management, B.A.

BA courses fulfilled through ADT:

  • All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
  • BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
    • ECON 101    Principles of Microeconomics (3)
    • ECON 102    Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
    • ACCT 220    Principles of Accounting I (4)
    • ACCT 230    Principles of Accounting II (4)
    • BUS-301       Business Writing (0) – Waived
    • BUS-475       Law & the Legal Environment (3) [lower to upper division]
  • This program is offered as daytime traditional

ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.

Marketing

Business Administration (AS-T) to Business Administration: Marketing, B.A.

BA courses fulfilled through ADT:

  • All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
  • BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
    • ECON 101    Principles of Microeconomics (3)
    • ECON 102    Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
    • ACCT 220    Principles of Accounting I (4)
    • ACCT 230    Principles of Accounting II (4)
    • BUS-301       Business Writing (0) – Waived
    • BUS-475       Law & the Legal Environment (3) [lower to upper division]
  • This program is offered as daytime traditional

ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.

* The Business Administration, B.A. requires that students choose an emphasis.

Non-traditional Admission

Steps for Re-application

For those students who have applied to FPU’s traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:

  1. Fill out the re-application form
  2. Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
Steps for Re-admission

Former FPU students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to FPU:

  1. Fill out the re-admission form
  2. Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from FPU
Steps for Non-matriculated Admission

Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from FPU. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:

  1. Fill out the Application for Admission indicating Non Matriculating/Non-Degree status non-matriculation application
  2. Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent
  3. Some classes may require a pre-requisite course. If required, a college transcript will need to be provided
  4. Personal essays are not required
Auditing a class

Students wishing to audit a class at FPU may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.

  1. Fill out the Application for Admission indicating audit status
  2. Personal essays are not required

Four-Year Graduation Guarantee

Four-year graduation guarantee graphic

Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. FPU guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.

Incoming requirements

This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.

  • Where options between courses are available, students are not guaranteed their first choice.
  • This guarantee does not apply to “fifth-year” programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor’s degree.
  • The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to FPU's degree completion programs.
  • Students not able to register for the courses needed within four years must complete the free course(s) within two terms of the end of four years (e.g. a summer and fall for those completing four years in the spring; or spring and summer for those completing four years in the fall).
  • The four-year period may be extended for students required to leave the university for up to one year (see the Leave of Absence section) for medical, military or personal reasons.
Student responsibilities
To qualify for the guarantee students must:
  • Meet with your mentor during the fall semester of the freshman year.
  • Finalize a major and begin prerequisite or lower-division major courses by the second semester of the freshman year and keep that major until graduation.
  • Complete at least 32 units per year (average 16 per semester) with passing grades in each course.
  • Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing behaviorally with the university.
  • Meet with the mentor each semester for advising before registration opens and take the courses approved by the adviser/mentor that complete general-education and major requirements, in the appropriate sequence and as they become available.
  • Register within the first week of registration every semester to gain a spot in the classes needed.
  • Notify mentor if unable to register for an approved course so that an alternative plan can be made.
  • Apply for financial aid and submit required documents by appropriate deadlines.
  • Keep student account up-to-date. (Accounts not up-to-date may be placed on hold, preventing registration for courses.)
  • Complete required courses successfully (see Academic Policies section for minimum acceptable grades) without dropping required or approved courses during a semester.

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

2025-2026

Total Cost ItemAmount
12-18 units (full time) per year$36,990
Student body fee$770
Total Tuition and Fees$37,760
Room$4,670
Board$5,582
Total Tuition, Fees & Board$48,012
Per-Unit CostsAmount
Per unit / Overload$1,320
Summer Session$550

2024-2025

Total Cost ItemAmount
12-18 units (full time) per year$35,990
Student body fee$670
Total Tuition and Fees$36,660
Room$4,800
Board$5,410
Total Tuition, Fees & Board$46,870
Per-Unit CostsAmount
Per unit / Overload$1,285
Summer Session$515

Room & Board Rates

Freshman / Sophomore Housing

Module*FallSpring
Modules$4,313$4,313
Jost Modules$4,619$4,619 

* Full Access Meal Plan Included in Cost (Full Access Required)

Junior / Senior Housing

Suites & HousesFallSpring
Room only$2,068$2,068
Room-70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)$2,719$2,719
Room - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)$3,276$3,276
Room - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)$4,400$4,400
Jost Hall (4 person), Willow Gardens (4 person) & Kriegbaum Apartments (3 person)FallSpring
Apartment - Room only$2,694$2,694
Apartment - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)$3,345$3,345
Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)$3,902$3,902
Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)$5,026$5,026
Willow Gardens & Jost Hall  Apartments: 3 PersonFallSpring
Apartments - Room only$3,306$3,306
Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)$3,958$3,958
Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)$4,514$4,514
Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)$5,639$5,639
Stand-Alone Meal PlansFallSpring
70 Block$651$651
140 Block$1,208$1,208
Full Access Meal Plan$2,332$2,332

* Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.

Notes about housing

  • For housing placement purposes only, class standing for the fall semester will carry throughout the entire year (both fall and spring semesters).
  • Residents living in the houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
  • Meal plan contract dates will follow the traditional semester.

If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.

Financial Aid

Freshman Scholarships

Based on a student’s academic GPA. Academic GPA’s are calculated by FPU on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.

NameGPAAmount
Paragon Full Tuition
President's4.00 GPA and above$18,000
Dean's3.75-3.99 GPA$15,000
Heritage3.50-3.75 GPA$14,000
Faculty3.25-3.49 GPA$12,000
Founder'sBelow a 3.0 GPA$8,000

Transfer Scholarships 

To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA’s are based on transferable units and calculated by FPU.

NameGPAAmount
Transfer Scholar3.50 GPA and above$14,000
Transfer Achievement3.0-3.49 GPA$10,000
Transfer Academic2.40-2.99 GPA$7,500
Transfer PartnershipBelow a 2.4 GPA$6,000

Performance-based Scholarships

NameAmount
Athletic$500 to Full Tuition
Music$400 to $10,000
Theatre Arts$500 to $4,000
Art/Design$500 to $4,000

Other FPU Grants and Scholarships

NameAmount
FPU Possibilities ScholarshipFull Tuition
Church Match$500 to $1,500
International Scholarshipup to $6,000
Mennonite Brethren Award$4,000
Out of State Student Scholarship$4,000
Other Awards$100 to $10,000

Federal and State Grants

NameAmount
Cal Grant A$9,358
Cal Grant B$1,648
Pell Grants$750 to $7,395
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant$1,000

Federal Loans and Work-Study

NameAmount
Federal Direct$3,500 to $7,500
PLUS LoanUp to remaining cost
Work-studyContingent on employment

Private Scholarships

Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.

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Alexandra Green

Mathematics

The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship – all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend FPU. I know that school isn’t cheap for anyone, but FPU helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.

Net Price Calculator

Now that you’ve seen the financial aid opportunities available to FPU students, we can estimate what your true cost may be to attend Fresno Pacific. Please keep in mind that this is just a computer generated, general estimate and may not capture all aid available, please work with your FPU Student Financial Services advisor to discover your true net price.

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Career Opportunities

With this degree, and depending on your emphasis, you’ll gain the foundation for a broad range of careers in business and beyond.

Possible Careers

  • Project manager
  • Auditor, tax preparer or CPA
  • Financial planner or advisor
  • Consultant
  • Manager
  • Non-profit director
  • Marketing, advertising, or media manager

Career Development Happens Here

The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an FPU alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.

  • Resume writing classes
  • Career assessments, exploration & planning
  • Job search and networking opportunities
  • and much more

Visit the Career Development Center