Major Requirements
Change of major/concentration requirements will differ according to your class standing, number of units, and desired concentration. Students must complete at least 1 semester at SJSU before applying for a change of major/concentration. Please review the specific requirements:
- Category #1(Freshman and Sophomore Standing): Lower-division students with less than 45 SJSU units graded (UG)
- Category #2 (Sophomore Standing): Lower-division students with 45 to 59 SJSU units graded (UG)
- Category #3 (Junior or Senior Standing): Upper-division students with 60 or more units earned (UE)
We can only accommodate a limited number of students due to impaction. Students must be able to graduate in a timely manner. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee approval of your request to change your major/concentration. Once you meet the requirements, follow instructions on how and when to change/declare.
For a sample academic plan, please review our academic advising guides. Students should meet with a business advisor for help with planning.
Category 1 (Freshman and Sophomore Standing): Lower-division students with less than 45 SJSU units graded (UG)*
*Review your unofficial transcript via MySJSU to determine your units graded
Concentrations: | The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to one of these ten concentrations: |
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Requests are NOT accepted to the four concentrations listed below until a student meets the requirements outlined in Category #3.
- Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems
- Corporate Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
For a sample academic plan, please review our academic advising guides. Students should meet with a business advisor for help with planning.
Category 2 (Sophomore Standing): Lower-division students with 45 - 59 SJSU units graded (UG)*
*Review your unofficial transcript via MySJSU to determine your units graded
Concentrations: | The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to Finance: |
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The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to one of these nine concentrations: | |
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Requests are NOT accepted to the four concentrations listed below until a student meets the requirements outlined in Category #3.
- Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems
- Corporate Accounting & Finance
- Marketing
For a sample academic plan, please review our academic advising guides. Students should meet with a business advisor for help with planning.
Category 3 (Junior or Senior Standing): Upper-division students with 60 or more units earned (UE)*
*Review your unofficial transcript via MySJSU to determine your units earned
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The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to one of these three concentrations: |
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The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to Business Analytics: | |
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The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to Finance: | |
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The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to Marketing: |
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The following requirements must be met to change your concentration to one of these eight concentrations: | |
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For a sample academic plan, please review our academic advising guides. Students should meet with a business advisor for help with planning.