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Business Administration, B.S.

Instilling the knowledge, skills, and ethical practices you’ll need to positively impact society as a visionary leader in business.

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No matter where you’re looking to make your mark as a leader in business, the Business Administration program will empower you with the knowledge, acumen, and ethical mindset to impact society and meet the needs of diverse communities.

Empowering You to Excel in Your Chosen Profession

The program offers exceptional preparation for tomorrow’s forward-thinking business leaders, with focus areas in accounting and finance, agribusiness, business analytics and information systems, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and sustainable hospitality management.

The program is recognized and respected for preparing business-ready graduates who are succeeding as professional, ethical, sustainably-minded business leaders at top companies and organizations, including:

Accounting

  • Armanino
  • BPM Brandon & Tibbs
  • Charles Schwab
  • CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
  • Deloitte
  • Dole Fresh
  • Driscoll’s
  • EY
  • Hayashi Wayland
  • Hutchinson & Bloodgood
  • Kaufman
  • KPMG
  • McGilloway, Ray, Brown &
  • Moss Adams
  • PWC
  • Stevens, Sloan & Shah
  • Vegetables
  • Wheeler Accountants

Business Analytics & Information Systems

  • American Express Palo Alto Networks
  • Anywhere
  • Automation
  • Blockchain
  • Cisco
  • Consulting
  • Oracle
  • StocksDigital
  • Taylor Farms
  • Tesla
  • US Department of Defense

Entrepreneurship

  • Arts, Media
  • Banking, Insurance, Financial Distribution, and Logistics
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Public Relations
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology, IT

Management and International Business

  • Acute
  • Brent Redmond
  • Cal State Monterey Bay
  • California Grown Hemp
  • Capital Insurance Group
  • College of Business
  • County of Monterey
  • IN-N-OUT Burger
  • Laguna Seca Monterey
  • Naval Postgraduate
  • Peninsula Unified
  • Quintes
  • School
  • School District
  • Tanimura & Antle
  • Tessei
  • Transportation
  • Watsonville Post
  • Yellow Cab

The program and its areas of concentration open up a rich array of professional opportunities for graduates working in any number of different roles and settings, including:

Accounting

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Benefits Manager
  • Broker
  • Business Office Manager
  • Certified Public
  • Controller
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Management Accountant
  • Tax Analyst

Business Analytics and Information Systems 

  • AI Consultant
  • AI Ethicist/Policy Analyst
  • Brand & Marketing Analytics Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Visualization Specialist
  • Database Analyst
  • Database Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • HR Analytics Manager
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Information Technology (IT) Consultant
  • IS/IT Accounts Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Product Development Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Risk Analyst
  • Sales/Operations Analyst
  • Social Media Analyst
  • Software Support Technician
  • Technical Customer Care Supervisor
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Web Analyst
  • Web Designer
  • Web Master

Entrepreneurship

  • Business Consultant
  • Business Office Manager
  • Business Owner
  • Corporate Entrepreneur
  • Financial Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager

Management and International Business

  • Business Analyst
  • General Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Sales
  • Leadership
  • Marketing and Sales Management
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Operations Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Product Management
  • Project Management

Marketing

  • Brand Manager
  • Content Marketer
  • Copywriter
  • Digital Marketing Coordinator
  • Digital Strategist
  • Event Marketing Manager
  • Market Researcher
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Marketing Communications Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • PR/Communications
  • Product Marketing Manager
  • SEO Specialist
  • Social Media Marketing Coordinator
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Business Administration, B.S.

The Business Administration program will set you apart in the professional world as a responsible business leader balancing profit and value; focused on personal, social, and community needs; able to discern right from wrong and treat others with respect; committed to issues of equity; and dedicated to providing environmental stewardship.

Educational Objectives

Our instruction of Responsible Business and the Quintuple Bottom Line (QBL) will distinguish you as a business professional with the kind of ethical and equitable mindset that more of today’s leading corporations are looking for.

Our areas of concentration in accounting, agribusiness, business analytics and information systems, entrepreneurship, management and international business, and marketing will position you to specialize your studies in a way that aligns with your career goals.

Our close connections with the Monterey County community will open doors to exciting internships, experiential learning, and career opportunities after you graduate.

Our small class sizes and extensive faculty support will ensure that you have all of the personalized mentorship and guidance you need to make the most of your experience and achieve your academic and professional goals.

Complete all of the following courses with a grade of C- or above:

Complete one of the following courses:

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Students are encouraged to consult pathways or speak to an advisor to satisfy course prerequisites

ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION

Professional Accounting Track

Complete all of the following courses:

Students are recommended to take at least one of the following:

General Accounting Track

Complete all of the following courses:

Complete two of the following courses:

Financial Planning Track

Complete all of the following courses:

AGRIBUSINESS CONCENTRATION

Complete all of the following courses:

Complete one of the following courses:

Complete one of the following courses:

BUSINESS ANALYTICS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONCENTRATION

Complete four of the following courses:

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCENTRATION

Complete all of the following courses:

Complete one or more of the following courses:

Complete one or more of the following courses:

MANAGEMENT & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONCENTRATION

Complete three of the following courses:

Complete one of the following courses:

MARKETING CONCENTRATION

Complete the following course:

Complete three of the following courses:

NOTE: one of the three courses may be selected from the following list:

 

Our location’s stunning natural beauty, world-renowned marine sanctuary, and rich agricultural resources will offer you abundant opportunities to study and practice the responsible business principles that are infused in the curriculum within the degree programs offered by the College of Business.

You’ll find a broad range of opportunities to give back during your time in the program through service learning opportunities with local businesses including farms, banks, and schools, which helps address their critical needs while instilling in you an understanding of the importance of community, sustainability, and fostering growth for everyone.

Faculty & Staff

Our faculty are supportive and well-connected throughout the regional business community, which results in extensive mentorship opportunities and mentoring programs integrated into the Business Administration program.

Leslie Boni

Leslie Boni

Professor

Leslie Boni

Leslie Boni

Department Chair AY

Kamille Stevens

Kamille Stevens

Administrative Analyst

Armando Plascencia

Armando Plascencia

Administrative Support Coordinator

News

Read about our student success and faculty innovation in CSUMB News

Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Business Administration program.

Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.

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