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.
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Public University Price, Private University Experience
A Lifetime of Value
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The professors are always trying to get the opinions of the students and make the classroom more collaborative.
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 business analytics and information systems, entrepreneurship, financial planning, 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.
For information on courses, please visit the Program Catalog.
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.
Kamille Stevens
Administrative Analyst
Armando Plascencia
Education Department Analyst
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Jill Hosmer-Jolley is organizing an academic-related offshoot to the country's largest AI convention.
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The annual awards honor one student from each of CSUMB's five colleges.
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With a master's degree in business analytics and his sights set on the legal profession, Fabian Cruz-Ruiz said he wouldn't be where he is without the help of scholarships.
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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.
Study Business Administration in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.
Find out more about the Business Administration program and other degrees offered in the School of Business.