College of Business

Spring 2024 - Important Dates

January 15
     Martin Luther King Day ~ Campus closed
      
January 16-19
     Faculty planning days
      
January 19
     Student Move-in
      
January 22
     First day of instruction
      
February 5
     Last day to add/drop classes
      
February 16
     Enrollment census date
      
March 5
     Presidential Primary Election Day
 
March 11
     Summer 2024 class schedule published
      
March 18
     Fall 2024 class schedule published
      
March 25-29
     Spring break
      
March 31
     Cesar Chavez Day 
      
April 1
     Cesar Chavez Day observed ~ Campus closed
      
April 8
     Summer 2024 registration begins for continuing students
      
April 15
     Fall 2024 registration begins for continuing students
      
May 10
     Last day of instruction
      
May 13
     Study Day
      
May 14-17
     Assessment/final exam period
      
May 18
     Commencement (subject to change)
      
May 21-24
     Faculty planning days
      
TBD
     Register to vote online or to register to vote by mail or in person
      
May 27
     Memorial Day ~ Campus closed
      
May 28
     Grades due ~ Last day of spring semester
     ~ 2023-24 Academic Year Ends

Click here to access the Academic Calendar 

Click here to access the list of Official Deadlines and Due Dates (for housing, registrar, other admin)

Spring 2024

Jan 22-26 – Spring Semester Welcome Week! Check out the 2024 Welcome Back Week events to help kick off your semester! These programs and activities were designed to support your success as a student and build connections across campus.

Jan 31 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. 6:30 to 7:30, Zoom.

Feb 1 – Friends of Froshman - Come and hear from CSUMB Alumni about Careers in Accounting. Open to all students across all majors! No need to register; just show up! 6 - 8 PM, BIT Building Rm 119.

Feb 3 – Startup Factory Monterey Bay 2024 - Embark on a transformative journey from idea to business in just one day and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit! 8 AM - 5:30 PM, BIT Building.

Feb 6 - Diamond Key Program - HACU National Internship Program workshop providing outstanding paid internships nationwide, including housing and travel arrangements at no cost to students. 1:00-2:00 PM. Online.

Feb 7 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. 6:30 to 7:30. Zoom.

Feb 9 - Lunar New Year Celebration - Sample an array of Asian dishes in celebration of this rich cultural tradition. Vouchers are available to CSUMB affiliates on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by APIA, Otter Kitchens, and CSUMB's Office of Inclusive Excellence. 11 am - 2 pm at the CSUMB Dining Commons.

Feb 12 - Special Events Management Team (SEMT) Internship INFO SESSION. This internship offers a fantastic internship opportunity with The Pebble Beach Company. No need to register; just show up! 12:00 - 1 PM, BIT Building RM 104

Feb 13 - Diamond Key Program - Civic Engagement event hosted by Monterey County Elections. The event will address the value & importance of voting in our democracy and how to get involved. 1:00-2:00 PM, Student Center West Lounge.  

Feb 20 - Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Workshop - Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Discover how to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey with Brad Barbeau! 6:00 - 7:30 PM at United Way Monterey County. 

Feb 21 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Zoom.

Feb 23 - Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Workshop - Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Discover how to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey with Brad Barbeau! 12 - 1:30 PM at CSUMB Otter Student Union, Room 310. 

Feb 28 - Diamond Key Workshop - All About Internships. On campus: BIT 506, Rm 104, 4:00 - 5:00 PM (4 PM PIZZA!!) 

Feb 29 - Diamond Key Workshop - Building an Emergency Fund. On campus: BIT 506, Rm 104, 5:30 - 6:30 PM. (5:15 PM PIZZA!!) 

MARCH

Mar 6 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. 6:30 to 7:30. On Zoom. 

Mar 12 - Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Entrepreneurship Opportunities with the Department of Defense (DoD). 

Mar 13 - How to get a job with Handshake - 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. BIT 506, Room 104. 

Mar 13 & 14 - CSUMB Day of Giving - Support the CSUMB Day of Giving, where the Diamond Key Program and IIED aim to raise funds for career exploration/preparation and entrepreneurship, respectively, contributing to invaluable learning experiences for students.

Mar 14 - Building Wealth - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. BIT 506, Room 112. 

Mar 20 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. 6:30 to 7:30. On Zoom.

APRIL

Apr 3 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. 6:30 to 7:30. Zoom. 

Apr 11 - Managing Debts - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. BIT 506, Room 112.

Apr 15 - Create Your ELEVATOR Pitch - 12 to 1:30 PM. BIT 506, Room 104.

Apr 17 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - 6 to 7 PM. Zoom.

Apr 18 - 22nd ANNUAL ETHICS & RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS FORUM - AI The New Game-Changer in Higher Education: How AI will Challenge, Support and Transform Learning

Apr 20 - Startup Monterey Bay Connect: The Promise and Peril of Entrepreneurship with Rob Fairlie, UCLA & UCSC.

MAY

May 1 - Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft - Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. 6:30 to 7:30. Zoom.

May 9 - College of Business Showcase - Attention Graduating Seniors: Save the date for this gala event celebrating your journey and achievements with your peers and the College of Business faculty, staff, and community partners.

May 16 - College of Business Capstone Festival - all are welcome to attend! Come cheer on your fellow otters as they present their senior capstone projects. 

May 17 - MBA Hooding Ceremony / Graduation Celebration

May 18 - Commencement

Fall 2023

Aug 31 – Friends of Froshman - CSUMB Accounting Alumni who have previously completed the Income Tax Fundamentals course generously share their invaluable insights for excelling within the class... and beyond!

Sept 6 – Human Resources Club Fall 2023 Kick-off Event - Join us to get the club rolling and get to know your fellow HR nerds! We'll also have FOOD!!!! And Jackbox Games!

Sept 12 – Monterey Bay Connect - The Promise of Hydrogen Power (monthly networking event for aspiring entrepreneurs)

Sept 21 – Accounting Networking Event (ANE)

Oct 2 – Ag Jobs: Bringing A Greater Vision Forum and Career Fair - Featuring keynote speaker Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food & Agriculture. Network with ag industry employers at the Career Fair following the forum.

Oct 11 – Dr. Jenny Lin presents "Fulbrighter to Taiwan" as part of the ACIP/COIL Speaker Series. 10 - 11 am, BIT 223.

Oct 11 - 13 – 2023 DART Symposium - The Drone Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Symposium brings together experts and enthusiasts in the field of drone, automation, and robotics technologies with entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators and community-based organizations. CSUMB students attend FREE!

Oct 11 – Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft: Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. Every other Wednesday at 6pm. 

Oct 17 – CLA Central Coast Accounting Mixer, 12 - 1:30 PM at the Alumni & Visitors Center.

Oct 19 – Financial Literacy Workshop "Debt and Destruction: Managing Debt"  Thurs, Oct 19 at 5:00 p.m. ON CAMPUS in BIT Bldg, Room 104. PIZZA and networking at 5:00 p.m.; Workshop starts at 5:30 p.m.

Oct 25 – Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft: Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. Every other Wednesday at 6pm.

Nov 1 – LinkedIn! Your Professional Profile - Workshop #1 with Jill Hosmer-Jolley.

Nov 2 – 2023 CSUMB International Responsible Business and Social Impact (IRBSI) Symposium. Join us Thursday, Nov 2nd, 4 - 8 PM, to celebrate, collaborate and cultivate a culture of research and academic excellence for impact on society. Browse the research poster display prior to the symposium which includes faculty presentations on "Examining Human Wellbeing across Different Roles and Life Stages in the Body & Mind" and "The Now and Future for ESG and Responsible AI: A Trans-Pacific Dialogue between Experts in the International Supply Chain and Technology Industries."

Nov 6 – An MBA: What, Why, When, How, & How Much? Come for pizza and learn about an MBA with Susan Szasz Harker.

Nov 8 – Careers in Sports Hear from local experts on a variety of careers in management, marketing, analytics, coaching, and events management. And pizza!

Nov 8 – Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft: Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. Every other Wednesday at 6pm.

Nov 9 – Financial Literacy Workshop "Investments: Pennies to Prosperity"  Thurs, Nov 9 at 5:00 p.m. ON CAMPUS in BIT Bldg, Room 104. PIZZA and networking at 5:00 p.m.; Workshop starts at 5:30 p.m. 

Nov 15 – Maximizing the Impact of your LinkedIn - Workshop #2 with Jill Hosmer-Jolley.

Nov 22 – Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft: Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. Every other Wednesday at 6pm. 

Nov 28 – Diamond Key Workshop: All About Internships led by Maj-Britt Kimm, College of Business Internship Program Manager. BIT Bldg, Room 110. PIZZA & SNACKS @ 4 p.m. / Workshop @ 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Register here.

DECEMBER

Dec 6 – Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft: Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. Every other Wednesday at 6pm. 

Dec 7 – CSUMB Winter Night Market 4 - 8 p.m. in the Otter Student Union Ballroom: Invite your friends and family to a delightful celebration of community and creativity. Explore an array of unique gifts and treats, and family-friendly crafts that promise to ignite the holiday spirit. Featured vendors range from CSUMB alumni and students to local small businesses and visionary entrepreneurs.

Dec 14 – 2023 Fall College of Business Capstone Festival - Get ready for an epic in-person celebration of College of Business senior student achievements!

Dec 20 – Diamond Key Virtual Otter Raft: Casual online space for internship, resumé, and career support. Every other Wednesday at 6pm. 

Spring 2023

Wed, 2/1 – Spring 2023 Virtual Otter Raft! 

Fri-Sun, 2/3-5 – Startup Factory Monterey Bay – an intensive weekend where hands-on entrepreneurship experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Fri, 2/10 – Special Events Management Team (SEMT) Internship  Info Session

Wed, 2/15 – Spring 2023 Virtual Otter Raft! 

Wed, 2/15 – Online Responsible Business MBA Webinar 

Tues, 2/21 – Meeting Professionals International: Journey’s Webinar Series “Special Events Professionals” 

Tues, 2/21 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Startup Factory Winners 2023 

Wed, 2/22 – CSUMB Career & Internship Fair 2023 

Wed, 3/1 – Spring 2023 Virtual Otter Raft! 

Mon, 3/6 – Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Application Deadline

Wed, 3/15 – Spring 2023 Virtual Otter Raft!

Mon, 3/20 – Diamond Key Workshop: Commonsense Responsible Business - A Discussion with Kelly O'Brien (virtual event)

Wed, 3/22 – Diamond Key Workshop: Get LinkedIn, hosted by Dr. Jill Hosmer Jolley (virtual event)

Wed, 3/29 – Spring 2023 Virtual Otter Raft! Meet fellow otters, learn from guest speakers, and earn Diamond Key credit.

Wed, 4/5, 3-5 PM – 21st Annual Ethics and Responsible Business Forum – Life and Work after ChatGPT: New Opportunities and Ethical Challenges from Generative AI. Join us for the LIVE webinar! ONLINE

Wed, 4/5, 6-7 PM – Virtual Otter Raft! Meet fellow otters, learn from guest speakers, and earn Diamond Key credit. ONLINE

Mon, 4/10, 6 PM – An MBA: What, Why, When, How, & How Much? Earn Diamond Key credit! All majors welcome! ONLINE

Thu, 4/13 –  Financial Literacy #1 - Workshop & Pizza. IN PERSON

Thu, 4/20 –  Financial Literacy #2 - Workshop & Pizza. IN PERSON

Thu, 4/27 –  Financial Literacy #3 - Workshop & Pizza. IN PERSON

Fri, 4/28 – Startup Challenge Monterey Bay 2023 Finale - Meet the finalists during the Venture Showcase, vote for Crowd Favorite, enjoy refreshments, and attend the awards ceremony! IN PERSON

Wed, 5/3 – College of Business Showcase - for our graduating seniors. Email business@csumb.edu for details.

Tue, 5/9 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect - Monthly meeting for entrepreneurs and startup businesses in the Monterey Bay Region. IN PERSON

Tue, 5/9 – Agribusiness Club Speaker Series - Join us for our last meeting of the semester with Lalainia Moules, Director of Transportation and Trade Compliance. Zoom ID: 867 2055 3529 ONLINE

Fri, May 12: Last day of instruction

Thu, 5/18 – Spring 2023 College of Business Capstone Festival – CSUMB Business and Information Technology Building in Rooms 104 & 119

May 16-19: Assessment / Final exam period

Sat, 5/20 – 2023 MBA Graduation Celebration – for our graduating MBA students. 

Sun, 5/21 – 2023 Commencement: College of Business Convocation 2023 will be held at Rabobank Stadium at 2 p.m. See csumb.edu/commencement for full details.

Fall 2022

9/13/22 – Online MBA Webinar: "See How Far an MBA Can Take You"

9/13/22 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Drone, Automation, and Robotics Technologies

9/14/22 – Virtual Otter Raft

9/19/22 – Diamond Key Workshop: Careers in Financial Services - on campus and online!

9/22/22 – Accounting Networking Event

10/3/22 – Hayashi Wayland Mixer - for Accounting and Finance Concentration students

10/10/22 –  Guest Speaker: Hanna Rogge, Senior Wealth Manager at  Monterey Private Wealth hosted by the Accounting Society 

10/11/22 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Clean Energy Economy

10/12/22 – Virtual Otter Raft!

10/20/22 –  Concentration Information Panel hosted by The Business Club

10/21/22 – ACIP Internationalization Series: Obtaining Credit–An International Student's Perspective Speakers: Dr. Mary Anne Majadillas, Associate Professor of Finance at COB

10/24/22 – Greater Vision and Cultivating Talent & Harvesting Leaders Career Fair

10/26/22 – Virtual Otter Raft!

11/5/22 – CSUMB Open House - This is a campus-wide event open to the public!

11/7/22 – UROC Info Session: Researchers Program

11/7/22 – UROC Info Session 1: Koret Scholars Program

11/8/22 – UROC Info Session 2: Koret Scholars Program

11/8/22 – Backpack to Briefcase - transition workshop for students graduating in fall 2022

11/9/22 – Virtual Otter Raft!

11/10/22 – Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony

11/17/22 – College of Business Alumni Mixer (Seaside, CA)

11/21 - 11/25 – Fall Break (No Classes)

11/30 - 12/1 – Annual DART Symposium (2 days)

12/6/22 – Pizza with Professors - hosted by the Agribusiness Club, Accounting Society, and Business Club, 5 - 7 PM, OSU Ballroom

12/7/22 – Virtual Otter Raft!

12/9/22 – Last Day of Instruction

12/12/22 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Holiday Gifts & Food

12/13 - 12/16 – Final Exams

12/15/22 – Fall 2022 Capstone Festival

SPRING 2021

Tue 1/11 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect: 2022 Outlook from Regional Industries. Hosted by the College of Business Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED).

Mon 1/24 – Spring Semester begins

Fri-Sun – Techstars Startup Weekend – ONLINE Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours.

Tues 2/8 – Agribusiness Club Guest Speaker Series hosts Aaron Johnson, BUS 434 professor at CSUMB and attorney for JRG Attorneys at Law, and other guest speakers from the Cannabis Industry.

Tue 2/8 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Social Non-profits. Hosted by the College of Business Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED).

Wed, 2/9 – VIRTUAL OTTER RAFT Susan Harker and Maj-Britt Kimm host hiring manager Lidia Zaragoza, Director of Marketing at Hyly. Come hear about internships & full-time job opportunities! Get help on resumé writing and interviewing!

Fri 2/11 – Pebble Beach Special Events Management Team (SEMT) Info Session. This is annual opportunity for Sustainable Hospitality Management students to gain hands-on training in managing a team at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Wed 3/16 – MBA Webinar for Undergrads and Alumni. Meet some of CSUMB’s Responsible Business Online MBA students and find out what the program is all about in a live webinar at 6 p.m.

3/15-22 - AS Student Elections - learn about the Associated Student candidates and vote!

Wed 3/23 –  Ethics and Responsible Business Forum ONLINE: This year's debate topic is Woke Capitalism.

Wed 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4 – Virtual Otter Raft: All majors welcome! Learn about internships & jobs, career connections, professional development, academic support. Breakout rooms available to chat or study.

Wed-Thur 4/6-7 – GradFest is a one-stop shop for graduating seniors! Purchase your cap and gown, order Commencement invitations, have your graduation portrait taken, and more!

Tue 4/12 – Diamond Key Program Presents: Adventure Tourism Guest Speaker Series

Tue 4/12 – The Agribusiness Club Speaker Series presents Lupe Lara-Fernandez, Transportation Planning Analyst at Driscoll's. Guadalupe Lara-Fernandez graduated from CSUMB in 2020 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a concentration in Agribusiness. Register on MyRaft!

Wed 4/13 – AgTechX Ed: Developing the Next Generation of Tech Savvy Ag Workers

Sat 4/16 – COMMENCEMENT: College of Business Class of 2019-20

Tue 4/19 – Diamond Key Program Presents: Adventure Tourism Guest Speaker Series

Wed 4/20 – COB Undergraduate Research Open House - Hybrid/BIT108

Wed 4/20 – Virtual Otter Raft: All majors welcome! Learn about internships & jobs, career connections, professional development, academic support. Breakout rooms available to chat or study.

Sat 4/23 – COMMENCEMENT: College of Business Class of 2020-21

Tue 4/26 – The Agribusiness Club Speaker Series presents Paige Viren, Executive Director of the Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Program. She also has some unique experiences working with farmers to create sustainable tourist attractions. Register on MyRaft!

Wed 4/27 – One-stop Career Prep Workshop by Diamond Key and Sustainable Hospitality Management programs. Free headshots by a professional photographer!

4/29-30 – 

Sun 4/30 – College of Business Honors Convocation

Tue 5/3 – Diamond Key Program Presents: Adventure Tourism Guest Speaker Series

Wed 5/4 – Virtual Otter Raft: All majors welcome! Learn about internships & jobs, career connections, professional development, academic support. Breakout rooms available to chat or study.

Fri 5/6 – 2022 STARTUP CHALLENGE MONTEREY BAY Finale

Wed 5/11 – College of Business Showcase to honor Graduating Seniors, COB Outstanding Students, and Community Leaders

Date TBA – College of Business Spring 2022 Capstone Festival

Fri 5/20 – COMMENCEMENT: College of Business Class of 2022

FALL 2021

The Virtual Otter Raft - ONLINE

All majors welcome! Sessions include a special guest speaker, helpful information on navigating scholarships, career connections, business etiquette, and breakout rooms to chat or study.Fall 2021 Virtual Otter Rafts dates –

• Sept 9, 6:00 PM
• Oct 21, 6:00 PM
• Nov 4, 6:00 PM
• Nov 18, 6:00 PM
• Dec 2, 06:00 PM

Dec 14 – Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Regional Makerspaces and Fab Labs

Nov 30 – NOW is the Time to Start Looking for an INTERNSHIP

Nov 29 – Webinar: Keeping it Real - Affirming the Asian Community

Oct 12 –  - ONLINE

Oct 4 – Greater Vision 2021: Your Future in Ag: A Conversation with US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Sept 23 – 

SPRING 2021

March 9 – Diamond Key Workshop – Why Get an M.B.A?  Led by Diamond Key Program Lead and MBA Associate Director, Susan Harker. 

March 16 – CSUMB Student Job Information Fair

March 24 – Annual Ethics and Responsible Business Forum

April 15 – Diamond Key Workshop – Networking Through Linkedin. Led Dr. Jill Hosmer.