Business professionals are a critical component in nearly every industry, ranging from manufacturing and retail trade to finance and real estate. The California State University is committed to producing graduates that are key players in the growth, development and success of the businesses that sustain California’s economy. In fact, 54 percent of all business bachelor’s degrees awarded in the state in 2007 were earned at the CSU.

The CSU allows students to customize their studies in business to fit their career goals by offering various areas of concentration, including accounting, economics, marketing, sustainable business, finance, information systems, business administration and international business, among others. Furthermore, the CSU excels in providing theoretical and practical training in a variety of management fields, such as agribusiness, sports, environmental resources, entertainment, tourism, hospitality, risk and insurance, supply chain and global business. More...

A Startup in Entrepreneurship

Leader. Strong-willed. Innovative. Risk Taker. Pioneer.

These five words describe our visionary students who graduate to become the entrepreneurs that fuel California’s business enterprise. The entrepreneurship programs offered at CSU campuses give undergraduate and graduate students the skills and know-how to start and manage a new business venture. More...

Building a Community Network

With a campus located in nearly every region of the state, the CSU is a resource to many communities. The system takes pride in maintaining centers and institutes, graduating well-trained students and developing degree programs that give back to the local area.

The CSU develops facilities that serve as a resource and guidance center to business and community members. More...

Establishing Connections through Programs

The business schools at CSU campuses create and develop programs that offer students special opportunities to become integrated and familiar with the business sector. The CSU understands that the professionals that graduate with business degrees influence every sector of the economy, making the growth of business leaders a top priority to the CSU. With one out of every five CSU graduates in 2009 majoring in business management, the system plays a vital role in supplying the workforce. More...