College of Business Administration

Our college offers...

Leading bachelor's and master's programs, shaped by our world-class faculty and informed by a research and innovation driven curriculum. We are dedicated to the success of our students with a focus on career development through our engaging Signature Programs.

#1 Student Experience among universities in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County

We offer a supportive environment that fits our students (Wall Street Journal, 2025)

Top 1% in Social Mobility Nationwide

Out of more than 1,200 schools (CollegeNET 2023)

What Makes Us Unique

Extensive Partnership with the Community Who Teach and Advise

Every student works directly with an Executive in Residence

Faculty AI Research and Teaching Insight Inform Our Business Education

Our balanced approach equips students to lead in an AI driven world

Our Ph.D. Tenure Track Faculty Teach Undergraduate Students

Our students do not get lost in the research

17,000 vs. 40,000: We are the right sized university

You won’t get lost in the crowd

Top 5% of Business Schools

Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) places the College of Business Administration in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. AACSB is synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, providing quality assurance, business education intelligence, and learning and development services.

Companies Hiring Our Students

Degree Offerings

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate students in the College of Business Administration choose from the various program options.

Graduate Programs

Choose from Fully Employed MBA, Specialized MBA or MS in Supply Chain Analytics.

Certificate Programs

Choose from Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates.

Alumni Success

Isabela Rafferty Isabel Rafferty | Class of 2008

Michael Bethel, MBA | Class of 2022

Erik Groset | Class of 2007

A Pathway to Student Success

We are committed to equipping students with the support they need to excel academically and to ready themselves for a successful career launch upon graduation. CoBA’s degrees, student services, and college resources are designed to foster success at every stage of the student journey. Our Signature Programs highlight the many ways we enable success in and outside of the classroom. Read below some examples of our programs and how they benefit our students.

Year 1:

Fundamentals of business and careers (Business 101)
Connect with another student to navigate college life (Peer Mentor Program)

Year 2:

Network with industry professionals (Student Organizations)
Study abroad and broaden your horizons (Summer in Spain)

Year 3:

Receive personal guidance from a business professional (Career Mentor Program)
Develop professionalism and build your network (Business Professional Development)

Year 4:

Apply your knowledge as a consultant on a real world project (Senior Experience)
Discover how to navigate the post graduation job search (Career Mentor Program)