College of Business Administration (CoBA)

Your business education leader in San Diego County

Welcome to the College of Business Administration at California State University San Marcos. CoBA offers leading bachelor's and master's programs, which are shaped by market driven curriculum and world class faculty. We are dedicated to the success of our students and focus on career development with engaging signature programs. Our Professional Mentoring Program for upperclassmen are improving the professional and soft skill development areas that area employers have identified as a critical need. We have a new mandatory Business Professional Development Program for sophomores and transfer students, guided by our volunteer Executives in Residence. Finally, our Student Success Grant Program helps students meet the costs of attending skills, knowledge-building, and networking events that will enhance their professional development.

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About CoBA

Our rigorous programs are the perfect blend of theory, real-world application and personal attention from dedicated faculty. If you're looking to make a significant difference in our region's intellectual, economic and social development, CoBA is the clear choice.

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CoBA Alumni Statistics

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Where They Work

17Wells Fargo

16Qualcomm

13General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

13Thermo Fischer Scientific

11Viasat Inc.

10Northrop Grumman

10SAIC

8Hunter Industries

8Illumina

7LPL Financial

6University of California San Diego

6Stone Brewing
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What They Do

465Business Development

316Operations

300Sales

254Finance

239Accounting

171Information Technology

145Marketing

110Program and Project Management

97Education

88Engineering

85Support

83Human Resources
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Where They Live

1662Greater San Diego Area

257Greater Los Angeles Area

115Orange County, CA Area

  73San Francisco Bay Area

  41Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  28Greater Denver Area

  28Phoenix, Arizona Area

  21Greater Seattle Area

  20Peru

  19Greater New York City Area

  17Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  17Sacramento, California Area

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February 11, 2020

Ask the Expert: Why We Love, and Hate, Politicians

Democrats want to know which candidate has the greatest capacity to marshal an army of passionate supporters and defeat President Donald Trump at the ballot box. Republicans want to know who they have to fear the most in terms of denying Trump a second term, while thousands continue to turn out at campaign-style rallies and cheer Trump’s every word.

February 7, 2020

President Lays Out Her Vision in First Report to the Community

Neufeldt was speaking at her first, and CSUSM’s 16th, Report to the Community, an annual tradition in which the president spotlights the university’s achievements to a broad cross section of regional business, nonprofit, education and government leadership. The sold-out event this year featured nearly 600 attendees. 

January 17, 2020

Study Underscores Long-Term Implications of Academic Cheating

A new study led by Cal State San Marcos marketing professor Glen Brodowsky suggests business students who are more tolerant of cheating in the classroom are more likely to tolerate unethical corporate behavior in the board room.