College of Business Administration

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.

CSUSM CoBA receives AACSB Accreditation

The Cal State San Marcos College of Business Administration has achieved accreditation from a prestigious global organization, joining the top 5% of business schools in the world.

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Business Degree Options

The CSUSM College of Business Administration offersmultiple options for students to develop specializedknowledge in specific business disciplines.

Masters of Business Administration

The College of Business Administration offers a Fully Employed and Specialized MBA program to benefit recent working professionals or recent graduates interested in pursuing an advanced business education.

Signature Programs

Our highly successful Signature Programs are enhancing student professional development in areas that are valuable to future employers.

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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

15Qualcomm

11General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

11Thermo Fischer Scientific

10SAIC

10LPL Financial

10Viasat Inc.

10Northrop Grumman

8Illumina

7Hunter Industries

6BAE Systems

6UC San Diego Health

6Stone Brewing

4Axos Bank

4SeaSpine
What They Do

457Business Development

310Operations

291Sales

253Finance

223Accounting

169Information Technology

147Marketing

103Program and Project Management

86Human Resources

85Education

81Engineering

80Support

79Real Estate

69Administrative
Where They Live

1610Greater San Diego Area

260Greater Los Angeles Area

117Orange County, CA Area

  67San Francisco Bay Area

  42Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  27Greater Denver Area

  27Phoenix, Arizona Area

  25Greater Seattle Area

  21Las Vegas, Nevada Area

  19Greater New York City Area

  19Sacramento, California Area

  17Greater Salt Lake City Area

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News

October 2021

Students Attend In-Person Dean's List Recognition Breakfast

CoBA was thrilled to host an in-person breakfast for students who achieved the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester!

October 2021

Professor Vassilis Dalakas recognized as the outstanding marketing educator by the Marketing Management Association!

As the winner of the 2021 MMA Master Teacher Award Competition, he was selected for his effective teaching, his innovative approach in the classroom, and his tremendous impact on his students.

September 2021

CoBA and Human Development Faculty Members Receive National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant

The university is proud to share that Dr. Maria Paola Ometto, Assistant Professor of Management, and Dr. Carly Offidani- Bertrand, Assistant Professor of Human Development were recently awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant for their proposed research project, "Build and Broaden: Growing Capacity in Research Examining Entrepreneurship".

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