Academics
Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. More than 300 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications.
Admissions
We’re regularly named among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities in the West. Our historic campus is within walking and biking distance of Chico’s charming, tree-lined downtown. Our graduates go on to become leaders in their careers and communities.
Cost and Aid
A Chico State education is more affordable than almost any other four-year college. And our students graduate with some of the lowest debt in the country—so you can focus on your future, not loan repayment plans.
Student Life
When you’re a Wildcat, you’ll get so much more from your time here than simply a degree. You’re going to learn about yourself, your community, and the things that inspire you to step forward. Student life at Chico State is all about being active and engaged—building skills and memories you’ll carry with you well after graduation.
Athletics

About the College

One of seven colleges and home to one of the largest majors on campus, Chico State's College of Business provides a variety of excellent programs, student organizations, and supportive faculty and staff. We give students the opportunity to learn the skills, persistence, and resilience required to obtain a great career. So join us and bring your curiosity, energy, and the intention to give it your very best!

What Students Will Find Here

An Outstanding Business Program
The College of Business is among just 15 percent of all business schools worldwide that meet the high accreditation standards set by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). We are recognized as a leader in teaching excellence, practical research, and student job readiness.

AACSB Accredited

Accreditations and Rankings:

AACSB (only 15% of all business schools worldwide meet these standards)
Society of Human Resource Management Alignment
University Sales Center Alliance Certification
Rankings in Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, EdUniversal

Undergraduate Degree Programs

We offer two Bachelor of Science (BS) undergraduate degrees and nine specialty options:

BS in Business Administration

OPTIONS: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Project Management

BS in Business Information Systems

OPTIONS: Management Information Systems and Operations & Supply Chain Management

We also offer an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree completion program.

Minors and Certificates

Our Minors (11 choices) and Certificates (4 choices) diversify and enrich career potential.

Master's in Business Administration (MBA)

Our AACSB accredited and affordable MBA program is consistently ranked among the best value in the country. The program is offered as a campus-based or online MBA program and offers four degree options to choose from:

General MBA (campus and online)
Enterprise Information Systems - now a STEM Degree (campus only)
Project Management (campus and online)
Health Services Administration (online only)

A Supportive Learning Environment

All undergraduate and MBA students receive personalized support from our Business Student Advising to improve graduation efficiency and success. Personal attention from faculty, personalized academic advising, and active student clubs ensure personal contact between students and faculty.

Experiences Beyond the Classroom

Our student clubs and organizations offer professional development, friendships, community service, and national/regional competitions. The Wild About Business themed community in Whitney Hall gives freshmen a unique opportunity to live and take classes with other business majors.

Global Reach

The College of Business hosts more than 40% of campus international students and sends more domestic students to study abroad than any other CSU Business program. International students are supported by caring staff who are dedicated to making the Chico experience one that students will cherish for a lifetime.

Involved and Dedicated Alumni

Our students love the College of Business, and as alumni their dedication shows through events like Executives on Campus, by serving on our Business Advisory Board, and becoming Tower Society members to give back to their alma mater.

Corporate Involvement

We offer a variety of opportunities for business engagement through college and program advisory boards/councils and program sponsorship and support. Our corporate partners include:

Lexus Nexus XPert HR Online HR Intelligence
NetApp
Cisco
Verizon Wireless
Oracle
Hewlett Packard
KPMG, SAP
Blue Shield
Workday
Deloitte
Kiefer Consulting
Accenture