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Chico State’s College of Business is one of just 6 percent of all business schools in the world that meet the rigorous standards for accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International).
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!
Academic Programs and Departments
The College of Business cultivates an enriching educational atmosphere centered on consistent engagement between faculty and students and immersive and practical learning.
Student Resources
The College of Business is committed to supporting students in their efforts to learn, graduate, and succeed.
Business Student Advising
Prepare, Plan, Graduate - Our advising staff provides assistance with class planning, option selection, involvement opportunities, and the internship process for the College of Business.
We are invested in your early career success.
Our graduates are proud of their Chico State Business degree, and employers love hiring them because they are entrepreneurial problem solvers, collaborative team players and leaders, and are ready for professional life.
business-oriented internships.
are placed in terrific jobs.
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- 6,000+
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- 82%
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- $68K
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Undergraduate Programs
The College of Business offers Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Business Administration and Business Information Systems. In addition to the general business background obtained from common core classes, degree options allow students to specialize in a focused area of study.
Companies love hiring our grads.
Our graduates are proud of their Chico State Business degree, and employers love hiring them because they are entrepreneurial problem solvers, collaborative team players and leaders, and are ready for professional life.
A few companies who have hired College of Business graduates:

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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!
Centers of Excellence
The College of Business at Chico State is home to several Centers for Excellence—dedicated spaces where students turn knowledge into action, build real-world experience, and launch careers with confidence.
Faculty Engagement
Our faculty are not only great instructors but also intellectually engaged in their disciplines producing a significant portfolio of intellectual contributions. Over the last five years, our faculty have produced nearly 200 publications.
COB Events
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Make a Donation to the College of Business
Your gifts to the College of Business are an investment that directly impacts the success of our students, programs, and faculty. You give us an essential complement to our base of state funding that furthers our commitment to academic excellence. Indeed, your actions today decide our reputation tomorrow.

We are nationally ranked.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Chico State a top 10 U.S. public university in the West for over a decade. With one of the lowest average student debt amounts in the country, Chico State offers one of the nation’s highest return on investment.

Discover Stories and More
More College of Business StoriesCelebrating Our 2025 Distinguished Alumni
On March 7, we celebrate our most talented and successful alumni, affirming the vivacity and contributions they bring to the legacy of Chico State.
Empowering the Future: Anne Sena’s Mission in Tech and Education
Anne Sena has built a career at the intersection of technology, education, and philanthropy—transforming IT infrastructures, mentoring future leaders, and giving back to the Wildcat community.
Alumna Brews Coffee Business Success at Chico State
Rebecca Turri (Business Administration, ’21) is the owner of Lovebird Coffee Company, which hatched inside a renovated vintage trailer and is now in the new BSS Building.
Surfing Shapes Business Grad’s Healing Journey
Overcoming life-changing challenges, professional adaptive surfer Claudio Morales has found community, affirmation, and purpose by reconnecting with the ocean.
College of Business
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