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College of Business

We are a community that cares – instructors, alumni, recruiters all agree that Chico State’s College of Business is Company Worth Keeping. We can’t wait for you to join us!

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!

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    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.

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    Student Resources

    The College of Business is committed to supporting students in their efforts to learn, graduate, and succeed.

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    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.

6,000+

business-oriented internships.

82%

are placed in terrific jobs.

$68K

average starting salary.

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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.

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    Master of Business Administration

    Our MBA program is offered in-person or online and offers four degree options:

    • General MBA (campus and online)
    • Business Analytics - STEM Degree (campus only)
    • Project Management (campus and online)
    • Health Services Administration (online only)

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:

Featured companies that CoB graduates work at. List include Google, Oakland A's, Enterprise, Salesforce, and Cintas

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Schedule a Tour

Looking to discover more about our college? We offer tours for an in-depth exploration of majors, programs, and work spaces used by students.

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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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    COB Events

    Find out what's happening in the College of Business this semester!

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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.

COB national ranking awards

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.

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