Wondering whether a degree in business administration might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-6272
Email: bus@csuchico.edu
Whether you dream of starting your own business or making an impact in the world of sports marketing, a degree in business administration equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a wide range of professional environments. Our program covers the fundamentals of business, allowing you to build a strong foundation while also honing specialized expertise in areas such as finance, human resources, marketing, and more.
We offer invaluable work experience to set you up for success in the real world and unparalleled opportunities to build your network through more than a dozen clubs, our Wild About Business themed housing community, and an extensive alumni network.
An Education Worth Investing In
Our comprehensive curriculum explores business principles—covering courses in law, communications, and mathematics—while also offering specialization through seven different options: accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, management, marketing, and project management.
Major Options
As a business administration student, you can customize your education by choosing one of our seven pathways to better align with your career goals.
All businesses need accountants to keep track of their finances, and you can choose to work in public or corporate accounting. The accounting option meets the requirements to sit for the national CPA licensure exam. Graduates from our accounting program are valued for their professionalism and leadership and have become partners in CPA firms, controllers, and chief financial officers at top companies.
Start a business, oversee a startup, or lead teams. You can use your skills and knowledge to run a variety of businesses and be ready to take on leadership roles in any organization you join.
Launch a successful career with unlimited paths and opportunities for growth, including in investment brokerage, insurance brokerage, and banking. Within these industries, you can pursue careers in investment analysis, risk, or real estate finance.
Shape the future of an organization by recruiting and retaining talented employees. Learn how to create and maintain a positive work environment and communicate and implement policies.
Become a productive leader who can manage the complexities of a 21st century organization. From analysis of system dynamics to corporate social responsibility and employment law, graduates have prepared for a variety of career paths at companies such as Oracle, Yelp, KPMG, and UPS.
With expertise in marketing research/strategy, consumer behavior, digital marketing, and more, marketing option students are actively recruited by top companies. You’ll be ready for career paths in advertising, brand management, sales, and retailing for industries from food and wine to professional sports. This option also aligns with the Professional Sales Certificate from one of the top-rated sales programs in the country, increasing your hireability.
Help manage projects from start to finish. Tackle everything from budgeting and scheduling to risk management and more to deliver results on time and on budget. Our courses are designed so you can pursue the Project Management Institute Certification.
Student Today, Industry Leader Tomorrow
Whether you thrive in social settings or love diving into data, a business administration degree opens the door to a wealth of career opportunities. Our alumni have gone on to launch successful businesses or joined companies such as Google, Yelp, PepsiCo, E. & J. Gallo Winery, the New York Mets, Workday, Moss Adams, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, and more.
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I’ve had the ability to learn from well-accomplished professionals who have a wide range of experience in every industry you can name.
Pathway to Success
From participating in sales competitions across the country to providing you with the funding and mentorship you need to start a business, our dedicated faculty and staff and highly engaged alumni are invested in your success.
Seufferlein Sales Program
Sharpen your skills through sales simulations and compete nationally in our award-winning Seufferlein Sales Program. Our program consistently ranks in the top 10 nationally and is one of only two collegiate programs in California accredited by the University Sales Center Alliance.
Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE)
Find the resources, inspiration, and mentorship you need to launch your business ventures. You can win startup funds and expert advice through CFE competitions, connect with alumni and business leaders at networking events, or gain hands-on experience in our e-Incubator or Humanities & Fine Arts Entrepreneurship Program.
Center for Excellence in Finance (CEF)
The CEF strives to further students' knowledge in the field, from the practical areas of behavioral and personal finance to the academic understanding of markets and corporate finance.
Socrates Partnership Program
This partnership allows companies to invest in the College of Business while gaining exclusive access to faculty research and consulting, recruiting of our students, project management assistance, and more.
Sales Competitions
From perfecting your elevator pitch to developing a business concept, our professional sales competitions will push your personal and professional development to new levels, help refine your sales skills and knowledge, and help you get noticed by recruiters.
Accelerator Fund
We are one of the few universities in the country to provide startup funds for students in the process of starting a business. These funds range from $2,500 to $5,500 and are available to all registered Chico State students.
Fast Facts
Top 6%
of all business schools in the world
that meet the rigorous standards for accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
82%
Job placement rate
within six months of graduation.
Top 10
university sales programs in the US
in the University Sales Education’s annual listings.
- Top 6%
of all business schools in the world
that meet the rigorous standards for accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
- 82%
Job placement rate
within six months of graduation.
- Top 10
university sales programs in the US
in the University Sales Education’s annual listings.
Build Your Network
Join our student groups and organizations to make friends, network with business leaders, help offer free tax preparation services to the community, or teach financial literacy to other students.
Put Theory into Practice
Gain experience managing a real-money portfolio through the Student Management Investment Fund using the Bloomberg Terminal in our FinTech Lab, an investment research workroom designed to provide our students with cutting-edge software and real-time trading observations. Our college also has a dedicated Sales Lab to prep for competitions.
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Wondering whether a degree in business administration might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-6272
Email: bus@csuchico.edu