Accredited by the AACSB since 1960, the Cal State L.A. College of Business & Economics has consistently been a facet of the Los Angeles community that creates individuals who thrive in the ever-changing business world.
The college offers a range of graduate business programs that include MBA (with options in various fields of business), MS Accountancy, MA Economics, MS Health Care Management, and MS Information Systems. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, students can expect to gain the type of knowledge that will not only prepare them for their future careers, but also act as the catalyst for innovative thinking.
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Campus and Location
Located only minutes away from Los Angeles’ business hub, the College of Business & Economics offers the ideal situation for students pursuing their graduate business degree while gaining exposure to a huge urban laboratory where many kinds of business can thrive.
The College has the added luxury of being in the middle of a diverse set of neighboring communities and it gives our students a better understanding of the expanding landscape of business that they will soon be venturing into. Furthermore, on-campus events like the annual Business Pitch and other competitions bring our students together to collaborate and share new perspectives and experiences from within the Cal State L.A. community.
Our campus is spacious and gives its student body the perfect Southern California experience. We are extremely proud to offer modern campus amenities that continue to push the boundaries of education, but also showcase everything that has helped sculpt who we are today.
Facilities
The Cal State L.A. campus offers a variety of facilities that are open to graduate students from the College of Business & Economics. A 2-winged library sits adjacent to the newly renovated student union that is populated by numerous restaurants and outdoor dining areas. A few yards in either direction finds you next to the Luckman Fine Arts Complex or the University Athletics Center. Exclusive to the College of Business & Economics are the Nongshim Innovation Lab and 2 computer labs where graduate students can utilize state of the art technology to develop their ideas and collaborate with peers.
Contact
Edward Hsieh
Associate Dean
Associate Dean
Address
College of Business and Economics
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
United States
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
United States
Phone
(323) 343-2800
Fax
(323) 343-5462
Email
mbacbe@calstatela.edu
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Admissions
Overview
From The School
Applicants: 623
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.25
Years Work Experience: 5
Average Age: 27
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
500 - 620
GPA
2.90 - 3.58
Deadlines
Rolling Admission Deadline
May 31
Round 1
May 31
Round 2
October 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
GMAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Public
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Academics
Academics
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Degrees Offered
- MBA (Full-Time, Part-Time, Executive MBA)
With options in:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Entertainment Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- MS Accountancy
- MA Economics
- MS Health Care Management
- MS Information Systems
Academic Programs
As many of our students have full-time work responsibilities, our graduate business programs are designed to enable them to realize their career ambitions while successfully balancing their professional schedules. Typically, new students can expect to obtain their degrees within 18-24 months.
The College of Business & Economics is designed to offer a range of business disciplines to concentrate in while also providing a strong foundation giving students an enterprise-wide view. Our MBA provides our students with knowledge that widens their perspective and helps them to think strategically. For instance, an MBA candidate in marketing can expect to finish our program more experienced in quantitative areas of business, which becomes an asset to the student as they begin to work with the data that defines their marketing goals.
Faculty
Cal State L.A.’s business faculty are award-winning teachers, scholars and mentors. With over 150 full-time and part-time professors coming from all walks of life, our faculty is proud to make an impact at the College of Business & Economics and provide their students with the knowledge they have obtained from their careers and life in general.
Program Types
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
Yes
Executive
No
Online
No
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
63
90
Full-time
37
Underrepresented Minorities
30
Female
10
Part-time
Concentrations
Accounting
Economics
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Organizational Behavior
Product Management
Economics
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Organizational Behavior
Product Management
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Sustainability course is
Description
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
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Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
Cal State L.A. has many services available to all of its graduate students. Within the College of Business & Economics, the Student Services Center is available to offer services exclusive to our graduate students. Our Placement Coordinator is available to help our graduate students connect with Cal State L.A. partners for career and internship opportunities and hosts multiple workshops and events throughout the year. In addition, a full-time faculty advisor and international office are available to serve all our graduate students. Currently, the College of Business & Economics is partnered with local employers such as NBCUniversal, Boeing, NASA JPL, UPS, and many others.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition for the program is approximately $25,000 ($36,000 for international students) and typically takes 18-24 months to complete. Scholarships and financial aid are available to qualified students.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Mar 2
Financial Aid Statistics
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$13,000
Tuition (Out-State)
$18,000
Fees (In-State)
$13,000
Fees (Out-State)
$18,000
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$8,200
Tuition (Out-State)
$13,000
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board On-Campus
$14,000
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$18,000
Academic Expenses
$200
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
36
Demographics
Campus Life
From The School
Residing in Southern California, our student body is extremely diverse and provides the backdrop for an educational experience that cannot be obtained anywhere but here. While many of our students are Los Angeles natives, a growing number of them are international and continue to bring a new sense of diversity as cultures from around the world converge in our programs.
The average age of our graduate students is 28 years old and typically they have several years of work experience (domestic or international). Typically, our students are in our program as a means for career development or career advancement.
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% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
