Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics

What Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics does

Cal State Fullerton's College of Business and Economics (CBE) is a public, AACSB-accredited business school within the 23-campus California State University system, headquartered at the $89 million Steven G. Mihaylo Hall complex on the Fullerton campus. The college enrolled more than 11,000 students in Fall 2024, making it the largest college by major at the university and the second-largest business school in the nation by enrollment. It serves a distinctive student population — 40%+ Hispanic/Latino, 30% Asian heritage, 33% first-generation, and 70% from underrepresented groups — producing the #6 U.S. News ranking for social mobility (2026). It functions as a mass-market, accessibility-focused business educator operating within a state-funded public university framework.

The college delivers an undergraduate portfolio (B.A. in Business Administration with 14 concentrations, fully-online BABA, B.A. in Economics, B.A. in International Business) and a graduate portfolio (FEMBA, Flex MBA, M.S. in Accountancy, M.S. in Taxation, M.A. in Economics, M.S. in Information Systems, M.S. in Information Technology online), plus add-on programs such as Business Honors, Personal Financial Planning (CFP Board-Registered since 1990), Titan Capital Management, TITANIAM, and the Women's Leadership Program. Underlying technology is standard educational infrastructure — learning management systems and specialized software for finance and information systems — with no disclosed proprietary AI or platform products. Around the curriculum, the college operates 14+ Centers of Excellence (Center for Family Business, Center for Real Estate, Center for Entertainment and Hospitality Management, Center for Corporate Reporting and Governance, Conrey Center for Entrepreneurship, Giles-O'Malley Center for Leadership, Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting, and others) that connect faculty and students to regional industry.

CBE generates revenue primarily through student tuition and fees set under the CSU system schedule (varying by residency, unit load, and program/level), supplemented by state appropriations, private donations managed via the CSUF Foundation, and corporate/foundation grants that fund its Centers of Excellence. Distribution is sales-led through the CSU application system, on-campus programming at Mihaylo Hall, online modalities, and direct admissions events. The college employs 501-1,000 people, leverages a 79,000+ alumni network, and reports that 70% of graduates remain in Orange County, supporting deep employer pipelines to Big Four firms, Goldman Sachs, Boeing, PepsiCo, and The Walt Disney Company. No college-level financial figures are publicly disclosed, consistent with CSU practice.

Name

Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics

Legal name

California State University, Fullerton

Website

https://business.fullerton.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cal State Fullerton's College of Business and Economics is an AACSB-accredited public business school serving 11,000+ undergraduate and graduate students in the California State University system. It delivers BA, MBA, and specialized master's programs alongside 14+ research and engagement centers.

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Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finance, Accounting & Economics Schools (EDAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Business education
• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate business degrees
• MBA programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue is generated primarily through student tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate business programs. As part of the California State University system, the college receives state funding and charges tuition based on resident/non-resident status and unit load.
2. Private Donations and Grants: The college receives private donations through its development office and grants from foundations and corporations for various centers and programs. The college's nearly 20 Centers and Programs of Excellence are supported by private donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cal State Fullerton's College of Business and Economics is an AACSB-accredited public business school delivering accessible undergraduate and graduate business education. It offers bachelor's degrees (Business Administration, Economics, International Business, and a fully online BABA), graduate programs (FEMBA, Flex MBA, MS Accountancy, MS Taxation, MA Economics, MS Information Systems, MS Information Technology), and specialized centers of excellence serving students and the regional business community.

Product overview

The College of Business and Economics at Cal State Fullerton is an AACSB-accredited business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and student services. The portfolio consists of core undergraduate degree programs (B.A. in Business Administration with 14 concentrations, BABA Online, B.A. in Economics, B.A. in International Business), graduate programs (MBA variants including FEMBA and Flex MBA, M.S. in Accountancy, M.S. in Taxation, M.A. in Economics, M.S. in Information Systems, M.S. in Information Technology online), and specialized add-on programs (Business Honors Program, Personal Financial Planning with CFP certification track, Titan Capital Management investment program, TITANIAM career network, Women's Leadership Program). The college also operates 14 Centers of Excellence including the Center for Family Business, Center for Real Estate, Center for Entertainment and Hospitality Management, and Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting, which provide specialized research, industry engagement, and community outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mihaylo Hall: The flagship building complex of the College of Business and Economics, a $89 million world-class facility opened in 2008
• Titan Capital Management (TCM)
• TITANIAM
• Personal Financial Planning Program
• Women's Leadership Program

Products and services

• B.A. in Business Administration Undergraduate degree program offering broad exposure to business administration with 14 concentrations including Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.
• BABA Online Degree Program Fully-online undergraduate business education program offering an affordable and accessible overview of the field with a broad-based concentration in professional business.
• B.A. in Economics Undergraduate degree examining economics and its practical impact on society, serving as a springboard for careers in public or private sectors.
• B.A. in International Business Undergraduate degree preparing students for opportunities in international trade and global business with concentrations in global trade and intercultural management.
• FEMBA (Full-Time MBA) Flexible Executive MBA program allowing students to earn an MBA while working full time.
• Flex MBA Full-Time or Part-Time MBA program allowing students to progress at their own pace.
• M.S. in Accountancy Graduate degree in accounting preparing students for CPA certification and careers in auditing, consulting, and financial planning.
• M.S. in Taxation Graduate degree in taxation covering corporate tax, individual tax, and tax planning.
• M.A. in Economics Graduate degree in economics preparing students for doctoral studies or careers in economic analysis and policy.
• M.S. in Information Systems Graduate degree in information systems focusing on business analytics and technology management.
• M.S. in Information Technology (Online) Online graduate degree in information technology for technology careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #6 in the nation for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report (2026)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Dean's Advisory Board MembersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerA visionary leadership forum of business leaders including executives from companies such as Alteryx, EY, KPMG, RSM US LLP, Deloitte, Boeing Capital Corporation, Toyota Financial Services, and others. The board ensures curriculum, programs, and activities relate to current business trends and best educates professionals of the future.
• Titan Business Executive FellowscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA select group of business leaders including executives from companies such as KeyBank, Trusted Tech Team, Skyworks Solutions, Marvell Technology, Gordon Brothers, and others who collaborate with the college through strategic mentorship, curriculum advisement, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Small Business Development Center NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network offers business consulting, training, and online courses to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties at no cost.
• CoStar and CBRE Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutives from CoStar and CBRE Inc. participated as panelists at the annual Commercial Real Estate Forum presented by the Center for Real Estate, discussing current changes and developments across real estate sectors.
• CFA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college's Titan Capital Management program competes in CFA Institute research competitions, with students winning the L.A. region competition for seven consecutive years and advancing to global finals.
• PIMCO, Oaktree, Clifford SwanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment firms that have provided company site visits for Titan Capital Management students, creating career connections and real-world learning opportunities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• San Diego State University - Fowler College of Business: Another large CSU system business school serving a similarly diverse Southern California student population. Directly comparable in scale, AACSB accreditation, and mission to expand access to business education.
• California State University, Long Beach - College of Business: CSU peer institution with comparable enrollment scale, AACSB-accredited programs, and a similar focus on serving diverse, first-generation business students in the greater Los Angeles/Orange County region.
• Cal Poly Pomona - College of Business Administration: CSU peer offering AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate business programs with comparable enrollment profile, polytechnic-adjacent career outcomes, and similar reliance on state appropriations and tuition.
• California State University, Sacramento - College of Business: CSU peer institution comparable in enrollment size, mission of social mobility, AACSB accreditation, and concentration of students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• California State University, Northridge - David Nazarian College of Business and Economics: Closest CSU comparator by enrollment and demographic mix; serves a similar Greater Los Angeles population with AACSB-accredited business and accounting programs.
• University of Houston - C.T. Bauer College of Business: Large public AACSB-accredited business college comparable in enrollment scale, urban/metropolitan market, and emphasis on diverse student demographics and employer pipeline development.

Broad incumbents

• University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business: A larger, private incumbent in the Los Angeles market offering overlapping AACSB-accredited business programs. Comparable in employer outcomes and regional brand, but operates at a different price point and selectivity.
• UCLA Anderson School of Management: Premier public business school in Los Angeles with overlapping degree programs and shared employer recruitment base. Functions as the more selective, higher-priced incumbent peer.
• UC Berkeley - Haas School of Business: Top-ranked public business school in California offering undergraduate and MBA programs with shared AACSB accreditation. Represents the premium-tier California public university peer.
• Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business: One of the largest U.S. business schools by enrollment with deep investments in online business degrees. Comparable scale and online strategy, with a similar focus on access and workforce-aligned programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csufbusiness
• Facebookfacebook.com/CsufMihaylo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-state-university-fullerton
• Instagraminstagram.com/csufbusiness

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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