College of Business Administration
Cultivating success through diversity, experiential learning, discovery and innovation.
Our Philosophy
A True Polytechnic Experience
College of Business Administration (CBA) combines a cutting-edge business education with meaningful, real-world experiences, helping students apply what they learn in the classroom as well as develop a set of essential skills: creativity, leadership and team-building. CBA is home to the Singelyn Graduate School of Business, a regional leader in graduate education.
Learning in Professional Environments
The thrill of Wall Street is brought to campus in the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.
Creating Real World Opportunities
The Bronco Start Up Challenge provides seed money to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Making Swift Work of the Competition
Our computer information security students rank among the nation’s best in national cybersecurity competitions.
Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Assistance
Each year students help the community with their taxes through the IRS VITA program.
Student-Managed Investment Fund
It's a learn-by-doing approach to managing capital.
Rankings
#2
Top Public School in the West
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
#3
Top Producers of Hispanic Graduates in Business Administration
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
#4
Best MBA Program in Southern California
Best Value Schools, 2022
50,000+
Business Alumni Making an Impact Across the Globe
#5
Best College for Business Majors in California
Money, 2022
#5
Bachelor's in Business to Latinx Students
Hispanic Outlook on Education, 2024
Undergraduate Programs
Accounting
Accounting is the lifeblood of business. To remain competitive, organizations of every size need professionals who can measure economic events and process data into reports that communicate and interpret results. Equipped with these reports, managers and executives can evaluate the overall health of their organizations and decide how to allocate resources.
Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department prepares you for a successful career as an information technology professional. The CIS program is recognized both regionally and nationally. Faculty have top academic credentials and industry experience and are committed to quality teaching and to working with you on relevant research that strengthens professional IT practice and teaching. In keeping with Cal Poly Pomona’s unique polytechnic approach to education, as a CIS student, you learn both theory and current practice in a strong common core and in specialized courses.
E-Business
The EBZ curriculum prepares you for careers in managing operations and supply chains in small and large companies, national and international businesses, not-for-profit institutions and government.
Finance, Real Estate, and Law
The Finance, Real Estate and Law Department (FRL) prepares you for careers in finance, real estate and law or in related fields in private or public organizations. The FRL curriculum combines theory and practical application through hands-on learning in the polytechnic tradition.
Marketing Management
Marketing is a powerful tool that helps influence people's decisions and ideas on a daily basis. Marketing takes a variety of forms, from multimedia advertisements to product placement and public relations.
International Business
In today’s increasingly multicultural and multinational world, employers want professionals who can quickly grasp the changes and needs of the global economy. The International Business (IB) program equips you with these essential skills as well as an understanding and appreciation of various countries’ cultures, languages, economies and politics.
Management and Human Resources
As an MHR student, you receive education and training in leadership development, ethics, managing diversity, employee hiring and retention, training development, employment law and creating a business startup.
Technology and Operations Management
Operations Management enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of businesses to create higher value and more profit for stakeholders while meeting customer requirements. In studying TOM, you will learn topics such as business process analysis, inventory management and quality management as well as logistics operations and physical distribution systems.
Graduate Programs
Accountancy - MSA
The final step to entering the accounting profession, including public, corporate, government and not-for-profit.
Business Administration - MBA
For working professionals eager to accelerate career potential while continuing daytime employment.
Business Analytics - MSBA
STEM-designated program designed to satisfy the contemporary needs in all business fields for data science technology and applications.
Digital Marketing - MSDM
STEM-designated curriculum balances digital marketing implementation skills with modern data science skills and traditional marketing research methods.
Digital Supply Chain Management - MSDSCM
STEM-designated program designed for business professionals who seek to have a mastery understanding of contemporary digital supply chain management.
Financial Analytics - MSFA
A STEM-designated degree program for students who want to gain in-depth knowledge in financial markets and advanced skills in financial data analytics.
Human Resources Leadership - MSHRL
Gain practical skills and real-world experience while preparing to excel as an HR leader.
Information Security - MSIS (Face-to-Face)
STEM-designated program for people ready to pursue a career in information security, IT auditing and computer forensics.
Information Security - MSIS (Online)
STEM-designated program for people ready to pursue a career in information security, IT auditing and computer forensics.
Undergraduate
College of Business Administration
Ranked a Best Business Program by U.S. News & World Report, CBA’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program offers students a well-rounded education in business principles and management practices. Choose from eight options.
Graduate Programs
Singelyn Graduate School of Business
The Singelyn Graduate School of Business is a regional leader in graduate education. Our AACSB-accredited programs are taught by expert faculty in a supportive environment. Students gain access to hands-on experiences, mentorship, and networking opportunities with the region’s top executives and global thought leaders.
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Access to SoCal's Best
Proximity Means Access
Cal Poly Pomona is ideally situated at the nexus of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Our campus is located near Fortune 500 companies, global tech giants, and beaches and entertainment, providing the perfect backdrop for business students looking to balance work and play.
