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LOCATION: 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona (at the 10 and 57 freeway INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS interchange in Pomona, about 30 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles) Men’s: Baseball, basketball, cross country, AFFILIATION: Part of the 23-campus California State University system soccer, track and field MOTTO: Instrumentum Disciplinae (Application of Knowledge) Women’s: Basketball, cross country, soccer, track PHILOSOPHY: Learn by Doing MASCOT: Billy Bronco and field, volleyball
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER A full-time staff is available Monday - Friday to provide students with academic advising, assistance creating education plans and more. Just walk in! ROSE FLOAT The joint project of Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has earned 56 awards since its inception in 1949. The annual team effort is the only continuing Rose Parade entry by a university. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Overseen by the United Business Student Senate, more than 20 student organizations fall under the CBA umbrella. Cultural or academic, the CBA’s businessoriented organizations stay active on campus, in industry and among the surrounding communities. Protect computer networks with SWIFT one day and connect with friends of a similar heritage with the Latino Business Students’ Association the next. FINANCIAL AID As a university, Cal Poly Pomona awarded more than $199 million in financial aid (grants, loans, scholarships and federal work study) to 18,228 students during the 2014-15 academic year.
ACCREDITATION: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a designation attained by less than 5% worldwide. ANNUAL TUITION* Undergraduate: $7,053.66
Graduate: $12,373.44
(State and mandatory campus fees for 6.1 units and above in fall, winter and spring 2016-2017. Fees subject to change.)
NON-RESIDENT FEES $248 per unit (In addition to state and campus fees) AVERAGE ANNUAL COSTS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Books and supplies: $1,650 Soraya M. Coley, Ph.D. On-campus room & board:$14,514 Parking: $402 (Subject to change) CBA ALUMNI: 38,892 CBA COMPLEX: Completed 2012 (80,000 sq ft, $40+ million invested) AVG STARTING SALARY*:
(*Class of 2015 Exit Survey)
38% of grads earn $40,000+
DEAN: ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR: CHAIR-ELECT:
Erik Rolland, Ph.D. Pawan Tomkoria, PNAB Advisors, LLP Katherine Holland, Retired IBM Executive
graduate programs MBA: The on-campus, evening Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for working professionals ready to boost their career potential while continuing daytime employment. • Each MBA and MSBA class meets one evening per week. • Graduate faculty are published scholars and/or industry professionals highly regarded in their fields. MSA: The Master’s of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program allows students to advance their careers as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in a similar accounting role while still working. • Accelerated MSA can be completed in a year. • Combination of face-to-face,online and hybrid classes held evenings and weekends. • Meets the “accounting study” requirements for CPA licensure in California. MSBA: Pursue or grow a career in the field of information technology with a Master’s of Science in Business Administration. • Courses focus on information assurance: security, digital forensics and IS auditing. • MSBA and MBA use cohort model to help students build community and focus on a 2-year graduation. For more information, visit www.cpp.edu/cba/grad
quick facts Figures based on information from fall 2015 Total Students...........23,717 CBA Undergrad............4,890 CBA Post-Grad.................49 CBA Faculty.....................80 CBA Males..................2,912 CBA Females ..............1,978
Degrees Conferred.......1,043 Student-Faculty Ratio.....30:1 Acceptance Rate...........43% Transfer GPA.................3.08 Incoming Freshmen GPA.3.25 Avg. Freshmen SAT.........997
DEPARTMENT ENROLLED ACCOUNTING 1,058 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 761 FINANCE, REAL ESTATE & LAW 566 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MARKETING MANAGEMENT 1,165 MANAGEMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES 1,006 TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 283 CBA STUDENTS Percent Hispanic.....................38% Asian.........................29% White.......................16% Non-Resident Alien/ International Students.....7% Mix/ Unknown......................6% Black/ African American............4% American Indian/ Alaskan Native............<1% Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander............<1% Men...........................60% Women.......................40% 75%
students that take 2- and 4-Year Grad Pledge complete it.
TOP EMPLOYERS INCLUDE: Amazon◊ Boeing◊Deloitte Ernst & Young Goldman Sachs◊Google Jet Propulsion Laboratory Merrill Lynch◊NBC Universal Northrop Grumman◊Oakley Raytheon◊Scottrade Sony Pictures Entertainment Southern California Edison Toyota U.S.A Universal Music Group U.S. Department of Defense Walt Disney Company Warner Bros. Entertainment Wells Fargo Financial BroncoConnection Current students can manage internship and career opportunities at: https://cpp-csm.symplicity.com/students
key numbers DEPARTMENTS (Area Code 909) Accounting..........................869-2365 Computer Information Systems.........................869-3235 E-Business...........................869-2453 Finance, Real Estate and Law.........................869-2350 International Business and Marketing Management....869-2436 Management and Human Resources............869-2414 Technology and Operations Management...................869-2453 Graduate Business Program....869-2363 DEAN’S OFFICE
869-2400
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
869-3787
Admissions & Outreach.........869-3210 Alumni Affairs......................869-2963 Associated Students, Inc.......869-2838 Athletics..............................869-2810
Bronco Bookstore..................869-3274 Bronco Student Center...........869-3769 Campus Tours.......................869-3529 Career Center........................869-2342 Emergency Hotline....... (866) 869-7659 Farm Store............................869-4906 Financial Aid.........................869-3700 General Info..... ....................869-7659 Giving..................................869-2755 Health Services......................869-4000 Housing/Residence Halls.........869-3307 Human Resources..................869-3733 W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center...................869-2224 Kellogg House.......................869-3004 Kellogg West........................869-2222 One-Stop Student Services.....869-6828 Parking Services....................869-3061 Police (24 hours)...................869-3070 Real Estate Research Council...869-2410 Registrar..............................869-3000 Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch...869-4700 University Library..................869-3074 University Theatre..................869-3800
GIVE TO THE CBA Without the support of its donors, the College of Business Administration would not be able to offer an elite polytechnic education to aspiring professionals. SCAN TO DONATE
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about us THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION provides students the opportunity to meld a liberal arts education with career specialization. Eight business options offer hands-on learning experiences that provide students with the knowledge, ability and confidence to make their mark in the global world immediatley following graduation. “The skills I developed beyond the traditional bookbased education provided interactive and engaging dialogue with professors and professionals alike during my undergraduate experience.” -JUSTIN REZVANI; ‘11; Founder of theAmplify
historic campus CAL POLY POMONA OPENED IN the fall of 1938 as the Voorhis Unit of California State Polytechnic College in San Dimas. Breakfast cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg deeded 813 acres of land to the state of California in 1949. In 1956, students, faculty and staff moved to the new location. Separation from the San Luis Obispo campus came in 1966 and California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg Campus was born. University status was granted in 1972 and today, it has a student body of 25,000. At 1,438 acres, Cal Poly Pomona is the second largest in area of the California State University’s 23 campuses.
our business options ACCOUNTING provides the first step to a professional career in public, private, government and not-for-profit accounting. Courses are taught in the framework of modern business complexity so that the students develop decision-making skills in realistic environments and learn the range of ways in which the accountant’s skills are used to effectively manage an enterprise. COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS prepares students to solve business problems with computer technology. Courses include programming, database, web development, security, software design and telecommunications. The CIS department is a Nationally Designated Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education. E-BUSINESS center on the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in supporting the activities of a business. Analyzing and distributing data and information to those that need when they need it is essential to business success and a primary goal of the EBZ program. FINANCE, REAL ESTATE AND LAW stresses that its students have a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, business law and government contracting. While the career paths may be different within the department, FRL faculty members are committed to helping every student become a financial leader.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS equips students with the essential skills to quickly grasp the changes and needs of the global economy. Flexible study abroad programs allow students to travel and learn in several different countries. MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES places people at the core of a business or organization. The emphasis is on the role of people in management, through three primary tracks: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Human Resources Management; Management. MARKETING MANAGEMENT aims to develop professionals that think strategically about branding products and services. Eight career tracks include: Advertising, Electronic Commerce, Marketing Research, Product Brand Management, Industrial Marketing, Retail Management, Entertainment Marketing and International Marketing. TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT focuses on the design, implementation, control and improvement of processes and activities involved with daily business operations. The primary goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of a business using the latest in technology.
unique learning experiences As part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, students receive extensive training before preparing free tax returns for the local community. Ten teams of aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their idea to a panel of judges to win $10,000 in seed money during the annual Bronco Startup Challenge. Dozens of accounting companies attend the student-organized Meet the Firms every fall to recruit graduating seniors. Monitor stock market prices and news like a professional in our Bloomberg Financial lab. Designed to mimic a real-world facility, an Advanced Computer Forensics lab teaches students the software and equipment used by forensic examiners. Assist faculty in preparing data for the Real Estate Research Council of Southern California, one of the most respected non-profit real estate data organizations in the country. Sales and marketing fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon won back-to-back Western Region sales competitions. Create marketing plans for non-profit organizations in the surrounding community for credit as part of the Service Learning class.
get involved Since 1998, Cal Poly Pomona’s Alumni Professor for a Day has invited former students back to campus to speak to classes and participate in a luncheon. Alumni are asked to share their experiences in regard to career path, profession and how their education applies after college.
A perennial National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition powerhouse, our teams have won the ultra-competitive western region five of the last eight years. The Finance Society has received the Financial Management Association’s, “Superior Chapter Award,” 14 consecutive years. Industry leaders share real-world experiences with students with the Executive Mentor Program. During Hackpoly, hundreds of students break into small groups and take a product from concept to creation in less than 24 hours. A state-of-the-art Supply Chain Operations Technology lab allows students to work with the latest in logistics technology. One of only five schools in the CSU system to offer an option in E-Business/E-Commerce.
With more than 20 unique student organizations, there are numerous opportunities to guest speak at a club meeting or event.
'96 Distinguished Alumnus Doug Ramsey is Professor for a Day.
Help guide the next generation of business leaders by becoming a mentor in the Executive Mentor Program. Mentees must apply for admission into the program with qualifications and desired focus. Interests and industry are taken into consideration before pairings are made. Tap into a network of 38,892 living CBA alumni by attending a College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter meeting or participate in the annual Alumni Night at the Ballpark where Broncos of all ages watch a professional baseball game. Curriculum is constantly evolving as needs of the business world evolve. Help shape what and how students learn by becoming a member of a Department or Dean's Advisory Council. Contact CBA@CPP.EDU with how you want to help.