College of Business and Economics P rograms in the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Los Angeles are designed to equip students with the concepts and the professional skills they need to assume responsible positions in business, industry, education, government, and social organizations. This preparation includes a background in methods and techniques needed to deal effectively in a specific field of interest, as well as an understanding of the integral role business plays in the total economic, social, and physical environment. The college offers undergraduate degrees in accountancy, business administration, computer information systems, and economics and participates in a interdisciplinary graduate program in health care management. Also offered are several minors and credit certificate programs designed for individuals pursuing degrees in other fields. Of the more than 1,400 colleges and universities in the nation that grant degrees in business and management, fewer than 20 percent are accredited at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Many students have previous business experience.
A significant number are employed full time and pursue studies on a part-time basis, usually in the evening. To accommodate the varied needs of its students, the college offers a full complement of courses both during the day and in the evening.