College of Business Administration & Public Policy

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Current and prospective CBAPP Advisory Board Members met at the Porsche Experience Center to discuss College growth, community engagement, and development opportunities.
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The 10th Annual South Bay Economic Forecast at CSUDH on, October 24, 2024, addresses Revolutionizing Business with AI and Robotics in the Next Decade
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Meet the Companies Night annual networking event with working professionals and agency representatives hosted exclusively for CBAPP students was a success in 2024.
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CBAPP faculty, Bree Nguyen, leads the CSUDH Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.
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The College of Business Administration and Public Policy faculty and staff meet each semester and discuss innovative ways to better-serve students.
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CBAPP hosted Project ECHO's 20th Annual Entrepreneurs' Student Business Plan Competition in 2024.

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About

Founded in 1973, the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP) at CSUDH is a dynamic hub of academic excellence and innovation. With a vibrant mix of undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, and Organizational Leadership Studies, CBAPP is driven by five dedicated academic departments and the School of Public Service and Justice. Our esteemed faculty, including tenured and tenure-track professors as well as experienced lecturers, are committed to fostering a rich learning environment.

CBAPP’s programs boast prestigious accreditations: regional accreditation by WASC, business programs accreditation by AACSB, and public administration accreditation by NASPAA. This recognition underscores our commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.

As the second largest professional school at CSUDH, CBAPP is a cornerstone of the university’s academic community. More than 20% of CSUDH graduates come from CBAPP, showcasing our substantial influence. Notably, our Criminal Justice Administration and MPA Public Management programs are ranked among the top 5 at CSUDH, highlighting our leadership in these fields.

Our success is a collective effort. Faculty, staff, students, and Advisory Board members all contribute to the ongoing growth and achievements of the College, both on-campus and within the broader community.

CSUDH’s commitment to social mobility is unparalleled, with the university ranking 1st in the nation for the Social Mobility Index (SMI). This accolade speaks to our dedication to providing opportunities for all students to succeed and thrive.

CBAPP News and Updates  

  • SPSJ faculty, Brenda Riddick, was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Catherine H. Jacobs Outstanding Faculty-Lecturer Award
      
  • Finance faculty, Dr. Jennifer Brodmann, was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award
       
  • The School of Public Service and Justice formed the new Department of Criminal Justice Administration in Fall 2023
       
  • Dr. Thomas Norman, Professor of Management, has received the CSUDH 2023 Excellence in Service Award.
     
  • Dr. Rama Malladi, Associate Professor of Finance, has won the CSUDH 2022 Excellence in Service Award which recognizes faculty contributions to University development
       
  • The College of Business Administration and Public Policy has formed a new School of Public Service and Justice and named its first Director, Dr. Martin

  • CSUDH CBAPP Alum's donation funded scholarships and the financial Bloomberg Terminals in the I&I Building
                                                      
  • CBAPP finance students won 3rd Place at the prestigious annual CFA Institute Research Challenge competition in the Los Angeles region
      
  • CBAPP faculty, staff, classrooms and labs are now housed in the new $85 million Innovation and Instruction Building which opened Fall 2021. The building will achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) "Gold" Certification
      
  • The CSUDH business programs are accredited by AACSB International, and the CSUDH CBAPP MPA program is accredited by NASPAA, and the entire University is accredited by WASC. Learn more about our accreditation here

  • CSUDH was nominated for Education Award at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) 2019 Eddy Awards. The South Bay Economic Institute and South Bay Economic Forecast were notably acknowledged
     
  • Money Magazine has ranked California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) 45th overall in the nation in its annual ranking of the “Best Colleges for Your Money,” and 28th in its specialty “Best 50 Public Colleges” ranking
      
  • CSUDH was ranked #4 among California Colleges by the Equity Opportunity Project in the Overall Mobility Index as published in the New York Times, 2017
     
  • CSUDH was ranked as a top University for "contribution to public good" by Washington Monthly for five years in a row
     
  • CSUDH earned the maximum 10-year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior Commission for Universities and Colleges (WSCUC), the regional accrediting agency responsible for certifying higher education institutions in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific