2025
- VITA 2025: Another Successful Tax Season at Cal State LA
As the 2025 tax season ends, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Cal State LA’s College of Business and Economics celebrates another successful year... - Celebrate! CBE Management Team Wins Major National Social Mobility Research Grant!
We are proud to shine a light on the CBE Management Team — Drs. M. Hassan Awad, Ph.D., Mabel Sanchez, Ph.D., Seongwon Choi, Ph.D. and Andre Avramchuk, Ph.D., CGEIT — who have been awarded the Social Mobility Lab Grant from the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at City College of New York (CCNY)!...READ MORE - Faculty Spotlight - Professor Devika Hazra
We are pleased to recognize Economics Professor Devika Hazra as the 2025 recipient of the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation Faculty Fellowship Award! 🎉...READ MORE - The Wang Family Excellence Award
Education is not the preparation for life; education is life itself. This quote by John Dewey perfectly embodies Dr. Nanda Ganesan, whose lifelong dedication to education has shaped his journey from an early age...READ MORE
2024
- 2024 Meet the Firms
The College of Business and Economics hosted the Meet the Firms on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in collaboration with Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Society. It allowed students to connect with leading firms across the Los Angeles metro area and surrounding states to explore career opportunities and network with industry professionals...READ MORE - Pearson Award for Excellence in Higher Education Recipient Dr. Roger Lee Mendoza
Associate Professor Dr. Roger Lee Mendoza of Management was recently awarded the Pearson Prize for Excellence Award in Exemplary Teaching & Learning...READ MORE - Congratulations
Dr. Mohammad Hashemi Joo of the Department of Finance recently published "Religiosity, Gambling Attitudes, and Fintech Credit Adoption" in Finance Research Letters which is ranked "A" in the ABDC ranking of business journal....READ MORE - Ask an Expert
Dr. Daniel Lee of the Department of Finance, Law and Real Estate was invited to provide insights on the best savings accounts for parents seeking to begin saving for their children future...READ MORE - CBE OPEN HOUSE: NATIONAL OATMEAL COOKIE DAY
On Tuesday April 30th, 2024, the College of Business and Economics hosted an Open House in collaboration with National Oatmeal Cookie Day. We used this opportunity to welcome transfer freshman and juniors into the...READ MORE - FIRST TIME COMPETITORS FOR THE CFA INSTITUTE RESEARCH CHALLENGE
Nerves, jitters and excitement appear on the students as they enter the Marshall School of Business at USC, anticipating a victory at the CFA Institute Research Challenge. Mathew Danko, Carlos Herrera, Andrew Klein, Mindy Larios and Yi Zhang...READ MORE - 三,二,一, 新年快乐!!
Happy New Year to everyone! If you aren’t familiar with the language written above it reads “3,2,1. Happy New Year!’’ Lunar Year is a celebration of the arrival of Spring and the beginning of a New Year on the lunisolar calendar...READ MORE
2023
- DIA DE LOS MUERTOS “DAY OF THE DEAD"
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the College of Business & Economics hosted Opens House in connection with the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos “Day of the dead "The purpose of the event was to welcome...READ MORE - Knox Bradford Wasley Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Information Systems
Cal State LA’s College of Business and Economics is proud to announce the creation of an endowed scholarship in memory of Information Systems Professor Knox Bradford Wasley...READ MORE - Kemper Scholar recipient, January Regino
Hard work. Tenacity. Resilient are just a few attributes used to describe this Kemper Scholar recipient, January Regino. A Junior, in the College of Business and Economics, studying marketing...READ MORE - ANGELICA AGUINIGA: IMPASSIONED ADVOCATE FOR CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Angelica Aguiniga is working toward her bachelor’s degree in child development, with a minor in marketing at Cal State LA. A recipient of a 2022 Cal State LA Alumni Association Scholarship, Aguiniga is excellent at ...READ MORE - Student-athlete brings lessons from the field and the CBE classroom to the workforce
CBE student Markus Just, center back for Cal State LA’s men’s soccer team, credits luck, hard work, and a great support group for his successful journey to landing a dream job after graduation. ....READ MORE - Cal State LA’s College of Business and Economics Alumnus and Professor Dr. Santor Releases His Book on Working with Gen Z
Distinguished Cal State LA College of Business and Economics alumnus and professor, Dr. Santor Nishizaki announced the release of his first book, a publication five years in the making, titled Working with Gen Z: A Handbook to Recruit, Retain, and Reimagine the Future Workforce after COVID-19. ....READ MORE
2022
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON OUR DOORSTEP: HOW MACHINES ANALYZE CEO PSYCHOLOGY
Yves-Martin Felker, assistant professor of strategic management in Cal State LA’s College of Business and Economics, recently presented surprising insights on how machine learning can detect human personality and provide explanations for how we behave...READ MORE - College of Business and Economics Students Place Second in International ERPsim Logistics Sustainability Game Competition
Congratulations! A student team from Information Systems placed second in an international business simulation competition this fall....READ MORE - Professor Refalo Shares Helpful Tips for Renters on WalletHub
The CBE's very own Dr. Refalo, Finance & Law, takes a deep dive into renting today and the best and worst cities to do so...READ MORE - Dr. Devika Hazra receives a Bank of America grant to support the career preparation program
Connections, the university newsletter, reports that Dr. Devika Hazra from the Department of Economics and Statistics has been awarded a grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation...READ MORE - MBA Students Become Runner ups in the 58th International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
This year, under the mentorship of Professor Dick Gregerson, four MBA students, Ale Olivo, Larry Eichel, Laura Chang, and Prateek Daftari became second in a highly competitive simulation game...READ MORE - We are excited to share our latest college rankings
CBE Ranks #1 for Best Accounting School in California and Best MBA in Southern California Two Consecutive Years...READ MORE - Dr. Santor Nishizaki Featured in Wall Street Journal article on Gen Z and Remote Work
With a growing number of Gen Z recently graduating during the pandemic, more and more have yet to work from an office...READ MORE - Check Out WalletHub’s Interview with CBE’s Dr. Carlin Nguyen
To help drivers find the best car insurance, WalletHub looked to the experts, one of whom included the CBE’s very own Dr. Carlin Nguyen...READ MORE - CBE Maintains Stronghold in Top 10 California Public Institutions
U.S. News & World Report has recently released their 2022 Best Colleges rankings...READ MORE - Tennis and CBE Alumna Billie Jean King Receives the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
The first LGBTQ+ recipient of the award, King says it's a "better world" than she found it...READ MORE
Congratulations to Dr. Porschia Nkansa for winning the Lybrand Award
Her manuscript, "Using Reality TV to Enliven Learning," will be featured in the July 2021 issue of Strategic Finance on the SF Magazine website...READ MORE - Women Founders with a Story Worth Sharing
Speaker: Karen Blackwell Thursday, March 24, 2022, RSVP - Congratulations to our Student and Faculty VITA Volunteers
The Cal State LA VITA Program provides free tax return preparation services for members of the community and Cal State Los Angeles students. We look forward to serving you when we open for tax season in January/February of 2022...READ MORE
2021
- CBE Voted #1 Most Affordable Business Management College
University HQ has voted the CBE at Cal State LA as the #1 Most Affordable Business Management College in the nation in 2021...READ MORE - Congratulations to Dr. Porschia Nkansa for winning the Lybrand Award
Her manuscript, "Using Reality TV to Enliven Learning," will be featured in the July 2021 issue of Strategic Finance on the SF Magazine website...READ MORE - Tennis and CBE Alumna Billie Jean King Receives the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
The first LGBTQ+ recipient of the award, King says it's a "better world" than she found it...READ MORE - CBE Voted #1 Most Affordable Business Management College
University HQ has voted the CBE at Cal State LA as the #1 Most Affordable Business Management College in the nation in 2021...READ MORE - CBE Wins Second Place in 2021 International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
Congratulations to our first runner-up winners of the semester-long 2021 International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition: Ma Ledi Ham Loot, Thitinun Lerttanapong (New), Quyen Vi Ma, Clarence T. Foryoung, Bhumi Ramani, and Isaac Marroquin...READ MORE - Dr. Shilpa Balan Earns 2021 Assessment Ambassador Award
Congratulations to Dr. Shilpa Balan on this incredible achievement and her Assessment Model of the Information Systems Curriculum...READ MORE - The CIS Department Represents the CBE at the 29th Annual Student Symposium on RSCA
The event is held annually to recognize student accomplishments in research, scholarship, and creative activities. Learn more about the event and our awardees...READ MORE - Apply Now for the 2021 CSU Trustees Award for Outstanding Achievement
The CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement is given each year to students who demonstrate superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service, and financial need... READ MORE - CBE HAS BEEN REACCREDITED FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS(AACSB)
We are thrilled to announce that the Peer Review Team's recommendation for extension of accreditation of undergraduate and master’s degree programs in business offered by California State University, Los Angeles has been concurred with by the Continuous Improvement Review Committee and ratified by the Board of Directors. We have achieved accreditation for five additional years. - Have you joined Handshake?
With Handshake, you can apply for internships and jobs, register for the spring and fall career fairs and sign up for career events... READ MORE - CBE Alumnus, Desiree Ontiveros, Runs for Congressional Office in Louisiana
Desiree Ontiveros is the ultimate new voice, new choice candidate for US Congress... READ MORE - Upcoming Company Information Sessions
Please contact the Assistant to the Associate Dean, Miriam Herrera, for any inquiries you may have... READ MORE - Congratulations to Community Scholar Dr. Shikha Upadhyaya on her NSS Big Data Grant
Dr. Upadhyaya will thematically integrate course syllabi with Community Partners, the City of Los Angeles and associated non-profits ... READ MORE - Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Faculty
Please contact Director of Development, Erin Sapinoso, for any inquiries you may have...READ MORE - Congratulations to Dr. Maryam Tofighi on Her Role as Editorial Assistant with Prestigious Journal
As of January 1st, 2021, Dr. Tofighi will serve as the Editorial Assistant to the International Journal of Research and Distribution Management... READ MORE - Remembering CBE Alumnus Walter E. Williams: The Scholar, The Economist, The Author, The Political Commentator (NY Times)
A distinguished conservative economist, author, and political commentator, Walter E. Williams passed away earlier this winter... READ MORE - The 20th Anniversary of the Golden Eagle Opportunity Fund Class
On behalf of the College of Business & Economics, we would like to congratulate the Fin 4470-Golden Eagle Opportunity Fund Class on reaching their 20-year milestone... READ MORE - VOTED #1 Accounting Program in California in 2021
https://www.bestvalueschools.org/accounting-schools-in-california - Internship & Networking Opportunities for Students – Spring 2021
For students who are seeking internship and networking opportunities, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming opportunities with instruction on how to apply, etc ... READ MORE
2020
- Do You Know of Any Unsung Heroes in the CBE Community?
With the Coronavirus causing Governor Newsom to mandate a statewide Stay at Home Order , life as we once knew it has undoubtedly changed...READ THE STORY - International Student Ma Ledi Ham Loot Leads Inspiring Fundraising Efforts in the Philippines
The CBE would like to spotlight our students, faculty, and staff who are finding ways to give back to the college and/or the community during COVID-19...READ THE STORY - CIS Professor Jongwook Woo and CBE Student Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence to Fight COVID-19
Professor Woo and student researchers use data visualization and artificial intelligence to develop tools that government and health officials can use to combat the coronavirus...READ THE STORY. - Under Guidance of Dr. Nguyen, These Marketing Students Place First in First-Ever CSUSC
On behalf of the CBE, we would like to congratulate Dr. Carlin Nguyen on guiding his students Alicia Charro, Eileen Wang, and Vanessa Aguiar to winning first place in the first-ever Annual Cal State University Sales Competition in November 2020 ... READ MORE - Upcoming Student Symposium on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities
Students may now begin submitting their applications for the 29th Annual Virtual Symposium on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities ... READ MORE - Two Healthcare Management Students Awarded with an Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to announce that Healthcare Management students, Antonio Becerra and Ma Ledi Ham Loot, were selected to receive an Alumni Scholarship...READ MORE - CBE Chapter has received international recognition from beta alpha psi
Under the outstanding leadership of Dr. Kunkel and Dr. Nkansa, Beta Alpha Psi recognizes us as a Superior Chapter. Thanks for your invaluable service ... READ MORE - The Student Services Center (Advising) has Moved Fully Online: All You Need to Know
Moving forward, all Advising appointments and workshops will be held via Zoom until further notice... ...READ MORE - Under the Mentorship of Dr. Tofighi, MARS Members Earn MS Excel Certification
We are proud to highlight the recent accomplishment of a faculty advisor and members of a student club...READ MORE - Dr. Zhang Discusses Evictions, Credit, and COVID-19 in NY Fed Reserve Blog
Dr. Zhang discussed evictions, credit access, and the Coronavirus for the NY Fed Reserve blog, Liberty Street Economics... READ MORE - 8 Minutes and 46 Seconds
Black lives matter. Today, I am writing to embrace our Black and Brown community members and to express our love and solidarity in this time of anguish...READ MORE - Richard Cordova Kicks Off Spring 2020 Professor for a Day Series
Earlier this week, the College held its first Professor for a Day event for the Spring 2020 semester held in the Golden Eagle Ballroom 3. We were pleased to introduce CBE alum, Richard Cordova, to over 70 business students and faculty...READ MORE - REAL ESTATE MARKET ANALYSIS, Fin 4540-02
New class available, special topics about Real Economics and Market Analysis... - Congratulation to Dr. Xiaohan Zhang
Dr. Xiaohan Zhang article picked up by Boston University Medical School. Vetted by the university’s Chair of Health Law, Policy, and Management, the article explores the current state of California beach water and its impact on public health...READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE - International Business Law, Fin 4540
New class available, special topics about International Law. It is designed to concentrate on the introductory legal perspective concerning both international and economic relations... READ MORE - Erin Sapinoso
Erin Sapinoso is a new member of Cal State LA’s University Advancement team as the Director of Development for the College of Business and Economics. She has more than 16 years of professional experience in the non-profit and public sectors working to raise funds and awareness for educational programs and social services…READ MORE - Class Announcement, Entertainment Financing and Law (FIN-4820)
Entertainment Financing and Law (FIN-4820) is a one-semester class that focuses on the legal, financial and managerial challenges facing the $2 trillion dollars global Entertainment industry, with special focuses on television, film, music, theater, digital/new media, improvisation, and sports…READ MORE - Nadia Watson
Nadia Watson is the Marketing Communications Specialist for the CBE. Responsible for day-to-day communication activities and social media strategy, Nadia excitedly supports the College’s mission. Having a keen eye for all things aesthetically pleasing and a passion for life, Nadia is a natural at visual storytelling…READ MORE - The Beta Lambda Chapter Awarded Superior Status!
The College of Business & Economics is thrilled to congratulate Professors Dr. James Gregory Kunkel, Dr. Porschia Nkansa, and the Beta Lambda Chapter on this outstanding achievement during the 2018-2019 academic year… - Two CBE Faculty Named Faculty Community Scholars
Dr. Shilpa Balan and Dr. Marco del Angel, have been named to the College of Natural and Social Sciences (NSS) Big Data Research team as a Faculty Community Scholar (FCS) for Spring 2020…