The Chico State College of Business Blog

From fully online to on-campus programs, with part-time and Executive MBA programs in the mix, you have multiple options to fit business school around your full-time job and into your schedule

Writing a resume, whether it’s for an MBA application or any other purpose, is a unique challenge. While it can be tricky to promote your accomplishments without sounding boastful, it’s important to give yourself the credit you deserve in a concise, compact, professional format.

Exploring the different paths to a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree can be very exciting.

By instilling the valuable skills that employers and recruiters seek out, a high-quality MBA education expands your hiring and advancement opportunities. The expertise you gain in a matter of months can put you in demand throughout your career.

If you’re interested in the business world, you’ve likely heard about different bachelor’s degrees, but you may not understand what they mean. BBA vs. BSBA—what’s the difference?

If you're looking for a competitive edge to help set you apart as a top business professional, consider the advantages of earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree. No matter which industry you may choose, having a BSBA degree can open countless doors.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is the most important step students take on their paths to rewarding business administration careers. Achieving the highest-paying business administration careers, however, requires a firm commitment to long-term success and wholehearted dedication to excellence.

When students enroll in college, they usually intend to finish in the customary length of time and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. But life doesn’t always go as planned. With a degree completion program, you can pick up where you left off and earn your bachelor’s degree.

If you have curiosity, discipline, and a desire to get ahead, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree could be the catalyst that moves you out of a job and into a career you love.

If you are thinking about returning to get your bachelor of science in business administration, no doubt one of your primary motivations is to earn a higher salary. Read on to learn the business administration degree salary for several careers in this lucrative, ever-expanding field.

Earning a bachelor’s degree is no small undertaking. It’s understandable that many people end up putting college on hold to take care of family, job, or health issues. A bachelor’s degree, however, provides important advantages as you seek out new opportunities and professional advancement.

MBA leadership training is a critical component of a graduate program. For Chico State alum Lain Hensley, asking the right questions is an indispensable part of that education. “Why is it important for you to have an MBA? Why is it important for you to be a leader?” he asks students in workshops...

Christine Witt knows what it’s like to be a full-time graduate student with a career and growing family. She earned both her master’s degree and PhD while writing papers with one hand and holding an infant in the other. “I tell my students that the first day at class,” said Witt, an assistant pr... Continue Reading...

As an educator who’s taught both graduate and undergraduate marketing classes, Assistant Professor Katie Mercurio understands how online degree programs can be the great equalizer for classroom discussions.

Katie Mercurio teaches the first class online students take in Chico State’s Online MBA program, Seminar in Strategic Marketing, and she hopes it’ll be a welcome surprise. “From the time you're born, you’ve been exposed to marketing, so it's something that every single person can wrap their head... Continue Reading...

The MBA personal statement is a rite of passage for most business school applicants. MBA application essays come in many shapes and sizes, but all of them serve the purpose of demonstrating your qualification for admission, your drive to succeed, and your reasons for choosing a particular MBA prog...

Nearly all business schools you might apply to have at least one thing in common: They want to hear about you from those who know you best. Requesting MBA recommendation letters is a common experience for most applicants, and finding the right person to sing your praises can take some careful thou...

An MBA sets you apart from your colleagues and other industry professionals. In addition to broadening your career prospects, an MBA can fast-track you for a promotion to more senior positions. You may find it difficult to climb the corporate ladder in certain industries—such as banking, investm...

Regardless of your motivations for pursuing your MBA online with CSU, Chico—high-impact job skills, pathways to professional certification, our committed business faculty—you likely have a quite common concern: How will I pay for this program? There’s good news! Many companies have program...

Advancing up the workplace ladder may seem difficult for many people. If you are starting to feel stuck in your career, acquiring a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be just what you need to get the job of your dreams. An MBA is a versatile degree that can get you ahead in a variety of... Continue Reading...

Despite the ubiquity of the MBA degree, no two business schools are the same. Some offer both an undergraduate education and graduate degrees, while others focus entirely on graduate-level programs. Some business schools take a more general approach to business education while others are more inte...