I'm sold on business as a career path and I have my heart set on staying in California. I'm getting mixed results around 'best colleges for business in California'. Can someone help me narrow it down with their own findings or experiences?
Sure, there are several prestigious colleges in California known for their strong business programs.
Let's start with the private institutions. The University of Southern California (USC) has the Marshall School of Business, recognized nationally for its strong business program. Stanford University also has a well-renowned business program although its undergraduate business program is not a traditional BBA. Rather, Stanford offers a major in Management Science and Engineering.
The Claremont Colleges consortium, which includes Claremont McKenna College (CMC) and Pomona College, provides business-related majors including economics and economics-accounting, and they are very well-regarded.
Let's not forget the massive University of California (UC) system, particularly UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, which is one of the most respected undergraduate business programs in the U.S. UCLA also offers a business economics major, which is immensely popular and highly acclaimed.
In the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University's Fowler College of Business has a great reputation. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is also highly regarded for its Orfalea College of Business, especially known for being very practical and hands-on.
You should explore all these options and visit the campuses if possible. Speak with current students or alumni, and try to get a feel for the curriculum, culture, internship possibilities, and job-placement rates. These can be important considerations when choosing a business school.
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