2025-2031 College of Business Administration Strategic Plan
The Importance of the CBA Strategic Plan
The CBA is our strategic beacon shining the light in the years to come. The strategic plan will provide all our stakeholders with clear information about our priorities, guide resource allocation and help establish our future state as a college. By identifying key strategic goals and measurable outcomes, the plan ensures that every initiative and investment advances our mission and strengthens our standing as Southern California’s Polytechnic Business School.
Developing the Plan
The College of Business Administration (CBA) developed its 2025–2031 Strategic Plan through a thorough and collaborative process involving leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. In April 2025, the finalized plan was shared with faculty and staff for an advisory vote and received strong support with a 94% approval rate.
A Note on AACSB Accreditation
As part of our ongoing AACSB accreditation, the CBA is required to publicly share its strategic plan. This page fulfills that requirement and reflects our dedication to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. By aligning our strategy with AACSB’s standards of excellence, we ensure that our programs remain rigorous, innovative, and responsive to the evolving demands of global business education.
Alignment with the CSU Strategic Plan
The strategic plan aligns with the goals of the strategic plan of the California State University system through our commitment to economic mobility (correlates with our emphasis on career readiness), becoming the employer of choice (maps to faculty and staff excellence) and ensuring our thoughtfulness in achieving statewide impact.
1. Exemplary Student Career Readiness
- Align student career readiness with the demand for advanced business professionals in the market.
- Develop career readiness programs and industry partnerships that lead to job placement.
- Create pathways to earn professional certifications giving students a competitive advantage in the job market.
2. Human-Centric Technology Leadership
- Elevate educational experiences for students in Fintech, AI, and digital transformation.
- Develop and sustain faculty with human-centric cutting-edge technology.
3. Faculty and Staff Excellence
- Support faculty research and teaching excellence.
- Hire and support the staff in career training and leadership development.
4. Sustainability & Societal Impact
- Further the CBA sustainability initiative.
- Create opportunities for community engagement and service learning.
