College of Business and Economics

Mission Statement:

CBE provides life-changing, quality business education to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to become successful business professionals and leaders. We aspire to be a leading business school known for making a difference in the lives of our students and for our impact on the world.

Jagdish Agrawal, PhD, Dean

Xinjian Lu, PhD, Associate Dean

In support of our mission, we value:

Ethical behavior and personal integrity
Collegiality and mutual respect
Collaboration for learning, scholarship, and community engagement
Social and environmental responsibility
Inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population
Innovative thinking and a global mindset

Expected Outcomes

Student professional success.
Innovative academic programs meeting business and professional needs.
Improvement in student learning based on teaching innovations.
Intellectual contributions to the body of knowledge in the theory, practice and teaching of business.

Institutes and Centers
Center for Economic Education Director: Jane E. Lopus China America Business and Education Center (CABEC) Director: Nancy Mangold Human Investment Research and Education (HIRE) Center Interim Director: Glen Taylor Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies Director: Stephen Shmanske Student Service Center: (VBT 129, 510-885-3323) Email: cbe_ssc@csueastbay.edu Website: http://www.csueastbay.edu/cbe All degree programs in the College of Business and Economics are accredited by the AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). The Business Administration major program is structured around a set of core courses enabling students to develop general business perspective and skills. Students are required to choose an area of specialization (option) corresponding to their desired career path. Each option allows students flexibility to customize their program by choosing option elective courses. The program is designed to encourage students to actively participate in shaping their program to fit their individual needs. The undergraduate and the graduate programs in Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).