Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA program is offered at our Main Campus in Bakersfield or Online (Synchronous and Asynchronous).
MBA Information Sessions
Spring 2026 Applications Are Now Open! Deadline to Apply is November 30, 2025!
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| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 5:30pm -6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 5:30pm -6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | 5:30pm -6:00pm |
Spring 2026 MBA Admission Decision Timelines:
| Completed Application by: | Program Admission Decision by: |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| November 30, 2025 (deadline) | December 19, 2025 |
MBA Contact Information
MBA DirectorAssociate Professor of Management
Phone: (661) 654-2072Email: ssarma@csub.eduOffice: BDC 232AMore About Dr. Sumita SarmaBio:
Dr. Sumita Sarma received her PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in May 2018 from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She simultaneously completed a two-year Certificate Program in College and University-level teaching from UMKC. Dr. Sarma completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications in India, where she was a University topper and a gold medalist. She completed her Master鈥檚 in Project and Program Management and Business Development from France. Dr. Sarma has lived and worked in three countries 鈥� USA, France, and India, and has rich industrial work experience in multi-functional roles. Her main teaching and research interests include entrepreneurship and innovation, and strategic management. Dr. Sarma has published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Business Horizons, Entrepreneurship Research Journal, and Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics on areas of firm-level strategies, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and entrepreneurship. She has presented several of her research papers at international-level conferences such as the Academy of Management, Babson Conference, Sustainability Ethics and Entrepreneurship, and USASBE. Dr. Sarma is a member of the Academy of Management and has served as ad-hoc reviewer for multiple journals such as Research Policy, Journal of Small Business Management, Asian Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Asian Journal of Management Science and Applications, and proceedings for conferences such as Academy of Management, and USASBE.
BPA Graduate Programs Advisor
Phone: (661) 654-2780Email: mba@csub.eduOffice: BDC 120AAbout
The Master of Business Administration degree offers the critical preparation needed by working professionals for challenging careers in business. Competing in the complex, rapidly changing environment of business and public sectors requires having the knowledge, skills, and values that the MBA degree provides. The 糖心Vlog视频 MBA program is continuously assessing and evaluating itself to provide advanced business knowledge to prepare professionals for the changing global marketplace. Individuals from all areas of study and industries are welcome to apply
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to advance current business knowledge and to update the student鈥檚 continuous learning foundation. MBA courses provide both additional depth and breadth through the identification of relevant learning materials, faculty interaction, and collaboration with peers. The MBA program consists of nine core classes and three electives. Our convenient night, weekend, and online classes cater to the busy schedule of working professionals.
AACSB Accreditation
The MBA program at 糖心Vlog视频 is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International). Fewer than 5% of more than 13,000 business schools in the world have earned AACSB accreditation. 糖心Vlog视频 is the only MBA program in Kern County and the Antelope Valley to have earned such accreditation.
AACSB accreditation means that the MBA degree acquired is recognized as a rigorous, high-quality educational achievement. Employers want quality graduates from quality business schools- graduates they know will perform with the necessary skills and knowledge required for the business world. AACSB Accredited schools produce graduates that are highly skilled and more desirable to employers than other non-accredited schools. AACSB accreditation signifies to employers that 糖心Vlog视频 M.B.A. graduates:
- Have met the highest possible standard for business education; and
- Possess the business knowledge and skills necessary to maintain organizational competitiveness.
AACSB-accredited schools are considered to be the best business schools in the world. Their undergraduate, master鈥檚, and doctorate degree programs have passed rigorous standards for quality. AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide many educational and career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Earning your MBA degree is an excellent investment in your future. The MBA program provides you with a broad set of knowledge and tools that will propel your career forward and enhance your business acumen while fostering practical leadership and managerial development. 糖心Vlog视频 MBA alumni have gone on to leadership positions in a wide range of fields, including:
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Armed Forces
- E-Commerce
- Education
- Energy
- Finance
- Insurance
- Information System & Technology
- International Business
- Marketing
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Real Estate Development
- Sales
