Business and Public Administration
Fueling our next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

The School of Business and Public Administration has an excellent ecosystem for developing student skills in innovation and entrepreneurship. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Its degree programs foster leadership skills in fields like accounting, agribusiness, nonprofit organizations, health care, commercial law and economics.

Departments and programs:

  • Agricultural Business
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Environmental Resource Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Public Policy and Administration
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Organizational Studies

Your gift to the School of Business and Public Administration fuels innovation in our community, growing students' personal potential and supporting economic development in Kern County and beyond. 

$2,500
The CSUB Alumni Board Challenge
The CSUB Alumni Board is committing $2,500 as a Giving Day Challenge gift once the 55th donor makes a gift to any fund.
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$100
Faculty and Staff Initiative Challenge
For every 100 employees/retired employees participating within the 24-hour giving period, Eric Weis, Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship for CSUB, will personally donate $100 to the fund that receives the most donations. Eric will donate up to $500 when we reach 500 employees/retired employees participating!
100 Donor Goal
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Battle of the Industry Challenge
The industry leader group with the most participants will have an opportunity to meet with a campus leader who is affiliated with their industry and learn about the impact CSUB is having in producing top students to recruit.
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Eat for a Cause at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK)
Visit California Pizza Kitchen on Stockdale Highway on Giving Day between April 8 - 9, and mention that you are there to support CSUB on Giving Day. When you do, CPK will donate 20% of your meal purchase back to CSUB. This is applicable for dine-in, take-out, online orders and catering. Please be sure to enter BACK20% at checkout.
$100
Alumni Engagement Challenge
For every 100 alumni participating within the 24-hour giving period, Sarah Hendrick, Director of Alumni Engagement for CSUB, will personally donate $100 to the fund that receives the most donations. Sarah will donate up to $500 when we reach 500 alumni participating!
100 Donor Goal
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Rowdy Through the Eras
The alumni cohort based on graduation decade with the most participants will be recognized at the next Alumni Hall of Fame event in 2026 and next Party in the Park event. Congratulations to the Class of 2010-19 for being the inaugural winner of this challenge last year!
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Veteran's Success Center Challenge
Are you a veteran of the United States Armed Forces? Enter your branch of the military when you give to be recognized by the CSUB Veterans Success Center!
Participating Groups
CSUB Fund Arts and Humanities Business and Public Administration Social Sciences and Education Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Athletics Student Affairs Walter W. Stiern Library Antelope Valley Study Abroad Alumni Association Housing and Food Security Dreamers Resource Center Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center Kegley Institute of Ethics Veterans Center CARE Team Financial Support for Students President's Associates Other Programs
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