Get ahead with the Chico State Online MBA.

By clicking "Submit" and submitting this form, I agree to receive text messages, emails and other communication regarding educational programs and opportunities, and to be contacted by California State University, Chico and Everspring, its authorized representative. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel. View our privacy policy and disclosures.

Kickstart your career in as few as 18 months. Chico State’s high-impact Online MBA program is designed to advance your career on your schedule, at an affordable price, with the personal touch that has defined the respected College of Business for over 50 years.

Redefine your future with the credentials and expertise that get you ahead. Chico State delivers a career-focused curriculum, a collaborative learning experience, and in-demand, practical skills that you can apply to your work right away.

$120,000

#11

#20

Median salary for new MBA hires²

in Regional Universities West

in Top Public Schools

#8

#14

in Best Value Schools

Best College for Veterans in the West

The Chico State Online MBA program is designed to make high-quality business education widely available—and you can complete your degree in as few as 18 months. The flexible online format means that you can keep your full-time job while you advance your business knowledge. Work experience is preferred, but not required.

The General MBA

The Project Management Specialization

The Health Services Administration Specialization

Gain well-rounded knowledge and leadership attributes for broad business expertise that can secure your future in many diverse industries. 

This pathway prepares you to sit for major professional certification exams—the Project Management Institute’s CAPM or PMP.

The only one of its kind in the CSU system, the HSA curriculum prepares you for success in a field with a strong outlook for both jobs and earning potential. 

We also understand that the working professionals who enroll in our Online MBA program don’t want to wait more than a year before they see results in the workplace. That’s why the innovative FAST (Focused. Applied. Strategic Training) electives were developed to make an impact in your career in a matter of weeks.

Each FAST elective is worth 1.5 units of credit; trains you in immediately applicable skills and tools like Excel, CRM/Salesforce, Everyday Project Management: Knowledge and Skills, and persuasive writing; and can be completed in just three weeks.

FAST electives are only available to students enrolled in the general MBA path.

of corporate recruiters plan to hire new MBA graduates²

92%

Your Online MBA faculty is passionate about upholding the College of Business’s mission: to help each student thrive.

All faculty members are available for weekly one-on-one meetings during virtual office hours in every Online MBA course they teach, and each will hold optional weekly live classes throughout the program. Attend these classes for live interactions, or watch the recordings on your own time.

This personal engagement and investment in your success extend beyond graduation. A suite of career-development and networking resources is available to all Chico State Online MBA alumni for life, providing ongoing support throughout your professional journey.

Learn more about the Online MBA today.

Sources

1. Retrieved on February 10, 2025, from usnews.com/best-colleges/california-state-university-chico-1146/overall-rankings 

2. Retrieved on November 22, 2024, from https://www.gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/employment-outlook/2024-corporate-recruiters-survey/2024_gmac_crs_report.pdf

California State University, Chico | Privacy Policy and Disclosures

© 2025 California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico has engaged Everspring, a leading provider of education and technology services, to support program marketing and recruitment.