About
Founded in 1973, the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP) at CSUDH is a dynamic hub of academic excellence and innovation.听With a vibrant mix of undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, and Organizational Leadership Studies, CBAPP is driven by five dedicated academic departments and the School of Public Service and Justice. Our esteemed faculty, including tenured and tenure-track professors as well as experienced lecturers, are committed to fostering a rich learning environment.
CBAPP鈥檚 programs boast prestigious accreditations: regional accreditation by WSCUC, business programs accreditation by AACSB, and public administration accreditation by NASPAA. This recognition underscores our commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.
As the second largest professional school at CSUDH, CBAPP is a cornerstone of the university鈥檚 academic community.听More than 20% of CSUDH graduates come from CBAPP, showcasing our substantial influence. Notably, our Criminal Justice Administration and MPA Public Management programs are ranked among the top 5 at CSUDH, highlighting our leadership in these fields.
Our success is a collective effort.听Faculty, staff, students, and Advisory Board members all contribute to the ongoing growth and achievements of the College, both on-campus and within the broader community.
CSUDH鈥檚 commitment to social mobility is unparalleled,听with the university ranking 1st in the nation for the Social Mobility Index (SMI). This accolade speaks to our dedication to providing opportunities for all students to succeed and thrive.
CBAPP News and Updates听听
- CSUDH CBAPP through .
听 - in Money.com 2025 鈥淏est Colleges鈥 List
- SPSJ faculty, Brenda Riddick, was selected as the recipient of the
听听 - Finance faculty, Dr. Jennifer Brodmann, was selected as the recipient of the
听 听 - The School of Public Service and Justice formed the new Department of Criminal Justice Administration in Fall 2023
听 听 - Dr. Thomas Norman, Professor of Management, has received the .
听 - Dr. Rama Malladi, Associate Professor of Finance, has won the which recognizes faculty contributions to University development
听 听 - The College of Business Administration and Public Policy has formed a new School of Public Service and Justice and
- funded scholarships and the financial Bloomberg Terminals in the I&I Building
听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听听 - CBAPP finance students won 3rd Place at the prestigious annual competition in the Los Angeles region
听听 - CBAPP faculty, staff, classrooms and labs are now housed in the new $85 million Innovation and Instruction Building which opened Fall 2021. The building will achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) "Gold" Certification
听听 - The CSUDH business programs are accredited by AACSB International, and the CSUDH CBAPP MPA program is accredited by NASPAA, and the entire University is accredited by WSCUC. Learn more about our accreditation here
- CSUDH was nominated for Education Award at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) 2019 Eddy Awards. The South Bay Economic Institute and South Bay Economic Forecast were notably acknowledged
听 - Money听Magazine has ranked 好色先生, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) 45th overall in the nation in its annual ranking of the 鈥淏est Colleges for Your Money,鈥 and 28th in its specialty 鈥淏est 50 Public Colleges鈥 ranking
听听 - CSUDH was ranked #4 among California Colleges by the Equity Opportunity Project in the Overall Mobility Index as published in the听New York Times, 2017
听 - CSUDH was ranked as a top University for "contribution to public good" by Washington Monthly for five years in a row
听 - CSUDH earned the maximum 10-year accreditation听by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Commission for Universities and Colleges (WSCUC), the regional accrediting agency responsible for certifying higher education institutions in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific