CSUMB MBA Blog
You may consider furthering your education beyond an MBA with a doctorate degree in a business-related field. This is a big decision. Here are a few key questions to ask in order to help with the MBA to PhD decision process.
Learn how impactful letters of recommendation should be written and how to obtain a top letter of recommendation for your online MBA program application.
MBA goals are the short-term and long-term goals you have for your career that an MBA degree will help you achieve. Learn how to decide what your MBA goals are and how to best share these goals in a winning MBA goals essay.
When reviewing candidates’ work experiences, MBA admissions officials are keeping a keen eye out for professional instances of growth, discipline, and leadership. Learn how work experience benefits your MBA journey—starting with the application.
We recently had the pleasure of talking with Armando Placheta, MBA ’21, USAF, and the recipient of CSUMB’s 2021 Outstanding MBA Student Award. Armando generously shared insights into his background, his experience in the Responsible Business Online MBA program, and his thoughts for students who follow in his footsteps.
Learn about Monterey One Water's socially conscious business practices as explained by online MBA student Diana Martinez Lucio.
Explore how Superior Foods International embodies the Quintuple Bottom Line, as explained by online MBA student Jennifer Salinas.
Martinelli's is a premium apple juice and cider producer located in Watsonville, near Monterey, CA. Explore how Martinelli’s embodies the Quintuple Bottom Line, as explained by online MBA student Edwin Galindo.
Martha Walters's journey through challenges led to personal and professional success. Read on to learn more about this standout member of the CSUMB community.
The importance of community is at the heart of Daisy Yepez’s goals. By pursuing her MBA at CSU Monterey Bay, Daisy Yepez is becoming empowered to help the community she loves.
This article will be published in Wu, Amy. From Farms to Incubators: Telling the stories of women innovators in agtech in the Salinas Valley and beyond. New York: Linden Publishing, 2021.
Congratulations! You’ve submitted your MBA application to California State University, Monterey Bay. Read on to see the questions you’ll most likely encounter, followed by coaching tips for presenting your best answers.
Recent reports suggest that agriculture industry leaders have found common ground for addressing farm labor shortages through immigration policy.
Online education is having a moment. Now more than ever, virtual classrooms are in high demand. Explore the benefits of a virtual classroom and discover how CSUMB is taking education online.
Learn how CSUMB’s Online MBA program can help you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful and decisive business leader.
If you’ve been browsing MBA programs on the west coast, you may have noticed that some of the schools are “WASC accredited. Learn what WASC accreditation means and why it matters for a university.
The MBA experience can be daunting, and when you’re completing this program online, it can be hard to know what to expect. Learn five ways to enhance your MBA experience from 2018 Outstanding MBA Graduate award winner, Allison Bradley.
Explore some of the key applications of blockchain for business in our blog post. Learn aspects of responsible business in the Online MBA at CSUMB.
If you’re currently in the pre-MBA program stage, getting into your program of choice will not be the hardest part of your journey. The hard part comes once you’re enrolled and you’re working to stay on top of your coursework, your job, and your personal obligations all at once. Having a pre-MBA...



















