Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics
 
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About the School of Business and Economics

Sonoma State University is located in the heart of California's Wine Country less than an hour north of San Francisco. SSU offers students an educational experience of the highest quality. In 1999, Sonoma State University was invited to join the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), an organization that permits only one public institution per state. The association with COPLAC reinforces the point of view that SSU is an ideal place to live and learn, develop intellect, and prepare for the diverse challenges of life in the 21st century.

The School of Business and Economics educates aspiring and practicing professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs in the private and public sectors. It does this in a small liberal arts and sciences environment where faculty emphasize the development and continuous improvement of the skills of critical analysis, problem solving, creativity, and effective communication.

Our Environment

Publicly funded higher education in California is a three-tier system. The community college system focuses on both college preparation and vocational education. The University of California system, composed of research universities, has extensive doctoral programs in addition to its baccalaureate and masters degrees. The California State University (CSU) system, of which Sonoma State University is a member, is teaching oriented with a focus on undergraduate education. SSU became a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) in 1999.

Our Programs

The School of Business and Economics offers:

  • B. A. in Economics with concentrations in Business Economics, Computer Applications in Economics, and International Economics, as well as a variety of multidisciplinary study plans.
  • B. S. in Business Administration with functional concentrations in Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing as well as cross-functional concentrations in International Business, and Wine Business Strategies.
  • An evening MBA program, designed for part-time students, which focuses on general management and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Non-credit certificates, professional development courses, and conferences for working managers and professionals, especially for the wine industry.

Last modified 07.15.2008 Tracy Navas