California State University-Northridge College of Business and Economics

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The College of Choice…

The College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge is dedicated to educating the leaders of tomorrow. By offering a challenging curriculum, smaller class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and nationally recognized programs, the College offers a truly unique educational experience. Access to prominent alumni and influential business leaders provides students the opportunity to network with and learn from successful individuals.

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      Mission

The College of Business and Economics provides high quality education that prepares students from diverse backgrounds for leadership in today’s complex, global economy.

  • Our graduates are effective communicators and ethical decision makers who are proficient in the theory and practice of business.
  • Our faculty members are excellent teachers who maintain academic and professional currency.
  • Our college actively partners with business, government, and community organizations to enhance our teaching and research.

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      Vision

The College of Business and Economics aspires to be California's best regionally focused business and economics program. We want to be recognized for our faculty's research, our strong ties to the local community, the involvement of our alumni, and our focus on building educational programs of excellence for both undergraduate and graduate business students.

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      Learning Goals

Our Graduates Have Strong:

  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Information technology skills

Our Graduates:

  • Have an understanding of ethics and social responsibility
  • Can work effectively in teams
  • Understand the cross-functional and interdisciplinary nature of business problems
  • Understand and apply basic business concepts

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      Student Ethical Conduct Pledge

The College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge prepares students to be ethical decision makers. The college maintains high standards of ethical conduct that students are expected to maintain throughout their academic and professional careers.

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      AACSB Demographics Data

An AACSB International member institution offering undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in business may voluntarily apply for AACSB Business Accreditation. The AACSB Accreditation Process includes rigorous self-evaluation and peer-review elements.

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      College Planning Initiatives

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Annual Strategic Progress Highlights and Priorities

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Strategic Priorities for the Next 5 to 7 Years

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Judith Hennessey

Interim Dean
Judith Hennessey

Phone :  818-677-2455
Location :  Juniper Hall 3105
Staff :  Ken Rappe, Assistant to the Dean
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Questions/Comments:
email us at cobae@csun.edu

​Mini Bio:  Judy Hennessey is a Professor of Marketing and Interim Dean of CSUN’s College of Business and Economics and served as Department Chair from 1994 to 2007. She joined the faculty of the College of Business and Economics at CSUN in 1980. Judy has a Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D degree from the University of Louisville. In 1976, after five years of work in actuarial science, Judy focused on her interest in the study of human decision making in managerial, consumer and non-business environments.

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Interim Associate Dean

Christopher Jones

Phone :  818-677-2466
Location :  Juniper Hall 3109
Staff :  Julie Hunter, Assistant to the Associate Dean
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Email us at : busadmn@csun.edu

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Cathleen Fager

Manager of Academic Resources

Cathleen Fager

Phone :  818-677-2455
Location :  Juniper Hall 3105
Staff :  Marilyn Johnson, Administrative Analyst/SOLAR Coordinator
Natali Papazyan, Financial and Operations Analyst

Student Worker Application Form  
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Email us at : cobae@csun.edu

​Mini Bio:  Cathleen Fager, hired in 2005 as a Manager of Academic Resources, College of Business and Economics.  Received an A.B. 1980, Stanford University; and an M.B.A. 1983, University of California, Los Angeles.

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