CSUF reimagines professional MBA as the roles of business leaders evolve | CSUF News
Oct. 23, 2026
By Daniel Coats
As today’s workplaces become more complex, experienced professionals are increasingly being asked to lead organizations through change, navigate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and make strategic decisions across functions. That is why, beginning in fall 2027, Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics will offer a reimagined professional MBA built around the needs of managers looking to advance their careers without stepping away.
“As professionals take on greater responsibility, technical or functional expertise alone is no longer enough,” said Sridhar Sundaram, dean of the College of Business and Economics. “They need to understand how different areas of a business connect, how to lead people through change, and how to apply technology with sound judgment. The Professional MBA is designed to help them develop that broader perspective and prepare for what comes next.”
Read more in this CSUF Business News article.
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