About California Polytechnic State University, Orfalea College of Business
The Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) at CaliforniaPolytechnic State University (Cal Poly) offers intellectual challenge andexceptional value in stunning surroundings. Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles in the #1 rankedcollege town[1] ofSan Luis Obispo, Cal Poly excels in graduate business education.
Cal Poly has adapted to meet the needs of today’s economy,with several specialized graduate programs to provide graduates with the extraskills necessary to be career-ready and successful through a “learn by doing”teaching style.
Accredited by the AACSB, Orfalea College of Business boastsstrong employment rates and an extensive alumni network, in particular, withinthe tech hub of Silicon Valley, where Cal Poly is ranked #14 in schools thatproduce the most tech employees[2],despite the smaller size of our institution.
Postgraduate degrees offered:
· Master of Business Administration, GeneralManagement
· Master of Business Administration, GraphicCommunications Specialization
· Master of Business Administration / M.S.Engineering Management (Dual-degree)
· Master of Science in Accounting
· Master of Science in Business Analytics*
· Master of Science in Quantitative Economics*
· Master of Science in Packaging Value Chain (100%Online)
· Master of Science in Taxation
* The Business Analytics andQuantitative Economics programs are STEM-designated by U.S. ImmigrationServices. International students graduating from these programs, who meet therequirements, can apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT(for a total of 36 months of work authorization).
[1] http://www.collegerank.net/best-college-towns/
[2] https://www.businessinsider.com/top-colleges-for-working-in-silicon-valley-2017-5
About California Polytechnic State University, Orfalea College of Business
The Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) at CaliforniaPolytechnic State University (Cal Poly) offers intellectual challenge andexceptional value in stunning surroundings. Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles in the #1 rankedcollege town[1] ofSan Luis Obispo, Cal Poly excels in graduate business education.
Cal Poly has adapted to meet the needs of today’s economy,with several specialized graduate programs to provide graduates with the extraskills necessary to be career-ready and successful through a “learn by doing”teaching style.
Accredited by the AACSB, Orfalea College of Business boastsstrong employment rates and an extensive alumni network, in particular, withinthe tech hub of Silicon Valley, where Cal Poly is ranked #14 in schools thatproduce the most tech employees[2],despite the smaller size of our institution.
Postgraduate degrees offered:
· Master of Business Administration, GeneralManagement
· Master of Business Administration, GraphicCommunications Specialization
· Master of Business Administration / M.S.Engineering Management (Dual-degree)
· Master of Science in Accounting
· Master of Science in Business Analytics*
· Master of Science in Quantitative Economics*
· Master of Science in Packaging Value Chain (100%Online)
· Master of Science in Taxation
* The Business Analytics andQuantitative Economics programs are STEM-designated by U.S. ImmigrationServices. International students graduating from these programs, who meet therequirements, can apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT(for a total of 36 months of work authorization).
[1] http://www.collegerank.net/best-college-towns/
[2] https://www.businessinsider.com/top-colleges-for-working-in-silicon-valley-2017-5
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California Polytechnic State University, Orfalea College of Business is one of the top universities in San Luis Obispo, United States. It is ranked #101-150 in World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics 2026.
World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics
- 2020#51+
- 2021#51+
- 2022#71-80
- 2023#81-90
- 2024#91-100
- 2025#101+
- 2026#101-150
World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics
- 2020#51+
- 2021#51+
- 2022#71-80
- 2023#81-90
- 2024#91-100
- 2025#101+
- 2026#101-150
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