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Orfalea College of Business

Transformational, Experiential Education

Our learning experience, incorporating real-world business activity with essential technology and top-notch faculty,  creates a thriving academic enterprise that effectively transitions students into careers.  Located at a university renowned for technical education in California, the Orfalea College of Business offers many opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning in an environment that welcomes students from all backgrounds.

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate

Encompassing a wide array of disciplines in the business industry, we offer three majors and
nine concentrations that delve deeper into
relevant topics.

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Graduate

Preparing our students for an increasingly competitive business environment, we offer students advanced learning with master’s degrees that can be obtained in as little as a year.

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Faculty

The faculty at the Orfalea College of Business offer a wide range of industry experience and scholarly research, and they use the most current technology and teaching methods to give our students and edge in a competitive workforce.

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Student Services

Unique to our college, the Student Services program helps students succeed in school while preparing them for their careers with both peer mentors and professional staff.

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Latest Orfalea News

"Removing Obstacles:" 25 Years After the College of Business was Named, Paul Orfalea's Gift Still Helps Students Succeed

In September of 2001, the Orfalea College of Business sign was installed, marking the first college naming at Cal Poly.

A New Direction: Many Orfalea College Graduate Students Come from Vastly Different Undergraduate Programs

Non-business majors pursue a business graduate degree in order to change their career path or to gain leadership skills.

New, Larger HotHouse Opens in Downtown San Luis Obispo

The new, 24,000-square-foot building will increase workspaces for startups while adding vitality to San Luis Obispo's downtown core.

Hollywood Deepfake: How AI is Changing What We See at the Movies

A summer research project looks at the ethical, legal and commercial aspects of using hyper-realistic images generated by artificial intelligence.