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Orfalea College of Business

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September 2, 2019

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Business Administration

Economics

Industrial Technology and Packaging

College Intro

Orfalea College of Business

Cal Poly business degrees rank among the top ten in the nation for return on investment.

The Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) prepares career-ready business leaders through hands-on discovery and dedicated mentorship. A curriculum infused with cutting edge technology trends, and supplemented by cultural and social service experience, gives students the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in California and the global economy. Our graduates are innovative problem solvers, prepared to excel in a variety of business roles and catalyze positive change, wherever they are.

Below is an overview of the college, its majors and opportunities. You can also visit the OCOB website.

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Orfalea College of Business Website

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Intro

Learn by Doing

Our curriculum is built with industry in mind and puts learning into action, giving you a thorough knowledge of your field. Concepts in class are immediately put to use tackling genuine business problems. You are able to partner with real clients, enter projects in national and industrial competitions, and start your own profitable companies. By learning how to build, collaborate, create, develop and strategize, you acquire the in-demand skills necessary for success in the ever-changing business landscape.

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Launch a Business

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Develop, plan and launch a business with resources and support from faculty and professionals.

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Manage a Portfolio

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Using more than $500,000 in real funds, you will learn to develop a comprehensive investment strategy.

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Develop a Product

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Design, develop, build and launch a product while managing all aspects of its production.

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Career Opportunities

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Careers don't start when students graduate. They start when they step on campus.

Whether tackling business problems in the classroom, networking on industry tours, or diving into summer internships, everything our students do is career-oriented. Our graduates go on to careers in accounting, law, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, government agencies, teaching, financial services, corporate finance, real estate, manufacturing, technology, human resources, consulting and more, They are consistently hired by a wide range of industry leaders including Apple, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Oracle and PwC.

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Faculty

Cyrus A. Ramezani, Professor of Finance, with class

Orfalea faculty teach concepts for practical application, not just rote memorization.

Our faculty’s instruction is informed by years of industry experience and a thorough, real-world knowledge of the material. With research and expertise covering groundbreaking trends in technology like analytics and A.I. incorporated into their classroom activities, they create lessons that reflect relevant business issues and challenges.

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Cal Poly is in the middle of a $700 million dollar capital campaign that will build state-of-the-art facilities, expand student-faculty research and enhance the project-based learning opportunities that will power Learn by Doing into the future.

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Orfalea College of Business

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