Career Support for the BS in Business Administration

Online BS in Business Administration Career Management Resources

Our Career Center is your starting point on the path to your dream job. Our career services staff is available via Zoom at your convenience, ready to help you strategize your job search and plan your best next steps as you move up the ladder.

Virtual Employment Events

Workshops, alumni panels, hiring fairs, and other online opportunities polish your presentation skills and choose the best place to land after graduation.

Resume and Cover Letter Coaching

Chico State’s career advisors are here to help you learn what to include and how to fine-tune it so that hiring managers always see you at your best.

Diversity Career Resources

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and to serving ALL students, we work to educate our recruiting partners on the importance of fair and equitable hiring practices.

Career Planning

A full suite of interactive online tools and assessments help you clarify your goals, explore occupations, and make informed career decisions.

Career Fairs

Connect with employers in diverse fields, learn about internship and employment opportunities, and share your resume with people who are looking to hire.

Virtual Help Desk

No appointment needed! Visit our staff via Zoom and bring your questions about the job search, upcoming events, and what the best next steps are as you move up the ladder.

Handshake

Connect to motivated professionals across the country and seek out your next job on the online job board and networking platform called Handshake. This powerful network, available to all Chico State students and alumni, provides support for business administration degree careers: access to career insights, visibility so that employers can see your professional information and reach out to you with opportunities, and a smoother path to successful employment.

Distinguished Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Careers

Each year, the College of Business celebrates the professional accomplishments of one alumnus. Almost everyone in the last quarter century is a graduate from our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. By earning your Chico State BS in Business Administration, you stand to join the lauded company of these Distinguished Alumni:

Anne (Burns) Sena (Business Administration, ’77)

2025 Distinguished Alumni Honoree

Anne Sena was initially drawn to Chico State because of the College of Business’s stellar reputation. What she found was an experience that provided her with mentorship and opportunities that shaped her path forward. “Within the College of Business, I actively engaged with faculty and classmates, which opened incredible doors. One of the highlights was being part of the first group of students to establish the SAP instance—something that still exists nearly 30 years later. That hands-on experience gave me a competitive edge early in my career and reinforced the importance of applied learning.

“Chico State has a unique culture of connection and collaboration, and that has stayed with me throughout my career. Even now, as a member of the College of Business Advisory Board, I see that same spirit in action.”

Jon E. Krabbenschmidt (Business Administration, ’76)

2024 Distinguished Alumni Honoree

Jon Krabbenschmidt admits he chose Chico State because it offered easy access to the outdoors, where he could balance his time in the classroom with hours hiking, skiing, and hanging out in Bidwell Park. However, he benefited from the close community, small student-to-faculty ratio, and social atmosphere that are all still true today.

“My advice to students is to get a technical degree—business, engineering, nursing, teaching, computer science, communications, etc.—all programs Chico State offers. These are great degrees by which you can immediately get a job and start building a personal skill set over a short period of time. Get the degree that will get you a job immediately, gain experience, and at some point, determine how that skill set evolves into new adventures. This will set a foundation for a lifetime of fulfillment and exploration.”

Bill Dodd (Business Administration, ’78)

2022 Distinguished Alumni Honoree

During 14 years as a Napa County Supervisor, a representative of California’s 4th Assembly District, and as California’s 3rd District Senator, Bill Dodd looked at what was going on in the state of California and I wanted to try to leave it a better place, not only for his kids and grandkids, but for everybody’s kids and grandkids. 

“I’ve been part of numerous (legislative) bills that have been effective in addressing insurance coverages, new technology centers, mandating that utilities do the work to exact standards, and making sure victims get paid out by insurance companies. It’s a really humbling experience to represent 1 million individuals in my Senate district. I feel like there is a trust, and every day I want to show up and work hard, and not let up.”

Marti Sutton (Business Administration, ’92) 2023

Distinguished Alumni Honoree

Marti Sutton discovered her advocacy voice as a student at Chico State and has since worked on Capitol Hill and in community nonprofits to support causes dear to her heart. “I have learned as I have gotten older that doing the hard stuff helps you grow, and part of that growth is finding your own voice and your own path. At one point, I remember there were only two women in one of my accounting classes and it was intimidating. In my jobs after that, being the only woman in all those classes really prepared me for the workforce, especially in finance departments. I had to learn to speak up, find my voice, and say what I thought was right and wrong. Everybody has their own path and there is no right path. I couldn’t be happier to be where I am today.”