MBA Alumni & Testimonials
We proudly showcase our MBA graduates, where they are in their careers, and what support they provide to the community.
Quick Facts
Employment/Career:
72% of alumni found our program to be useful to their career advancement.
73% of alumni received a salary increase within one year after completing the program.
58% of alumni earn $100,000 or more
40% of alumni earn $150,000 or more.
Program Satisfaction:
93% of alumni had their program expectations met.
99% of alumni were satisfied with the overall learning experience.
88% of alumni felt our program aligned with current, competitive business practices.
89% of alumni felt our program promoted a culture supportive of our mission and goals.
*Based on 2021 alumni survey
Send Us Your Testimonial
This is a great opportunity to highlight your background, experience in the program, and your career trajectory.
If you would like to be featured on our MBA Alumni Testimonial webpage, please answer the following questions:
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Testimonials
Class of 2023
She was born in India, known as the land of rich culture and heritage, and spent 21 years of my life. Despite her coming from a different nation with different educational values and cultural backgrounds, she was welcomed with immense love and support by CSUB. With the blessings of her mentors, who showed her the right path which leads to her dream and hard work. She was able to fulfill all her dreams and hope to continue to do so. She will utilize the knowledge she gained from the CSUB in the accounting profession.Class of 2022
Anthony Estrada is a 24-year-old Bakersfield native, and he is pursuing a career with
the Kern County Fire Department. He is set to start the fire academy in January of
2023. Before he enrolled in the master's program, he received his B.S. in Business
Administration with a concentration in Finance in May of 2021. Upon graduation, he
worked as a wildland firefighter for the summer and then came back to enroll in the
master's program. After graduating, he will join the KCFD!Class of 2022
Ipatzi has a professional background in accounting. Additionally, Ipatzi has worked
in diverse industries in various roles for over 17 years. She looks forward to the
new opportunities that are coming with her MBA.Class of 2022
Rohina got her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and did a one-year
program of Diploma in Information Technology. She has five years of experience in
Human Resources and has served as a women rights' activist throughout the duration
of her career. After graduation, Rohina would like to work in Human Resources for
an organization where teamwork and diversity are valued. In the future, she would
like to have her own personal business.Class of 2012
Solis’ Community Involvement includes CSUB Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund, Community
Adviser board member, Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board member, Prospanica
Bakersfield Chapter, judge for CSUB’s CAMP Program. Solis-Vargas credits her father
for instilling passion and work ethic, which is a part of her drive. Outside of work,
Solis-Vargas finds time to volunteer and be a guest speaker at local educational events.Class of 2008
Ryan is the Director of Maintenance and Operations for Kern County Superintendent
of Schools. Prior to working at KCSOS, he worked at Enterprise from 2006 – 2020 in
various sales, marketing, and management positions. After Enterprise, he worked at
Amazon where he helped launch the first Amazon warehouse in Bakersfield. Currently,
he is a volunteer scuba diver for the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue Team."My MBA experience was great. The best part about the program was the connections I made with my fellow classmates and the relationships that I still have today."