Level Up with a Master’s Degree from Chico State

When you earn your master's degree in computer science or business administration from Chico State, you'll gain an education rooted in critical skills and real-world impact. Our faculty bring essential industry experience into the classroom, connecting coursework to the challenges you’ll face in today’s dynamic workforce. You'll be prepared to take professional certification exams after graduation and have the chance to connect with industry-leading organizations.

We also offer financial assistance and scholarship opportunities scholarship opportunities for both California residents and out-of-state students. Plus, our dedicated Program Directors and Admission Specialists are here to help with questions about financial aid, admissions requirements, or anything else you may need as an online graduate student.

Academic Excellence at California State University, Chico

  • Top 10 Best California Colleges Online of 2024 U.S. News & World Report
  • #11 Top Public University in the West U.S. News & World Report
  • #8 Best Value School in the West U.S. News & World Report
  • #20 Regional Universities—West U.S. News & World Report

A Robust MBA Curriculum

In our accredited, award-winning MBA program, you'll gain interdisciplinary business skills in key areas like marketing and finance while building a strong network of mentors and peers. With your online MBA, you can grow into a better leader and apply your expertise to many areas of the business world.

Chico State's online MBA offers you exceptional value and flexibility, and it can be completed online in as little as 18 months.

Lead the Way

Computer Science for Today's Tech

The computer science field moves quickly, and with your master’s degree, you can be part of its promising growth. You’ll develop essential knowledge in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering so you can set yourself apart as a leader in the industry.

At Chico State, you can complete your CS degree 100% online and asynchronously.

Innovate the Future

Move Up with an MBA from Chico State

Our MBA program is designed for working professionals ready to expand their business expertise and open new career opportunities. Taught by the same accomplished faculty who design the curriculum, your courses deliver practical knowledge you can apply right away.

With small classes, flexible learning options, and professors who understand the demands of a busy life, you’ll receive the personal guidance and support you need to succeed. At Chico State, your goals are our priority – because when you’re ready to level up, we’re here to help you get there.

Academic Excellence at California State University, Chico

  • Top 10 Best California Colleges Online of 2024 U.S. News & World Report
  • #11 Top Public University in the West U.S. News & World Report
  • #8 Best Value School in the West U.S. News & World Report
  • #20 Regional Universities—West U.S. News & World Report

Students Prepared to Lead

Chico State MBA graduates enter the business world ready to make an impact from day one. Through practical coursework, case studies, and hands-on projects, they build the advanced skills needed to analyze markets, solve organizational challenges, and drive results. Employers value our graduates for their ability to think strategically, adapt quickly, and lead teams with confidence. With a strong foundation in business fundamentals and the practical experience gained throughout the program, our students are prepared not just to keep up in a competitive marketplace but to move ahead and lead.

Build Your Business Career

Flexibility for Your Life

We understand that MBA students are balancing careers, families, and full schedules. That’s why Chico State’s MBA program is built to fit your life, offering flexible options that make it possible to advance without putting everything else on hold. Our faculty are fully engaged both inside and outside the classroom, providing guidance, feedback, and support when you need it most. They understand the demands of working professionals and are committed to helping you succeed every step of the way.

Earn Your Degree Online
We strongly recommend [Chico State] as an outstanding choice for anyone considering earning an on-campus or online MBA degree. The business school’s academic program is excellent and its experiential components are robust.
Rob Franek
Editor in Chief, The Princeton Review

Relevant Skills for Your Goals

Chico State MBA students arrive driven and focused, ready to gain the tools that will move their careers forward. Every course is designed to deliver immediately applicable business knowledge – from financial analysis and marketing strategy to data-driven decision-making and global perspectives. You know where you want to go, and we’ll equip you with the relevant skills to get there.

Admissions Requirements

Stand-Out Faculty, Personalized Learning

With a 90% approval rating, our MBA program is taught by the very same top-notch faculty who design our award-winning, AACSB-accredited curricula – ensuring engaging, flexible, and practical learning experiences. With small class sizes, you’ll receive individual attention and personalized support from experts dedicated to your success. Our MBA team has your back every step of the way!

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Making Your Career Goals a Reality

Your MBA is more than a degree – it’s a pathway to new opportunities. At Chico State, we provide the support and resources you need to achieve your goals, including financial aid and payment plan options to make your education accessible. Our career advisors, academic mentors, and student success specialists are here to guide you at every stage, ensuring you have the tools to advance. With Chico State’s MBA team behind you, turning your career goals into reality is within reach.

Funding Your Degree

Level Up with a Computer Science Degree from Chico State

Built for the future, the online MS in Computer Science is built for professionals ready to expand their technical expertise and move up in the field. At Chico State, the same accomplished faculty who design the curriculum also teach your courses – bringing advanced knowledge and personal guidance directly to you. With a strong focus on cutting-edge areas like applied machine learning, cybersecurity, sensor fusion, and applied computer vision, you'll develop in-demand skills that employers are seeking right now.

Students value the individual attention and support they receive, knowing our faculty care about their growth both inside and outside the classroom. With flexible, 100% online delivery and professors invested in your success, you’ll be prepared to advance in a rapidly evolving industry. The future is yours. Get started at Chico State.

Academic Excellence at California State University, Chico

  • Top 10 Best California Colleges Online of 2024 U.S. News & World Report
  • #11 Top Public University in the West U.S. News & World Report
  • #8 Best Value School in the West U.S. News & World Report
  • #20 Regional Universities—West U.S. News & World Report

Learners Who Become Leaders

Chico State computer science graduates don’t just keep pace with change – they set it. Our students enter the workforce ready to solve complex problems, innovate with confidence, and step into roles that demand advanced technical expertise. Employers recognize the advantage our graduates bring: a deep understanding of emerging technologies, the drive to excel, and the preparation to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields.

Invest in Yourself

Flexibility for Your Life

We know our students are working professionals balancing career, family, and education. That’s why our online MS in Computer Science is designed with flexibility at its core – without compromising on personal connection. Courses are asynchronous, but Chico State’s faculty are fully engaged both inside and outside the classroom, offering support and guidance that fit your schedule. They understand the demands you face and are committed to helping you succeed every step of the way.

Earn Your Degree Online
[The professors] were my mentors from day one and provided invaluable advice about my career prospects and research area.
Sourabh Kulkarni (MS, Computer Science, ’24)

Relevant Skills for Today’s Tech

Our students come to us sharp, focused, and ready to advance. With a bachelor’s degree in hand, they know what they want – and we deliver. Every course is designed to build immediately relevant, advanced skills that align with today’s most in-demand areas of computer science, such as sensor fusion, so you can keep moving forward with purpose.

Admissions Requirements

Stand-Out Faculty

Our online MS in Computer Science is taught by the same expert faculty who design the curriculum – bringing advanced technical knowledge and real-world experience directly into your classes. With small class sizes and professors who care about your success, you’ll receive personal guidance and mentorship that set you apart in a competitive field. You have the convenience of learning online, but you won’t be learning alone.

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Making Your Career Goals a Reality

Your ambitions deserve more than a plan – they deserve a team behind you. At Chico State, we provide the guidance, resources, and support to help you move forward with confidence. With financial aid and support for an array of payment options, plus dedicated career advisors, academic mentors, and student success specialists, you’ll have everything you need to turn your career goals into reality.

Funding Your Degree

Apply to Chico State Today!

Apply to earn your online Master of Science in Computer Science or Master of Business Administration at Chico State now. When you do, you’ll take advantage of these benefits:

  • Hands-on admissions process support from an Admissions Specialist
  • No required GRE score/No required entrance exams
  • No required letters of recommendation

Apply to Chico State Today!

Apply to Chico State for your online MBA now. When you do, you’ll take advantage of these benefits:

  • Hands-on admissions process support from an Admissions Specialist
  • No required GRE score/No required entrance exams
  • No required letters of recommendation

Apply to Chico State Today!

Apply to Chico State for your online master's in computer science now. When you do, you’ll take advantage of these benefits:

  • Hands-on admissions process support from an Admissions Specialist
  • No required GRE score/No required entrance exams
  • No required letters of recommendation