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Welcome from the Dean

Dean Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy

As the Dean of Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Business Administration and Singelyn Graduate School of Business, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you.

As SoCal’s Polytechnic Business School, we connect students to prosperous financial futures through an excellent education that blends rigorous academic theory with practical, hands-on experiences, preparing our students to become leaders in the ever-evolving world of business and technology. We are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - the most prestigious form of accreditation attained only by 6% of business schools worldwide.

The future of business has changed. As SoCal’s Polytechnic Business School, we are uniquely positioned to prepare our students to thrive in this evolving landscape. We do this by: a) operating at the intersection of business practice and technology capabilities, b) building transformational business partnerships, and c) creating a culture of inclusive excellence.

The College of Business Administration is home to the Singelyn Graduate School of Business (SGSB). Formed by a transformational gift from two distinguished alumni, Drs. David and Ruth Singelyn, the SGSB is a regional leader in graduate business education and a powerful inspiration to our entire region. SGSB offers an MBA and specialized Master’s degrees in Accountancy, Business Analytics, Digital Supply Chain Management, Digital Marketing, and Information Security. All graduate degrees are focused on elevating students to business leadership. Students gain access to various affordable and high-quality master’s programs, including STEM-designated, and hybrid and fully online options, carefully designed with working professionals in mind.

Our faculty are experts in their field and publish research in excellent journals including Financial Times 50 journals such as Production and Operations Management, Management Science, and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.

We recognize the advent of generative AI as a powerful force. We are committed to the infusion of AI in student learning, pedagogy, research, and responsible practice.

Our students are exceptional, and our academic programs combine innovative coursework with hands-on experiences that future proof our students. From the moment students step onto campus, they begin building their professional network and portfolios, partnering on real-world projects with companies such as Avanade, Boeing, Disney, Deloitte, Ducommun, Gallo, Knowtion Health, and TikTok. Alumni and influential business leaders serve as guest speakers, mentors, and executives-in-residences.

Cal Poly Pomona is ideally situated at the nexus of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Our campus is located near Fortune 500 companies, global tech giants, and beaches and entertainment, providing the perfect backdrop for business students looking to balance work and play.

Whether you are a prospective student, parent, alumni, or community member, there is a place for you to excel here. Please reach out to learn how we can prepare you for your career goals, or partner to build a bright economic future.

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Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy

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About Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy

Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy is the inaugural Singelyn Family Dean of the College of Business Administration and the Singelyn Graduate School of Business at Cal Poly Pomona. CBA + SGSB is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), achieved only by 6% of business schools worldwide.

Dr. Krishnamurthy is a technology visionary, forward-looking thought leader, catalytic transformative leader, an energizer, and a builder of deep partnerships. He is considered an international thought leader in Artificial Intelligence and regularly contributes to podcasts and conferences. He passionately believes that business school education can change the world by bringing prosperity to first-generation and under-represented minority families.

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