LMU College of Business Administration

LMU College of Business Administration Welcome to the official page of LMU's College of Business Administration. More than 90 percent of faculty have PhDs. in Accounting; M.S.

Our mission is to advance knowledge and develop business leaders with moral courage and creative confidence to be a force for good in the global community. LMU College of Business Administration has approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students. Undergraduate Majors: Accounting; Entrepreneurship; Finance; Information Systems and Business Analytics; Management & Leadership; a

nd Marketing

Graduate Programs: MBA; Executive MBA; M.S. in Business Analytics; M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation; M.S. in Management; Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management

Dean Dayle Smith recently spoke with Poets&Quants about the mission-driven work happening across —from The World Comes ...
09/03/2026

Dean Dayle Smith recently spoke with Poets&Quants about the mission-driven work happening across —from The World Comes to L.A. conference series and interdisciplinary curriculum to the role of AI in business education. 📚 🌐

As CBA celebrates 100 years, Dean Smith is looking ahead—championing collaboration, cross-sector innovation, and principled leadership to create lasting impact.

Read the full story at https://bit.ly/462W0GE

📚 Class is officially in session! 🔔 We’re excited to begin another year at and welcome our new and returning students ...
08/31/2026

📚 Class is officially in session! 🔔 We’re excited to begin another year at and welcome our new and returning students to campus. 🌴

Here’s to a year filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, big ideas, and plenty of opportunities to grow. 💡🚀

Let's make it a great one! 🦁

08/28/2026

In July, LMU College of Business Administration brought together leaders, changemakers, and innovators from around the world for The World Comes to LA — a week of conversations and connections centered on ethics, sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.

Across disciplines and sectors, we explored what’s possible when people come together with a common purpose — and what can happen when those ideas collide.

🎥 Watch the recap video to get a feel for this transformative week.

Together, we’re making an impact on a global stage. 🌎

Finance alumnus Vikas Prasad '25 used his time at LMU to build a strong foundation in finance while exploring different ...
08/26/2026

Finance alumnus Vikas Prasad '25 used his time at LMU to build a strong foundation in finance while exploring different paths across the industry. 📊

Through the Student Investment Fund, Vikas sharpened his ability to communicate ideas, think critically about the market, and understand the broader macroeconomic environment. Courses such as "Financial Modeling" and "Commercial Banking" gave him a deeper understanding of how businesses operate and helped prepare him for internships and a career in finance. 🏦

Along the way, internships in corporate finance, sales and marketing, and banking gave Vikas the opportunity to learn from professionals, explore different career paths, and discover where his interests could take him.

Today, he's putting that experience to work as a credit analyst at J.P. Morgan.

His advice for students interested in finance? Start exploring early. Take advantage of clubs, courses, internships, and opportunities to connect with people in the industry. The more you explore, the better prepared you’ll be to find the path that’s right for you. 🚀

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️ Aloha from Isabella Young ’28, who spent her summer as a customer experience culture &...
08/24/2026

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️

Aloha from Isabella Young ’28, who spent her summer as a customer experience culture & development intern at Bank of Hawaii. 🌺

For Isabella, the experience was especially meaningful. Bank of Hawaiʻi has been part of her family’s story for years, and after hearing great things about the internship program from fellow LMU students, she applied in January and ultimately joined the team after two rounds of interviews.

As a double major in marketing and management & leadership, Isabella loved seeing how marketing and people-focused work intersect. Throughout the summer, she contributed to marketing initiatives and projects focused on understanding people and improving their experiences. 💼

One of her favorite projects was a capstone exploring how technology and people shape the customer experience at the Bankoh Care Team (BCT). By visiting the facility and learning about the day-to-day experiences of call center agents, Isabella gained a deeper appreciation for the people behind every customer interaction. She also developed ideas to support employee growth, from open houses and guest speakers to career development opportunities.

Growing up in Hawaiʻi, community has always been important to Isabella. This internship brought her one step closer to her long-term goal of returning home and giving back. 🌴

Her biggest takeaway? Be authentic, stay positive, and never underestimate the impact of simply being kind and genuinely connecting with the people around you. 🩵❤️

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️Caitlin Herron ’27, a senior marketing major with a minor in public relations, spent th...
08/20/2026

☀️ Summer Internship Spotlight ☀️

Caitlin Herron ’27, a senior marketing major with a minor in public relations, spent the summer gaining hands-on experience as a visual merchandising intern at SKECHERS. 👟

Growing up in the South Bay, Caitlin has always admired Skechers for its connection to the local community and impressive growth. With exciting partnerships spanning the WNBA, the skate community, OG Anunoby, and Harry Kane, it felt like the perfect fit for someone passionate about sports, fashion, and beauty.

From helping prepare the new Skechers store at the Culver City Mall to working on visual merchandising, store audits, and cross-functional projects, Caitlin has had the opportunity to experience every side of the business.

Reflecting on her summer, one lesson stands out: "A great team makes all the difference. Skechers has been incredibly welcoming, and it's been a great reminder that the people you work with can make an experience truly fulfilling. I feel so lucky to be part of such an amazing team!" 💙

to the LMU M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA) capstone presentations, where students presented innovative solutions to ...
08/20/2026

to the LMU M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA) capstone presentations, where students presented innovative solutions to real-world challenges in partnership with six incredible client organizations — Cedars-Sinai, Currie & Brown, Hawthorne Advertising, Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation (Lifelong Learning), and Sony Pictures. 📈

From AI agents that make hospital bills easier to understand and LLM-powered marketing analytics tools to data-driven planning solutions and audience sentiment analysis, our students demonstrated the power of analytics, machine learning, and AI in action.

Congratulations to our MSBA students on this impressive achievement, and thank you to our client partners, faculty, alumni, advisory board members, and guests for supporting the next generation of analytics leaders. 🤩

🎉 20 years of bringing LMU’s real estate community together!LMU alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and real esta...
08/18/2026

🎉 20 years of bringing LMU’s real estate community together!

LMU alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and real estate professionals are invited to the 20th annual LMU Real Estate Meet & Greet. Connect with fellow Lions in real estate, meet members of the LMU Real Estate Advisory Council, and hear what’s ahead for real estate education at LMU. 🏙️

Open to all! RSVP at https://bit.ly/3OKiAbR

What does it take for a family business to thrive across generations? This year's LMU Family Business Conference will br...
08/12/2026

What does it take for a family business to thrive across generations? This year's LMU Family Business Conference will bring together owners, next-generation leaders, entrepreneurs, advisors, and students for a day of practical insights and candid conversations on leadership transition, governance, innovation, and long-term stewardship.

Featuring renowned experts Dennis Jaffe and Randel Carlock, along with leaders from multi-generational companies including Vroman's Bookstore, Gaviña Coffee Company, J.M. Huber Corporation, Farmers & Merchants Trust Company, and Maui Soda & Ice Works, attendees will gain valuable strategies for balancing legacy with innovation while building resilient businesses for the future.

Registration includes conference sessions, networking, breakfast, lunch, and an evening reception. A workshop will follow on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Register at https://bit.ly/4c9yWsZ

As California continues to shape industries around the globe, meaningful conversations about leadership and impact matte...
08/11/2026

As California continues to shape industries around the globe, meaningful conversations about leadership and impact matter more than ever.

Dean Dayle M. Smith moderated a dynamic conversation for the Women in Sports & Entertainment panel at the California Leaders Summer 2026 Issue Launch with Christy Castillo Butcher, senior vice president of booking & events at SoFi Stadium& Hollywood Park CA; Teresa Guy, vice president of booking & partnerships at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; Samona Caldwell, director of business connect at the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission(LASEC); and Ginny Sze, marketing director at BMO Stadium& Los Angeles Football Club(LAFC). Aligned with this year's theme, "California on the World Stage," the panel highlighted the leadership, vision, and impact women are making.

Thank you to California Leaders and BMO U.S. for bringing together an inspiring group of leaders.

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