San Diego State University

The Fowler College of Business was established as the College of Business Administration at what was then San Diego State College in 1955. The college was accredited by AACSB in 1959 and was one of the first in the California State University system to earn this distinction. Charles W. Lamden served as the college’s first dean and, in 2008, the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy was named to honor his legacy. Over the years, the college grew to include undergraduate majors in accounting, general business, finance, financial services, management, management information systems, marketing and real estate. The college also offers the MBA and five specialized master’s degree programs (Accountancy, Information Systems, Financial & Tax Planning, Global Business Development, and Cybersecurity Management).

The Mission of the Fowler College of Business is to foster economic development for our region, impact business practices through research and service innovations, and empower students from diverse backgrounds to achieve upward socioeconomic mobility.

The Fowler College: engages businesses, entrepreneurs, community organizations and governments to undertake research and service that address the global challenges of our day; aligns our curriculum with the competencies that our students need to succeed in their careers and become responsible, ethical, and contributing members of a global society; and provides talent and thought leadership to businesses through excellence in education and programs that reflect the international, entrepreneurial, and diverse character of the Southern California region and beyond.