Cal State La Downtown

03/09/2026

The Fully Employed MBA Program (FEMBA) at Cal State LA Downtown is for individuals who have earned their undergraduate degree in the fields of business, economics, marketing, engineering, math/statistics, or science, and are mid-career business professionals with 3-5 years of work experience seeking to advance their careers in an increasingly global economy. Plus, MBA graduates can enjoy higher salaries and may even earn signing bonuses.

FEMBA Students:

Earn their degree in 16 months, allowing working executives and professionals to build upon their experience and enhance their management, leadership, analytics, and communication skills in an increasingly global economy.

Experience a rigorous curriculum that includes Saturday in-person class meetings and online learning during the week.

Learn from accomplished, award-winning faculty who also teach at Cal State LA's main university campus.

Apply by May 31 for Fall 2026 admission. Visit www.calstatela.edu/DTLA.

01/20/2026

Cal State LA Downtown launches Arts Management Certificate Program designed to prepare arts leaders to innovate, adapt, and lead with purpose. Classes begin Saturday, February 7. Read the news release: https://tinyurl.com/364rjhzt

01/08/2026

Recognizing that arts organizations, like many sectors, are experiencing a period of massive change where old models are proving to be ineffective and unsustainable, the Arts Management Certificate Program at Cal State LA Downtown positions learners as innovators and centers on change management. Taught by Los Angeles Arts Organizations Leaders, Saturday program courses explore new models for arts leadership and encourage students to cultivate sustainable, ethical careers, both for themselves and for other artists and managers. Classes start on Feb. 7. Register for an upcoming virtual information session: https://conta.cc/3YvVk8O
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11/05/2025

MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE! Public Health professionals feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment knowing that their work contributes to the health of others. Through a unique focus on urban community health, students will understand how to improve health outcomes in local communities. Applications for Fall 2026 are open through April 15, 2026. Get more information and apply:
http://www.calstatela.edu/dtla 🎓💉

10/27/2025

The 16-month (😎) Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) Program is designed for emerging managers with strong records of academic and professional achievement who wish to pursue an MBA degree without leaving full-time employment. The program allows working individuals to build upon their experience, enhance their management, leadership, analysis, and communication skills, and make an impact on their careers in an increasingly global economy.

Those who are accepted into the FEMBA program earn their degree in 16 months through a rigorous curriculum that includes Saturday in-person class meetings and remote assignments. Classes are taught by award-winning faculty who also teach at Cal State LA’s main campus.

Apply for the Fall 2026 FEMBA Program at Cal State LA Downtown through May 31, 2026.

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10/23/2025

👏 Cal State LA’s School of Social Work Program is Among the Top 4 Schools of Social Work in California.*

The Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing Program (MSW-ASP) at Cal State LA Downtown is an accelerated, 11-month, 33-unit program designed for candidates who hold a BSW from an accredited institution. Admission to the MSW-ASP allows qualified students to complete the MSW degree in an abbreviated timeframe.

Register for this Saturday's (10/25) Virtual Information Session:
www.calstatela.edu/DTLA

*According to U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Grad Schools 2024, UC Berkeley ranks #1, UCLA ranks #2; San Diego State ranks #3; Cal State Long Beach and Cal State LA are tied for #4.

05/19/2025

"Like Columbus in the olden days. We must gather all our courage. Sail our ships out on the open seas. Cast away our fears. And all the years will come and go. Take us up
Always up."
We May Never Pass this Way Again -- Seals & Crofts
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04/03/2025

APPLY BY MAY 31st! Make an impact on your career in an increasingly global economy. The Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) program at Cal State LA Downtown allows students to earn their degree in 16 months through a rigorous curriculum that includes Saturday in-person class meetings and remote assignments. Cal State LA Downtown's FEMBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). Classes begin in Fall 2025. More information and registration for Virtual Information Session on April 23: https://tinyurl.com/48jadw7k 🎓 📉💼

03/17/2025

The Promote, Raise, and Optimize (PRO) Positive Youth Development Certificate Program is an innovative, online, self-paced professional training program that provides tools to activate intentional skill-building and thriving for young people. Anyone engaging with and passionate about serving young people between the ages of 10 and 25 should consider adding The PRO Approach to their skillset. Watch the video to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3vrd63wa. Get more information: https://tinyurl.com/2vm69hb5 and register for a virtual information session on March 20: https://tinyurl.com/mr43jrtv.

02/27/2025

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 15. 🎉
Cal State LA Downtown's MSW-ASP Program starts with a Summer Term with one 3-unit course. Following successful completion of Summer Term, core content from the first year of the traditional MSW program will be waived. Students will be advanced to candidacy to begin upper-division graduate-level coursework aligned with the conventional program curriculum. More info: https://tinyurl.com/mpks8umv

02/25/2025

Join us at Cal State LA Downtown's Spring Open House on Friday, March 21. Learn about our bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as our career development programs including project management, paralegal studies, and more! Cal State LA Downtown staff, faculty and advisors will be available to answer your questions. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/yc6mxmrs We look forward to meeting you! 😎https://bit.ly/3XimNKX