Earn a Cal Poly Business Degree at Allan Hancock College
The Cal Poly Bachelor’s Pathway in Business Administration allows students to earn
a BSBA with a concentration in Management & Human Resources (MHR)—all while taking courses on the Allan Hancock College Santa Maria campus. Become
a Mustang without commuting to San Luis Obispo!
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About the Management & Human Resources Concentration
The MHR concentration equips future leaders with skills in:
- Leveraging interpersonal and people-centered strengths
- Creating inclusive and equitable workplaces
- Navigating uncertainty and change
- Solving organizational challenges using data and analysis
Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for roles in:
- Human Resource Management
- HR Business Partnership
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
- Organizational Learning and Development
- People Analytics
- Compensation an Benefits
How to Get Started
1. Review Course Criteria
Ensure you meet Cal Poly’s transfer course requirements for the Business Administration program. Students with fewer than 60 units or missing prerequisites may need additional coursework—meet with an AHC counselor for guidance.
2. Apply
Submit your application to the Cal Poly Bachelor’s Pathway in Business Administration during your final year at AHC.
3. Financial Aid
Add Cal Poly’s school code 001143 to your financial aid application.
Program Structure
Course Availability
All coursework is taught by Cal Poly faculty, offered exclusively during fall and spring on the AHC Santa Maria campus.
Unit Load
- Year 1: 14 units in fall, 14 units in spring
- Year 2: 17 units in fall, 15 units in spring
Course Schedule
Classes are designed for working students and student-parents:
- Monday–Thursday
- Core classes 5–7:40 p.m.
- One early class weekly (typically Mondays 4–5 p.m.)
Degree Requirements
Students follow the Cal Poly semester catalog for the BS in Business Administration with an MHR concentration.
Questions & Support
Allan Hancock College University Transfer Center
Santa Maria Campus, Student Services Building
Bldg. A Room 205
Phone: 805-922-6966 ext. 3363
Text: 805-922-6977
Cal Poly Admissions
Website: calpoly.edu/admissions
Phone: 805-756-2311
Text: 805-865-7177
Email: admissions@calpoly.edu
Cal Poly College of Business Advising
Contact: Yesenia Marquez
Phone: 805-756-1753
Email: ybeasram@calpoly.edu
Cal Poly Financial Aid
Phone: 805-756-2927
Email: financialaid@calpoly.edu