Located in the center of Silicon Valley, California South Bay University educates students in the areas of computer science and business administration. With only graduate programs available, the school requires that students have a Bachelor’s degree.
Programs & Courses
Business
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Marketing
Computer and Information Technology
- Computer Programming
- Computer Systems Technician
- Networking
- Software Engineering
Campus Locations
California South Bay University Campus 577 Salmar Avenue, Suite 120, Campbell, CA 95008
Financial Aid Services
Those who attend CSBU can enroll in a Work-Study Scholarship to help pay for their tuition. Interested students must have maintain a certain GPA for eligibility. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a personal statement
Student Services
CSBU has several services that learners may use to help them succeed. Learning labs give students access to software they need for hands-on practice. Some classrooms have tools for auditing and accounting available as well. The University library contains a variety of reference texts. Students can also find resources in a larger collection online.
California South Bay University Career Center assigns every student an academic advisor when they enroll. The school has more than twenty clubs that attendees and alumni may choose to participate in. Seminars and workshops are available throughout the semester on a variety of topics as well.
Career Services
Advisors at the California South Bay University Career Center help students find jobs and internships. They also provide resume reviews, practice interview sessions, and individual counseling. Online resources, such as cover letter writing tips, are available on the school’s website.
Reviews
Based on local Google reviews, California South Bay University has a very poor rating based on a small number of reviews that are several years old. It is important to note that these reviews appear to be for a testing center operating at the university’s address, rather than for the institution’s academic programs.
Overall Score: 1.5/5 Stars
Common Praises
The only positive comment among the reviews is a single remark about the staff being “courteous enough” and allowing a test-taker to start their exam early.
Common Criticisms
Rude and Unhelpful Staff: Multiple reviewers complained about rude staff and administrators at the testing center.
Poor Management: The school’s management was criticized for being poor, leading to long wait times for test-takers. One reviewer stated they had to wait 45 minutes to take a test.
Momentum
All of the available reviews are from seven to eight years ago. Due to the very outdated nature of the feedback and the small sample size, there is no way to determine any recent positive or negative momentum. There is no evidence of the university publicly responding to any of these reviews.