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DEGREES

AALS
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies

BBA
Bachelor of Business Administration

MBA
Master of Business Administration

DBA
Doctor of Business Administration

GRADUATES SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES

The students of California Southern University are a diverse and successful group of accomplished individuals. While most of our students reside in the United States, many others live around the world. They represent a wide variety of professions and educational experiences, they also share the challenges of balancing careers, personal lives, and education.

Many of our students choose CalSouthern because their travel, job and family commitments interfere with traditional campus-based courses and fixed class schedules. Other students choose CalSouthern because they realize that professional career success depends on what you know and the degrees you have earned.

CalSouthern is known for providing an adult approach to higher education. Our goal is to serve the individual needs of our student's lifestyles through online distance learning, providing the individual attention they need to ensure success.

See below to meet just a few of our students and graduates and read what they have to say about their experiences at CalSouthern.

Kimberly Sykes , B.B.A.

School of Business

Graduate - 2010

Kimberly Sykes didn’t want her son to finish college before she did so decided to return to finish what she started years ago. Watch her interview below to hear more of her story:

Charlotte Belt, B.B.A.

School of Business

Graduate - 2006

My name is Charlotte A. Belt. Currently, I wear two “professional hats.” First, I work for KPMG in downtown Dallas as a Practice Administrative Supervisor in our Advisory Practice. I have 24 years of business administration experience with KPMG and BearingPoint. Second, I am Vice President of QuinLab Consulting, in Dallas, that provides consulting services for the oil and natural gas exploration industry. Also, I am a past or present member of several professional organizations, such as the American Marketing Association, American Management Association, Project Management Institute, and Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society.

As my husband, John, discussed in his bio, graduating from California Southern University has become an “academic family tradition!” I graduated “summa cum laude” in 2005 from CalSouthern University with an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies. I enjoyed my “CalSouthern experience” so much, I immediately started my Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, concentrating in marketing and management, graduating “summa cum laude” for a second time in 2006. Obtaining my AA and BBA Degrees from CalSouthern was very demanding, yet, extremely fulfilling from both a professional and personal prospective. The academic knowledge obtained from my “CalSouthern experience” provided me the tools and skills to effectively deal with the daily demands and responsibilities for both of my business professions. Also, obtaining my degrees made it possible for future advancement within KPMG.

My relationship and experience with Professor Kim Stanton, Dr. Grimes, and especially Professor Saunders were extremely rewarding and personally fulfilling. I will carry those memories with me for years. The annual CalSouthern graduation ceremony is truly an emotional and moving experience that represents the “crown jewel” of your accomplishments. My husband and I have made “the journey” three times (2002, 2005, and 2006) from Dallas to Orange County for the event. We enjoyed and loved every minute of the graduation ceremony and only regret the ceremony did not last longer. I encourage all CalSouthern students to attend their graduation ceremony. You will not regret your decision. I totally agree with my husband, in that, CalSouthern is truly at the leading edge of “eLearning” in adult education for business professionals desiring to expand and develop their skills or move into a new and challenging career.

Bashar Elkhatib, D.B.A.

School of Business

Graduate - 2009

Dr. Bashar Elkhatib is a Technical Training Program Manager in the IT Division of Intel Corporation, he is based in Folsom, California US. He works on IT security projects and related training and workforce development programs. Dr. Elkhatib also designs courses and instructor-led training strategies and drive their implementation within the organization. He also delivered technical classes in many countries for Intel developers worldwide.

Dr. Elkhatib has been involved in the corporate and academia for the past 16 years. Prior to joining Intel in 2000, he worked for Hansen information Systems Corporation in Sacrament, California as a Sr. MIS Analyst where his responsibilities and role covered the testing and design of different applications, software & hardware installation & configuration, and driving their training strategies and implementing their deliveries. His projects covered most states in the US. Bashar also worked as a Software Developer at Earth Tech, Inc. in Grand Rapid, MI (a Tyco International Subsidiary) for couple years before joining Hansen.

Dr. Elkhatib developed a purchasing system for Ferris State University in Michigan during his studies for his Master of Science in MIS in 1995. The University approved and certified the system as the main purchasing database and still using it.

He has been active in the learning community, where he presented at many forums and conferences. He also was the reviewer for the Microsoft Access Book published by Cengage Course Technology.

Dr. Elkhatib has a BS degree in Computer Science from United Arab Emirates University, Master in MIS from Ferris State University, and proudly with a Doctor in Business Administration from California Southern University. He is certified in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management, and he’s been an active member in the Student Advisory Board for California Southern University.

Sylvain Authier, D.B.A.

School of Business

Graduate - 2008

Sylvain Authier is no stranger to higher learning, having earned numerous degrees from many prestigious learning institutions. He was researching a university were he could earn the Doctorate that would set him apart and give him the credibility he needed for his high profile business. The distance learning format offered at CalSouthern fit his schedule and the quality of the education met his requirements for the D.B.A. program he was looking for. The long distance and time zone difference did not prevent him from keeping in touch with his Faculty Mentors via phone and email and he was able to complete his degree in just 2 years!

DEAN MESSAGE

John Minchin, D.Sc.

As a student of CalSouthern, you have many advantages. These include a variety of courses and degree programs, experienced, highly-credentialed faculty, personalized academic advising, and a staff whose sole responsibility is to help you succeed. All of this is yours from the comfort of your home.

In our rapidly changing world, a goal of education is to learn how to learn – to become prepared for a lifetime of learning experiences. Here you will find the preparation you need to succeed....