Who are we?
CBIT is where Southern California companies access the cutting-edge expertise of SDSU’s faculty and the fresh insights of skilled student teams to solve complex business challenges.
Companies partner with CBIT as clients, engaging a select faculty lead who drives the project forward under a streamlined contract. Supported by talented, interdisciplinary student teams, each project is an immersive experience: students gain invaluable, real-world experience through formal training and sponsored internships while faculty bring their expertise to life in impactful, applied solutions.
This synergy empowers companies to achieve transformative results backed by innovation, rigor, and the next generation of industry-ready talent.
Why CBIT?
Expert Faculty
Gain access to San Diego State University’s renowned faculty and researchers, whose expertise spans various fields. Engage with experts in innovation, research, and education.
Dynamic Teams
Collaborate in interdisciplinary and talented student teams to leverage diverse skills and perspectives for innovative solutions.
Future-Ready Talent
Leverage a large and diverse student community to test, refine, and enhance ideas, ensuring they are practical, innovative, and effective.
Cutting Edge Resources
Tap into research labs, advanced digital infrastructure, and access proprietary data to drive innovation and develop impactful solutions to complex challenges.
Scalable Solution Testing
Identify and build connections with top-performing students, creating an efficient hiring pipeline that ensures access to talent.
Cost-Effective Innovation
Develop a streamlined consultancy model that delivers expert solutions without the high costs associated with traditional firms, ensuring efficiency and value.
Regional Growth Impact
Support professional student development while making meaningful connections and driving the growth of the local business community.
Sustainable Practices
Promote the adoption of sustainable practices by encouraging environmentally conscious decision-making and reducing resource consumption for a greener future.
Companies
Accelerate Your Business with Strategic Insight and Innovation
Partner with CBIT to harness the expertise of SDSU’s faculty and the energy of dedicated students, delivering project quality that positions your business for future success. Our rigorous analysis and innovative solutions translate complex challenges into actionable, transformative results for your organization.
Faculty
Elite Expertise Driving Transformative Results
A select group of SDSU’s distinguished faculty partners with CBIT as lead consultants, bringing specialized industry knowledge and groundbreaking solutions to real-world challenges. With a blend of academic rigor and professional expertise, our faculty consultants offer businesses the strategic advantage of cutting-edge insights and tailored, innovative solutions.
Students
Elite Expertise Driving Transformative Results
Join CBIT’s dynamic community, where talented faculty and motivated students converge to solve real-world business challenges. Gain unparalleled consulting experience, hands-on mentorship, and the skills to excel in today’s competitive job market. CBIT offers the perfect launchpad for your professional growth and career success.
Our Organization
Consultancy Academy for Students
Empowering students with hands on skills and practical experience to forge successful, impactful careers in business consultancy.
Innovation Consultancy for Businesses
Delivering actionable solutions that enhance efficiency, ignite innovation, and position businesses for long-term success.
The Collaboration Hub for Faculty
A vibrant platform connecting SDSU faculty with industry partners, fostering collaborative projects to drive mutual growth and impactful results