Live, Learn and Lead in California

California Lutheran University’s main campus is in the City of Thousand Oaks, located just over 62 km northwest of Los Angeles and 24 km inland from the Pacific Ocean. A welcoming, diverse community, Thousand Oaks is consistently ranked among the safest cities in the United States.

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Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Cal Lutheran is a thriving community of professionals, scholars, students, civic leaders, and entrepreneurs in the heart of coastal California. The University is plugged into the greater business community through focused activities including training, consulting, research, special events and conferences. Learn what it takes to start and build a thriving business.

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Career Services Resources

As a Cal Lutheran student, you’ll have full access to the myriad career preparation resources including:

  • One-on-one personal career counseling
  • An annual career and internship expo with over 100 companies
  • Free workshops on resume writing, interview preparation, and job search tips for international students

Companies that have employed Cal Lutheran graduates

  • Apple
  • Cathay Bank
  • Cisco
  • Citrix
  • Deloitte
  • IBM
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Microsoft
  • Morgan Stanley
  • NASA
  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce
  • SpaceX
  • The Walt Disney Company

Life at California Lutheran University

Ideal Location:

  • California Lutheran University’s main campus is in the City of Thousand Oaks, one of the safest cities in the United States
  • Located just over 62 km northwest of Los Angeles and 24 km inland from the Pacific Ocean

Explore the Great Outdoors:

  • El Matador State Beach
  • Paradise Falls
  • Gardens of the World
  • Pacific Coast Highway
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Horseback Riding
  • Running

Revel in World-class Entertainment:

  • Camarillo Premium Outlets
  • The Oaks Shopping Mall
  • Theatre League
  • Brewing Companies
  • Live Music
  • Celebrity Sighting

Meet Your Director: Managing Director of MBA Pathway Program: Carol Swett


Carol Swett has over 18 years of experience as an international educator, entrepreneur, international presenter, and seminar leader. Currently she serves as the Managing Director of the ELS CLU MBA Pathway Program at California Lutheran University and the Director of International Students and Services in the Center for Global Engagement. Prior to this position she was the Academic Director and then Center Director of ELS Educational Programs.

During her previous years at Benedictine University she was the Assistant to the Provost for Intercultural Education and the Executive Director of International Programs at Benedictine University in Illinois. In all her roles her priority is creating an inclusive academic culture so that the delivery of student education provides rich intercultural interaction, academic stimulation, and personal gratification. She is personally committed to increasing global interdependence and cultural empathy by providing cross-cultural experiences for everyone in her  sphere of influence.


Personal Background



She developed her expertise through classes in an EdD. program on leadership and organizational change, as weel as programs in intercultural and diversity training, seminars, and from workshops at NAFSA, TESOL and conferences, both in-person and online. She is a NAFSA Training Corp member and has presented on professional research in the areas of intercultural education, international student acclimation and student success.


She has certificates from organizations such as the American Council on Education (National Women’s Leadership Forum),NAFSA, and an Inclusive Excellence award from Benedictine University “in recognition of her outstanding efforts in promoting diversity on campus and helping to create a culture of inclusive excellence.”  She has presented at national and regional conferences such as ACE, NAFSA, TESOL nationally and abroad.


While studying at CLU, you will be able to participate in Hub101:

“Part of California Lutheran University’s Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Hub101 is a startup community hub for the Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Hub101 is connected to the Center’s academic and research programs, providing entrepreneurs with an affordable, safe space to launch their startups and aspiring student entrepreneurs an opportunity to interact with practicing founders. Hub101’s floor plan features an innovative hybrid layout that makes it both a coworking space for entrepreneurs and a university satellite campus CLU’s Hub101 offers a variety of creative work environments and a community of thinkers, creatives, and doers. The incredible community of students, mentors, investors, and business leaders come together and collaborate to solve problems, drive change, and support each other. We regularly host a variety of entrepreneurial-related events, including speaker series, panels, seminars, and educational programs and workshops to elevate the startup and entrepreneurial community.”

CLU students also have access to Career Services that help students and alumni determine the next steps to success. Let them help you plan for your career and find your purpose. Career Services include:

  • Career Counseling
  • Jobs & Internship Listings
  • MarketingU Webinar Series
  • Career-Based Webinar Series
  • Graduate School Fair
  • Career & Internship Fair
  • Career & Company Resource Center
  • Salary & Cost of Living Analysis
  • Job Interview Preparation

Find out more

Our counseling experts are available to answer any questions you have regarding visas, application requirements, and what it’s like to study at California Lutheran University. Fill out the form below and one of our counseling experts will contact you and help guide you through the entire application and enrollment process.