Undergraduate Programs The Coles College of Business strives to provide high quality, applied business education in a collegial, intellectually stimulating, and supportive learning and working environment. Committed to innovative pedagogy and continuous improvement, the College seeks to offer undergraduate programs of study that connect theory to pratice, promote critical thinking, and engage students in active and collaborative learning. We aspire to prepare our students to provide effective and ethical business leadership in an increasingly complex, technologically sophisticated and interdependent world. We select and retain a diverse and talented pool of faculty and staff who uphold the professional standards of their respective disciplines. Consistent with our mission, Coles College faculty produce quality applied, discipline-based and learning and pedagogical scholarship. Graduate Programs Coles DBA for Executives Coles DBA is a unique, highly innovative, globally recognized doctoral degree in business - targeted to executives with a masters degree and extensive business experience. In a minimum 3-year part-time program, Coles DBA graduates will enhance their career flexibility and choice by preparing for expanded roles with their current employer or another organization, a consulting career, or to teach at the university level. We are confident the Coles DBA, led by a dedicated doctoral faculty with world class academic and corporate credentials will help you move to the next level in achieving your career. Coles Executive MBA Coles Executive MBA students, or Associates, as we call them, are experienced professionals who want a world-class MBA degree without interruption to their current career, are ready for a life changing experience and are committed to thriving personally and professionally. They expect more from an MBA program, ultimately, that is why they all chose Coles. Our Associates are Partners in Learning as the core, EMBA only faculty draw on their experiences in the classroom to enhance learning and networking. This is made possible by the average 10 years of management experience and 16 years of work experience held by associates. Click here to view our current student profile. As part of their EMBA program, Associates work with Coles EMBA staff for administrative issues such as admissions, registration, payment, room reservations, books and materials and graduation related activities. Click here to contact our EMBA staff. Coles MBA Coles MBA student associates demand a world-class MBA curriculum allowing flexibility, customization and focus on personal and professional goals. They are prepared for success in a demanding business climate of innovation and globalization provided by an applied curriculum and high touch philosophy. Student associates boast a variety of ages and work experience, backgrounds and disciplines. The average age is 33 and average years work experience is six. MBA students bring diversity to the classroom with over 30% international students from 15 countries. Not only will you learn about international business, you will also experience the cultural differences and advantages in the classroom. [Current Student Intranet is currently undergoing maintenance.] Georgia WebMBA Distance education is growing in recognition and esteem. Students in an online MBA benefit from a highly interactive setting that promotes leadership and communication skills. Professionals find the Georgia WebMBA to be a no-nonsense degree that emphasizes application of acquired knowledge and skills in their companies and business communities. Students work in a range of professions and industries from throughout the world. Students choose the Georgia online MBA because of its accreditation, quality and fit with their busy lifestyles. All course-work, including exams, is completed online. Dr. True discusses the Georgia WebMBA program.(Audio file) MACC Whether entering the accounting profession or preparing for other professional challenges, the Master of Accounting expands knowledge and prepares graduates for success in public, private or governmental careers. KSU graduates have consistently exceeded the national averages for first time CPA exam takers for over 15 years. In addition to Coles AACSB International accreditation, the Coles MACC program is separately accredited by AACSB International in Accounting.
Undergraduate Programs
The Coles College of Business strives to provide high quality, applied business education in a collegial, intellectually stimulating, and supportive learning and working environment. Committed to innovative pedagogy and continuous improvement, the College seeks to offer undergraduate programs of study that connect theory to pratice, promote critical thinking, and engage students in active and collaborative learning. We aspire to prepare our students to provide effective and ethical business leadership in an increasingly complex, technologically sophisticated and interdependent world. We select and retain a diverse and talented pool of faculty and staff who uphold the professional standards of their respective disciplines. Consistent with our mission, Coles College faculty produce quality applied, discipline-based and learning and pedagogical scholarship.
Graduate Programs
Coles DBA for Executives
Coles DBA is a unique, highly innovative, globally recognized doctoral degree in business - targeted to executives with a masters degree and extensive business experience. In a minimum 3-year part-time program, Coles DBA graduates will enhance their career flexibility and choice by preparing for expanded roles with their current employer or another organization, a consulting career, or to teach at the university level. We are confident the Coles DBA, led by a dedicated doctoral faculty with world class academic and corporate credentials will help you move to the next level in achieving your career.
Coles Executive MBA
Coles Executive MBA students, or Associates, as we call them, are experienced professionals who want a world-class MBA degree without interruption to their current career, are ready for a life changing experience and are committed to thriving personally and professionally. They expect more from an MBA program, ultimately, that is why they all chose Coles. Our Associates are Partners in Learning as the core, EMBA only faculty draw on their experiences in the classroom to enhance learning and networking. This is made possible by the average 10 years of management experience and 16 years of work experience held by associates. Click here to view our current student profile.
As part of their EMBA program, Associates work with Coles EMBA staff for administrative issues such as admissions, registration, payment, room reservations, books and materials and graduation related activities. Click here to contact our EMBA staff.
Coles MBA
Coles MBA student associates demand a world-class MBA curriculum allowing flexibility, customization and focus on personal and professional goals. They are prepared for success in a demanding business climate of innovation and globalization provided by an applied curriculum and high touch philosophy. Student associates boast a variety of ages and work experience, backgrounds and disciplines. The average age is 33 and average years work experience is six.
MBA students bring diversity to the classroom with over 30% international students from 15 countries. Not only will you learn about international business, you will also experience the cultural differences and advantages in the classroom. [Current Student Intranet is currently undergoing maintenance.]
Georgia WebMBA
Distance education is growing in recognition and esteem. Students in an online MBA benefit from a highly interactive setting that promotes leadership and communication skills. Professionals find the Georgia WebMBA to be a no-nonsense degree that emphasizes application of acquired knowledge and skills in their companies and business communities. Students work in a range of professions and industries from throughout the world.
Students choose the Georgia online MBA because of its accreditation, quality and fit with their busy lifestyles. All course-work, including exams, is completed online.
Dr. True discusses the Georgia WebMBA program.(Audio file)
MACC
Whether entering the accounting profession or preparing for other professional challenges, the Master of Accounting expands knowledge and prepares graduates for success in public, private or governmental careers. KSU graduates have consistently exceeded the national averages for first time CPA exam takers for over 15 years. In addition to Coles AACSB International accreditation, the Coles MACC program is separately accredited by AACSB International in Accounting.