VISION STATEMENT The Coles College of Business aspires to be the preferred provider of flexible business education and relevant research and practice valued by the marketplace. MISSION STATEMENT The Coles College of Business provides high quality, applied business education and knowledge creation in a collegial, stimulating, and supportive learning-centered environment. Predominantly serving residents and the business community of metropolitan Atlanta and the northwest Georgia region, we strive to develop our students into highly effective and ethical business leaders who are prepared for an increasingly complex, technologically sophisticated and interdependent world. We offer innovative and flexible programs through a diverse and talented pool of faculty and staff who contribute to the professional and ethical standards of their respective disciplines. In all our activities, we treat individuals with integrity and respect and are focused on the continuing development of our students, faculty, staff, and communities. CULTURE, CORE VALUES AND DISTINCTIVE COMPETENCIES The culture in the Coles College enables an academic environment that respects the diverse contributions of its faculty. The Coles College embraces a collegial, entrepreneurial, and balanced workplace that values, encourages, and supports excellence in teaching, research, and service. Core values are the essential enduring tenets which guide an organization. Consistent with its culture, the Coles College of Business has adopted the following core values that drive its strategic direction: Competitiveness Through Continuous ImprovementWe believe that increasing quality is an ongoing responsibility of everyone in the organization. Connecting Theory and PracticeWe are committed to applying research, scholarship and discipline-based theory to the practice of business and management. Innovation, Creativity and EntrepreneurshipWe believe in the infusion of resourcefulness, originality and imagination in what we do and how we do it. GlobalizationOur academic perspective is global. We constantly pursue opportunities to expand our alliances globally, providing critical opportunities for students and faculty. Distinctive competencies are skills and capabilities that an organization can use to achieve a unique market position or a competitive advantage in teh pursuit of customers. The Coles College distinctive competencies are: FlexibilityWe effectively modify existing programs and initiatives to meet the ever changing needs of our students. ResponsivenessWe are responsive to the emerging demands of our stakeholders including our students, the business community, Kennesaw State University and the University System of Georgia.
VISION STATEMENT
The Coles College of Business aspires to be the preferred provider of flexible business education and relevant research and practice valued by the marketplace.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Coles College of Business provides high quality, applied business education and knowledge creation in a collegial, stimulating, and supportive learning-centered environment. Predominantly serving residents and the business community of metropolitan Atlanta and the northwest Georgia region, we strive to develop our students into highly effective and ethical business leaders who are prepared for an increasingly complex, technologically sophisticated and interdependent world. We offer innovative and flexible programs through a diverse and talented pool of faculty and staff who contribute to the professional and ethical standards of their respective disciplines. In all our activities, we treat individuals with integrity and respect and are focused on the continuing development of our students, faculty, staff, and communities.
CULTURE, CORE VALUES AND DISTINCTIVE COMPETENCIES
The culture in the Coles College enables an academic environment that respects the diverse contributions of its faculty. The Coles College embraces a collegial, entrepreneurial, and balanced workplace that values, encourages, and supports excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Core values are the essential enduring tenets which guide an organization. Consistent with its culture, the Coles College of Business has adopted the following core values that drive its strategic direction:
Distinctive competencies are skills and capabilities that an organization can use to achieve a unique market position or a competitive advantage in teh pursuit of customers. The Coles College distinctive competencies are: