"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic to it."

~ Michael J. Coles

Businessweek ranks Coles part-time MBA 29th in the U.S., fourth in the South.

Coles is recognized. NY Times, Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur, CEO Magazine, The Princeton Review, and Business Week have all recognized Coles College of Business as a Top Business School. In addition, U.S. News & World Report names Kennesaw State University as #4 up and coming school in the United States.

Coles is flexible. You are in the driver’s seat. Choose from online or on-campus programs; classes offered in various locations or an evening class schedule; pre-set step program or a flexible MBA – where you choose your area of concentration from: operations, marketing, finance, human resources, general management, economics, business information systems, international business or entrepreneurship.

Coles is accessible. Our graduate business students are busy, experienced professionals, on the move. Our courses are offered in traditional fall, spring and summer semesters, as well as short-term mini-mesters in May, August, and December. In less than 18 months, you can finish your degree. However, if you need more time, you can take up to six years to complete our degree while accommodating your busy schedule.

Coles is convenient. No matter where you are, you can earn a graduate business degree from Coles at one of our four locations: Kennesaw, Cobb Galleria, Dalton, and on-line.

Coles is approachable. Our faculty and staff are available to meet with you in person, via the telephone, and online.

Coles is experienced. Our graduate business students are experienced professionals; and as such, the Coles classroom becomes an intriguing discussion forum with an applied focus where everyone contributes. Our world-class faculty's academic credentials are supported by a wealth of industry experience as well as dedicated to making a difference and providing you with the tools you will need to accomplish your career goals.

Coles is connected. Relationships matter. We are the second largest business school and the third largest university in Georgia with over 50,000 connections. Leverage our network to grow your career opportunities. Are you LinkedIn to Coles?

Coles is Professional. Our commitment to academic excellence has not gone unnoticed. Coles is fully accredited in business and accounting by AACSB International, the highest business school accrediting body in the world. Only 20% of all colleges of business have attained this dual accreditation. In addition, Coles is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

Coles is dedicated. The graduate business faculty and staff team will work to give you the tools you need to increase the return on your investment.