Our Impact
There are many ways to measure the impact of a college, and just as many ways to make
an impact. At Coles College of Business we have intentionally examined our strengths,
the needs of our students and the goals of our community to determine where we can
make the biggest contributions. The result is four ambitious areas of impact that
will elevate our world-class research, educate the next generation of leaders, connect
us globally and support economic growth in our region and the world.
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Prepared Graduates
Preparing our students for career contributions in the local economy and beyond is central to the Coles College of business mission. At Coles, we spend time connecting with our students and listening to business leaders. This helps our faculty create curriculum that pushes our students to aspire for more than just a degree, to aspire to lead and contribute from the moment they graduate.
Our students have access to guest lectures, mentorship, consulting opportunities and professional development programs that increase first-year employment productivity and employer ROI by as much as 40 percent.
Opportunities to Lead and Learn
Through initiatives like the Hughes Leadership and Career Program, our undergraduate students are prepared to compete in today’s challenging job market. Designed by faculty using feedback from potential employers, students are immersed in activities created to develop their leadership potential, collaboration skills and negotiation tactics to name a few. The Coles College Scholars Program Minor offers a unique opportunity for our top students to learn with a diverse cohort, take advanced business courses and collaborate on business consulting projects with external companies.
Internships
Experience is the key to graduating career ready students, and our internship program encourages all Coles students to gain valuable hands-on experience outside of the classroom. In the past year alone more than 50 percent of our students completed a successful internship during their academic year, totaling more than 11,000 hours of experiential learning.
Graduate Programs
Our nationally ranked graduate programs give business professionals the deeper knowledge and leadership skills they need to advance their career. For example, 88 percent of Executive MBA graduates cite an increase in their ability to be promoted and 94 percent report that their Coles degree increased their value within their organization.
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Business Engagement
We’re Listening
Businesses are talking and Coles College is listening. We’re committed to engaging with the business community to create innovative academic programs that meet the needs of today’s employers. Whether through a customized executive education program, a research endeavor or an internship, we’re here to help move you forward. If you have a problem to solve or a partnership to explore, just reach out.
Developing Future Talent
When companies have a strong local pool of applicants to recruit from it strengthens their workforce and brings stability to the communities they operate in. By incorporating employer needs into our curriculum we ensure that our students are ready to meet market demands. There’s never been a better time to have a Coles graduate on your team.
Fostering Entrepreneurship
At Coles College we believe that entrepreneurship has the power to shape communities and fuel growth. We support entrepreneurs and small businesses through resources, education and partnerships. Learn more about the work of our Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and our Small Business Development Center.
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Global Initiatives
Programs & Partnerships
At Coles, we reach beyond Georgia and across the globe to create partnerships and programs that strengthen our international impact. Through consulting, faculty exchanges and conferences we collaborate with top global business thinkers.
Education Abroad Opportunities
There’s no better way to learn about a different culture than to live it. At Coles we provide many opportunities for our students to travel abroad and study alongside their global counterparts. These exchanges provide rich cultural experiences, build language skills and prepare students for today’s global business environment. Learn more about our study abroad opportunities.
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Student Success Data - View
View Student Success data for Coles College of Business below for Undergraduate and Graduate programs.
Undergraduate
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Accounting
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# of Graduates216
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% Employed In field Upon Graduation56.1
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation10.1
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% Admitted To Graduate School6.8
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% Participated In Experiential Education60.1
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(i.e. internship/co-op)
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Economics
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# of Graduates25
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation37.5
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation8.3
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% Admitted To Graduate School0
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% Participated In Experiential Education50
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(i.e. internship/co-op)
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Finance
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# of Graduates153
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation48.5
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation22
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% Admitted To Graduate School0.8
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% Participated In Experiential Education64.4
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(i.e. internship/co-op)
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Information Systems
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# of Graduates73
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation58.2
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation16.4
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% Admitted to Graduate School1.8
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% Participated in Experimental Education65.5
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(i.e. internship/co-op)
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Information Security Assurance
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# of Graduates19
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation84.6
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation0
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% Admitted To Graduate School0
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% Participated In Experimental Education61.5
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(i.e. internship/co-op)
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International Business
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# of Graduates48
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation20.6
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation32.3
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% Admitted To Graduate School0
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% Participated In Experiential Education26.5
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(i.e. internship/co-op)
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Management
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# of Graduates222
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation47.3
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation22.8
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% Admitted To Graduate School3.3
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% Participated In Experiential Education63.6
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(i.e. internships/co-op)
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Marketing
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# of Graduates119
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation47.9
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation21.9
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% Admitted To Graduate School4.2
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% Participated In Experiential Education72.9
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(i.e. internships/co-op)
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Professional Sales
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# of Graduates22
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% Employed In Field Upon Graduation61.9
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% Employed Out of Field Upon Graduation4.8
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% Admitted To Graduate School0
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% Participated In Experiential Education14.3
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(i.e. internships/co-op)
Graduate
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MBA
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% Employed After Graduation86
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Average Salary Before Entering The Program$96,199.67
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Average Salary After Completing The Program$109,002.67
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Types of Organizations:
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Publicly Traded Company60%
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Privately Held Corporation40%
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Governmental Agency/ Non-Profit0%
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Executive MBA
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Received Promotion During Program16%
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Changed Jobs During Program41%
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Changed Jobs and Received Promotion24%
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Average Salary Before Entering The Program$96,199.67
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Average Salary After Completing The Program$109,002.67
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Master of Accounting
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Employed after graduation82%
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Average Salary Before Entering The Program$51,294
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Average Salary After Completing The Program$56,840
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Types of Organizations:
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Publicly Traded Company11%
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Privately Held Corporation18%
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Government Agency/ Non-Profit9%
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Public Accounting Firm60%
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Other2%
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Doctor of Business Administration
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Employed After Graduation100%
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Average Salary Before Entering The Program$97,200
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Average Salary After Completing The Program$146,600
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