Apply to Coles

To graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, prospective students must apply for and be accepted to the Coles College of Business.

When to apply: Generally, this is done during or following your sophomore year.

Requirements to apply to Coles

• Declare a Business Major
• Meet with a Coles College Professional Academic Advisor
• Complete BUSA 2150: Discovering my Major and Career with a grade of “S”
• Complete the Coles College Sophomore GPA Requirement
  Students must complete the following courses (8) with a GPA of 3.00 or higher, including a grade of C or better in each course:
  • MATH 1160 Elementary Applied Calculus (or approved higher Calculus course)
  • ACCT 2100 Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • ACCT 2200 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
  • ECON 2100 Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 2200 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECON 2300 Business Statistics
  • IS 2200 Information Systems & Communication
  • BLAW 2200 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• Complete 45 credit hours, including at least the majority of your KSU General Education Requirements

Are you ready to apply? 

Apply to Coles College through OWL Express. If you are unable to submit the online application, please see an advisor. Appointments can be made through EAB, go to ColesAdvising.com.