Choosing a Major

Each degree path has tools and skills to offer that can help you to succeed in whatever career you choose. When you have the right information, selecting a major doesn't have to be a challenging process. Take a look at the majors available from the Coles College of Business to learn more!

How can I choose a business related major at KSU?

You can declare a business "interest" right away. Typically, you will officially declare your major in your Sophomore year through Owl Express.

View the Coles College Major Catalog to get an overview of each major available to you!

Select a Major in:

• Accounting
  • Why You Choose an Accounting Major?
    • Top 5 “In Demand” degree according to USA Today
    • 1-year accelerated Masters of Accounting secondary degree option
    • 1 of 7 colleges and universities worldwide recognized at the IIA Center of Excellence level.

    Today's accountant has to have more than accounting knowledge; they need the business acumen and communication skills to provide meaningful insight and guidance. Our accounting graduates have these tools and more, preparing them to meet the needs of a dynamic and challenging marketplace.

    We provide a quality education, empowering our students for successful careers by cultivating leadership, which is why demand for our graduates continues to grow. With your degree, you can work almost anywhere, for profit, non-profit or in your own business!

  • Advising Checklists*

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Accounting Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2013–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2013 (PDF)

    For Fall 2010–Summer 2011 (PDF)

    For Fall 2008–Summer 2010 (PDF)

    For Fall 2006–Summer 2008 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule for Accountancy!

  • Accounting Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, internships and co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your future accounting career. The members of the accounting majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Laura Garnett (p) 470-578-6816 (e) lgoodnow@kennesaw.edu
    • Donald Washington (p) 470-578-2939 (e) dwashi61@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Robert "Charlie" Baird (p) 470-570-6084 (e) rbaird3@kennesaw.edu
    • Nancilee Ford (p) 470-578-6084 (e) nford21@kennesaw.edu
    • Frederick Masci (p) 470-578-6084 (e) fmasci@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Heather Owens (p) 470-578-6555 (e) howens16@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu (p) 470-578-6055

  Accounting Major (PDF)

  School of Accountancy (PDF)

  Learn more at the School of Accountancy!

• Economics
  • Why You Choose an Economics Major?
    • Excellent starting salaries
    • A focus on critical thinking
    • Effective gateway to graduate and law school
    • Diverse career opportunities

    Economics Majors today apply their skills solving problems, developing strategy, and creating solutions. It’s not about individual tasks, it’s about understanding the big picture. As an economics major, you get to cultivate business solutions using relevant research and data to create a productive and sustainable future!

    With the best of both worlds, your education will combine the well-rounded perspective of the Liberal Arts with the practical applications of Business. This can open your future to virtually limitless possibilities. When you know how to think, there isn’t much that can stand in your way.

  • Advising Checklist

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Economics Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2013–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2013 (PDF)

    For Fall 2010–Summer 2011 (PDF)

    For Fall 2008–Summer 2010 (PDF)

    For Fall 2006–Summer 2008 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule for Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis!

  • Economics Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Economics Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Michelle Prasad (p) 470-578-3317 (e) mprasad@kennesaw.edu
    • Stacey Nebriaga (p) 470-578-6094 (e) snebriag@kennesaw.edu
    • Christopher Brayton (p) 470-578-3862 (e) cbrayton@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Russell Spears (p) 470-578-6092 (e) rspear10@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Heather Owens (p) 470-578-6555 (e) howens16@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu  (p) 470-578-6055

  Economics Major (PDF)

  Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis (PDF)

  Learn more at the Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis!

• Entrepreneurship
  • Why You Choose an Entrepreneurship Major?

    Here at Coles, we don’t teach entrepreneurship, we unleash it. Challenge yourself to get off of the sidelines of opportunity, to take the plunge and excel in whatever career path you choose.

    A degree in entrepreneurship empowers you to go beyond owning your own business, preparing you for an array of employment opportunities. You will learn the importance of having no excuses, a courage over comfort mentality that invites ideas, innovation, and success!

  • Advising Checklist

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Entrepreneurship Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Management, Entrepreneurship & Hospitality!

  • Entrepreneurship Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Entrepreneurship Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Caitlin Sumner (p) 470-578-3030 (e) csumner9@kennesaw.edu
    • Tyler Pede (p) 470-578-2685 (e) tlf0557@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Carolyn Parris-Foster (p) 470-578-6552 (e) cfost106@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Tyra Williams (p) 470-578-6555 (e) twill316@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu  (p) 470-578-6055

  Entrepreneurship Major (PDF)

  Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality (PDF)

  Learn more at the Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality!

• Finance
  • Why You Choose a Finance Major?
    • High starting salaries
    • Growth potential
    • In demand degree
    • Abundant internship opportunities

    If you are eager to hit the ground running after college, a finance degree from Coles College of Business will give you the tools you need to kick start your career. You will receive a complete business education, all while building your knowledge of investment management, financial markets, institutions, and more.

    You will be marketable in the financial sector, but that is just the beginning. Your knowledge will give you the power to define your direction, making you ready for an immediate impact.

  • Advising Checklist

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Finance Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    For Fall 2008–Summer 2011 (PDF)

    For Fall 2006–Summer 2008 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis!

  • Finance Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Finance Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Michelle Prasad (p) 470-578-3317 (e) mprasad@kennesaw.edu
    • Stacey Nebriaga (p) 470-578-6094 (e) snebriag@kennesaw.edu
    • Christopher Brayton (p) 470-578-3862 (e) cbrayton@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Russell Spears (p) 470-578-6092 (e) rspear10@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Heather Owens (p) 470-578-6555 (e) howens16@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu  (p) 470-578-6055

  Finance Major (PDF)

  Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis (PDF)

  Learn more at the Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis!

• Hospitality Management
  • Why You Choose a Hospitality Management Major?
    • Opportunities to travel, see the world, learn about other cultures, and connect with people
    • Hospitality and tourism is the 5th largest employer in Georgia
    • Experiential learning through internships or hospitality experience

    The hospitality industry is incredibly diverse spanning industries like hotels and restaurants, meeting, convention and event planning, tourism, sports and entertainment food service, and more. Students can specialize their knowledge through work experience and/or choosing a minor to add value to their degree.

    We provide a quality education at the intersection of service management and analytics, through offering courses in guest service management, revenue management, and strategic analytics in hospitality. In this age of Big Data, the prospective program will equip students with the skills to analyze and interpret how external and internal factors influence decision making in hospitality enterprises, and thereby impact financial performance.

  • Advising Checklists

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Hospitality Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Management, Entrepreneurship & Hospitality!

  • Hospitality Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Hospitality Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Caitlin Sumner (p) 470-578-3030 (e) csumner9@kennesaw.edu
    • Tyler Pede (p) 470-578-2685 (e) tlf0557@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Carolyn Parris-Foster (p) 470-578-6552 (e) cfost106@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Tyra Williams (p) 470-578-6555 (e) twill316@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu  (p) 470-578-6055

  Hospitality Management Major (PDF)

  Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality (PDF)

  Learn more at the Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality!

• Information Security & Assurance
  • Why You Choose an Information Security & Assurance Major?
    • High-demand skills
    • Online degree options
    • Faculty actively engaged with security experts
    • Excellent placement rate for graduates with high starting salaries

    If you enjoy critical thinking and problem solving and can handle pressure, Information Security and Assurance (ISA) might be right for you. Armed with the right tools and a balanced education, you will be prepared to protect the critical information of any organization.

    We are committed to your success and giving you a competitive edge in your future career.

  • Advising Checklist

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Information Security & Assurance Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Information Security and Assurance (ISA)!

  • Information Security & Assurance Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Information Security & Assurance Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Shannon Williams (p) 470-578-3578 (e) swanco@kennesaw.edu
    • Michael Gabriele (p) 470-578-3395 (e) mgabrie1@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Glenn Chamberlain (p) 470-578-7763 (e) gchambe2@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Tyler Parham (p) 470-578-6555 (e) fparham2@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu  (p) 470-578-6055

  Information Security & Assurance (PDF)

  Department of Information Systems and Security (PDF)

  Go to the Department of Information Systems and Security

• Information Systems
  • Why You Choose an Information Systems Major?
    • High market demand
    • Excellent starting salaries
    • Active, engaged faculty
    • Exceptional job placement rate at graduation

    Our information systems graduates work at the intersection of information technology and business, creating solid working relationships, and applying their knowledge to solve business problems and drive business strategy.

    We help build your technical knowledge from the start. With a degree in Information Systems from the Coles College of Business, you will be ready to launch your career.

  • Advising Checklist

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Information Systems Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2012–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2012 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Information Systems!

  • Information Systems Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Information Systems Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Shannon Williams (p) 470-578-3578 (e) swanco@kennesaw.edu
    • Michael Gabriele (p) 470-578-3395 (e) mgabrie1@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Nick Suppiah (p) 470-578-2524 (e) nsuppiah@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Tyler Parham (p) 470-578-6555 (e) fparham2@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu (p) 470-578-6055

  Information Systems (PDF)

  Department of Information Systems and Security (PDF)

  Learn more in the Department of Information Systems and Security!

• Management
  • Why Choose Management?
    • Diverse job opportunities
    • High market demand
    • Career stability
    • Relevant skill set
    • Online degree options

    Do you enjoy problem solving? Have a take charge attitude? A degree in Management will empower you to achieve business objectives, start your own business, and be a leader. You can even specialize your degree to define your own personal career goals.

    In the Core Program, you will study the management of organizations, people, and projects along with courses in operations management, entrepreneurship, international business, and human resources.

  • Advising Checklist
     

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Management Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2012–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2012 (PDF)

    For Fall 2008–Summer 2011 (PDF)

    For Fall 2006–Summer 2008 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Management, Entrepreneurship & Hospitality!

  • Management Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Management Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Caitlin Sumner (p) 470-578-3030 (e) csumner9@kennesaw.edu
    • Tyler Pede (p) 470-578-2685 (e) tlf0557@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Carolyn Parris-Foster (p) 470-578-6552 (e) cfost106@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Tyra Williams (p) 470-578-6555 (e) twill316@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu  (p) 470-578-6055

  Management (PDF)

  Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality (PDF)

  Learn more at the Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality!

• Marketing
  • Why You Choose a Marketing Major?
    • Exciting careers
    • Action-oriented field
    • Growing job market
    • Diverse opportunities
    • Exceptional earnings potential

    Marketing lives at the intersection of creativity and analysis. It is born of curiosity, communication, analysis, and a keen eye for trends. You will learn to understand your audience and use that understanding to meet the needs of your customers and clients.

    With a set of skills that every business needs, you will be in demand! A BBA in Marketing from the Coles College of Business at KSU will prepare you to make an impact wherever your journey takes you.

  • Advising Checklist

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Marketing Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2013–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2014 (PDF)

    For Fall 2008–Summer 2011 (PDF)

    For Fall 2006–Summer 2008 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Marketing & Professional Sales!

  • Marketing Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Marketing Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Gregory Lawrance (p) 470-578-4893 (e) glawranc@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Amy Sleep (p) 470-578-2513 (e) asleep@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Tyler Parham (p) 470-578-6555 (e) fparham2@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu (p) 470-578-6055

  Marketing (PDF)

  Department of Marketing and Professional Sales (PDF)

  Learn more at the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales!

• Professional Sales
  • Why You Choose a Professional Sales Major?
    • Job placement for graduates is above 90%
    • Dozens of networking opportunities with industry leading professionals
    • Rated one of the top sales programs in the country by the Sales Education Foundation
    • Certified by the Professional Society for Sales and Marketing Training

    A degree in Professional Sales from the Coles College of Business will prepare you with the tools, skills, and support you need for success. Unique resources like our state of the art sales lab and Center for Professional Selling offer experiential learning opportunities that help you make an impact immediately after graduation. Employers will be looking for you!

    You will take courses in professional selling, sales management, business to business marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, and more.

  • Advising Checklist

    General Education Requirements for All Business Students

    For Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)
    
    For Fall 2016 to Summer 2020 (PDF)

    Prior to Fall 2016 (PDF)

    Major Professional Sales Courses

    Fall 2020 and Later (PDF)

    For Fall 2016–Summer 2020 (PDF)

    For Fall 2015–Summer 2016 (PDF)

    For Fall 2014–Summer 2015 (PDF)

    For Fall 2011–Summer 2013 (PDF)

    For Fall 2008–Summer 2011 (PDF)

    For Fall 2006–Summer 2008 (PDF)

    Check out our Two-Year Tentative Course Schedule in Marketing & Professional Sales!

  • Professional Sales Student Success Team

    Students in the Coles College of Business have a unique resource. Through the Coles College Center for Student Success, students have access to a “success team” designed to specialize in their major and help with advising, career coaching, and internships & co-ops. This team will help you navigate from freshman year to graduation, and from graduation into your career. The members of the Professional Sales Majors success team are:

    Advisors

    • Arelis Kesztheyli (p) 470-578-3030 (e) akeszthe@kennesaw.edu
    • Gregory Lawrance (p) 470-578-4893 (e) glawranc@kennesaw.edu

    Career Coaches

    • Amy Sleep (p) 470-578-2513 (e) asleep@kennesaw.edu

    Career & Internship Advisor

    • Tyler Parham (p) 470-578-6555 (e) fparham2@kennesaw.edu

    Center for Student Success (CSS) Location
    CSS Suite 1300, First Floor of Kennesaw Hall
    (e) colescss@kennesaw.edu  (p) 470-578-6055

  Professional Sales (PDF)

  Department of Marketing and Professional Sales (PDF)

  Learn more at the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales!

Want to add a business related minor or certificate? 

Check out the available minors and certificates from Coles College of Business!