COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
The College of Business and Computer Science is committed to providing a dynamic and stimulating learning environment where a combination of best practices in instruction, research and laboratory work prepares students for the global workforce. The College offers programs leading to bachelor and master degrees in Business Administration and in Computer Science. Both the undergraduate and graduate programs educate students to become professionals who are able to adapt to societal change, communicate effectively, and become positive change agents.
The Mission of the College of Business and Computer Science is to provide quality undergraduate education in Business Administration or Computer Science and to produce graduates who are well prepared to practice in their field of study and/or to pursue advanced education.
The primary objectives of the College are:
To maintain and continually strive to improve the quality of instruction in all academic areas.
To prepare students to enter professional careers in the public and private sectors or to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level in professional or graduate school.
To prepare students with critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, ethical leadership and personal skills necessary to make strategic impact on organization and the society.
The College of Business and Computer Science is an academic unit of Kentucky State University administered by the Dean. It is organized into two academic units:
Division of Computer Science
School of Business
The College also offers a program leading to the Master of Business Administration degree and Master of Science in Computer Science Technology. These programs are discussed in more detail in the Graduate Programs section of this Catalogue.
The Kentucky State University School of Business will be a premier liberal arts Business Program where all students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
The mission of the Kentucky State University School of Business is to provide an enriching and high quality business education program in a liberal arts academic environment that promotes the intellectual, ethical, and social growth of its students. The School acknowledges, values, and responds to the diverse backgrounds and abilities of its students.
Student learning through teaching excellence is the highest priority of the school. The faculty in the School of Business is committed to continual intellectual contributions and professional growth, which support improvement in teaching. Faculty engage in professional and community service and other activities that promote the University, the community, and their profession.
The overall objectives of the School of Business are categorized into three areas: teaching, intellectual contributions, and service. Specific objectives in each area are as follows:
Focus on enhancing students' communication and problem-solving skills and encouraging them to think both critically and creatively.
Integrate technology into curriculum development and instruction delivery.
Encourage teamwork and the appreciation of diversity in group settings.
Offer curriculum that reflects the latest developments in business.
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