The Kentucky State University School of Business prepares men and women for business careers that require decision-making in a complex economic setting, one inextricably interwoven into a dynamic and diverse social, political, and cultural environment. Seeing the business firm from this perspective, the School of Business has four overriding goals: 1) to provide for all students, through the University's Liberal Studies Requirements, a firm base of liberal education that will develop within the student a global view of human understanding; 2) to present business instruction so that students may understand the functions of the business firm as a whole and the purposes of specific areas of business; 3) to develop within the student an appreciation of the importance of logical and analytical reasoning, a systematic approach to problem solving, and effective communications as these concepts apply to decision-making in the business firm; and 4) to develop a view among students that the baccalaureate degree in business administration is the initial step toward a life-long commitment to personal growth and intellectual maturity.

The School of Business recognizes that the growing, rapidly changing character of American business demands that individuals involved in the decision-making process of business firms and projecting future trends and practices be creative and innovative, while understanding the successes and failures of the past. This concept permeates the School's programs. The curriculum's strong liberal arts component provides students with a foundation from which to evaluate a business firm's social and moral responsibilities and their own individual responsibilities as they develop a personal philosophy of business.

Accreditation is a process established to ensure public protection of, and instill public confidence in, collegiate professional schools and programs. "Specialized" accreditation involves the evaluation of particular units, schools, or programs within an institution with regard to effectiveness in preparing individuals for their chosen profession. The School of Business is fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Founded in 1988, the ACBSP is one of the two organizations in the United States which accredit business schools and programs. The ACBSP has as its primary emphasis the encouragement of excellent teaching and the continuous evaluation of teaching effectiveness.

The programs in the School of Business lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and provide for a broad education as well as a reasonable amount of specialization. In accordance with the standards of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the School requires that a significant part of a student's academic program be in general education subjects. These courses are then complemented by: 1) courses in basic areas of business administration that collectively constitute a common professional component of business and 2) a specialization of courses in a functional area of business. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration is offered with specializations in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing.

Beginning in the year 2000, the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours to sit for the CPA examination in Kentucky. Most other states have also adopted and/or implemented the 150-hour requirement. Students should check the State Board of Accountancy in their state of residency or state of future employment for specific requirements. Students planning to sit for the CPA examination will be assigned an accounting faculty member as their advisor to assist them in meeting the necessary requirements through their coursework at the University.

In addition to this baccalaureate degree program, the University offers real estate courses. Each academic year, a selection of real estate courses is offered, including such topics as principles, law, marketing, valuation, and residential construction. By carefully selecting courses, a student may complete the necessary requirements and become a candidate to sit for the real estate licensure examination administered by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.

Prizes, Awards, and Scholarships: The following awards are made to students in the School of Business: Outstanding Accounting Student, Outstanding Business Administration Student, Outstanding Management Student, Outstanding Marketing Student, the Wall Street Journal Award, Alma E. Smith Scholarship, Christopher Chuku Memorial Scholarship, and Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award.

Academic Advisement: Each student is assigned an advisor who is available to assist him/her with the

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