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 contribution 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 contribution, and service. Specific objectives in each area are as follows:
Encourage teamwork and the appreciation of diversity in group settings. Offer curriculum that reflects the latest developments in business.
Commit to the intellectual development of both students and faculty.
Encourage faculty to engage in research activities.
Serve the School of Business; the University; the business community; academic and other professional organizations; and the local, state, national, and international communities.
The baccalaureate degree programs offered by the School of Business are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Students pursuing a B.A. in Business Administration must complete a total of 128 semes ter ho urs distr ibuted as follows:
53 hours of Liberal Studies courses*
51 hours of Business Common Professional Component courses
18 hours of Business Specialization courses
6 hours of electives
*Business students must take ECO 201 as part of the social science Liberal Studies required element rather than an ECO 200 or POS 101.
Students are provided the opportunity to participate in experiential educational programs either as a cooperative, or in an internship work endeavor. Students are assigned individual advisors/mentors to guide them through the general business curriculum and to assist them in fulfilling their career goals and objectives. The School of Business, in partnership with regional business and state government, offers dynamic internships, where students gain invaluable real-world experiences while earning college credits.
Students completing the common professional component will possess the broad skills necessary to pursue effectively their chosen specialization. The component provides a solid background in an organization’s environment and operations and provides the analytical tools needed for problem-solving and decision-making.
Students should be able to:
Understand the environment and operations of an organization,
Be able to apply business-related analytical tools,
Be able to apply pr ofessional and per sonal self-management skills.
ACC 201: Principles of Accounting I
ACC 202: Principles of Accounting II
BUA 101: Computer Applications in Business
BUA 204: Business Communications OR
ENG 216: Technical Writing
BUA 321: Legal Environment
BUA 330: Corporate Finance
ECO 202: Principles of Economics II
ECO 311: Business Statistics I