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.
Commit to the intellectual development of both students and faculty.
Encourage faculty to engage in research activities.
Serve the College of Business and Computer Science; the University; the business community; academic and other professional organizations; and the local, state, national, and international communities.
The School of Business offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The School of Business Administration programs (B.A. and MBA) provide knowledge and skills that can be directly utilized by business professional in both the private and public sectors. The undergraduate programs lead to a baccalaureate degree in business administration with specialization options in accounting, finance, general business, management, management information systems (MIS), and marketing. Minors are offered in the fields of accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. The School of Business offers two programs (Regular MBA Program and a Five-Year Undergraduate/Graduate Program) leading to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The MBA degree programs allow specialization in the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing and aquaculture (in collaboration with the Division of Aquaculture). Elective course work may be chosen from other graduate programs at KSU subject to prior documented approval of the MBA coordinator.
The baccalaureate degree programs offered by the School of Business are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The School of Business is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Students pursuing a B.A. in Business Administration must complete a total of 121 semester hours distributed as follows:
42 hours of Liberal Studies courses*
51 hours of Business Common Professional Component courses
24 hours of Business Specialization courses
3 hours of electives
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