College Of Business
About Us
The College of Business (authorized July 1, 1972) provides an outstanding management education to a diverse student body which includes those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. The College produces ethical, technologically advanced, diverse global leaders who provide creative business-centered solutions that promote economic and social advancement.
QUALITY GRADUATES
Student success is augmented through services of the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS), which oversees the delivery of the College’s Professional Development curriculum, coordinates the College’s Internship programs, and advises student organizations. CAPS also houses the Career Services Office.
The Center for External Relations coordinates sponsored research, executive education, and advancement/development activities of the College, while the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers business counseling to existing and prospective small businesses. The Center for Research in Economic Education and Literacy in Finance (CREELF) provides an academic resource for public and private schools, K-12 teachers and students, and adult learners in the Urban Central Mississippi area. The College houses a state-of-the-art Trading Room.
In addition to 40 full-time faculty members, the college has frequent visitors and lecturers from business, government, and nonprofit organizations who share their insight and experience. Students have regular opportunities to interact with academics, top researchers, executives, and managers from businesses and industries in the Jackson Metropolitan area and around the nation.
Our Vision
The College of Business seeks to be recognized for having a positive impact on the lives of our students, successful career progression of our faculty, and contributions to the prosperity of the local community, Metro Jackson, and the State of Mississippi.
We will achieve our vision through offering unique educational opportunities and rigorous academic standards in the classroom, providing a supportive environment for faculty to excel in teaching and service, promoting relevant, high quality and highly impactful scholarship, and contributing to the economic development of the region and the state through national and global partnerships with educators and business owners.
College Of Business
