The mission of the Business Administration and Economics Department is to provide students with high quality education that emphasizes current knowledge, skills, ethical principles, professional development, and global market place understanding.

The department  carries out its mission through its commitment to the following guiding principles and values:

• We are committed to excellence and to providing students with a high quality learning experience.
• We are dedicated to providing all our customers with the best possible service
• We review current practices in order to maintain high quality and to pursue excellence. We are dedicated to continuous improvement.
• We believe in “strength through diversity.” We shall always strive to recruit and retain highly qualified and diverse students and faculty.
• We will maintain a student-centered learning environment that relies on accessible faculty teaching small classes and utilizing collaborative and active learning methods.
• We take responsibility to be accountable for our actions
• We are open and transparent.
• We are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and to dealing with all of our stakeholder with integrity.
• We are committed to shared governance.

Our students major in accounting,  marketing, supply chain logistics, or management. They have the opportunity to participate in a number of professional business organizations and many also choose to intern prior to graduation. We provide a solid preparation in business principles to prepare students for the world of employment.

Scholarships

In addition to the University level financial aid for students, our department offers a number of scholarships for outstanding students. For more information, please contact the department at (478) 825-6270.

Career and Employment Opportunities

Our graduates find jobs in corporations, public sector agencies, and leading accounting firms. Some graduates pursue entrepreneurial ventures to start their own business and some pursue graduate studies. The department in collaboration with the Counseling and Career Development Center actively pursues all possible employment and internship opportunities for the students.

Student Clubs

Students and faculty are actively involved in the Marketing Club, ENACTUS and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). These clubs sponsor seminars, field trips, and interact closely with industry. These activities provide students with excellent opportunities for networking with the professional community.