Academics
The COBA Graduate Studies offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accounting (MAcc). Other programs include internships. The strongest areas of study and the most popular courses are informations systems and accounting. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus, including the Chik-Fil-A lecture series, Executive-in-Residence program, and Annual Forensic Accounting Lecture.
Thirty total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 6 (MBA) and 12 (MAcc) elective credits. Required courses include:
- Problem Solving with Quantitative Methods
- Accounting for Executives
- Information Technology Management
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Financial Problems
- Leadership and Motivation
- Management of Operations for Competitive Advantage
- Global Business Strategy
Required courses for the Macc include:
- Seminar in Financial Accounting
- Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships
- Seminar in Auditing
- Seminar in Accounting Information Systems
- Law and Ethics for Accountants
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
Students may eliminate or substitute requirements by completing coursework at an accredited institution or by transferring up to 6 semester hours.
Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time or part time is 1 year; maximum, 7 years.
There are 83 total full-time graduate business faculty, all of whom hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated well below average for Category IIA institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average business class size is 17.