If you want to shape the future of business, the time to act is now. You’re stepping into a world where technology and global markets move faster than ever, creating opportunities for innovators who are ready to adapt. To seize them, you need a business degree from a top university. They give you the tools, network, and experience – in other words, the edge — to lead. Programmes offered by the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University (KSU) prepare you to do exactly that.
When you study at KSU, you get to live in a city that gives you direct access to some of the biggest names in business. Located just north of downtown Atlanta, the university places you near the third-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the country. Giants like Coca-Cola, Google, and Microsoft are close to campus. That means while you’re earning your degree, you also have opportunities to connect with professionals, secure internships, and even take on exciting side hustles.
Some of the opportunities can be found within Coles College itself. Newcomer Ground Work Agency provides marketing services to businesses and other organisations, while serving as a training ground for its staff, who are all KSU students. One of them was Jasmine Duffy, a 2024 KSU graduate. The experience she gained through Ground Work helped her find a job.
“I can’t express the gratitude I have for [founder and lecturer of marketing] Laurie Michaelson, because she was always there to encourage us and teach us how an agency works in real life,” Duffy said. “We would fall sometimes, but that’s part of learning to be a professional. In the real world you have to adjust, and that’s a lesson I took with me from Ground Work Agency.”
At the Michael J. Coles College of Business, every programme and partnership is designed to put student success first. Source: Kennesaw State University
What further sets Coles College apart in this environment is its global recognition. It is one of the top 2% of business schools worldwide to hold dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting. That distinction matters. It tells employers that your education meets the highest standards in teaching, curriculum, and professional preparation. And that every programme has been carefully designed to meet the needs of businesses today and in the future.
Your options here are wide-ranging. At the undergraduate level, you can choose from 10 bachelor’s degrees, including accounting, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, hospitality management, information systems, management, marketing, professional sales, and even a fully online BBA.
If you’re looking to advance your knowledge or career, Coles offers seven graduate degrees tailored to ambitious professionals. You can pursue a Master of Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA, Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies, Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics, Master of Science in Information Systems, or even a PhD in Business Administration. Each programme is nationally ranked and structured to fit your career goals, whether you want to move up in your current role, switch industries, or prepare for leadership at the highest level.
No matter which programme you choose, you’ll find that learning here is hands-on. Through case studies, applied projects, and research opportunities, you’ll practise solving business challenges the way they happen in real life.
You’ll also have access to resources that support your personal and professional growth. The BUSA Professionalism Courses and the Hughes Leadership & Career programme help you hone a wide range of skills employers need, from effective communication to leadership. Advisors guide you in choosing the right career path, while internship and co-op coordinators connect you to experiences that give you a head start in your future career. If you’re interested in studying abroad, faculty advisors can help you explore opportunities that broaden your horizons.
Students at the Michael J. Coles College of Business turn classroom knowledge into career opportunities and personal growth. Source: Kennesaw State University
As a graduate student, you’ll benefit from equally strong support systems. Take the MBA programme, for example. It’s recognised both nationally and internationally, covering all areas of business from strategy and analytics to human capital and value chains. Beyond coursework, there are leadership workshops, networking events, and career coaching sessions that sharpen your skills and expand your professional connections.
The impact of these opportunities becomes clear when you look at outcomes. Within just a few months of graduation, 76% of Coles students are employed or pursuing further study. That success rate reflects the quality of your education, the power of your network, and the recognition employers give to Coles graduates.
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