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Jackson State University

College of Business

Producing ethical, technologically advanced, diverse global leaders who provide creative business-centered solutions that promote economic and social advancement.

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Welcome

Welcome to the College of Business

The College of Business delivers its undergraduate academic programs through two departments: Business Administration and Accounting, Finance & Entrepreneurship. The College offers the Bachelor of Business Administration with eight concentrations, two master's programs — Master of Business Administration and Master of Professional Accountancy — and the PhD in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics, and Management.

Minors in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship are offered to non-business majors. Minors in Accounting and Economics are offered to all majors. Student success is augmented through the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS), which oversees the Professional Development curriculum, coordinates internships, advises student organizations, and houses the Career Services Office.

Degrees
BBA · MBA · MPA · PhD
Concentrations
8 BBA concentrations
Departments
3 academic departments
Accreditation
AACSB · NIBS
Location
College of Business Building
By the Numbers

A College recognized globally

Among the top 6% of business schools worldwide, with a strong record of graduates and a global alumni network.

Top 6%
AACSB Accredited
Among the top 6 percent of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB.
#7
Ranked HBCU
Ranked by College Consensus among the nation's HBCUs.
1,597
Bachelor Degrees
Awarded in 2020 across the College's undergraduate programs.
51K
Alumni Worldwide
A global network of JSU College of Business graduates.

Also accredited by the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS), an association of business schools from around the world.

Programs

Undergraduate, graduate & doctoral pathways

Three levels of business education — from the BBA foundation through master's specialization and PhD scholarship.

Bachelor's
Undergraduate Programs
The Bachelor of Business Administration with eight concentrations — Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
Master's
Graduate Programs
Two master's programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA).
Doctoral
PhD in Business Administration
The PhD in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics, and Management.
BBA Concentrations

Eight concentrations — one BBA

The Bachelor of Business Administration is offered with eight concentrations — pick the one that fits your interests and career goals.

Accounting
Financial accounting, audit, tax, and managerial accounting.
Finance
Financial markets, investments, corporate finance, and risk.
Entrepreneurship
Founding, scaling, and managing new business ventures.
Business Administration
General management foundations across business disciplines.
Economics
Micro and macroeconomic theory with policy and analysis.
Management
Leadership, organizational behavior, and human resources.
Marketing
Consumer behavior, branding, digital marketing, and sales.
Supply Chain Management
Operations, logistics, procurement, and global supply chains.
Departments

Three departments delivering the College

Engaging academic programs delivered by supportive and diverse faculty across three departments.

Department
Accounting, Finance & Entrepreneurship
The department housing the College's Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship programs — including the Master of Professional Accountancy.
Department
Business Administration
The department housing Economics, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and the general Business Administration concentration.
Department
Business Graduate Programs
The home for the College's master's and doctoral programs — MBA, MPA, and the PhD in Business Administration.
Centers & Institutes

Hands-on learning beyond the classroom

Four College centers extend education through experiential learning, community outreach, and professional development.

Center
Small Business Development Center
Counseling and training for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Jackson region.
Center
Center for Academic & Professional Success (CAPS)
Delivers Professional Development curriculum, internships, advising for student organizations, and houses the Career Services Office.
Lab
Trading Room (TR-ILL)
The Trading Room — Interdisciplinary Learning Laboratory — gives finance and economics students hands-on exposure to live market environments.
Center
Women's Business Center
Resources, counseling, mentoring, and capital-access support for women-owned business enterprises.
Featured Initiative

Supporting women in business

The Women's Business Center provides valuable resources for business counseling and mentoring, access to capital, contracting training, outreach events, and skill-building to increase the business knowledge, technical capability, and marketing skills of women-owned business enterprises.

Research & Publications

Scholarship from the College of Business

Annual Conference
Dr. J. R. Smith Business Research Conference
The annual business research conference hosted by the JSU College of Business — bringing scholars, practitioners, and students together to advance business knowledge.
Academic Journal
Global Business and Economic Perspectives
The College's academic journal — publishing peer-reviewed research across global business and economics. View current and previous issues.
Student Resources

Programs, tutoring & community

Knack Managed Peer Tutoring Program
Peer-managed tutoring program supporting College of Business students across courses and concentrations.
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Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (MPA)
A scholarship and mentorship program for Master of Professional Accountancy students, sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation.
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VITA — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Run by the JSU Accounting Society — free income tax preparation for qualifying members of the community.
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Student Clubs & Organizations
Browse the full list of College of Business student clubs and organizations.
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Faculty & Staff Directory
Find the faculty member, advisor, or staff contact you need.
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Alumni Form
College of Business alumni — stay connected by submitting your information through the alumni form.
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News
Latest news from across the JSU College of Business.
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Become a future business leader

Join an AACSB-accredited program with 51,000+ alumni worldwide.

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Get in Touch

Contact the College of Business

Location
College of Business Building
P.O. Box 18660
Jackson, MS 39217–0280
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