Investing in the Future of Sales - Coles College of Business

Investing in the Future of Professional Selling

The Center for Professional Selling, housed within the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, has established a reputation in the state, the nation, and abroad as a leader in university based sales education.

The mission of the Center for Professional Selling is to prepare and develop the future leaders of the sales profession, a mission that is fulfilled through educating students in the most advanced concepts and practices of sales methodology based upon the latest research in the sales discipline.

Corporate investment of resources through human and financial capital allows the graduates of the CPS to positively enhance their own lives and careers who in turn make a very meaningful difference in the culture, productivity and profit of the companies that hire them.

More to Do

The Center for Professional Selling has plans that require an additional $7 million, as part of the university-wide capital campaign:

Increased sustainability
New facilities
Faculty development
Research
Keeping programs current
Student scholarships

Better & Larger Facilities

The new facilities, already completed, in the Center for Professional Selling include:

Eight breakout role-play rooms
One stand-alone conference room
Computers, cameras, and software that provide students an opportunity to learn current workplace technology
Control/equipment room
Reception area
Resource center
Seminar room with audio/visual capability

Cutting-Edge Technology

The new facility, housed within the Coles College of Business, was designed around the finest and most current technology. Sales students have opportunities to use industry-standard tools for communication, research, and relationship management. Professional sales education integrates technology for instruction, role-playing, and research. This technology must be continually updated to make sure our graduates are current .

Increased Teaching Capacity

The greatest strength of a university education comes from its faculty. To secure top talent, the Center for Professional Selling will expand its sales faculty positions through endowed professorships. These positions will increase capacity to educate students and ensure that KSU students receive the highest quality sales education possible. Current plans include:

Two endowed professorships
Three distinguished professors
One visiting professor

Naming Opportunities

The Center for Professional Selling is offering the following naming opportunities to select sponsors who contribute to the capital campaign:

Center for Professional Selling $2,500,000
Technology $750,000
Sales Lab $500,000
Multi-Purpose Seminar Room $100,000
Endowed Professor (2) $2,000,000
Distinguished Professor (3) $600,000
Named Student Scholarship (10) $200,000
Visiting Business Scholar $300,000
Administrative Suite and Offices (2) $50,000

Support the Next Generation of Sales Leaders

The Center's programs enjoy statewide honors and a national reputation , among peer universities as well as with in the business community. The Center is looking for partners who have the same vision for enhancing the sales professional through higher education and who desire to play an important role in the lives and careers of the future leaders in the sales arena. For more information, please contact Dr. Terry Loe at 678-797-2017 or contact us via email.

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