Welcome to the Coles College of Business Events Calendar! Here, you will find a comprehensive listing of all the upcoming events and activities happening within our community. Our calendar is designed to keep you informed about the latest opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in your business education and career.
From workshops and seminars to guest lectures and networking events, our calendar is your go-to source for all the happenings at the Coles College of Business. Whether you are a student, faculty member, alumni, or business professional, we have something for everyone.
Be sure to check back often as our calendar is regularly updated each month and throughout the semester. You can also filter events by category, date, and location to find the events that best suit your interests and schedule.
February 2025
Family businesses are one of the oldest types of commercial organizations representing the largest number of economic ventures world-wide. The success and sustainability of family businesses is often related to the ability to transfer leadership and ownership to a successor generation.
This process is often impacted by internal conflict among family members, poor communication, and murky expectations, causing many businesses to fail after the first generation. However, simultaneously engaging family dynamics along with a business and legal assessment, evaluation, and implementation process leads to ideal outcomes to help family businesses succeed for generations to come.
Join John Martin and Morgan Weatherly, PhD, LPC of Treebank Legal as they guide family business leaders in this Strategic Workshop. Participants will:
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
"Caring Capitalism: We Need Compassionate Leadership"
In a time when businesses are obsessed with shareholder value and autocratic management styles, we need leaders who care about community, the environment, and mentorship.
About Jagdish N. Sheth
Jagdish N. Sheth is a renowned scholar with over 60 years of experience in consumer psychology, competitive strategy, and geopolitics. He has taught and conducted research at University of Southern California, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Columbia, MIT, and Emory.
Dr. Sheth is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan Award, which is one of the highest civilian awards given by the government of India. In addition, he is a fellow of the Academy of International Business, Association of Consumer Research, American Psychological Association, and the American Marketing Association.
A prolific author, Dr. Sheth has published over 300 papers and numerous books. He founded the Center for Telecommunications Management at USC and the ICA Institute, which analyzes the trilateral relationship between India, China, and America. He also established the Academy of Indian Marketing and the Sheth Family Foundation to support charitable and scholarly endeavors.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
The School of Accountancy at KSU's Coles College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, and it is one of the largest accounting programs in the State of Georgia. Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how the Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program can help you take charge of your career in only two semesters.
For prospective students to learn more about the program.
Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
Join us for an Intro to Canva mini class and learn to create professional-looking graphics for marketing, social media, and branding, all without the need for expensive software or design experience. This workshop will streamline your visual content creation, helping your family business look professional and reach a broader audience.
This class will be held in a computer lab on KSU's Kennesaw campus, but you will need your own Canva account to login. Canva offers a free version to get started at canva.com/free.
Hadley Cottingham, Senior Technical Learning Experience Designer with KSU's University Information Technology Services (UITS), will be teaching this one-hour introductory class.
This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to help you find and apply for available grant opportunities.
You'll learn how to research grants and understand the eligibility criteria, ensuring you can target the right opportunities for your business. In addition, this webinar will discuss practical tips and strategies to increase your chances of success. Join us to learn more on the ins and outs of grants.
This course will be taught by Daniel McCoy, Business Consultant for UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University, who holds four certificates in various grant writing courses and has worked with for profit companies, non-profits and churches in seeking grant funds.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
March 2025
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
For prospective students to learn more about the program.
Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
Join us for a networking event and panel discussion on how to optimize your family business performance, whether it's through sales infrastructure and management, building the value of your family business, or growing your brand through storytelling.
You'll learn from industry experts on how they strategically guide family businesses to success in core areas of operations, resulting in measured success and growth.
Panelists include:
Want to leverage digital tools and platforms to help your business but don’t know where to begin?
There are lots of free options available (including Canva, Mailchimp, Calendly, LucidChart, etc…) Join us for this session of Marketing Monday for Free Digital Platforms and Tool for Small Business and learn from marketing guru Laura Thompson as she discusses the types of tools available along with recommendations for how best to support your business needs.
Thinking of continuing your studies in a Coles graduate program? Attend a virtual info session for an overview of each opportunity. In this interactive session, you will learn about:
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
Starting a business from scratch isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship – a rapidly growing trend is entrepreneurship through acquisition. It’s also an alternative way to grow an existing business. Whether you are interested in becoming a small business owner or are an existing business owner looking to grow through acquisition, this webinar is for you!
Designed for those who want to start a business or grow an existing one, this program will provide entrepreneurs with guidance to search, assess, value, finance, and execute a business acquisition. This session will also feature a business broker and franchise broker who will discuss their roles in business acquisition.
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
Digital marketing is always evolving, but the rate of change has increased lately.
Artificial intelligence, surveillance capitalism, content fatigue, and data privacy legislation have forced marketers to adapt and find new ways to reach their audience. These new tactics include zero-click content, short-form video, permissionless co-marketing, and barnacle SEO—just to name a few. Let’s explore the trends, challenges, and approaches to digital marketing in 2025 and beyond.
For prospective students to learn more about the program.
Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
The School of Accountancy at KSU's Coles College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, and it is one of the largest accounting programs in the State of Georgia. Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how the Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program can help you take charge of your career in only two semesters.
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our information sessions, we will introduce you to Kennesaw State University and Coles College of Business, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the courses that comprise our MBA programs.
For prospective students to learn more about the program.
Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
April 2025
Thinking of continuing your studies in a Coles graduate program? Attend a virtual info session for an overview of each opportunity. In this interactive session, you will learn about:
The Coles Executive MBA integrates executive-level business tools across broad management platforms enabling its graduates to make confident strategic decisions. Our program combines the business acumen you are looking for and the leadership and professional skills you need to get ahead. Attend an information session today to gain more insight into why Coles College of Business has one of the top 10 EMBA programs in the nation!
Get to know the Executive MBA Advantage before you choose KSU for your EMBA school experience!
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
The School of Accountancy at KSU's Coles College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, and it is one of the largest accounting programs in the State of Georgia. Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how the Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program can help you take charge of your career in only two semesters.
For prospective students to learn more about the program.
Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
This session will be an introduction to the Coles College of Business Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) program. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams, and you will receive an emailed link to join the
event approximately 10 minutes before the start time.
Selecting a graduate program can be a challenging process. At our MSIS information session, we introduce you to KSU and Coles College, discuss the application process, and introduce you to the relevant courses, flexibility, and opportunities that comprise the MSIS program.
Unlock the full potential of your family business with this strategic workshop focused on building a powerful marketing roadmap. This hands-on session is designed to guide family-owned businesses through the essential steps of crafting a compelling brand story that resonates with customers, as well as how to identify and engage your target audience.
Led by Kara Hull, a seasoned executive marketing strategist, participants will:
Whether you’re an established business owner or a newcomer, this workshop will provide practical insights and actionable steps for building a sustainable marketing strategy that can elevate your family business for generations to come.
Join us and walk away with the tools to enhance your brand, connect with your audience, and grow your business with confidence!
May 2025
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August 2025
September 2025
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
October 2025
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
November 2025
December 2025
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
January 2026
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn about the Ph.D. Program at Coles College of Business.
Our program focuses on concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, Marketing, and Risk and Decision Analytics each student receives a personalized Ph.D. program experience to excel
We encourage you to attend an information session before applying. The material provided during these sessions, as well as the ability to meet and interact with Program leadership, will enable you to make a more informed decision.