The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University is committed to providing our students and faculty with access to a wide range of resources that support academic excellence and professional growth. From state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies to expert faculty and industry leading partnerships, Coles offers a wealth of resources designed to help you develop your skills, plan your business degree path, and gain the knowledge you need to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, or business professional seeking to enhance your business acumen, Coles College provides a comprehensive list of resources to support your goals.
Academic Advising
At the Coles College Center for Student Success, our advisors assist undergraduate business majors in finding the best path forward in their academic goals and future careers. We offer Face-to-Face and Virtual advising appointments, help resources for transfer and first-year students and important advising information concerning your decision to choose a Coles College major.
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You’re driven and want to learn. You want to contribute. You want to excel in your classes and in your career. That’s why you’re making the commitment to earn your BBA from Coles College of Business. And that’s why we make the commitment to support you every step of the way.
Support starts with academic choices built around your strengths and goals. Our professional advisors help you chart your course into the Coles Professional Program, and then through your Major.
Coles College of Business tutors will help you learn what you need to meet the challenges set in accounting, economics, information systems, statistics, and finance courses.
Career building is central to our courses and programs. In addition to the help you receive from Coles, you’ll find information about job opportunities and career fairs as well as assistance with resume and interview preparation at Career Services.
As you develop your skills and working knowledge, you will need to find ways to test what you know and expand your proficiency through internship or co-op experiences. When you start your first job, you’ll be ready to apply the practical theory you’ve learned at Coles College, offer insights, and become the go-to member of your company’s team.
Centers
The dedicated centers and institutes at Coles College of Business provide you with the resources, facilities and tools for successful business and community engagement. Connect with the individual centers most closely connected to with your business-related goals. Learn more about the:
Coles College Research
At Coles College, our dedicated faculty members aim to leverage, cultivate, and promote the diversity of our student body. By creating a balance between theoretical concepts and practical relevance in their teaching methods, our faculty find ways through research to address some of the most pressing issues facing businesses today.
Through teaching, engagement and service, our faculty explore new ideas and approaches that will drive innovation and growth in the KSU community and various business fields.
learn moreEducation Abroad
Choosing to study abroad is one of the most unique experiences you can be a part of while you work towards your business degree at the Coles College of Business. With the skills you will gain from your business courses, your education abroad involvement will certainly make you more marketable upon graduation.
Our business study abroad programs offer various scholarships and exchange options with partner universities. Learn more about finding a program that works best for your goals from KSU's Global Education Education Aboard.
learn moreFaculty & Staff Resources
The resources available to faculty and staff members at Kennesaw State University help support the essential collaboration, research efforts, organized instruction, payment information and more.
Internships & Co-Ops
Begin advancing in the world of business as an intern or co-op student from the Coles College of Business! Internships & co-ops help to translate your classroom theories into real-life skills to better prepare you for an immediate future upon graduating. Check out the various job options from KSU's Department of Career Planning and Development. Learn more from our dedicated internship advisor to help you get started planning today.
learn moreLearning Initiatives Program
Welcome to the Learning Initiatives Program. This program will begin with two main components: a speaker series and a monthly newsletter. Our primary goal is to stimulate thought and discussion about continuous improvement in how we prepare our students for the workplace and their lives upon exiting Coles.
Please note that as a part of this initiative, we will include student engagement, such as speakers who also offer student sessions. As opportunities arise, please help us by sharing this information with your students.
What topics, resources, articles, or speakers would you like to see included? Let us know!
Partner with the Michael J. Coles College of Business
Engaging with the business community is one way that the Michael J. Coles College of Business helps students understand the real-world applications of what they learn in the classroom. By partnering with the Coles College, businesses work directly with academic departments to create new and exciting opportunities for students to reinforce the value of their educations and explore potential career paths.
For more information about becoming a partner of Coles College of Business, please contact the Office of the Dean at 470-578-642.
Refresher Modules
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Strictly Business Blog
Our business blog is dedicated to providing valuable insights and analysis on the latest trends and issues in the world of business and management. From marketing and finance to entrepreneurship and innovation, our expert faculty members share their knowledge and expertise to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Through our engaging and thought-provoking content, we aim to inspire and educate our readers, whether you're a student, business professional, or simply interested in the world of business. Check out the Strictly Business Blog's industry-leading topics that provide a diverse range of perspectives and insights.
learn moreStudent Managed Investment Fund
The Student Managed Investment Fund (KSU SMIF) in the Coles College of Business provides hands-on experience in portfolio management and investing to a select group of business students. Find out more about the helpful services, sites and resources provided by Kennesaw State including (but not limited to):
Student Resources
As you start your journey in the Coles College of Business, bookmark these helpful resources from KSU to you. We have the assistance you need for academic and career advising, important university dates, research guidance from the library and much more!