Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business

Faculty in Coles College are committed to ground-breaking research that answers real business challenges and enhances in-classroom learning. Our research spans disciplines and impacts business practices across a broad spectrum. We house more than ten focused centers and institutes, where discoveries become actionable, improving businesses in Georgia and beyond. Business engagement is central to the mission of the Coles College of Business and we take our responsibility to our communities seriously. Our faculty experts, professionals, and students work alongside the business community to improve quality of life locally, nationally and globally. Feedback from community partners enables us to create opportunities and solve problems to that will positively impact the marketplace for generations to come. The mission of the Coles College of Business (CCB) is to be the highest-value provider of business programs and talent in its markets. CCB will be highly respected in the academic and business communities by achieving national prominence in selected areas and benefiting business practice. CCB will achieve its mission by continuing its responsive offerings of affordable, quality business degrees and customized executive education. Effective, committed teaching and integrated career preparation will result in outstanding graduates and graduation rates, supporting sustained regional economic growth. CCB will reinforce these efforts with entrepreneurial business engagement and with quality research focusing on relevant business issues and communicating findings in ways that impact management practice.