The College of Business Administration (COBA) supports the mission of Alabama State University, a regional historically black institution, by providing the higher educational needs of business students in the target area. Programs are designed to help students advance their education in business to become more productive citizens, further their careers, and pursue advanced studies within a changin
g global environment. Undergraduate programs offer selected specializations built on a foundation of general education and a broad business core with emphasis on entrepreneurship or international studies. The program provides a comprehensive business education, with an emphasis on the application of concepts and enhanced use of technology. It awards undergraduate and graduate degrees and its outreach programs provide service learning opportunities through its centers of excellence, SBDC and DBE. Instructional development and faculty intellectual contributions of applied scholarship are emphasized. Faculty development, community service and involvement in professional organizations resulting in service to key stakeholder are stressed. COBA solicits input from its primary stakeholders through advisory councils. Alabama State University, through its academic business unit, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the offering of the following degree program:
B.S. Degree in Business Administration (with majors in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Computer Information Systems, Economics, and Finance).
