College of Business Administration
Mission
The College of Business Administration (COBA) supports the mission of the University by serving the higher educational needs of business students at Alabama State University. 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 changing global environment.
Undergraduate programs offer selected specializations built on a foundation of general education and a broad business core with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. The Master of Accountancy Program offers advanced accounting studies. COBA promotes special concern for student learning, the effective use of technology and ethical behavior. Teaching/coaching and the resultant student learning are the highest priority of COBA. To that end, instructional development and faculty intellectual contributions of discipline research are emphasized. Faculty development, community service and involvement in professional organizations resulting in service to key stakeholders are stressed. COBA solicits input from its primary stakeholders through advisory councils.
Accreditation
The College of Business Administration (COBA) is fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is an association member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Master of Accountancy program prepares baccalaureate degree students for upper-level professional careers in public and management accounting in industry and government, achieving professional certifications in accounting such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and/or pursuit of terminal (Ph. D.) degrees.
Master of Accountancy, MAcc
The Master of Accountancy program is designed to prepare graduates: (1) for professional careers in public accounting and management in industry and government; (2) to achieve professional certifications in accounting, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA); and (3) to pursue terminal or Ph.D. degrees.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration degree provides students with both practical training and theoretical knowledge to help them better understand the functions of business management and develop strategic perspectives about business leadership and management. Students may select between tracks in General Business, Project Management, or Enterprise Resource Planning.