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.