College Of Business
Dean's Welcome
As Dean of the College of Business, I am delighted to welcome you to a place where academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity intersect with personal commitment, mentorship, and care. Whether you are a student, alumnus, business partner, or community stakeholder, you are part of our College of Business family—and your success is at the heart of everything we do.
Guided by our Strategic Plan, we prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing business world through rigorous, relevant academic programs, real-world learning experiences, and strong partnerships with industry and the community. Our vision is clear: to graduate ethical, globally minded leaders who will drive economic growth, foster inclusive leadership, and make a lasting impact locally and globally.
I am personally dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue your dreams and exceed your expectations. Whether through internships with leading companies, service projects that strengthen communities, or global experiences that expand perspectives, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals.
The College of Business offers a dynamic range of academic pathways to match your interests—whether you aspire to lead in corporate settings, launch your own business, or pursue advanced scholarship. Our undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees include majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. For those in other majors, we offer minors in Business Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Economics to complement your studies with valuable business expertise.
At the graduate level, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) and our Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), offered in both traditional and online formats, provide advanced training for leadership and professional success. We proudly offer a Ph.D. in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Economics, and Management, preparing graduates for impactful careers in research, teaching, and high-level professional practice.
As Dean, I work alongside our talented faculty, staff, and partners to:
- Expand experiential learning through internships, corporate engagement, and entrepreneurial initiatives that connect classroom learning with real-world application.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships that open new opportunities for our students and increase our visibility and impact in the business community.
- Secure additional resources to enhance programs, foster faculty innovation, and broaden student success initiatives.
- Elevate the College’s profile as a leading driver of economic empowerment, inclusive leadership, and social transformation.
These priorities guide my leadership as we build on our rich history and pursue bold new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Whether you are taking your first step toward a business degree, advancing in your career, or investing in the future of our students, I invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we will continue to elevate the College of Business, transform lives, and prepare leaders who will shape the future.
Nicholas J. Hill, PhD
Dean
QUALITY GRADUATES
Student success is augmented through services of the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS), which oversees the delivery of the College’s Professional Development curriculum, coordinates the College’s Internship programs, and advises student organizations. CAPS also houses the Career Services Office.
The Center for External Relations coordinates sponsored research, executive education, and advancement/development activities of the College, while the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers business counseling to existing and prospective small businesses. The Center for Research in Economic Education and Literacy in Finance (CREELF) provides an academic resource for public and private schools, K-12 teachers and students, and adult learners in the Urban Central Mississippi area. The College houses a state-of-the-art Trading Room.
In addition to 40 full-time faculty members, the college has frequent visitors and lecturers from business, government, and nonprofit organizations who share their insight and experience. Students have regular opportunities to interact with academics, top researchers, executives, and managers from businesses and industries in the Jackson Metropolitan area and around the nation.
Our Vision
The College of Business seeks to be recognized for having a positive impact on the lives of our students, successful career progression of our faculty, and contributions to the prosperity of the local community, Metro Jackson, and the State of Mississippi.
We will achieve our vision through offering unique educational opportunities and rigorous academic standards in the classroom, providing a supportive environment for faculty to excel in teaching and service, promoting relevant, high quality and highly impactful scholarship, and contributing to the economic development of the region and the state through national and global partnerships with educators and business owners.
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