College of Business

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The APSU College of Business is a teaching-focused business school committed to student success while serving the Clarksville and Nashville metropolitan areas. We strive to push students beyond the textbook and help them explore their passions, in order to empower our graduates to compete in a global economy.

Austin Peay's Business programs will push you beyond the textbook and prepare you to compete in a global economy. 

Students gain real-world experience by applying classroom knowledge to hands-on projects. They manage a $500,000 investment portfolio, develop marketing campaigns for local nonprofits, and collaborate on projects that mirror real business challenges.

APSU College of Business Earns AACSB Accreditation

Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide hold this distinction. Watch the announcement and see what it means for our students, employers, and the Clarksville region.

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Through experiential learning, internships, and personalized mentorship from professional advisors and a career readiness coach, students graduate with the experience, connections, and confidence to launch successful careers in business.

Our undergraduate programs include Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Management. We also offer concentrations in Banking, Data Analytics, Economics, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems and Real Estate.

The Master of Business Administration program is offered completely online. It is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field and offers fast-track terms that last just eight-weeks. Convenient online courses enable students to balance graduate studies with work and personal commitments, with an option to graduate in 12 to 24 months. The program offers concentrations in artificial intelligence and responsible human resource management, as well as a certificate option in Responsible Human Resources Management. In-person course options are available for qualified international students. 


36
Full-time Faculty
$253K+
APSU Business academic scholarship dollars awarded for 2026-2027
$500K+
Student-managed investment portfolio dollars

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