Academic Programs
Our programs prepare students for careers in all major market sectors, providing flexible opportunities based on individual interests.
Why study accounting?
The accounting program develops students’ skills in auditing, taxation, accounting information systems, computer operations, forensic accounting, cost accounting, and more. Graduates can take additional accounting and finance courses to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, if desired.
Program Information: accounting
Why study finance?
Financial operations are vital to organizational and individual success.
A finance degree prepares students to think critically and become creative problem solvers. Students will learn to collect, assess, and interpret financial data. Career possibilities include financial analysis, stockbroking, portfolio management, financial planning, investment analysis, real estate, and banking.
Program Information: finance
Finance concentrations include: banking, economics, real estate
Why study management?
This program will appeal to students interested in assessing common business challenges, effectively leading teams and running their own businesses.
Students gain an in-depth understanding of management challenges at all levels and insights into their own leadership strengths and weaknesses.
Program Information: management
Management concentrations include: business analytics, hospitality management, human resource management, management information systems
Why study marketing?
A marketing degree equips students to analyze data and develop creative solutions to meet business and consumer needs. These solutions include product design, pricing, promotions and distribution.
Students will learn to identify solutions for various services and global markets. Potential careers include market research, social media marketing, retail management, and advertising.
Program Information: marketing
Master of Business Administration
The MBA program is offered 100% online to support your career goals in developing and understanding business operations, administrative functions and strategic planning skills that increase your capabilities in a multi-faceted domestic and global environment.
The knowledge and experience gained from the developed curriculum focuses on the necessary skills to analyze, project and engineer strategic company plans for future growth. The program highlights the diversity of core requirements that keep companies successful while operating in evolving domestic and international environments.
Program Information: MBA
MBA concentrations include: responsible human resource management and artificial intelligence
What engagement opportunities are available to APSU students?
APSU students engage in high-impact practices that advance their learning and knowledge. Opportunities include first-year seminar, living-learning communities, undergraduate research, study abroad, service and community-based learning, internships and other professional development opportunities.
College of Business high-impact activities
| Activity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Activity
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2022-23
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2023-24
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2024-25
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Internship enrollment
|
37
|
54
|
45
|
|
Service-Learning Enrollment
|
12
|
11
|
13
|
|
Study Abroad Enrollment
|
11
|
16
|
24
|
|
Student Research Presentations
|
19
|
26
|
35
|
|
Other Student Travel
|
88
|
82
|
89
|
|
Total Number of Students
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167
|
189
|
206
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