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History
K-State's College of Business dates back to 1962 when the College of Commerce was founded. Before 1962, the business department was included in the College of Arts & Sciences since 1954. During year 1966, the College of Commerce changed the name to College of Business Administration. The college operated as a single department until 1979, when separate departments formed for Management, Marketing, Finance and Accouting. The College has since added two other departments, Entrepreneurship and Managment Information Systems. The College has resided in Calvin Hall since 1959.
Academic Programs Offered
The CBA offers only one undergraduate degree, Bachehlor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus in one or more majors. There are six majors offered on campus and one offered to distance students only. The degree plans/majors in the CBA are:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- General Business (Distance Students Only)
All students entering into the CBA begin with a business administration pre-professions program (BAPP). This program includes non-business and introductory business classes. Students earn 54 credit hours with this program that is earned towards their degree. Students that have at least 45 credit hours and a 2.0 (3.0 for Accouting) GPA can declare a focus on a specific major. Within each major, there are certain core requirements and classes that are required for a student to graduate.
Also, within finance and management, there are even more focused areas of study. Students that major in finance must declare a track in Finance Controllership, Financial Management, or Financial Services. Students that major in management must declare a track in General Management, Human Resource Management, or Operations and Supply Chain.
Other smaller academic programs within the CBA are a Certificate in International Business, Certificate in Integrated Investment Management, Business Minor, Other Minors outside the CBA, and University Honors Program.
Graduate Studies Offered
The College of Business Adminstration offers two master degrees and three graduate certificate programs.
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA provides students with the business knowledge and management skills needed to excel in today's global business environment.
Masters of Accountancy (MAcc)
The MAcc provides students with the knowledge needed to succeed in business and accounting through a 30-hour curriculum that can be completed in one calendar year.
Graduate Certficate Programs
Business Administration
Provides an understanding of the basic functional areas of business and how they contribute to an effective business organization.
Organizational Leadership
Offers new opportunities for working professionals by enhancing organizational dynamics, providing professional development, enhancing creative abilities, helping develop new technical skills, broadening knowledge of business trends, and strengthening long-range planning development skills.
Management of Animal Health Related Organizations
Provides students with the knowledge of how to use applied skills and attain an understanding of the basic functional areas of business and how each contributes to an effective business organization in the context of the animal health industry.
Opportunities for Study Abroad
Many College of Business students study abroad each year. K-State offers many affordable and adventurous study abroad programs. One special program targeting business students is studying abroad in Italy at a university called Consortium of Universities for International Studies (Cimba). There are also several winter and spring break trips organized and led by a College of Business professor. Study abroad can be very affordable with many scholarships and financial aid.
Student Clubs and Organizations
The College of Business Administration offers a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Students can become involved in:
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- BAPP Club
- Beta Alpha Psi
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Business Administration Student Ambassadors
- Business Administration Graduate Student Assn
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization
- Financial Management Association National Honor Society
- Management Information Systems (MIS) Club
- Marketing Club
- Multicultural Business Student Association
- Operations Management Club
- Phi Beta Lambda
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Sports Marketing Club
- Student Accounting Society
- Student Finance Association
- Students in Free Enterprise
- Study Abroad Advocates
Recognized Achievements
- The College’s undergraduate program was ranked in Bloomberg Businessweek’s list of top undergraduate programs in 2010 and 2011.
- The CBA holds double accreditation in both business and accounting programs from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- 90% of accounting graduates find jobs after graduation.
- In 2010 the College was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate business programs in the country.
- A new undergraduate curriculum allows students to begin their business education from the start of their college career, and encourages specialization in an area of their interest outside of business, as well as international travel.
- The College is among the Global 100 of the Aspen Institute’s Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranking. This ranking showcases MBA programs that integrate social and environmental stewardship.
- The College has appointed 10 faculty members of distinction, more than any other college at K-State. These are faculty who are hired for the excellence in industry experience, research and teaching.
Video: This is the CBA at K-State
Source: K-State CBA Website
