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The College of Business is uniquely poised in the heart of downtown Nashville as a strong, robust, and expanding educational, entrepreneurship and research engine, positively impacting the entrepreneurial and economic tapestry of Nashville, the State of Tennessee, and the world. Through innovative teaching, research focused on contemporary business concepts, and a culture anchored by a commitment to service and life-long learning, the college’s approximately 900 undergraduate and graduate students are prepared by a dedicated and culturally diverse faculty for global economic success.

The TSU College of Business Story...

The first business school in Nashville to earn dual accreditation from the most prestigious accrediting body for business schools in the world, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).	Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in: - Accounting - Business Administration - Business Information Systems - Economics and Finance
Selected by the Nashville Scene Magazine in 2012 as one of the top 3 MBA Programs in Nashville. The TSU MBA offers concentrations in: - Accounting - Management of Information Systems - Finance - Supply Chain Management	New Undergraduate Concentrations in: - Hospitality Management - International Business
Internationally recognized faculty, all holding doctorate degrees, published more than 400 scholarly works within the past 5 years.	Globally recognized Supply Chain Management undergraduate and graduate programs.
New collaborative MBA program with Tianjin Polytechnic University in China.	Two distinguished endowed Chairs of Excellence in Accounting and Banking & Financial Services.
The College edits, publishes, an international scholarly publication, The Journal of Developing Areas.	The College has strong corporate and business leadership support through our 5 boards of advisors.
The College has a state-of-the art Financial Trading Room.

Our Purpose…

Our mission is to educate current and future business professionals through innovative teaching and research focused on contemporary business concepts for the global economy, complemented with a commitment to service and lifelong learning.

How we see ourselves…

The College of Business strives to achieve national and international prominence in educating current and future business professionals for the global economy.

How we do it…

When you choose the College of Business, you benefit from our small class sizes and the practical experience of our notable faculty. All full-time permanent faculty in the College of Business hold doctoral degrees and follow our guiding principles and core values:

Accountability	Diversity	Continuous Improvement
Community Engagement	Ethical Conduct	Global Perspective
Scholarship	Teamwork/ Collegiality	Mutual Respect

With flexible class schedules—day, evening, and weekend offerings—and innovative teaching that integrates business ethics, international business, and computer applications, you’ll be well prepared to compete successfully in the global marketplace, whether you travel around the world or find your niche in Nashville.

Be a part of the Big Blue Business Family

Whether you envision a start-up from scratch or you have your sights on the C-suite of a Fortune 500 company, you can make your mark with a degree from our exciting programs.