College of Business
The College of Business prepares students to become innovative leaders and professionals in today’s global marketplace. Through rigorous academics, experiential learning, and strong industry connections, students gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed and lead across a variety of business disciplines.
Shape the Future
of Business
The College of Business equips students with the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. Through innovative programs and real-world opportunities, students are prepared to make an impact in their industries and communities.
Empowering You for the Business Industry
At TSU’s College of Business, we educate current and future business professionals.
Excellent Career Placement
Because our college is seated in the heart of Nashville, a city experiencing unprecedented growth, and because the College maintains great relationships with surrounding industry, you’ll find career placement greatly enhanced.
The College of BusinessHow 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:
The TSU College of Business Story
For more than three decades, the College of Business at Tennessee State University has been preparing future leaders through nationally recognized academic programs, distinguished faculty, and strong industry partnerships. With prestigious AACSB accreditation, innovative learning environments, and a commitment to experiential education, the College provides students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive in a competitive global economy.
Excellence and Legacy
The College of Business at Tennessee State University has a distinguished history of academic excellence and innovation. As the first business school in Nashville to earn dual accreditation from AACSB International, the College also became the first public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation to achieve this distinction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Since receiving its initial accreditation in 1994, the College has maintained this prestigious status, preparing students for success through exceptional teaching, research, service, and lifelong learning. The College is home to internationally recognized faculty, scholarly publications, and two Chairs of Excellence. Students also benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including the Financial Trading Room and the Dell Center for Leadership and Data Analytics, which foster leadership, decision-making, and technology skills.
Academic Programs
The College of Business offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for today's global marketplace. Undergraduate students can pursue Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, and Economics and Finance, with numerous concentrations and minors available. At the graduate level, students may choose from traditional evening, accelerated, and executive MBA formats. The Executive MBA program combines in-person and online coursework and includes an international study experience that provides valuable insight into global leadership and business practices.
Industry Connections and Opportunities
Strong partnerships with leading corporations and community organizations provide College of Business students with access to internships, scholarships, and real-world experiences. Collaborations with companies such as Boeing, Deloitte, Nissan, HCA, Dell, and Regions Bank help ensure that academic programs remain aligned with industry needs. In addition, seven advisory boards support individual disciplines within the College, helping to strengthen the curriculum and prepare graduates to compete and lead in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Majors in Business
Five undergraduate majors are offered in the College of Business. The curriculum for each of these majors is presented under the section describing each of the four academic departments of the College of Business.
| Departments | Majors & Degrees | Concentrations |
| Accounting, Economics, and Finance | Accounting / BBA Economics and Finance / BBA |
Economics Finance |
| Business Administration | Business Administration / BBA | Supply Chain Management Hospitality & Tourism Management Human Resource Management Marketing |
| Information Systems and Management | Business Information Systems / BBA Business & Management / BBA |
Business Data Analytics Information Systems General Business Management |
Minors in Business
A minor affords a traditional, well-accepted way to recognize that a student has completed a significant body of work outside the major field. Students may wish to follow up on longtime personal interests, satisfy intellectual curiosity generated by introductory courses, enrich their undergraduate experience, differentiate their program of study from those of fellow students, or enhance their opportunities for employment or admission to graduate or professional schools. Students outside the College of Business may apply for a minor in General Business or other minors offered by the College.