Choose Your Coles Undergraduate Major

Your success matters. Within a few months of graduating, 76% of Coles College students were employed or actively pursuing graduate school. As our programs and resources grow, it only gets better from here!

We are here to guide you in obtaining your Coles degree at Kennesaw State. Whether you are discovering your major, defining your career with the BUSA Professionalism Courses/Hughes Leadership & Career Program, or looking for help at our newly renovated Tutoring and Academic Support Center, the Coles Undergraduate Programs have the resources you need to succeed.

In addition to our Academic and Career advisors, we provide access to dedicated Internships and Co-ops Advisors from the Department of Career Planning and Development and a faculty advisor for our Education Abroad program. These resources are readily available to you in Kennesaw Hall First Floor Suite 1300, Suite 1000.

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Accounting Major

Choosing an accounting major at Coles College prepares you to address the growing language of business. Our graduates are equipped with more than accounting knowledge; they obtain meaningful insights into the rapidly changing business practices to meet the needs of a dynamic industry. 

Our quality accounting courses qualify you to work for a number of business fields including non-profit, entrepreneurship and more! With a major in accounting, you will have the opportunity to gain certification to become a:

  • Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Check out our accounting program page to learn more about possible salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total credit hours, accounting coursework availability and more. 

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Cybersecurity

When you choose a Cybersecurity major at 黑料网, you become armed with the right tools to expand on the problem-solving and critical thinking that you鈥檙e passionate about. You will be prepared to enter a fast-growing industry and help protect the crucial information of any organization. As a cybersecurity major, you will be prepared for a variety of careers like:

  • Security Architect
  • Cybersecurity Manager
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Computer Forensic Analyst

Your coursework will include courses on Network Security, Cloud Security, Server Systems Security, and more. 

Check out our Cybersecurity major program page to learn more about likely salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total credit hours, Cybersecurity coursework choices and more.

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Economics Major

When you become an economics major at the Coles College of Business, you begin the exciting journey of developing meaningful strategies to cultivate data-driven solutions for the modern business world. The Economics undergraduate degree combines a well-rounded perspective of the liberal arts with practical applications of various business industries. 

As a graduating economics major, you will be well prepared to enter into graduate school, law school or enter directly into your career field. Our economics coursework helps you build essential skills relevant to professions in financial research, marketing, healthcare and others.

Check out our economics major program page to learn more about possible salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total credit hours, economics coursework options and more.

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Entrepreneurship Major

As an entrepreneurship major at Coles College, you become empowered to create and grow your own business, get hired by local startups, or help bring services and products to market with established companies around the world. We are proud to offer the first Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship in the state of Georgia!

When you graduate with your entrepreneurship degree from KSU, you will have the skills, connections and confidence to completely embody the entrepreneurial spirit. The Coles entrepreneurship coursework promotes your abilities to increase your chances of business success, embrace the changes and find opportunities along the way. 

Check out our entrepreneurship major program page to learn more about possible salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total credit hours, entrepreneurship coursework choices and more.

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Finance Major

Become a finance major at the Coles College of Business to kick-start your business career in the financial sector. Get ready to develop your skills in investment management, financial markets and more. With these essential skills, you can prepare to succeed in careers like:

  • Investment Banking
  • Financial Auditing
  • Portfolio Management
  • Stocks

The Coles finance coursework allows you to develop key connections and partnerships to work for impactful companies like Suntrust, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley and others. As you engage with your undergraduate degree, we offer various internship opportunities and higher starting salaries upon your graduation.

Check out our finance major program page to learn more about possible salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total credit hours, finance coursework opportunities and more.

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Hospitality Management Major

As a future business leader in the 21st century, you will need the required insights and skills to make valuable decisions to enhance one of Georgia鈥檚 鈥渂ig-five鈥� industries: hospitality management. A hospitality management degree from Coles College equips you with the leadership, analytical decision-making, and strategic perspectives required to excel in organizations and businesses around the world. 

The hospitality management coursework gives you the opportunity to travel while exploring diverse career possibilities within various cultures. When you graduate, you will be prepared as a globalized professional to excel in careers like:

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Private Club Manager
  • Franchise Specialist
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Social Media Coordinator

Check out our hospitality management major program page to learn more about likely salary and career possibilities, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total course credit hours, hospitality management coursework options and more.

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Information Systems Major

Join the high-demand market with excellent starting salaries as an information systems major at Coles College of Business. You will be prepared to intersect the skills needed for both information security and business. Prepare to learn the key skills you need in database management, project management, systems analysis, application and web development, and more. When you graduate from the information systems program, you will have worked on real-world projects to launch your career path as:

  • Solutions Architect
  • Application Developer
  • Business Database Analyst 
  • Web Developer 

Build lasting relationships with employers around the country through engaging internships, co-ops and employment opportunities. Check out our information systems major program page to learn more about likely salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total credit hours, information systems coursework choices and more.

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Management Major

With a management degree from KSU, you will be empowered to solve key business objectives, start your own business and become a skilled leader. As the 3rd Most In-Demand Major according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, you will learn how to manage organizations, a team of talented individuals, real-world business projects and your own skillset.

Management coursework from Coles College of Business focuses on how to manage and operate efficiently in business operations, entrepreneurship, international relations, human resources and family-owned businesses. 

Check out our management major program page to learn more about likely salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total coursework credit hours, management course availability and more.

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Marketing Major

Gain your marketing degree at 黑料网 to respond effectively to the needs of your target audiences across various industries.  As a marketing major, you have the flexibility to specialize your degree to fit your interests in retail, social media and engagement, sports and hospitality management, professional selling and more! Graduate with a Coles marketing degree to have growing employment opportunities in:

  • Product Management
  • Brand Management
  • Retail Buying
  • Social Media

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Check out our marketing major program page to learn more about likely salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total coursework credit hours, marketing course availability and more.

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Professional Sales Major

Rated one of the top sales programs in the country by Sales Education, the professional sales degree from Coles College offers experiential learning opportunities for a direct impact on the sales industry. Our Coles professional sales graduates have a 90% job placement rate with access to networking and professional connections throughout the academic journey. Sales coursework includes studying professional selling, business-to-business (B2B) marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship and more! 

Check out our professional sales major program page to learn more about likely salary and career options, Coles Undergraduate Program benefits, total credit hours, professional sales course availability and more.

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Online BBA Program

The Coles College of Business offers the opportunity to earn your Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree online in three majors:

  1. Cybersecurity
  2. Management
  3. Marketing

The requirements for online degrees are the same as their traditional counterparts (e.g. prerequisites, required courses, number of hours, etc.) 鈥� the variation is in the delivery method.

Online Courses

You can also take online classes from the Coles College of Business without pursuing one of the degrees above. If you meet the requirements of the course, you can sign up for available online courses to supplement your traditional schedule. 

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