Empowering Future Business Leaders

From your first semester to your final capstone, Coles College surrounds you with hands-on business experience, faculty with real-world insight, and unmatched access to professional networks. Whether you’re pursuing accounting, marketing, fintech, or leadership, your future in business starts here.

Fast Facts

Learn What Employers Value

Coles College offers innovative programs across every major business discipline, preparing students to lead in today’s evolving economy. 

  • Over 20 undergraduate and graduate business programs designed with market demand in mind 
  • Executive Education for professionals seeking advancement and certification 
  • Ranked among the top business schools in Georgia and the Southeast 
  • Faculty bring decades of business, consulting, and entrepreneurial experience into the classroom 
  • BBA and MBA Programs with specialized pathways 
  • Online and Evening Graduate Programs for working professionals 
  • Certificate programs in FinTech, Cybersecurity, and Business Intelligence 
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with global research impact 
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A Smarter Way to Study Business

At the Coles College of Business, we don’t just prepare students for the workforce—we prepare them to lead it. From Fortune 500 pipelines to thriving regional startups, Coles graduates are in demand across industries. Our students leave with more than a degree—they gain a competitive edge through hands-on experience, personalized mentorship, and a resume that gets noticed.

Each year, over 1,000 Coles students complete internships across the Southeast, gaining real-world experience that translates directly into career success. Within six months of graduation, our alumni report high job placement rates and strong starting salaries. Employers like Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, Coca-Cola, and many more actively recruit our graduates, recognizing the value of a Coles education.

Our nationally recognized return on investment and upward mobility rankings speak for themselves—but it’s the support behind the scenes that truly sets us apart. 

Through the Hughes Leadership and Career Program, students receive dedicated career coaching tailored to their goals. From resume reviews and interview prep to employer meetups and networking events, Coles equips students with the tools and confidence to thrive. We also connect students directly with the business world through employer-hosted career panels, industry visits, and mentoring from successful alumni and business leaders. These experiences don’t just build resumes—they build futures.

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Where Ideas Become Action

Our centers of excellence connect students with industry challenges, offering real-world consulting, startup incubation, and applied research. 

  • Insightful research through centers like the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship Center 
  • Business innovation labs supporting startups and social enterprise 
  • Analytics competitions, case studies, and business simulations 
  • Community-focused initiatives and partnerships with Georgia companies 
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Lead, Network, and Thrive at Coles

Step beyond the classroom at Coles. Develop leadership skills through hands-on programs and student-led organizations. 

  • Join over 15 active business-focused student organizations 
  • Study abroad programs exploring global markets and economies 
  • Entrepreneurship pitch competitions and leadership retreats 
  • Peer mentoring, speaker series, and professional workshops 

 

Networking Opportunities

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Leadership Opportunities

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You’re Not Alone at Coles

From day one to graduation, Coles offers academic advising, tutoring, tech labs, and mentoring—so you’re never navigating alone. 

  • Advising Centers that guide students from orientation to graduation
  • Writing, analytics, and presentation support labs tailored for business majors 
  • Access to Bloomberg Terminals, research tools, and financial databases 
  • Faculty office hours and small-group mentorship sessions 
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