The College of Business, organized in 1915, is the oldest college of business in the state of Mississippi and one of the oldest in the South. In 1979, the Department of Accounting was designated as the School of Accountancy in answer to a need for attention to the unique requirements of the growing profession of accountancy. In 2007, the School of Accountancy was renamed the Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy.
The College of Business offers majors in the following programs:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Finance - Risk Management and Insurance
- Economics
- Information Systems
- BA-International Business/Foreign Languages (double-degree)
- Management
- Marketing
- Marketing - Professional Golf Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
The College offers degree programs that lead to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as numerous concentrations, specialized programs and minors, such as Insurance, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship. Distance learning through interactive classrooms and internet courses is another avenue available to pursue course work for College of Business students.
Learn more about the College of Business through the historical timeline of major milestones of the College and world events from 1915 – present.