Dr. Antwon D. Woods, Dean
School of Business
Telephone: (601) 877-6458
Fax: (601) 877-2326
The School of Business offers the undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in both Accounting and Business Administration. The School also offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. All programs of the School of Business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The details of the MBA program are contained in the School of Graduate Studies section of this catalog.
Mission
The mission of the School of Business is to develop ethically prudent and technically competent future leaders who will make decisions and lead changes that optimize economic competitiveness and ecological sustainability.
Undergraduate Program Goals
Students completing the undergraduate programs will be:
• Knowledgeable in the functional areas of business
• Effective at oral, written, and technology mediated communication
• Able to apply a blend of thinking styles to address complex problems sustainably
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond
Student Activities
Business students with junior standing and an overall GPA above 3.25 are eligible for membership in Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society. Other organizations that students may participate are Entrepreneurial Action in Us (ENACTUS), the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and student membership in the Institute of Management Accountants.