Mike Cottrell College of Business
The Mike Cottrell College of Business empowers students to become innovative and ethical leaders in business and technology. Our programs and degrees equip our students to become sharp business administrators, successful entrepreneurs, invaluable accountants, knowledgeable computer experts, creative marketing minds, and many other in-demand specialists that the future of business calls for.
Our courses are taught by career professionals with years of insider insights to their respective industries. Students will grow rapidly in experience as they examine significant historical case studies, participate in simulated scenarios, gain confidence in profitable soft skills, and fulfill projects carefully portioned with both routine objectives and practical challenges.
All undergraduate students in the Mike Cottrell College of Business participate in the Professional Roadmap to Ongoing Success (PROS) program as a requirement for graduation. This program provides a foundation of professionalism and interpersonal skills to help students succeed after graduation.
Over 4,000
business students in fall 2025
Named a Best
Business School by U.S. News & World Report
College of Distinction
Best Colleges in Business
2025/2026
Study Abroad
We offer a variety of study abroad opportunities through UNG’s Center for Global Engagement including the London Experience and Business & Culture in Italy trips annually.
Internships
Bridge the gap between classroom and career. Our internship program empowers students to apply academic insights in real-world settings, ensuring they enter the marketplace ready to lead.
AACSB Accreditation
The Mike Cottrell College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world’s business programs.
Degree programs accredited by the AACSB include the following:
