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.

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The Mike Cottrell College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The Computer Science Bachelor's Degree is also accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Over 5,000

business and computer science students in fall 2024

Named a Best

Business School by U.S. News & World Report

Ranked Best #7

Value Accredited Online MBA Program 2024 (DiscoverBusiness.us)

Mike Cottrell College of Business Degrees and Programs
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Professional Development

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.

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:
Accounting (B.B.A.)

Finance (B.B.A.)

Information Systems (B.B.A.)

Management (B.B.A.)

Marketing (B.B.A.)

Technology Management (B.A.S.)

The Cottrell MBA

Master of Accountancy (M.Acc)

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Graduate Certificate

Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate

ABET Accreditation

The Mike Cottrell College of Business’ computer science bachelor's degree program is accredited by ABET. ABET is a nonprofit, nongovernmental agency that accredits programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. About 4,144 programs at 812 colleges and universities in 32 countries have received ABET accreditation.

Study Abroad

The Mike Cottrell College of Business offers 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

Experiential learning through internship opportunities allow our students to apply and expand their academic learning in a real-world work experience. The internship program enables students to enter the business marketplace with real-world experience, ready to add immediate value to an organization. For more information on internships, contact the MCCB Director of Internships.

Blue Ridge students earn scholarships

UNG honored 28 of its Blue Ridge Campus students with almost $15,000 of scholarships and celebrated the philanthropy that made those scholarships possible at the Tomato Sandwich Supper on Nov. 7.

Tomato Sandwich Supper celebrates scholarships

Blue Ridge event celebrates scholarships

UNG honored 32 students with scholarships and celebrated the philanthropy that made those scholarships possible at the sixth annual Tomato Sandwich Supper at UNG's Blue Ridge Campus.

Bachelor's degrees available in Cumming

Students at UNG's Cumming Campus now have four bachelor's degree offerings they can complete on the campus.

Students offer free tax prep through IRS program

Students offer free tax prep through VITA

The VITA program allows accounting and finance students to gain work experience as they provide community members free income tax preparation.

12 students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

12 students win study abroad scholarships

Twelve UNG students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship on Dec. 8. The nationally competitive scholarship enables Pell-grant-eligible students to study or intern abroad.