Mike Cottrell College of Business

The Mike Cottrell College of Business leads in the exploration, creation, and dissemination of knowledge. We empower students to become innovative and ethical business and technology professionals. We create value for individuals, organizations and communities.

Our Vision

To be a recognized leader in creating value for our students and communities through business and technology education and innovation.

Over 4,800

business students in fall 2020

Named a Best

for Vets Business School in two of the past three years

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.

Cottrell Connections Blog

Cottrell Speaker Series Welcomes Senior Vice President of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

April 6, 2021

The Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) Cottrell Speaker Series recently welcomed Senior Vice President and Associate Research Director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Dr. Paula Tkac to …

Student Honored with UNG Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award

December 11, 2020

The Mike Cottrell College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation honored UNG student Kristen Sudge for her entrepreneurship efforts Nov. 12. by recognizing her as UNG Student Woman Entrepreneur of …

Virtual Cottrell Speaker Series a Success

October 16, 2020

The Mike Cottrell College of Business recently hosted a virtual installment of its Cottrell Speaker Series featuring Principal Software Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Gainesville State College (GSC) Alum …

Career Services help students find jobs

Tips to secure job or internship

Students seeking to secure part-time or full-time jobs and internships can boost their resume and interview skills via UNG's Career Services. This preparation helps students succeed at upcoming job and

New spaces add to student experience

New spaces add to student experience

UNG's Cottrell Center for Business, Technology & Innovation is less than a year from opening, and new spaces on the Cumming, Dahlonega and Oconee campuses will help students feel more at home at UNG.

Senior cadet wins Armed Forces scholarship

Harris wins scholarship

UNG senior cadet Chandler Harris won a $1,500 scholarship from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's Atlanta chapter.

Chan named topic editor for 'Frontiers'

Journal names Chan research topic editor

Dr. Siew Chan, associate professor of accounting in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at UNG, has been named research topic editor for "Frontiers in Psychology."

Transfer process eases for skilled workers

Transfer process eases for skilled workers

A new articulation agreement between UNG and Lanier Technical College helps associate-degree graduates earn a bachelor's degree.