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 Personal 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

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 …

Growing into an Entrepreneur

September 21, 2020

Mike McGraw did not lack work or life experience when he decided to pursue a management degree in the early 2000s as an ex-military, non-traditional aged student. After serving in …

Leadership Provides an Edge

September 21, 2020

When Adam Oaks started attending North Georgia College, now the University of North Georgia (UNG), he decided to major in marketing. Adam soon discovered that leadership training, in addition to …

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.

McNair Scholars Program produces successful students

McNair program's success continues

While many graduate schools paused their admission process due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNG's McNair Scholars continued to succeed by gaining entry into several masters' and doctoral programs.

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity celebrates 50 years

UNG's Pi Kappa Phi chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 22. This golden anniversary is a major milestone for the social fraternity, which designates itself as the longest, continuous-running

State budget includes funds for Cumming, Dahlonega campus projects

Two construction projects at the University of North Georgia (UNG), a new business building in Dahlonega and a building expansion in Cumming, have received more than $4 million in funding in Georgia's

Junior named alternate for Rangel Summer program

UNG junior Ann Lim was named an alternate for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. The program provides undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues