The mission of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business is to “…develop business professionals who embrace intellectual inquiry through critical and analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and effective communication while building upon the attributes of a liberal arts education.” This goal is put into action in a variety of ways such as through the Georgia Education Mentorship Program, which recently celebrated 15 years of partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Center for Economic Education, Center of Design and E-Commerce, and the Institute of Logistics and Transportation all provide invaluable resources towards career readiness as well.
Education
The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business is highly respected among the leading business schools in the nation. They maintain AACSB accreditation and offer bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs. Undergraduate degrees include Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing. A Bachelor’s of Science in Economics or Computer Science can also be obtained. At the graduate level, students can complete a degree in Accountancy, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, and business with the web-based MBA program. Outside of academics, Georgia College also strives to educate students on key values such as respecting others, transparent communication, ethical behavior, diversity, and social responsibility.
Student Life
There are many organizations and honor societies within the C.o.B. at Georgia College. E-commerce Club, Georgia College Game Creators, and Georgia College Women in Technology are just several of the unique options available. Scholarships are also readily available to business students from all backgrounds, majors within the business field, and stages of life. The University is located in Milledgeville, Georgia. This is the state’s capital and only a two-hour drive from Atlanta. Students have many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors both on campus and off. The Department of Wellness and Recreation provides an array of health and wellness programs to support a healthy learning experience both academically and educationally. Recreational sports, intramurals, counseling, and health services all come together to help students maintain wellness and meet their goals.
Online Programs
CEO Magazine recently recognized the Georgia Web MBA #31 on their Global Online MBA ranking. The program holds prestigious AACSB accreditation, is web-based, and completely designed with working professionals in mind. The cohort style curriculum has one mandatory in-person orientation held in Atlanta during the first semester of enrollment. Outside of this commitment, the program is 100% online. Applicants are required to have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience for consideration. Once accepted students will either complete 12 hours of foundations courses or jump right into the business core depending on undergraduate grades and courses previously taken. Many relevant topics are included within this fast-paced degree, including Strategic Marketing, Human Behavior in Organization, and Entrepreneurship.