COLES COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The graduate programs at the Michael J. Coles College of Business are nationally ranked, offer convenient schedules, are taught by expert faculty, and, most importantly, create real career advancement opportunities for students. Covering a wide variety of established and emerging fields, Coles College graduate programs unlock the knowledge and the confidence for students to become leaders and change agents in their organizations. In addition, graduates can leverage the industry connections made during their education as well as the robust Coles College alumni network to achieve their goals.
Master of Accounting Master of Business Administration (Evening) Master of Business Administration (Web) Executive Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics Master of Science in Information Systems Ph.D. in Business Administration
PARTNER WITH THE COLES COLLEGE
Partnering with the Coles College provides organizations with many ways to enhance their businesses while inspiring their next generation of leaders. Corporate partners can leverage their relationships with the College to develop, identify, and attract talent, initiate actionable consulting engagements, inspire relevant research, work with faculty experts, guide curriculum engagements, heighten brand awareness, and more. Through partnering with the Coles College, leading businesses are even more competitive while providing exceptional graduate students with valuable real-world learning experiences.
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS: Develop Talent with Coles College Academic Programs and Executive Education/Certificate Programs Enhance Recruitment by Interacting with Dedicated Graduate Students Collaborate with Students and Faculty on Experiential Learning Opportunities to Solve Real Business Challenges Guide Curriculum Development to Ensure Business Relevance Leave a Legacy as a Valued Supporter of Business Education
EMBA Executive Master of Business Administration
The Executive MBA in the Coles College of Business is more than a degree, it’s an experience. Our program teaches leadership and business acumen, but it also digs deep to uncover our students’ strengths, goals, and personal brands. With its innovative
one-weekend-a-month approach designed for working professionals, EMBA students experience cutting-edge global teaming, program-long executive coaching, and an integrated curriculum designed for professionals ready to advance their careers.
PROGRAM BENEFITS: Complete the Program in 18 Months Classes Meet One Weekend Each Month Hyflex Option Allows Students to Attend Class Sessions In-Person or Online Team Format Promotes Collaboration and Encourages Accountability International Consulting Project Develops Global Leaders
ready to lead. Flexibility is key, with students able to choose to attend class from three locations across Northwest Metro Atlanta, and to customize their experience by specializing in one of nine business concentrations. EvMBA Master of Business Administration (Evening)
Kennesaw State’s Evening Master of Business Administration program empowers working Atlanta-area professionals to move themselves and their organizations forward. The courses span every business function, meaning students graduate with a top-level view and are
PROGRAM BENEFITS: Complete the Program in as Few as 18 Months Part-time Program Fits into Any Schedule Locations in Kennesaw, Marietta, and Sandy Springs The Most Affordable MBA Program in Georgia Concentrations in Accounting, Digital Marketing, Finance,
Fintech, General Management, Information Security & Assurance, Organizational Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Rural Management, and Business Intelligence Dual Degrees Available : Earn your MBA in Conjunction with a Master’s Degree in Information Systems (MSIS), Public Administration (MPA), Conflict Management (MSCM), or Social Work (MSW)
alongside the same peers from start to finish, which combines the flexibility of an online program with the added benefit of a built- in professional network. Kennesaw State’s WebMBA is ideal for professionals who need a program that fits into their busy schedules. WebMBA Master of Business Administration (Web)
The nationally ranked WebMBA program allows working professionals to earn a powerful, career-enhancing degree from their living room, the coffee shop, or anywhere in between. While the program is online, students are not alone. The team-based model means they complete the program PROGRAM BENEFITS: Complete the Program in 20 Months Fully Online Following Required Two-Day In-Person Orientation Team-Based Cohort Structure Identical Diploma to On-Campus MBA Program Courses Led by Committed, Expert Faculty
all four parts of the CPA Exam. Students choose from one of two specializations (audit/advisory or tax) and sit for the CPA Exam in conjunction with their capstone course. The 2 in 2 model means students earn their graduate accounting degrees and complete the CPA Exam in only two semesters. MACC Master of Accounting
The Master of Accounting degree program is an accelerated, cohort-based program designed to help recent accounting undergraduates achieve their career goals and certification requirements. During the nine-month, in- person program, students complete 30 hours of graduate accounting courses and sit for
PROGRAM BENEFITS: Complete the Program in Nine Months
CPA Prep and Sitting Fees Built into the Coursework Cohort-Based Program Builds Professional Network
Near 100% Job Placement Rate Professional Executive Coaching Peer Mentoring Opportunities
for analytics, and healthcare delivery processes along with leadership and management principles. Our collaborative approach to healthcare information technology teaches graduates to understand the complexities of making technology decisions within care delivery organizations and prepares them for leadership in those organizations. MSHMI Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics
The information technology leaders in healthcare is growing every day. Kennesaw State’s Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics program is the first of its kind in Georgia and one of the top healthcare management programs in the country. The MSHMI degree integrates information technology, computing, data demand skilled
PROGRAM BENEFITS: Complete the Program in Two Years
Mix of Required Online and In-Person Classes Frequent Professional Networking Opportunities Capstone Collaborative Research Project with Industry Partners Enrollment in Key Healthcare Technology Associations Cohort Model Helps Students Grow Professional Network
like regulatory concepts behind digital payment technologies, helping them become leaders in the booming, multi-billion-dollar fintech industry. This fully online program partners with Atlanta’s fintech business community to create real-world learning experiences for students and grow their networks. MS-FINTECH Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies
New wallet platforms, cryptocurrencies, online payment gateways, and more have fundamentally changed the business landscape. Kennesaw State University’s Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies – the first fintech master’s degree in Georgia – teaches students the technical, social, and technologies mobile
PROGRAM BENEFITS: Complete the Program in 18 Months 100% Online Degree Experiential Learning Opportunities with Major Firms Like U.S. Bank/Elavon, Ingenico, Truist, and FIS Global Curriculum Designed with Input from Atlanta’s Booming Fintech Industry
MSIS Master of Science in Information Systems
Students in the Master of Science in Information Systems program learn to understand, analyze, and manage organizational issues from end-user computing to strategic implications of technology projects. Graduates step into leadership roles powered by information systems analytics and business intelligence to bring business strategy to technology PROGRAM BENEFITS: Complete the Program in 12 Months Program Taught 100% Online
projects and bring information technology innovations to business challenges. This fully online information systems degree offers convenience, affordability, and flexibility. Students work with experienced and committed professors who teach and engage with them actively, ensuring their place at the forefront of business technology.
Small Class Sizes Promote Collaboration Dual MBA-MSIS Degree Also Available Students Can Earn Graduate Certificates in Information Security & Assurance and Business Intelligence
in leading academic journals. Meanwhile, once-a-month weekend residencies mean they can keep their full-time jobs while earning their terminal degree. Graduates of KSU’s Ph.D. in Business Administration hold tenured/tenure-track, clinical, and leadership positions at leading universities. PH.D. Ph.D. in Business Administration
The Ph.D. in Business Administration at Kennesaw State University is designed for accomplished professionals seeking leadership positions in their organizations or academic institutions. Students in the AACSB-accredited, STEM-designated program learn the skills to conduct and publish world-class research
PROGRAM BENEFITS: Program Designed to be Completed in Three Years Cohort-Based Weekend Residency Model Five Concentrations: Accounting, Management, Information Systems & Security, Marketing & Sales Leadership, and Risk & Decision Analytics Professional Development Opportunities Including Conferences, Soft-Skill Bootcamps, and International Workshops Access to Expert, Widely Published Faculty and a Network of Global Scholars
Bart Heres, Director of Business Development and Corporate Relations bheres@kennesaw.edu | 470-578-2921
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