College of Business Administration

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About

Administrative Officers

Dean		Mitchell J. Muehsam, PhD
Associate Dean		Leroy W. Ashorn, PhD
Assistant Dean		Valerie P. Muehsam, PhD
Assistant Dean		Doug Berg, PhD
	Chair, Department of Accounting	Phillip W. Morris, PhD, CPA
	Acting Chair, Department of Economics and International Business	Ed Blackburne, PhD
	Chair, Department of General Business and Finance	Balasundram Maniam, PhD
	Chair, Department of Management and Marketing	Roger D. Abshire, DBA

Vision
Sam Houston State University’s College of Business Administration aspires to be recognized among the best regional colleges of business administration in the nation. It is committed to developing capable, confident, and ethical graduates equipped for a lifetime of productive contribution to business and society.

Mission
The mission of the College of Business Administration is to provide an excellent education to a diverse student body through traditional and unique business programs primarily at the undergraduate level. The College provides students with the opportunity to develop the skill necessary to achieve successful business careers in a global environment, to become productive and ethically committed citizens, to be prepared for advanced studies, and to pursue life-long learning. Through a continuously improving curriculum, excellent teaching, utilization of technology, and scholarly productivity, the college responds to changing student needs and provides service to its constituencies. This mission is accomplished with talented, diverse, and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators working together with business, educational, government and community leaders.

COBA Core Purpose
To prepare students for a lifetime of learning, for adapting to change and for productive service grounded in the disciplines of business.

Core Values

Value of the Individual

COBA:
Supports the pursuit of individual goals and objectives
Builds student success
Embraces diversity among the faculty, staff and student body

Honesty

COBA:
Demands ethical behavior, integrity and high standards
Expects openness and fair-dealing with all stakeholders

Quality

COBA:
Provides a quality education environment
Nurtures intellectual development
Maintains relevant curricula and teaching pedagogy

Responsibility

COBA:
Emphasizes individual accountability
Promotes personal initiative
Values dependability

Mutual Respect
- COBA:
- Cultivates a spirit of cooperation and collegiality
- Maintains trust, collaboration and respect of others

Contact Information
936.294.1254
Smith Hutson Building 100
coba@shsu.edu

Website
http://www.shsu.edu/~coba/

Academic Programs

Master's Degrees

Major, Degree	Department
Accounting, MS	Accounting
Business Administration, MBA
Business Administration - Banking and Financial Institutions, EMBA
Project Management, MS	Management and Marketing

Highlights

The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) and has a nationally recognized chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma. Currently there are only 464 schools of business in the United States and 570 worldwide that are accredited members of AACSB International.

Sam Houston State University was accredited in March of 2005 as the 17th Professional Golfers’ Association of America PGA Golf Management university in the country and the first in the state of Texas. The Professional Golfers’ Association of America PGA Golf Management program at Sam Houston State University is designed to produce members of the PGA of America. Successful completion of the 5-year program will reward the student with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in General Business Administration with a minor in PGA Golf Management, resulting in Class “A” membership within the PGA of America.

The College of Business Administration, as part of a six university consortium, offers BBA degrees in accounting, general business administration, banking and financial institutions and management and the MBA at The University Center in The Woodlands, Texas.

The College offers the only accredited bachelor and Executive Master of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Institutions in the nation. The EMBA program is a two-year cohort program involving both online and residence coursework.

Each year the College of Business Administration conducts a career fair that offers students the opportunity to interact with approximately 50 employers from all types of business and not-for-profit organizations.

Student Organizations and Activities

Alpha Kappa Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
COBA Ambassadors
MBA Student Association
National Black MBA Association
Phi Chi Theta
Association of IT Professionals
Banking and Finance Club
Beta Alpha Psi
International Business Society
National Association of Black Accountants
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Society for Human Resource Management

Additional student organizations exist within specific majors and/or departments. Please see the appropriate major/department for more details.

Internships and Study Abroad

A student may earn a maximum of six hours in approved, supervised educational work experience in internships. Internship applications are available from the sponsoring academic department. In order to receive academic credit, a student must meet the eligibility conditions, obtain prior approval from the Department Chair of his/her major, and meet the guidelines established by the College of Business Administration for monitoring the quality of the learning experience.

Sam Houston State University offers the unique opportunity for students to earn college credit in Puebla, Mexico each year during Summer I Session. Founded in 1531, Puebla now ranks as the fourth largest city in Mexico. The rich culture of Puebla is a blend of colonial architecture and traditional art forms with a modern business and industrial center. Classes will be taught by COBA and other SHSU faculty members on the beautiful campus at the Universidad Iberoamericana. Students will have many opportunities to interact with the local community. Field trips to major businesses, museums, and archeological sites are planned. For lodging and meals, students have two choices: to stay at a hotel in downtown Puebla or to live with a family. Hotel accommodations are at the elegant Holiday Inn, once a 19th-century home. A limited number of scholarships are available to partially cover the cost. Interested students may contact the Department of Economics and International Business or the Office of International Programs for additional information.

Scholarships

Sam Houston State University offers academic scholarship opportunities for beginning freshmen who excel in areas of academic achievement and leadership. There are additional competitive scholarship opportunities for current SHSU and transfer undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships using the ScholarX program on the Financial Aid website. The ScholarX program is a single application that will allow the student to apply for most scholarships available on campus whether at the departmental, college, or university-level.

Numerous scholarships are available on a competitive basis for currently enrolled students in the College of Business Administration. Applications are accepted through ScholarX between October 1 and February 15 for incoming students and between January 2 and February 15 for returning students. Deadlines may change so students are encouraged to check the website for current information. Scholarship recipients are announced in April for the following academic year.
Scholarships vary from year to year and typically include: