Mission Statement

The College of Business Administration (COBA) supports the mission of the University by serving the higher educational needs of business students at Alabama State University.  Programs are designed to help students advance their education in business to become more productive citizens, further their careers, and pursue advanced studies within a changing global environment.   Undergraduate programs offer selected specializations built on a foundation of general education and a broad business core with an emphasis on entrepreneurship.  The Master of Accountancy program offers advanced accounting studies.  

COBA promotes special concern for student learning, the effective use of technology and ethical behavior.  Teaching/coaching and the resultant student learning are the highest priority of COBA.  To that end, instructional development and faculty intellectual contributions of applied scholarship are emphasized.  Faculty development, community service and involvement in professional organizations resulting in service to key stakeholders are stressed.  COBA solicits input from its primary stakeholders through advisory councils.