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Abilene Christian University's (ACU) College of Business Administration (COBA) educates around 800 business students and has 29 full-time faculty with over 400 years of industry experience. COBA offers 4-year BBAs in five undergraduate majors. Having accreditation with AACSB International places COBA in the top 5% of business schools in the world and ensures a world-class education while providing an environment that encourages building lasting relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, and peers. There are many opportunities for students to receive hands-on experience in and out of the classroom and an intentional focus on leadership development, globalization, and ethics.
Highlights
AACSB International accreditation Faculty - Over 400 years of industry experience and 25 of the 29 full time faculty have their terminal degrees Global Apprentice Study Abroad Program - Four week international consulting project for undergraduate students and 6 hours of business credit Leadership Summit - One week course in Colorado focused on God's calling in one's life, ethical business, and family/work balance STAR - Student managed trading fund of approximately $250,000 that is managed by undergraduate students American Marketing Association (AMA) - Provides opportunities in consulting and social cause marketing SpringBoard Ideas Challenge - Annual business plan competition Business start-up Accelerator
Institute Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Specialized Program(s) Accreditation
AACSB International
Credentials Offered
Bachelor Degree Business Minor for Non-Business Majors Double Major Dual Degree
Fields of Study
Applied Business Technology Accounting Financial Management Human Resources Management Marketing Management
Business Administration Accounting & Taxation Brand & Product Management Business Administration & General Management Business Minor (for Non-Business Majors) Consumer Studies Economics & Statistics Entrepreneurship & Venture Development Finance & Financial Management Information Systems Management International Management Leadership Logistics Management Management and Information Systems Market Research Marketing Management Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management Strategic Management & Policy Technology Management
Program Options
Career Placement Office Industry Practicum/Internship Peer Tutoring Weekend Activities/Field Trips Study Abroad, Leadership Development retreat
Annual Program Fees (excluding books) (US$): 1,090
Estimated Total Cost of Program (US$): 81,160
Buildings & Facilities
ACU is located in Abilene, Texas, approximately 150 miles west of Dallas and spans across 218 acres. The campus is completely wireless and provides many individual study and group gathering spaces such as the Learning Commons in the Brown Library.
The Mabee Business building is three stories, has 12 smart classrooms/lecture halls, 4 computer labs, The Quiet Place for reflection, studying, or group meetings, COBA Connections Career and Academic Advising office, and the Connections Cafe. With an atrium in the center of the building, the simulation of a typical corporate office is created.
Abilene Christian University ACU Box 29300
Abilene, Texas 79699
Faculty/Department Name: College of Business Administration Year Faculty/Department Founded: 1933 # Full-Time Faculty: 29 Length of Program: < 4 Years Direct Entry: Yes # Fields of Study/Concentrations: 22 Cohort Model: No Opportunities for Part-Time Study: Yes Teaching Methods: Case Studies Directed/Independent Study Field Work/Projects Labs Lectures Research Paper Simulations/Gaming Average Class Size: Core Classes: 25 - 74 Areas of Concentration Classes: 3 - 30 Total Tuition/Program Fees for Credential (US$): 81,160
Student Profile
Total F/T Undergraduate Student Enrolment in Program
(All Years): 803 Male/Female Ratio: % Female: 26 % Male: 74 % International Students:5 # Countries of Origin: 21- 30 % Graduates Employed Within 3 Months of Graduation: 75
Institute Overview
Institute Name: Abilene Christian University Institute Type: Christian Public or Private: Private University/College Year Founded: 1906 # Faculties: 8 # Full-Time Faculty: 368 # Full-Time Students: 3,947 # Part-Time Students: 866 % International Students: 4 Campus Setting: Urban On-Campus Residence/Dormitories: Yes Nearest City: Abilene City Population: 120,000 Cost of Living: Low Climate Range: 25°F to 100°F
AACSB International accreditation
