College of Business and Economic Development
College of Business and Economic Development
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The Economic Outlook Forum is an annual event where experts in areas of banking, finance, and academia discuss economic trends and forecasts for the upcoming year. Sponsored by The First, A National Banking Association. Find out more and register here!
Each year, the College of Business and Economic Development recognizes an outstanding Boardman Alumni of the Year and Young Alumni of the Year for their professional achievements. This event is supported by the endowment of the late Joe Boardman Jr. Learn more about the Alumni of the Year event.
The Golden Idea Pitch Competition is a "shark tank" style event that provides a platform for budding entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative products and services to established, professional entrepreneurs from the community. Find out more here!
View and download the 2019-20 Research Impact Report.
View and download the 2018-19 Research Impact Report.
With several undergraduate and graduate certificate programs to choose from, Southern Miss students can develop specialized business knowledge.
Undergraduate Certificates:
Graduate Certificates:
#36 Best Online Bachelor's in Business Degree Programs, Learn.org
#1 Best Online Business School in Mississippi, SuccessfulStudent.org, 2019
#16 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Business for the Business program, OnlineU.org,
2019
#36 Best Online Business School in the nation, SuccessfulStudent.org, 2019
#36 Best Online Undergraduate Business School in the nation by College Consensus, 2019
#26 International Business Programs in the country, study.com, 2019
2017 - 2020 Listed in the Top Universities for Professional Sales Education in the U.S. in the
Sales Education Foundation (SEF) Magazine
#94 Best Online MBA Programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2021
#127 Best Full-Time MBA Programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2021
#213 Part-Time MBA Programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2021
#74 Best Online MBA Programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2020
#1 Best Online MBA Program in Miss., College Consensus, 2019
#20 Best MBA Degree Programs Online, Learn.org
#17 Best Online MBA Programs, Affordable Colleges Online, 2018-2019
#41 Best MBA Degree Programs Online, Best College Reviews, 2018
#7 Master of Science in Sport Management, Intelligent.com, 2020
#11 Overall Sport Management Program, Intelligent.com, 2020
#8 Best Master’s in Sport Management online by BestCollegeReviews.org, 2019
#18 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Sport Management, OnlineU.org, 2019
#16 Best Sport Management Programs in the country by TheBestSchools.org, 2018
#23 Best Sport Management Programs in the country by BestColleges.com, 2018
Our purpose is to develop leaders who leverage an entrepreneurial mindset to create value and innovative business solutions. We ensure that all students have applied experiences that build the knowledge and develop the skills needed to succeed and lead in the global marketplace. We support economic development by advancing knowledge through influential scholarship and collaboration with our communities.
We will be a recognized leader in providing business educational experiences that inspire and empower business scholars and students to fearlessly lead on the national and international stage.
In the next five years, the College of Business & Economic Development will focus on:
Our graduate and undergraduate business and accounting programs are all accredited by AACSB International. Southern Miss offers the only on-campus AACSB-accredited business programs in South Mississippi.
AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide educational and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools.
AACSB Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Less than 5% of the world's 13,000 business programs have earned AACSB Accreditation. AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates that are highly skilled and more desirable to employers than other non-accredited schools.
AACSB-accredited schools...
Chad Miller
Paul Beck
Joseph Peyrefitte
Melinda McLelland
Amber Cole
Wei Wang
Srinidhi Kanuri
Greg Bradley
Amy Yeend {ex officio}
Joel Bolton {ex officio}
Fujun Lai
Kimberly Goodwin
Marco Wolf
Chad Miller
Brandon Allen
Amber Hatten
Thank you for your interest in Southern Miss Business. Discover more in previous Annual Reports.