Austin Peay's Business programs will push you beyond the textbook and prepare you to compete in a global economy.
Our students are applying their coursework knowledge to hands-on experiences, preparing them for real-world business scenarios. When they’re not making history with the first banking program in the state, they’re managing a real $500,000 investment portfolio and building marketing campaigns for local nonprofits.
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We offer a range of programs for students to explore their passions while providing critical resources such as service-learning courses, internships, scholarships and access to a team of professional advisors and a career readiness coach. From day one, we’re committed to helping you achieve your career goals.
Our undergraduate programs include Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Management. We also offer concentrations in Banking, Data Analytics, Economics, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems and Real Estate.
The Master of Business Administration program is offered completely online. It is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field and offers fast-track terms that last just eight-weeks. Convenient online courses enable students to balance graduate studies with work and personal commitments, with an option to graduate in 12 to 24 months. The program offers concentrations in artificial intelligence and responsible human resource management, as well as a certificate option in Responsible Human Resources Management. In-person course options are available for qualified international students.
Why choose business?
- Continuously in-demand field. Organizations require business professionals to manage operations, providing students with a fulfilling and secure career path.
- Versatile career possibilities. Our programs prepare students for careers in all major sectors of the market, providing flexible opportunities based on individual interests.
- Marketable skillset. Students develop valuable communication, critical thinking and analytical skills that are applicable to all aspects of life.
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Dylan Cottrell and Kayla Downey are not only the first in their family to earn postgraduate degrees, they're among the first graduates from the MBA program launched at APSU in Fall 2024.
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Austin Peay State University alum Diane Ellmore's journey of growing her business, Red Bird Salon, over the past decade emphasizes genuine relationships and community connections. Along the way, she's been mentoring the next generation of beauty professionals.
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Austin Peay State University has received a significant contribution from Ben Kimbrough Jr. and his wife Beverly Ford Kimbrough to fully endow a business scholarship first established in 2021.
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