Business

College of Business

Our mission defines our purpose. We are a School of Opportunity, valuing who we include, not exclude. We provide access to education in business disciplines, delivering experiences that transform students into leaders with integrity and knowledge, adapting to changes in the global environment.

Our commitment to excellence is student-centered and made possible through collaboration and research with students, faculty, and the community.

Open Source Resource Tools


  • JASP is a cross-platform software program with a state-of-the-art graphical user interface. The JASP interface allows you to conduct statistical analyses in seconds without learning programming or risking a programming mistake.
  • Jamovi is a new “3rd generation” statistical spreadsheet. designed from the ground up to be easy to use, jamovi is a compelling alternative to costly statistical products such as SPSS and SAS.
  • Analytics Open Learning is a free learning platform where anyone can learn Python, SQL, and other data analytics-related topics. All materials are offered for free to faculty, students, and anyone else who desires to improve their knowledge of data analytics thanks to an endowment from the Deloitte Foundation and its partners.
  • APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition)
  • Research Randomizer is a free resource for researchers and students needing a quick way to generate random numbers or assign participants to experimental conditions.

Learning Goals & Learning Objectives


The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. We are challenged to pursue excellence and continuous improvement throughout our business programs.

AACSB Accreditation is known worldwide as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution’s business programs can earn.

College of Business graduates will:

  • Understand business essentials
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive foundation of global business principles, methods, issues, and technologies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the evolving global and political landscape
  • Perform analysis and make effective decisions
  • Critically review, distinguish, and organize business information
  • Effectively evaluate information and alternatives, drawing logical inferences and conclusions
  • Make sound decisions and create/produce effective plans/outputs
  • Communicate effectively
  • Write effectively
  • Deliver effective oral presentations
  • Think and act as good corporate citizens
  • Make ethically sound decisions
  • Work collaboratively in groups/teams

Guides & Resources


Events Calendar


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News & Updates


A FAMILY’S BOUNDLESS LOVE: The Mike Karpathakis Endowed MBA Scholarship

Mike Karpathakis began his EKU journey pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with encouragement from his then employer’s (Ajax Magnethermic Corporation) generous tuition reimbursement program. In 1998, while working full-time as an electrical engineer, Mike earned an MBA degree from Eastern’s outstanding College of Business with a 3.98 GPA. Mike fondly remembered collaborating alongside […]

EKU Student to Graduate at 18 Years Old

While most 18-year-olds are just starting college, Om Patel is getting ready to walk across the graduation stage at Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony and receive his bachelor’s degree in finance. Patel will be among the youngest graduating Colonels at this year’s ceremony, with graduates ranging from 18 to 72 years old. […]

Contact Information


College of Business

Business Technology Center
Room 214

collegebt@eku.edu