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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Fall 2025 Graduation

December 4, 2025 at – December 5, 2025 at calendar-multiday
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Provost's Leadership Institute

February 12, 2026 at – February 13, 2026 at calendar-multiday
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High School Honor Band Festival

February 19, 2026 – February 21, 2026calendar-multiday
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EKU Choirs: NYC Preview Concert

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EKU Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Performance

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News & Updates


Words Matter: EKU Research Reveals the Best Way to Handle Negative Online Reviews

In today’s digital marketplace, a single bad review can determine whether a customer walks through the door or walks away. In fact, 94% of consumers say they will avoid a business because of a negative review, according to ReviewTrackers. Recognizing the real-world stakes, a recent study at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) by Assistant Professor of […]

Jeri Isbell Donates $500K to Expand Global Opportunities for EKU Business Students

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) alumna Jeri Isbell donated $500,000 to establish the Isbell Global Scholars Program in the College of Business. The program provides business students with opportunities to study abroad and gain international experiences to lead in a global economy. At the gift announcement on Thursday, Sept. 25, the Isbell Conference Room in the […]

EKU Dean Honored with KCV Thomas M. Martin Visionary Award

Dr. Tom Martin, dean of Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Business, has been honored with the Thomas M. Martin Visionary Award by Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV) at its inaugural Innovation Celebration in June. The award recognizes Martin’s role in shaping the vision for KCV’s founding. An initiative of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation, […]

Contact Information


College of Business

Business Technology Center
Room 214

collegebt@eku.edu