Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University

If your Labor Day travel plans include a stop in Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, don't forget to take a moment to learn about the Coles College MBA programs. Have a great and safe holiday weekend!

KSU Executive MBA Program at Coles College of Business and founder of S&C Robinson Enterprise, Shane Robinson, recently received Airport Experience News' ACDBE of Distinction award. Robinson started his company in 2012 launching restaurants like Dunkin Donuts and Shake Shack in airports around the country while managing for major companies like Target and Home Depot. Robinson is focused on the expansion of his company in the coming years. Read more here: https://loom.ly/MjqNE9c

2024 ACDBE Of Distinction: Shane Robinson - Airport X Robinson’s Multi-Tasking Approach By Sarah Beling Editor’s Note: Airport Experience News has launched the ACDBE of Distinction award to honor smal

CEO invites you to join in on a fun networking game night! Enjoy games, food, and socialization tonight 6pm-8pm in the J.W Wilson Student Center!

Stop by the Entreprenership and Innovation Center for a Mocktail Open House Party. Learn what they're all about over free food and drinks this Thursday 8/29, 5-6:30pm!

KSU students, want to explore cybersecurity? BSides Atlanta 2024 is happening on Saturday, September 14, at the KSU Center. It’s free, but be sure to register!

Expect hands-on activities like lock picking and capture the flag, plus talks from industry experts. It's perfect for anyone interested in cybersecurity, IT, or software engineering.

Register here: https://loom.ly/1j0KTZ8

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Assistant Professor of Marketing Prachi Gala was recently offered a faculty fellowship at the historic Irish College Leuven in Belgium, leading to a new study abroad partnership! Read more here: https://loom.ly/Oaqek_g

Marketing Professor Creates Study Abroad Partnership with Historic Belgian College While leading an education abroad experience to Ireland this past summer, Kennesaw State University Assistant Professor of Marketing Prachi Gala was invited to visit the historic Irish College Leuven in Belgium, where she was offered a faculty fellowship that is already leading to international educ...

Last week, we kicked off the new academic year with our annual opening of the college event! The day was filled with laughter and excitement as we shared our vision for growth and improvement this year. As the largest academic college at KSU, we're proud to also lead in faculty and staff giving. A warm welcome to all our new faculty and staff. Let's have another incredible year!

Welcome back owls! Join us in the Burruss atrium today and tomorrow for free swag and answers to any first-day questions you may have.

Andy Green, Coles College cybersecurity expert, was quoted in 11Alive sharing his insights on the recent CrowdStrike global IT outage. He expressed his concerns about the resiliency of the affected company's systems, which led to over 3,500 flight cancellations at Delta Airlines. Andy has also been featured on WSBTV and Atlanta News First, providing expert commentary on this significant issue.

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Delta pilot describes ongoing issues with airline A Delta pilot and a cyber security expert share concerns about Delta's software after passengers across the globe are facing cancellations and delays.

The Princeton Review has ranked the Coles College Online MBA as the No. 1 Online MBA in Georgia! We're proud to be recognized as a standout program. Discover more about our top-tier program at KSUMBA.com.

Kennesaw State University’s Ground Work Agency is revolutionizing student learning by providing real-world marketing experience. Launched by marketing instructor Laurie Michaelson, this student-led, faculty-guided agency allows students to work on real projects with real clients, preparing them for successful careers in marketing. Read more below!

KSU’s Student-Led Marketing Agency Prepares Students for Real Careers Called the Ground Work Agency, this student-run, faculty-led, full-service marketing agency housed within KSU’s Department of Marketing and Professional Sales was launched in Fall 2021 and began working with clients in Spring 2024.

MBA alum Jeff Richards was recently featured in an interview with Pulse 2.0, where he shared insights about his company, SnapCare. As the Co-founder and COO, Jeff is revolutionizing the medical staffing industry with SnapCare's AI-enabled platform. Before embarking on this entrepreneurial journey, he made significant contributions as the Department Director and Chief Anesthetist at Grady Memorial Hospital. Read more here:

SnapCare: How This AI-Enabled Healthcare Workforce Marketplace Is Transforming A $40+ Billion Market SnapCare is an AI-enabled workforce marketplace serving the whole continuum of care. Pulse 2.0 interviewed SnapCare co-founder and Chief Operations Officer (COO) Jeff Richards to learn more about the company.

Congratulations to Emerson Smith on creating HappyDoc, a game-changer for veterinarians! His initial funding of $15,000 came from the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center's Mookerji Innovation Fund, and he continues to receive funding! Proud of our staff at the center for supporting his success. Read more in the link below.

Kennesaw State alum finding success at intersection of AI and animals Emerson Smith knew he wanted to build his own company, he just didn’t always know what problem he could end up solving. After graduating from Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business in 2018, Smith tested a few business ideas before heading to Silicon Valley in California, working i...

Sweta Sneha, Executive Director and Professor of Healthcare Management and Informatics, has been recognized on the Titan 100 list for two consecutive years, showcasing her exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. As the Titan 100 organization highlights current honorees in the leadup to the 2025 announcement, Sweta was recently featured as the Titan of the Day on their LinkedIn page. We are thrilled to see our faculty member celebrated in such a prestigious manner. Read more here: https://loom.ly/fv7HZVk

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🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Director of MEBUS, Keith Perissi, has been honored by the Georgia Entertainment Journal as one of the 200 Most Influential figures in Georgia’s Creative Industries! 🎬🎶 At the Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program, we’re incredibly proud and grateful for Keith’s tireless dedication. His impact on our students, faculty and staff is truly inspiring every single day. 🙌

Lara Oliviera, an MBA alumnus, was recently selected as Top Founder and CEO of the Year for 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals. She is the founder of SmartFit, a pioneering fitness studio that introduced electro muscle stimulation (EMS) training to get better workouts in with faster results. She has opened two studios and began franchising efforts. Read more here: https://loom.ly/i7VjyA0

Faculty from the Michael J. Coles College of Business faculty give insight on recent pressing matters in the media. See what they had to say here:
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Coles College Faculty In The News: Inflation, Personal Loans, Film Tax Credits, and More Faculty from the Michael J. Coles College of Business faculty give insight on recent pressing matters in the media. Below are the recent faculty featured on several platforms to discuss current topics.

ABAC has generously endowed a scholarship worth $30,000 to provide financial support to Coles College marketing students as well as students in KSU Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Kennesaw State University has also pledged an additional $20,000 for this exciting new scholarship as part of the Scholarship Endowment Challenge.

Did you know that KSU's Ph.D. in Business Administration is the first STEM-designated business Ph.D. in Georgia? This designation makes KSU even more attractive for international students looking to earn a doctoral business degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Read more! https://loom.ly/azGX4Pk

KSU Business Ph.D. Recognized as First STEM Program in the State Kennesaw State University’s Ph.D. in Business Administration program recently became the first business Ph.D. in Georgia to earn a STEM designation based on new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rules.

What happens when you bring two great innovators together? Current and future MBA students found out when Ryan Wilson, renowned Atlanta entrepreneur and CEO/Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot, joined forces with the innovative KSU MBA Program at Coles College of Business to headline the Ryan Wilson x MBA Info Session event. Ryan shared his insights on the power of networking, building professional value, and even the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business.

KSU Sentinel highlighted finance major and The Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at KSU fellow Lukas Olliver for his research on the interesting "what-if" scenario of Europe becoming a single country like the United States. Visit The Sentinel to learn more about Lukas' research!

Student Research Feature: Lukas Ollivier - The Sentinel Finance student looks for a solution to unify Europe.

Graduate students in Prachi Gala and Keith Tudor's Comparative Business in Ireland education abroad program returned home recently with new appreciation for international marketing and global perspectives.

Highlights from the program include exploring the Guiness Storehouse and learning how the company markets one of the country's most iconic brands; leading discussions on sustainable tourism atop the Cliffs of Moher; and visiting an Irish office of global customer experience firm Telus International to better understand the global considerations that go into CX design.

The Changing MBA Value Proposition - CEO Magazine As the business community calls for more leaders with specialized skillsets, Kennesaw State University has responded by revolutionizing its MBA program and replacing a general business curriculum with seven highly focused concentrations. Traditionally, the value of an MBA degree was in the wide rang...

KSU recently held its largest hackathon to date, the Apps For Wellbeing Hackathon 2.0, which centered on promoting health through technology. This year's event welcomed participants from all majors and skill levels, and was spearheaded by Associate Professor Dominic Thomas along with Information Systems students Jessica Harris, Amiyah Richardson, and Nina Lam. Read more below: https://loom.ly/mEtHXHI

Mental Health the Focus of KSU’s Largest Hackathon The Michael J. Coles College of Business recently hosted its second annual hackathon, called Apps For Wellbeing Hackathon 2.0, with a focus on fostering wellness through technology.

Congratulations to our 2024 Outstanding Students! Each of these students was selected by faculty members and department chairs for their exemplary work in their individual academic programs. Read more about each of our outstanding students here: https://loom.ly/Z5k9-vY

Michael J. Coles College Reveals 2024 Outstanding Students Outstanding Student awards recognize exemplary students in each of the College's academic programs. Faculty members nominate students, with department chairs selecting the winners for 2024.

As we all grapple with the recent tragedy, the University wants to remind students of the mental health resources available to them whenever they are needed.

Meet the MBA team! They work to keep our MBA programs ranked among the top nationally and internationally. We have launched concentrations in Digital Marketing, Information Security and Assurance, and Organizational Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the evening MBA program, catered to full-time working professionals. There is still time to apply for Fall 2024! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/BPqFl2M

Former KSU student and Director of Radiology services at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Will Chilvers, returned to his alma mater to join the EMBA program. Chilvers shared how the program challenged and prepared him for his current role. Read more below!
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Kennesaw State graduate hones leadership skills through EMBA program On the outside, Will Chilvers appears to be the pinnacle of success. Currently a Director of Radiology services at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, he leads a team of more than 250 people at 22 locations throughout metro Atlanta. Still, Chilvers is dreaming of an even brighter future.

We are happy to announce our recipients of the Coles College 2023-2024 Outstanding Student Awards! These outstanding graduates have left a mark on their programs, earning them the highest honor. Congratulations to each of them for this achievement!

Congratulations to all of our Class of 2024 Coles College graduates. Now it's time for you to show the world what Coles College can do!