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COBA

Mission

The primary mission of the College of Business Administration is to provide a high-quality, innovative, creative, and relevant education in business disciplines to a diverse group of traditional and non-traditional students. 

We accomplish this mission by creating an educational environment conducive to the fullest development of each student’s learning and scholarly potential.  As a community of scholars, we are committed to achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service to society.

Goals

Consistent with COBA mission stated above, and President Dottavio’s “4 E’s” namely Excel, Expand, Encourage, and Extend, and the Six Institutional Priorities, listed in Table 1 below, the College of Business Administration (COBA) Goals address all of its stakeholders, namely the students, faculty and staff, alumni, employers, and funding agencies and sources. The COBA Goals are:

  • Continuous improvements to creatively engage all COBA stakeholders;
  • Operational excellence to enrich COBA stakeholders’ experiences with COBA;
  • Be at the forefront of business administration education and research; and
  • Advocate and promote diversity and globalization in programs for all of our stakeholders.

News and Events

Important Dates

  • Dec 7 - Jan 16 May 2012 Graduation Application Period for Commencement Participation
  • January 17 - Classes begin
  • January 19 - Last date to register for university credit
  • March 12 - 16 - Spring Break
  • March 19 - Second 8-Weeks courses begin
  • March 19 - Academic Advisement for Summer and Fall 2012
  • April 2 - Registration for Summer and Fall 2012 begins
  • April 2 - June 4 - Summer (August) Application Period for Commencement Participation
  • April 2 - August 26 - Fall (December) Application Period for Commencement Participation
  • May 2 - Last class day.
  • May 3 - Study day. Final Examinations begin at 6;30 p.m.
  • May 7 - May 2012 Graduation Application deadline for degree conferral only.
  • May 10 - Last day of final examinations.
  • May 12 - Commencement