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College of Business

Innovate the Future of Business

Whether you are an entrepreneur at heart seeking to start your own company or passionate about any industry, be it medicine, sports or art, we build purpose-driven leaders to bring you to your full potential.

With more competition than ever, the era of “business as usual” is behind us. Our world, workplace and communities are becoming more varied yet more intertwined. As such, we connect industry to academia with many of our faculty having served as CEOs, VPs and senior executives at top companies, bringing the real world into our classrooms.

Nationally-Ranked Affordable Business Programs

The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2025 for several programs.

  • 66th for Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
  • 79th for Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs
  • 100th for Best Online MBA Programs

A Strategic Mission

The mission of the College of Business is to inspire transformational learning, create applied knowledge and forge impactful connections that contribute to society. In support of our mission, we value:

  • Integrity and Respect: We conduct business with the highest integrity and mutual respect in all our endeavors.
  • Engagement: We foster engagement with all our stakeholders.
  • Innovation: We strive toward the latest technology and continuous improvement.
  • Social Responsibility: We conduct ourselves in a socially responsible and transparent manner.
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The East Texas A&M Business Advantage

Here, you can gain the knowledge, confidence and the practical tools you need to become a professional, ready to compete in the marketplace.

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AACSB
Accredited

Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, the College of Business has held this prestigious designation making it one of roughly 800 institutions to hold such a distinction worldwide.

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Accounting
Endorsed by the IMA

Our Department of Accounting and Finance is endorsed by the Institute for Management Accountants, which means our programs help students to take the Certified Management Accountant certification exam.

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Student Experience
World-class Faculty

Engage with exceptional faculty who are both significant scholars and industry leaders that provide you with personalized attention. Renowned for their research and enterprising spirit, learn from the best to be the best with industry insights they provide.

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Career Services
Your Future

Explore careers and develop a plan as you meet one-on-one with our career coaches. Our team will help you curate your resume and cover letters, prep you with mock interviews, provide you with professional headshots, and offer you employment opportunities and access to network with some of the largest companies across several industries.

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Innovative Programs
STEM Designated Degree

Our STEM-designated undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Analytics, as well as our Master of Science degrees in Finance, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Supply Chain Management, give students a significant advantage in the fastest-growing markets. These programs help students for professional careers that offer job security, flexibility, satisfaction, and excellent earning potential.

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Scholarships
Funding Your Future

Committed to investing in our students’ futures, our programs are not only affordable but of great value. In addition to the scholarships available from East Texas A&M, the College of Business offers scholarships specifically for business students.

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Well-Rounded
Global Exposure

Students will have the opportunity to develop, apply and hone evolving skills to ensure their success here in Texas and abroad.

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Program Costs

As of the fall of 2023, the tuition and fees for undergraduates enrolling in 12 credit hours stand at $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.

The tuition and fees for a graduate student in the College of Business taking nine credit hours is $3,820 for a Texas resident and $7,500 for a non-resident.

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Scholarships

College of Business Graduate Scholarship

The COB Graduate Scholarship was established to assist incoming graduate students who are attending East Texas A&M starting in the fall of each academic year.

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR.

To qualify for the College of Business Graduate Scholarship, the following eligibility requirements must be met:

  • Fully admitted graduate student in any discipline of the COB.
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or First Class Distinction.
  • Must enroll in 6 semester credit hours (domestic students) and 9 credit hours (international students).
  • International experience through living abroad, study or working abroad is preferred.
  • Work experience is preferred.
  • Admission and enrollment into a STEM degree program is preferred.
  • Must submit a 200 word essay discussing how the scholarship will assist them managing their finances. If international experience is applicable, please discuss in the essay.
  • The scholarship is applicable during one academic year (Fall and Spring). Students who apply in fall do not need to re-apply in spring. However, spring applicants need to re-apply for the scholarship if they are not graduating and want to be considered for the full scholarship.
  • This scholarship is applicable to both domestic and international students. The scholarship will entitle an out-of-state student to the Non-Resident Tuition exemption for competitive scholarship recipients. As such, students with any other scholarships, awards or graduate assistantship that provides the non-resident exemption are ineligible for this scholarship.
  • Applicants will be considered on a rolling admission basis. Deadline to apply for Fall is June 30. Deadline to apply for Spring is November 15. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR.

This scholarship is applicable to both domestic and international students. The scholarship will entitle an out-of-state student to the Non-Resident Tuition exemption for competitive scholarship recipients. As such, students with any other scholarship, award or graduate assistantship that provides the non-resident exemption are ineligible for this scholarship.

  • Complete and submit the scholarship application form.
  • Deadline to apply for Fall is June 30. Deadline to apply for Spring is November 15. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR.
  • Check your LeoMail for communication regarding the scholarship announcement.

Scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to students with international experience (through living abroad, study abroad, or working abroad), professional work experience and students enrolled in a STEM program. To demonstrate this, students must submit a 200 word essay discussing how the scholarship will assist them in managing their finance as well as any of the applicable preferences.

Apply today as funding is limited.

I am an international student. Am I eligible to apply?

Yes, this scholarship is both for domestic and international students who have international experience.

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At what point can I apply for the scholarship?

Once you have applied to the scholarship and received confirmation of being fully admitted or if you are currently enrolled in a graduate program in the college of Business you can apply online using the online application.

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I have applied for the scholarship. What do I need to do next?

Scholarship applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. You will be notified via your LeoMail email address if you are selected for a scholarship.

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Do I have to provide a resume and transcript with my application?

No. The documents are part of your graduate school application and are therefore already on file.

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How will the scholarship be awarded to me?

The scholarship will be applied to your university account balance for the academic year.

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Administration Team

Nancy Albers, Ph.D. Dean and Professor of Marketing
Alum Stacy Roberts Administrative Coordinator I
Denise Rater Administrative Coordinator
Alum Yazan Kakish Marketing and Communications Coordinator and Instructor
Varshenne Reddi Research and Reporting Analyst
Syed Zaidi Department Head and Professor of Accounting

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  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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