The COB has the distinction of being one of a handful of business schools across the country with two economic development outreach units housed within the college. The Institute of Economic Advancement (IEA) and the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) play important roles in advancing economic, entrepreneurial, and other business-critical services across the state.
The College works to:
- provide students with core business competency, discipline based knowledge, and demonstrable, practical skills to enable/improve their professional careers;
- involve students in experiential and application based learning through partnerships with the business community and external constituents; and
- support students? professional development opportunities through the Student and Career Services Center and engagement with external partners.
Students may pursue programs of study in several fields of specialty within business. The curricula provide a foundation for entry into management, professional practice, and graduate study.