Academic Programs

The School's curriculum is designed to develop and enhance general management skills and to prepare students to lead and manage major corporations or their own businesses. In response to industries' expressed desire that our students become especially attuned to the demands and expectations of aspiring managers in today's business organizations, and to the measures and criteria used to determine business success, the School is committed to training students to master and exceeds these measures beyond the 21st century. Our record of achievement is clear!

• Our students have relevant industry experience and are able to provide solutions to today's challenges.
  
• We are focused on business curriculum innovation with the development and implementation of initiatives for careers where minorities and women are under-represented.
  
• Ranked among the top five institutions as the "Best College or University for African Americans" by Black Enterprise magazine and ranked number one for the "Best Return on Investment" for two-year MBA Programs by Business Week magazine.
  
• Historically, the MBA program has produced more African American graduates than any other program and amongst the highest recruitment candidates within the nation.

Degree Programs

Bachelors of Arts

The program confers the Bachelor of Arts degree in two areas: Business Administration and Accounting. Business Administration majors study a broad cross section of fundamentals that prepares them for specialized studies in their junior and senior years in one or more of the following areas of concentration: accounting, finance, international business, management and marketing. In addition to the University's general education requirements, students take specific courses for each degree.

Accounting majors obtain a practical and theoretical knowledge of accounting fundamentals through structured studies in accounting, auditing, accounting information systems and taxation. The wide range of course offerings prepares students for career opportunities in public and private organizations.

Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Accounting - Dual Degree

The Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Accounting is aimed at students who want to meet the 150 semester hour requirement in five years and simultaneously earn the bachelor's degree and the master's degree. The program incorporates the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and the Master of Arts in Accounting by taking no free electives until the fourth year and taking two graduate course electives to satisfy the free electives requirements of the bachelor's degree. The 150 semester hours are required by 40 of 54 jurisdictions awarding CPA certificates.

Master Of Business Administration

The MBA degree from Clark Atlanta University opens doors for students seeking professional careers in major corporations in the areas of accounting, finance, decision science/information systems, and marketing. The graduate program prepares students to fill leadership roles through its challenging curriculum, innovative programs and supportive environment, and then provides the opportunity for its students to market themselves to Fortune 500 companies that recruit annually at the School of Business. The demonstrated success of those students who have graduated from Clark Atlanta attracts interested companies to revisit the school year after year.

Students who choose the School of Business Administration have diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. Every year the student body consists of a solid mix of students from across the country and several international countries, a balanced mix of men and women, with varying degrees of experience. The Business School's more than 2,500 graduates enjoy rewarding management and professional careers in public and private sector organizations in the United States and abroad. Students may select from four concentrations: Accounting, Decision Sciences/Information Systems, Finance, or Marketing.

Master Of Arts in Accounting

The Master of Arts in Accounting is aimed at students, who have completed a bachelor's degree in Accounting or its equivalent. In addition to awarding a master's degree, the program supplements the bachelor's degree to meet the 150 semester hours, which is a minimum requirement for CPA certification in most states. A significant highlight of the one-year full-time program is that its course offerings are scheduled one day a week, permitting candidates in the Atlanta area to take advantage of pursuing their degree while maintaining employment.

The School of Business is Accredited by AACSB/The International Association for Management Education at both the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels.