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School of Business

Welcome to the School of Business

Welcome to the Clark Atlanta University School of Business!

For more than seven decades, the CAU School of Business has been committed to transforming learners into leaders who will continue to change the face and future of business for a better world. Clark Atlanta University School of Business is the 2nd business school in the nation (and first HBCU!) and is fully accredited with AACSB.

With the rich CAU history and through the diverse collection of majors and concentrations offered, our students will emerge fearless and prepared for a trailblazing future.

We are happy to have you here!

Silvanus J. Udoka, Ph.D., LSME, LSSBB
Dean, Clark Atlanta University School of Business

Academic Programs

According to the US News and World Report, the CAU School of Business is the best HBCU Business School in Georgia.

The origins of the School of Business date back to its founding institutions, Atlanta University – 1865 and Clark College – 1869. The School was officially established September 25, 1946. 

On Friday, September 15th, students from the Clark Atlanta University MBA program won the highly competitive business case competition held at the National Black MBA Association Case Competition.  During the competition, students solve a challenging business case and compete for $50,000 in scholarships. This year, 20 top MBA programs competed.  The CAU team earned their way to the finals to compete against Vanderbilt, Auburn, Morgan State University, and Rutgers.  The CAU team took 1st place, Vanderbilt was 2nd place, and Auburn earned 3rd place. 

Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business was recently selected as the 2023 National Black MBA Association’s (NBMBAA) Collegiate Partner of the Year. This award is given yearly to higher-education institutions that provide exemplary academic efforts to increase awareness and opportunities for business administration students and members.  The award was presented at the NBMBAA Conference in Philadelphia on September 16, 2023.

1st Place in 2023 National Black MBA Association Case Competition!

#9 on the Best MBA Programs in Georgia

The CAUSB MBA is ranked # 9 on the best MBA programs in Georgia.
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Departments

Finance

Finance

CAU's Finance program equips students for financial management careers across sectors.

Marketing

Marketing

The Marketing Department offers relevant and useful instruction, research and service.
Student Organizations

American Marketing Association

American Marketing Association

Dr. Pamela Richardson
prichardson@cau.edu
404.880-6273

Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society

Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society

Dr. Kasim Alli
kalli@cau.edu
404.880.8470

Economics & Supply Chain Management Club

Economics & Supply Chain Management Club

Dr. Paul Brown
pbrown1@cau.edu
404.880.8154

Finance Club

Finance Club

Dr. John Young
jyoung1@cau.edu
404.880.8476

Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)

Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)

Dr. Michelle Rhodes
mrhodes@cau.edu

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

Professor Renee McCoy
rmccoy@cau.edu
404.880.8702

Sports & Entertainment Association

Sports & Entertainment Association

Dr. Markesha Henderson
mhenderson2@cau.edu
404.880.6608

Toastmasters Club

Toastmasters Club

Ms. Cynthia Cook
Dr. John Young
ccook@cau.edu
404.880.8786

National Black MBA Club

National Black MBA Club

Dr. Cheryl Jester-George
cjester-george@cau.edu
404.880.6044

Toastmasters Club

Toastmasters Club

Ms. Cynthia Cook
Dr. John Young
ccook@cau.edu
404.880.8786

CIED B-School Ventures

CIED B-School Ventures

Dr. Bruce Berger
bberger@cau.edu
404.880.8945

National Black MBA Club

National Black MBA Club

Dr. Cheryl Jester-George
cjester-george@cau.edu
404.880.6044
School of Business Events

Mandela Washington Fellowship

The Mandela Washington Fellowship, a cornerstone of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, professional opportunities, and community support. It targets accomplished Sub-Saharan African leaders fostering innovation and positive change.

Contact School of Business

Phone Number: 404-880-8454
Email: causba@cau.edu
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