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Great Colleges and Universities for Business in the South

Thinking about studying Business in college? These schools in the Southern part of the United States are all great places to earn your degree.

Your career options with a Business degree are certainly varied—almost limitless. Studying Business in college allows you to explore your entrepreneurial side and start your own business or open doors to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. With so many business schools out there, it can be hard to pinpoint the right one for you. This list is a great place to start your search! All the colleges and universities listed here are located in the Southern United States and offer great programs in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance, and much more. Best of all, you can connect with each one quickly and easily! Just click the “Connect me” button underneath each featured school if you’re interested in learning more—then they'll reach out to you with more information. Now let’s get down to business (sorry, we had to say it).  

Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College Agnes Scott College is a private Presbyterian liberal arts college for women in Decatur, Georgia—just six miles from downtown Atlanta. Agnes Scott’s more than 1,100 students benefit from having 30 undergraduate majors and minors—including Business Management, Economics, and more—as well as 60+ clubs and organizations to choose from. The College also offers The Bridge to Business summer program, which combines your academic passions with your interest in the business world. 

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Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University logoChristian Brothers University is a private Catholic university just four miles from downtown Memphis, Tennessee. With an average class size of 16 and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, the University offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, and Marketing through The School of Business—with Business Administration offering concentrations in Banking, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Business, Management Information Systems, and Sport Management. At CBU, you’ll get rigorous academics in a personalized learning environment with professors who can connect you with experts in your field for networking, internships, and research opportunities.

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Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas Baptist University is a Christ-centered, comprehensive liberal arts university with a 368-acre suburban campus in south Dallas, Texas. DBU focuses on developing business leaders and managers who will stand out in the marketplace as well-equipped men and women of faith. Students have access to a network of highly successful professionals who encourage and motivate them in their desire to impact the world of business.

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High Point University

High Point University logoHigh Point University is a private Methodist comprehensive institution in High Point, North Carolina. Known as The Premier Life Skills University, HPU is rooted in the liberal arts and offers 63 majors and 65 minors—including undergraduate programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Marketing, and Sales as well as graduate degrees in Business Administration and Communication & Business Leadership. The University also works with industry professionals to make sure the curriculum remains pertinent and state-of-the-art.

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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University logoKennesaw State University is a public comprehensive university with two campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia—just north of metro Atlanta. One of the 50 largest public institutions in America, KSU offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hospitality Management, Information Security & Assurance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales. Business faculty are highly respected in their fields, as many had distinguished careers in the industry before becoming educators.

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Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University logoLipscomb University is a private liberal arts university located in a residential area of Nashville, Tennessee. With 4,600 students coming from almost every state and 45 countries, the University offers over 200 areas of study and a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. Students interested in business can pursue Lipscomb majors in Accounting, Business as Mission, Data Analytics, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, General Finance, Management, or Marketing. 

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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma State University is a public comprehensive university with an 840-acre campus located in Stillwater, Oklahoma—70 miles west of Tulsa. The Spears School of Business offers eight departments, 21 different degrees, a 23:1 student-faculty ratio, hands-on teaching projects, and 25 student organizations. Outside of Spears, students can pursue all other facets of business, from Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences to Food Science and Product Development in the Ferguson College of Agriculture.

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Samford University

SamfordSamford University is a private university with a 247-acre campus located in suburban Birmingham, Alabama. The Brock School of Business offers undergraduate majors in Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, and Marketing, as well as MBA, MAcc, and fast-track graduate programs. In addition, the Brock Scholars Program allows students to design their own degree program in conjunction with their faculty committee.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette logoUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public comprehensive institution in Lafayette, Louisiana—50 miles from Baton Rouge. UL Lafayette’s College of Business enrolls more than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students who learn the complexities of economies, detailed analysis of accounting, strategies of marketing, and more. The University offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, Insurance & Risk Management, Management, Marketing, and Professional Land & Resources Management. 

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University of Louisville

University of Louisville logoThe University of Louisville is a public comprehensive university in Louisville, Kentucky. UofL enrolls more than 23,000 students and offers undergraduate degrees in more than 50 undergraduate fields of study and 75 master’s degrees—including business programs in Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Equine Industry, Finance, Management, and Marketing. The University provides competitive, high-quality programs that deliver inside and outside the classroom, with 91% of graduates employed full-time within three months in positions with an average full-time salary of $54,399.

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University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi logoThe University of Mississippi is a public comprehensive land-grant university in Oxford, Mississippi—70 miles southeast of Memphis. The University’s 15 academic divisions include a major medical school; nationally recognized Schools of Accountancy, Law, and Pharmacy; and the Honors College, renowned for its academic rigor, experiential learning, and community action. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship inspires Business students across 11 degree programs to create innovative businesses through excellent teaching, exceptional service, and world-class research—which has led to 60+ successful student-led startups.

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University of Texas at Dallas

University of Texas at Dallas logoThe University of Texas at Dallas is a public comprehensive university in Richardson, Texas—17 miles north of Dallas. The University draws over 30,000 students from 100+ countries who study in 147 majors across seven schools, including 30+ business programs covering specializations in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, and more. At the UT Dallas Jindal School, students benefit from a rich array of resources, including state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research opportunities, and access to a network of industry professionals and alumni.

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