Academic Programs
Academic Programs
EKUBusiness' quality academic programs are accredited by AACSB International. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide and means that EKUBusiness meets this hallmark of excellence and ranks among the top third of business programs. All classes are taught by academically qualified professors and continuous improvement ensures currency. State-of-the-art micro-computer labs provide students with hands-on access to the latest technology.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The EKU Master of Business Administration is Central Kentucky's quality MBA program for working professionals. EKU's MBA offers a core of courses covering all business areas, plus a series of electives that are relevant and responsive to particular career objectives. All MBA courses are conveniently scheduled at night to accommodate the demanding schedule of today's working professionals. Students may attend on a part-time or full-time basis. Courses are offered on EKU's Richmond, Kentucky, campus as well as the EKU campuses located in Corbin, Danville, Lancaster, and Manchester. More information may be found at the EKU MBA Home Page: www.mba.eku.edu.
Undergraduate Programs
- Accounting
- Finance
- Computer Information Systems
- Insurance
- Management
- Marketing
- Corporate Communication & Technology
- General Business
- Business Marketing Education
EKUBusiness Minors
Accounting
Accountants are usually employed in one of three major areas of accounting: public accounting, private accounting, or not-for-profit accounting. An accountant engaged in public accounting usually works for a CPA firm and services different clients, much like an attorney works for a law firm and services different clients. A private accountant is employed by an individual business and works exclusively for that organization. The last major segment of the profession is composed of those accountants employed by governmental agencies at the local, state, and federal levels and other not-for-profit organizations, including foundations, hospitals, unions, educational organizations, and charities. The Certificate in Accounting is designed to prepare individuals who have a bachelor's degree in another field for entry into the accounting profession. This program satisfies the Kentucky requirement that individuals taking the CPA Exam have a bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent. For more information, see the EKU Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Home Page.
Finance
The Finance major prepares the student to work in a bank or savings and loan institution with loan approvals and credit analysis, as a financial analyst or broker in investments, or in corporate finance, including planning, asset, and fund management. An Option in Real Estate prepares students to work in corporate real estate or sell real estate and own their own brokerage. The student may also rent and manage property, make appraisals, or develop new building projects. The Minor in Real Estate consists of 18 hours and is designed for the non-business major. The Certificate in Real Estate is designed to prepare applicants for licensure as real estate brokers or certification as real property appraisers in Kentucky. For more information, see the EKU Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Home Page.
Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) major focuses on the information requirements of decision makers in all areas of business. A graduate in CIS is prepared to work in a CIS department or serve as an interface between computer and business projects. A Minor in Computer Information Systems is offered for students in programs other than business. The minor consists of 18 hours of computer information systems courses. For more information, see the EKU Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Home Page.
Insurance
Insurance graduates are prepared for positions such as underwriters, claims adjusters, risk analysts, account executives, marketing representatives, and financial planning. The EKU Insurance Program is the only undergraduate degree program in insurance in Kentucky and is nationally recognized. The program offers a unique program of study designed to give the student an understanding of risk-bearing institutions, knowledge of principles necessary for managing pure risk, and the opportunity for professional advancement. The Minor in Insurance and Risk Management is designed for the non-business major and consists of 18 hours of insurance courses. For more information, see the EKU Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Home Page.
- Insurance BBA Program Sheet - Sample Curriculum Guide
- Insurance BS Program Sheet - Sample Curriculum Guide
Management
The Management major prepares the student for entry and advancement in the management functions of small or large national and multinational corporation as well as nonprofit organizations. An Option in Human Resources is available and specifically prepares the student for certification as a professional in Human Resource Management. Corporate Communication, General Business, Management and Marketing majors may apply for the Opal and Kermit Patterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship, one of the very best scholarships available at EKU. For more information, see the EKU Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication, Home Page.
Marketing
The Marketing major prepares the student for entry and advancement in marketing functional positions for either small or large, national or multinational retail, service, distribution and/or non-profit organizations. The option in Music Marketing, offered in cooperation with the EKU Department of Music, further prepares students interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. For future golf management professionals, the Professional Golf Management option is the perfect blend of applied education. EKU’s PGA/PGM© is only the 18th such program in the nation. Corporate Communication, General Business, Management and Marketing majors may apply for the Opal and Kermit Patterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship, one of the very best scholarships available at EKU. For more information, see the EKU Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication, Home Page.
Corporate Communication & Technology
This major prepares students to analyze office systems, plan for and design appropriate office systems, implement new office technologies, and evaluate and manage new office systems. The Office Systems/Technologies two-year program meets the challenge of preparing students to work in an automated office environment. Technical skills and a solid communication background with an emphasis on productivity are stressed. The Managerial Communication Minor is offered for business majors who want to increase their communication effectiveness in their major field of study. The minor is designed to provide training in interpersonal communication, oral and written presentations, research and reporting, and production of other business publications/communications. Corporate Communication, General Business, Management and Marketing majors may apply for the Opal and Kermit Patterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship, one of the very best scholarships available at EKU. For more information, see the EKU Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication, Home Page.
- Corporate Communication & Technology Program Sheet - Sample Curriculum Guide
- Office Systems Technology Program Sheet - Sample Curriculum Guide
General Business
The General Business major prepares the student for a variety of entrepreneurial and management positions with small businesses and larger multinational corporations as well as nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is on the development of decision-making skills, specifically in finance, management, and marketing. An Option in International Business is available for students who wish to gain competence in various aspects of international business operations and to be better prepared to assume positions with companies facing increased competition with foreign businesses both at home and abroad. Dual Degree and Study-abroad opportunities for are available for students seeking a first-hand learning experience in the international area. The Option in Global Supply Chain Management prepares students for the international implications of physical distribution management. Corporate Communication, General Business, Management and Marketing majors may apply for the Opal and Kermit Patterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship, one of the very best scholarships available at EKU. For more information, see the EKU Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication, Home Page.
Business Marketing Education
Business Education majors teach accounting, word processing, other computer software skills, and basic business fundamentals in the secondary school. For more information, see the EKU Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication, Home Page.
Business Minor
The Business Minor enhances non-business degree major programs by providing a second area of specialization. Students learn about accounting and economic principles as well as financial markets and consumer and organizational behavior. The skills needed to be successful as a professional are stressed -- critical thinking, oral and written communication, leadership, teamwork, and analytical skills -- as well as how to integrate technology into various aspects of business. For more information, see the EKU Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication, Home Page.Computer Information Systems Minor
A minor in CIS is offered for students in programs other than in Business. The minor consists of 18 hours of computer information systems courses. For more information, visit the EKU Computer Information Systems website.
Entrepreneurship Minor
The Entrepreneurship Minor is offered to non-business majors who have a desire to obtain basic business knowledge and skills related to starting their own business or managing an existing business. For more information, see the EKU Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Communication, Home Page.
