90% of students find a job within one year of graduation
350+ internships completed each academic year
$675K in scholarships and financial support awarded by the COB in an academic year
60K hours of fieldwork completed by students for eastern NC-based projects each year
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS OF 2024
Business Insurance Magazine continues to rank the Risk Management and Insurance program in the top 20.
The Miller School is ranked in the top 50 of the Princeton Review's list of entrepreneurship programs.
The Accounting program has been ranked as one of the best online bachelor degree program of its kind.
Student success
More than 30,000 alumni believe in your potential as a leader. Through their generosity, industry-based curriculum has been created, award-winning programs have been established, and success-driven amenities are in place; all designed to help you succeed.
Our investment shows our commitment to your success.
The Center for Student Success offers support from admission to graduation.
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Cunanan Center for Professional Success
The COB’s dedicated career center has a staff who is committed to developing your career and professional development skills, introducing you to potential employers via innovative programs e.g., Employer in the Foyer, and helping you shine both in person and with the written word (think resumes).
Business Communication Center (BCC)
Strengthen your communication through workshops, class instruction, coaching, partnerships with faculty, and online tutorials with the BCC. We provide an integrated approach to coaching you in professional speaking and writing.
Undergraduate Advising Center
A dedicated group who is passionate about your success. From curriculum to programs to extracurricular activities, they’ll listen, advise and point you in the direction that you need to go to succeed.
Student Technology Center (STC)
The STC features a business center filled with computers, printing and binding machines, charging stations, places to plug-in and project multimedia, access to expensive software, and lounge space to enjoy drinks and snacks.
If you think it, you can make it at Isley!
The Isley Innovation Hub features 15,000 square feet of space to ideate and create. Open to everyone at ECU, it is the only place on campus that brings together Pirates to develop ideas, create early-stage prototypes, identify potential team members, and connect with additional entrepreneurial resources.
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It’s one thing to be taught business and leadership, but it’s another thing to demonstrate what you know. The Leadership and Professional Development Curriculum helps students become leaders by focusing on group dynamics, networking and presenting. All COB students are required to take these unique classes.
A time where you can put what you learned in the Leadership Professional and Development Curriculum to work. The conference prepares you for the realities of the business world and provides opportunities to interact with the COB's Business Advisory Council, alumni, and employers.
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LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES 7
+ Accountable to self and others
+ Clear moral code
+ Builds and sustains trust
+ Seeks justice and honesty
+ Models values and beliefs
+ Decisive, action oriented
+ Confronts problems appropriately
+ Willing to take risks
+ Goes first
+ Expresses themselves clearly & directly
+ Listens for understanding (seeks understanding first)
+ Gives perspective
+ Articulates vision and goals
+ Encourages and inspires creativity
+ Embraces & champions positive change
+ Considers the whole (all stakeholders)
+ Maintains high performance standards
+ Seeks feedback for improvement
+ Engages in continuous learning
+ Data-driven problem solver
+ Effective interpersonally
+ Provides opportunity for voice
+ Equips others with tools and resources
+ Self-aware
+ Serves others
+ Celebrates others
+ Champions inclusion
+ Compassionate
Study Abroad
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, our study abroad programs allow you to see how culture and language intersect with business. If you want to stand out among job seekers, an international familiarity will make your future employer take notice.
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP
SUSTAINABLE IRELAND
Discover how Ireland embodies responsible tourism benefiting the environment, community, and tourists.
SWITZERLAND
ECU-SHL has partnered with Cesar Ritz College in Lucerne so you can study hospitality in Switzerland.
Degrees & CERTIFICATES
No matter where you want to go in life, a business degree will help you get there. And at ECU, our business program is one of the best around. With one of the largest programs in the state, ECU is one of 15 AACSB accredited business schools in NC.
Our programs are designed to help you become a leader.
Why earn your BSBA with a major in accounting at ECU's College of Business?
Accounting is not just an occupation; it is a profession! Accounting is referred to as “the language of business” and will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel and adapt in the ever-changing business landscape. An accounting education enables you to make significant contributions to any organization that you join. Whatever direction your career takes you, accounting skills will help get you there!
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
PwC • EY • Bank of America
KPMG • RSM • Duke Energy
Deloitte • TJT • Epic Games
Wells Fargo • Truist • Forvis
Hyster-Yale • Thermo Fisher
BDO USA • Grant Thornton
YOUR
CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Accountant
Auditor
Certified Public Accountant
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Controller
Corporate Treasurer
Entrepreneur
Financial Analyst
Tax Professional
“Without my BSA/MSA in accounting from ECU, the endless job opportunities that come with an accounting background would not have been presented to me. As accounting is the financial backbone of any business, majoring in accounting can offer stability in a constantly changing world as there will always be a demand for the skill set.”
JESSICA WOMACK, CPA Assurance Senior EY
“ECU’s accounting program provided me with a strong foundation of both substantive knowledge and tools that helped me excel in law school. Being a CPA allowed me to differentiate myself as I began my legal career. The relationships with peers and professors that were developed at ECU continue to influence and support me as I continue on my professional path. I would not be where I am today without ECU’s accounting program.”
ANDREW M. WASILICK, CPA Associate Tax Attorney Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Why earn your BSBA with a major in Finance at ECU's College of Business?
You will develop knowledge for successful financial management of both large and small organizations and in providing financial services to both individuals and financial institutions. You will learn to value assets, budget, plan, forecast cash flows, build and manage portfolios, determine financing needs, and raise capital.
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
Wells Fargo • Credit Suisse
Bank of America • CapTrust
Fidelity • PNC • Hyster-Yale
First Citizens Bank • Truist
Marzano Capital Group • TJT
NC Department of Revenue
YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Manager
Financial Advisor
Financial Analyst
Financial Planner
Investment Banker
Loan Officer
Portfolio Manager
Stock Broker
"I couldn't stand doing mock interviews, but it was one of the best things the College of Business did for me as I look back. Now I realize it was a perfect way to prepare students for what will happen in the business world."
MICHAEL MCGILVARY
Wealth Manager & Financial Advisor
Marzano Capital Group
"The College of Business taught me how to work successfully with a team and succeed in a large professional environment."
NATHAN BOSWELL
Operations Analyst Officer Bank of America
"The impact of continuing just to push forward, plow through and finish my degree was rewarding. I really appreciate my time at the College of Business, the classes, the instructors, and all that I learned while doing it virtually."
BRANDON
JAMES
Financial Advisor
Marzano Capital Group
Why earn your BSBA with a major in Risk Management and Insurance at ECU's College of Business?
Risk is everywhere, and as a result, our economic system will not work without propertycasualty insurance. Individuals and businesses cannot afford to take risks like buying a house or investing in a business without insurance. Our program will help you develop knowledge and become a successful personal and corporate risk management and insurance professional.
OUR
GRADUATES
WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
Liberty Mutual • Farm Bureau
USI Insurance Services • AAA
NC Joint Underwriting Assoc.
Atlantic Casualty Insurance
Allstate • Farmers Insurance
Sheally Insurance • Travelers
Builders Mutual Insurance Co.
TechHeights • Nationwide
GEICO • Amwins • Sedgwick
Progressive • Markel • USAA
YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Account Executive
Account Manager
Chief Risk Officer
Claims Adjuster
Chief Executive Officer
Claims Investigator
Consultant
Financial Examiner
Insurance Broker
Insurance Sales Agent
“The ECU Risk Management & Insurance program gave me the essentials and entry-level knowledge to succeed in our industry. Our industry is based on relationships and networking, which the RMI team at ECU does a great job of. I had the opportunity to go on multiple trips which ultimately led me to meeting Tony Gresham, our former divisional president –this was a big part of how I joined our firm. I'm thankful for the relationships I made at ECU and the program for giving me a solid head-start in my career.”
HOUSTON B. PITTMAN, CPCU
Executive Vice President Amwins Access
Management Executive
Risk Analyst
Risk Management Director
Underwriter
Why earn your BSBA with a major in Management at ECU’s College of Business?
The Management discipline considers the most important component of any business – people! In fact, labor costs, including wages, benefits, payroll, taxes, training and development and other investments, can account for as much as 70% of total business costs. The most successful organizations know how to invest in human assets strategically in order to excel in the marketplace. This program will give you skills in leadership, teamwork, motivation, and strategy that apply to business and to life.
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE... YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Cisco • KPMG • IQVIA • SAS
Thermo Fisher • Hyster-Yale
Fidelity • Dominion Energy
Novant Health • TEKsystems
Enterprise • Compass Group
Fastenal • First Citizens Bank
RSUI Group, Inc. • WakeMed
Waffle House • SECU • Duke
Bank of America • Aramark
TKC Holdings • Diageo • IBM
MindMed • Truist • NetApp
Syneos Health • MITRE • EY
"My 21-year career in human resources all started at ECU in 1991. I chose ECU because I wanted a large school in the Southeast with a reputable business program and a great social atmosphere. While my classes helped to prepare me for my first set of professional roles, the social interaction component set the foundation for my career."
GARY SNYDER Chief Executive Officer
TKC Holdings, Inc.
Account Manager
Benefits Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Chief of Staff
Consultant
General Manager
Human Resources Manager
Management Analyst
Project Manager
MANAGEMENT
CONCENTRATIONS
• Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
Why
earn your BSBA with a major in Management Information Systems (MIS) at ECU's College of Business?
Our MIS program sits at the intersection of technology, business, people, and innovation. Through the strategic implementation of technology in businesses, our program hones your ability to work with cutting-edge technology, solve complex business problems, collaborate in a professional environment, and develop leadership capabilities. Graduates from our program have the analytical and people skills to successfully generate significant value across diverse organizational roles.
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
Amazon • Boeing • Deloitte
Accenture • CGI Consulting
Cisco • Fidelity Investments
Red Hat • Hewitt Consulting
MetLife • Wells Fargo • SAS
Booz, Allen & Hamilton • IBM
ECU Health • Credit Suisse
YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Cloud Data Engineer
Cloud Developer
Cloud Solution Architect
Cybersecurity Analyst
Database Developer
Help Desk Manager
"MIS is the ‘job before the job.’ I walked away from the MIS program prepared for a career in a variety of IT disciplines."
ANTHONY SMITH
Manager, IT Governance Risk & Control at Freedom Mortgage
"The real-world projects I was able to work on in my classes have given me valuable experience that I was able to transfer into my current position."
TIM MILLER, PFMP Sr. Director, Transformation Execution Office at ECU Health
Information Technology Manager
Lead Application Developer
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
Senior Web Developer
Software Engineer
Why earn your BSBA with a major in Marketing at ECU's College of Business?
Do you have an interest in knowing how to acquire, retain, and deliver value to customers? If so, then you will find Marketing to be an exciting major that stimulates thinking and creativity through a blending of art and science. A degree in marketing will allow you to have a successful career in the fields of advertising, sales management, research, analytics, retail management, product and brand management, social media, digital marketing, and international marketing.
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
Truist • Grayscale Marketing
Coca-Cola Company • Union
Amazon • Red Hat • Lenovo
NFL • Apex Service Partners
Pinckney Harmon Marketing
Syneos Health • Johnnie-O
Waffle House • Wells Fargo
Washington Wizards • Ansys
Clorox • Lowe’s • Netsertive
Hanesbrands • WES Brands
Make Up For Ever • Bonterra Hyster-Yale • Bandwidth Inc.
YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Account Manager
Business Development Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Data Analytics Manager
Digital Media Manager
E-commerce Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Director
Marketing Research Manager
Product Manager
Public Relations Specialists
Sales Development Rep
"The college has prepared me in numerous ways. The Cunanan Center provided resume advice, interview tips, and help on my cover letter. All of my professors emphasized the importance of an internship, and they even sent us super helpful job openings. The connections I made are lifelong, and I would not be where I am today without this experience."
CALLIE COLLINS
Branding Specialist
AMB Sports and Enterainment
Sales Manager
Social Media Manager
Why earn your BSBA with a major in Supply Chain Management at ECU's
College of Business?
Are you interested in the exciting world of global sourcing, logistics, and operations, working to efficiently and effectively develop new solutions that move raw materials and final products to consumer markets? If so, then you will find Supply Chain Management an exciting major which teaches you to align a firm’s supply chain and production system to strategically compete in the global marketplace.
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
Amazon • Hughes Networks
Coca-Cola Company • Cisco
Hyster-Yale • Loparex • DSM
Advance Auto Parts • FedEx
Bank of America • Graybar
Duke Energy • Lowe’s • IBM
Fastenal • Toolsup • Gartner
GlaxoSmithKline • Novartis
Encoded Therapeutics • 3M
Grifols • Caterpillar Inc. • RTI
PepsiCo • GXO • bioMerieux
XPO • Pattons • Premier Inc.
LS Energy Solutions • Rostar
Asurion • Greenworks Tools
YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Commodity Manager
Demand Planner
Distribution Manager
Global Purchasing Manager
Global Supply Chain Manager
Inventory Analyst
Logistics Manager
Manufacturing Manager
Operations Manager
Purchasing Manager
Sourcing Manager
"The (ECU) Supply Chain Management major was the best choice I made in my academic career. I attribute my success to the dedicated faculty who are committed to the success of their students, turning every challenge or interaction into an opportunity for growth and achievement."
ISAAC PITTMAN
Supply Chain Specialist
Hyster-Yale Group
Supply Chain Analyst
Why earn your BS degree in Hospitality Management at ECU's College of Business?
Getting your Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management degree means you will have options in the hospitality industry and in many other industries. We're one of the largest hospitality programs in North Carolina. Continually listed as a top ten program in numerous publications and ranked for its online education program, we are the reason you want to start your hospitality management career with us.
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR COMPANIES LIKE...
Aimbridge Hospitality • Hilton
The Walt Disney Co. • Marriott
First Carolina Mgmt. Hotels
Aramark • Concord Hospitality
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Golden Corral • Tech Factory
Summit Hospitality Group, LTD
YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Chief Executive Officer
Catering Sales Manager
Customer Success Manager
Director of Operations
Event Management
Food and Beverage Manager
Lodging Manager
Revenue Manager
"The School of Hospitality Leadership sets you up for success. The professors push and motivate you."
LAUREN AVERY
Conference Services Manager
Umstead Hotel and Spa
“My time with the ECU School of Hospitality Leadership taught me not only about how to be a leader but also prepared me for what to expect when I was ready to join the industry after graduation."
LEZLIE WILLIAMS
Assistant Social Director
Carolina Country Club
Wedding Planner
HOSPITALITY MGMT. CONCENTRATIONS
• Convention and Special
Events Management
• Food and Beverage Management
• Lodging Management
Why earn your BS in Entrepreneurship at ECU's College of Business?
Many industries have created a demand for entrepreneurs who can provide dynamic leadership in creating new enterprises. Equally important is the need for individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to infuse innovation into existing industries. If you intend to start your own business or buy an existing business, enter a family business, or pursue an entrepreneurial career in any size organization, you should consider the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship degree.
OUR GRADUATES STARTED COMPANIES LIKE...
eVestment • Alpine Intel • Victra
CORE Industrial Partners, LLC
Simple & Sentimental • IQMax
Professional Builders Supply, LLC
Opex Technologies • CAPTRUST
Crabtree Food Group • Limulus
YOUR CAREER PATH HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Account Manager
Administrative Services Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Community Service Manager
Development Specialist
Digital Marketing Manager
General Management
Management Analyst
"I was a student entrepreneur during my time at ECU and I know how challenging it can be to balance a start up and school, but I am so glad I started Simple & Sentimental when I did. The mentorship and resources like the Pirate Challenge that students have available in college are game changers when it comes to being a student entrepreneur. I’m thankful for the mentorship and opportunities I received, and it was great to see so many other students taking advantage of those same opportunities and starting their own businesses! I couldn’t be more thankful for the impact ECU has had on me as a student, entrepreneur, and now an alumna!"
TAYLOR
WALDEN Founder & CEO
Simple & Sentimental
Market Research Analysts
Owner
Project Manager
Purchasing Manager
Sales Manager
Small Business Banking Officer
Minor in Hospitality Management
You will learn about the wide range of career options in the hospitality industry. You'll get a hands-on experience in our state of the art culinary facility, learning the principles of food preparation. In addition, you will get an exposure to lodging, conventions and special events, and food and beverage.
Minor in Business Administration
No matter what career path you choose, a business administration minor will broaden your horizon – giving you an edge in the job hunt while teaching you skills necessary to succeed both professionally and personally. From the fine arts to health care, a business administration minor can complement any major or degree!
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Entrepreneurial thinking plays an important role in all aspects of society. If you are interested in either operating your own business now or in the future, this program is for you. The certificate prepares you to be highly functional in innovative and creative environments.
Applied Data
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Are you interested in working with data in some of today’s most soughtafter positions, such as data scientist, business analyst, data engineer, and data analyst? Do you want to gain skills that are in high-demand? This certificate can help make that dream a reality.
Professional Selling Certificate
The professional selling certificate prepares students to effectively use established sales processes, sales automation tools, and selling techniques. The certificate also prepares students to identify decision makers of prospective buying firms and engage in persuasive communication of the selling firm’s value proposition.
Continue your journey with us
The Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business offers degrees to help you lead or build the companies of tomorrow.
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Master of Business Administration
Our MBA program consistently ranks as a Best Buy for online education. Find out why on our website!
Master of Science in Accounting
Our program allows students to pass the CPA exam while still taking courses. Explore how on our website!
Master of Science in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality
We created the nation’s first interdisciplinary graduate degree of its kind. Learn more on our website!
Doctor of Medicine & Master of Business Administration
Our accelerated MD/MBA program provides tomorrow’s physicians with a world-class business education. Learn how on our website!
Master of Science in Nursing & Master of Business Administration
Our combined MSN/MBA program allows leaders in nursing to pair their clinical knowledge with valuable business knowledge.
