The mission of the College of Business Administration is to provide an excellent education to a diverse student body through traditional and unique business programs primarily at the undergraduate level. The College provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to achieve successful business careers in a global environment, to become productive and ethically committed citizens, to be prepared for advanced studies, and to pursue life-long learning. Through a continuously improving curriculum, excellent teaching, utilization of technology, and scholarly productivity, the College responds to changing student needs and provides service to its constituencies. This mission is accomplished with talented, diverse, and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators working together with business, educational, government and community leaders.

Vision Statement

Sam Houston State University’s College of Business Administration aspires to be recognized among the best regional colleges of business administration in the nation. It is committed to developing capable, confident, and ethical graduates equipped for a lifetime of productive contribution to business and society.

Core Purpose and Values

COBA Core Purpose:  To prepare students for a lifetime of learning, for adapting to change and for productive service grounded in the disciplines of business.

Core Values:

1.  Value of the Individual

      COBA:

•       Supports the pursuit of individual goals and objectives
•       Builds student success
•       Embraces diversity among the faculty, staff and student body

2.   Honesty

      COBA

•       Demands ethical behavior, integrity and high standards
•       Expects openness and fair-dealing with all stakeholders

3.   Quality

       COBA

•       Provides a quality education environment
•       Nurtures intellectual development
•       Maintains relevant curricula and teaching pedagogy

4.    Responsibility

       COBA

•       Emphasizes individual accountability
•       Promotes personal initiative
•       Values dependability

5.     Mutual Respect

         COBA

•       Cultivates a spirit of cooperation and collegiality
•       Maintains trust, collaboration and respect of others