Kennesaw State University's business school takes its name from Michael J. Coles, the Atlanta entrepreneur behind Great American Cookies. Coles College of Business is one of the largest business schools in Georgia. It teaches undergraduate business degrees, an MBA and a Master of Accounting on KSU's Kennesaw campus, about 25 miles north-west of Atlanta. Fees follow Georgia public university rates.
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Official website: coles.kennesaw.edu
Kennesaw State University
Public business school in Georgia
AACSB
$18,000 – $26,000
Out-of-state tuition, undergraduate and graduate
$14,000 – $18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on coles.kennesaw.edu before you apply.
BBA Accounting
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BBA Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BBA Marketing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Accounting
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A large public business school with many undergraduate majors.
Accounting that prepares students for the CPA exam.
Access to Atlanta's corporate headquarters for internships.
Graduates join Atlanta employers such as Home Depot, Delta and big accounting firms.
Accounting graduates often start in audit and tax roles.
MBA graduates move into management, finance and marketing positions around metro Atlanta.
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Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
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Postgrad
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The campus is in Cobb County, close to Kennesaw Mountain, where locals hike the Civil War battlefield trails. Town Center's malls and restaurants are a short drive.
Home Depot's headquarters and the Braves' stadium are both in Cobb County. Downtown Atlanta is 30 to 45 minutes away, depending on I-75 traffic.
Form I-20 issued by Kennesaw State University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Kennesaw State admits international students on a rolling basis, with suggested deadlines around May for fall and October for spring. MBA and accounting deadlines can be earlier.
Coles admits students in fall (August) and spring (January). Some graduate programmes also accept summer starters.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Kennesaw State University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Accounting, finance, marketing, the MBA and the Master of Accounting are popular. Undergraduates need secondary school results and IELTS 6.0. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree, IELTS 6.5 and sometimes the GMAT or GRE.
Kennesaw State offers a limited number of scholarships to international students, including some awarded through Coles. Graduate assistantships are competitive but can reduce costs.
