The College of Business and Aviation is dedicated to fostering student success through dynamic, engaging, and experiential learning opportunities. Our programs, offered both in the classroom and online, emphasize practical application and community engagement to transform students into impactful business leaders. With a focus on academic excellence, our curriculum equips students with the skills needed to thrive in a global economy while making a positive difference in the world. Whether you’re pursuing business administration, aviation, or music business, our innovative approach ensures you’re prepared for a successful career.
Our dedicated faculty bring real-world expertise and hands-on experiences to the classroom, supported by cutting-edge research and a commitment to student growth. Join the College of Business and Aviation to gain practical skills, engage with your community, and launch a rewarding career that adds value to the global marketplace.
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Degree Programs
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Student-Faculty Ratio
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Program-specific Scholarships
”I believe the curriculum has been developed to ensure my career success. It is built to provide a pathway for students to learn, develop, and grow in their area of expertise. I believe the College of Business and Aviation will continue to produce future business leaders.
Onelio Rios, Master of Business Administration majorClass of 2025
Explore Schools, Divisions, and Departments
The College of Business and Aviation at Delta State University encompasses various schools, divisions, institutes, and programs. We offer high-quality programs in disciplines such as business, aviation, and the music entertainment industry, designed to prepare students for global career success. Select your school, division, or department below to explore the academic experience, clubs and organizations, and hands-on learning opportunities available.
School of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration
The School of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration is a school of business that offers degree programs in management, marketing, general business, and healthcare administration, designed to open diverse career paths. With a strong foundation in general education and core courses in accounting, economics, finance, and communication, students develop essential skills for success in the competitive business landscape.
Division of Accountancy, CIS, and GIT
The Division of Accountancy, CIS, and GIT equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in accountancy, computer information systems, and geospatial information technologies. Through a curriculum rooted in academic excellence and inquiry, students engage with cutting-edge tools and business systems to prepare for global career opportunities in today’s dynamic economy.
Division of Commercial Aviation
The Division of Commercial Aviation, the only undergraduate and graduate Aviation school in Mississippi, prepares students for careers in airlines, aircraft manufacturing, airport management, air traffic control, military aviation, and logistics. Through rigorous training and hands-on experiences, graduates are equipped to excel as professional flight crew members, air traffic control specialists, or aviation executives.
Delta Music Institute
The Delta Music Institute (DMI) blends technology, creativity, and business to prepare students for careers in audio engineering, music production, and entertainment entrepreneurship. With state-of-the-art studio facilities, hands-on learning, and professional artists-in-residence, DMI students gain practical expertise and industry connections to thrive in the competitive entertainment field.
Graduate Business Programs
The College of Business and Aviation offers graduate programs in two modalities that were developed for working business professionals and recent graduates seeking to expand their interpersonal, managerial, and leadership skills. The MBA offers a flexible blend of in-person and online courses, while the iMBA provides an accelerated, one-year online pathway to advanced business expertise.
Hands-On Learning Spotlights
Cooper awarded prestigious fellowship in Washington, D.C.
Marketing major Fa’Darryl Cooper was named the 2025 Delta Research Foundation Congressional Fellow. He spent the spring 2025 semester in Washington D.C. interning for United States Senator Roger Wicker.
Ampofo Earns Scholarship to Global Student Conference
Master of Business Administration student Issabella Ampofo won the 2025 IIA Memphis Chapter Scholarship and was sponsored to attend the IAA 2025 Global Student Conference in Orlando, Florida.
DSU’s Future Business Leaders Shine at State Leadership Conference
Five DSU students participated in the 2025 FBLA State Leadership Conference where they competed against other FBLA chapters for state championships. All five students placed in the competitions and advanced to the national competition.
Explore Resources for Your Success
Academic Advising
Academic advisors at Delta State provide personalized guidance to help students plan their academic careers, choose courses, and stay on track for graduation.
Academic Maps
Delta State’s academic maps outline degree requirements clearly, helping students stay focused, meet goals on time, and graduate without delay.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center offers tutoring, workshops, and resources that complement academic advising, helping students strengthen performance and stay on track to graduate.
Welcome from the Dean
On behalf of our dedicated faculty, staff, and students, I am proud to welcome you to the College of Business and Aviation (COBA) and where tradition meets transformation in the heart of the Mississippi Delta!
As your Dean, I am energized by the momentum we are building together including university-wide enrollment increases, advances in innovative AI-Driven transformation and impact. Our unwavering commitment is to deliver relevant, career-ready education in business, aviation, healthcare administration, music business, and emerging information technologies.
At COBA, you will find classes where faculty know you by name, and real-world learning opportunities that prepare you to lead in a rapidly changing global economy. Whether you aspire to pilot commercial aircraft, launch a startup, manage healthcare systems, harness artificial intelligence, or shape the future of the music and entertainment industries, we are here to help you turn ambition into achievement — all while staying rooted in the values of integrity, service, and community that define Delta State University. Let’s Go!
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