The mission of the College of Business and Aviation is to prepare students for the marketplace by providing challenging educational opportunities. We foster 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
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
25
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
College of Business and Aviation Accreditation
All BBA and MBA programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
All BCA programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
Our BAS in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence is accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
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
Business is the intersection of people and money. The College of Business is, not surprisingly, about programs you expect. Our undergraduate programs cover the traditional areas of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. However, we also have areas a bit off the traditional business school track: Healthcare Administration, Geospatial Information Technology, and the music business. GIT puts you to work on questions much of the world is only beginning to ask. Our music business program is within the Delta Music Institute and is the only Mississippi-based program to be recognized among Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools . One graduate has a Grammy of her own. Finally, artificial intelligence is not just a single elective, but is incorporated across the curriculum given its widespread adoption within the business world.
At the graduate level, our accredited MBA and iMBA programs are taught both on campus and online, alongside the Master of Applied Science in Geospatial Information Technology. The MAS-GIT faculty include many who are using such tools across the world. Our classes are small on purpose, frequently 30 students or fewer. Our faculty came here specifically to teach at a school where a professor knows your name, remembers your last project, and holds you accountable.
As interim dean, I am still learning new things about the faculty, staff, and student body every day. If you are already on campus, stop by my office and introduce yourself. If you are still deciding, come see the college and discover the Fighting Okra spirit.
Ross Dickens, PhD
Interim Dean
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