Welcome
The Business Division offers a comprehensive and practical business education aimed at preparing individuals to become skilled managers and leaders.
The mission of the D.W. Johnston School of Business is to provide a rigorous and relevant educational experience to prepare students for careers in the business world. The program includes a Common Professional Core (CPC) of business courses that form the foundation of the major, covering topics such as accounting, economics, marketing, management, MIS, finance, operations, global business, ethics, analytics, strategy, and business law. The Business Division offers four majors: Accounting, Management, Management Information Systems (MIS), and Sport Management, as well as minors in Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, and Sport Management.
Our Vision
The vision of the D.W. Johnston School of Business is to be recognized within the 13-county region of south-central Tennessee as the leading undergraduate business program that prepares men and women for successful careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations.
Our History
The D. W. Johnston School of Business was founded in 1994 to provide a focal point for the business program of the University. The School is named in honor of Daniel Webster Johnston, a highly respected Nashville businessperson and trustee of Martin Methodist College.
Undergraduate Program Goals
- Show proficiency in the Common Professional Core areas.
- Apply an ethical framework to business problems.
- Communicate effectively through written and oral expression.
- Apply and analyze Common Professional Core knowledge areas within the context of business courses.
Core Course Requirements (Undergraduate)
To ensure a timely progression through the Business program, students need to take the following courses within the first two years: ACCT 221, ACCT 222, BUS 101, BUS 201, BUS 202, COMM 221, MAT 131 or MAT 231, and MIS 220 or CS 110.
Academic Policy and Assessment Exam
All Business majors must make a “C-“ or higher in all upper-level business courses. All Business majors must complete an assessment exam as a requirement for graduation.
Degrees Offered
Find your path in the world of business.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Our Accounting program immerses students in analyzing, interpreting, and effectively communicating financial information with precision and insight.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
As the largest major at UT Southern, Business Management offers you a comprehensive curriculum enriched by our faculty’s diverse real-world experiences.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems
The program emphasizes technical proficiency and the ability to analyze data, design effective solutions, and strategically manage information systems within organizations.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management
A degree in Sport Management equips students to navigate multifaceted sports enterprises, covering everything from marketing and sales to finance, data analytics, event management, and player personnel.
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Whether you’re looking to ascend the corporate ladder, drive innovation in healthcare, or steer a non-profit organization, our MBA program equips you with the versatile skills and knowledge needed to excel in various fields.
Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Professors: David Austill, Cheri Thomas
Associate Professors: Greg Brown, Lori Jones, Al Killen, Nan Wakefield
Assistant Professors: Jim Greene, Justice McAdoo, Gene E. Smith
Instructors: Pat Ford, Sherry Philpot
Adjunct Faculty
Cox, Doss, Franklin, Giles, Kent, Kinder, Mayfield, Wharham, Williams
Accreditation
The Business Programs at UT Southern are Candidates for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).