Welcome
The mission of the D.W. Johnston School of Business is to provide a transformative education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding needed to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment. Our community values innovation, collaboration, leadership, and social responsibility.
We offer graduate and undergraduate programs, including the MBA, BBA (with majors in Accounting, Management, and MIS), and BS in Sport Management. Undergraduate minors are available in Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, MIS, and Sport Management. Courses are delivered by professionally credentialed faculty in traditional, hybrid, and online formats. Through rigorous academics, real-world learning, and a focus on lifelong growth, we prepare students to lead with integrity and make a lasting impact in the global business world.
Our Vision & Values
The D.W. Johnston School of Business envisions itself to be a school of choice to empower future business leaders. Our graduates thrive in a dynamic learning environment that fosters innovation, ethical decision-making, a global mindset, and leadership that respects and engages a broad range of perspectives. Committed to excellence, we inspire students to navigate the evolving business landscape with agility, drive meaningful societal impact, and lead with purpose through continuous learning and responsible engagement.
We foster ethical behavior and responsibility in business practices while instilling a strong sense of corporate social responsibility that values different perspectives and recognizes their impact on business and society.
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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.
Job Placement Rates and Employment Advancement
Job Placement Rates 2024-2025:
- Accounting – 80% (Goal 75%)
- Management – 56% (Goal 50%)
- Management Information Systems – 100% (Goal 100%)
- Sport Management – 100% (Goal 100%)
Employment Advancement:
- MBA – 100% (Goal 100%)
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Accreditation
The Business Programs at UT Southern are Candidates for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).