Did you know? The School of Business Administration at Southern Miss was established in 1964, eventually becoming the College of Business and Economic Development we know today.

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Dean Greene, who served as the dean from 1949-1985, was known for always having a pipe in his hand, keeping a set of them in his office that he regularly used. In between classes, he would walk the halls with a spare ashtray, insisting students put out their cigarettes in it.

“It is hard balancing work and school. Southern Miss Business study areas give me a space to focus. Being a business student has its perks, especially on days like this.” - Rhen McLeod, Marketing Major and Cintas Business Student Ambassador

"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." -Thomas Jefferson

Here's a fun fact for you. 28% of USM student-athletes are Southern Miss Business students.

Did you know? Our vision for the college is to be a recognized leader in providing educational experiences that inspire and empower business scholars and students to lead on the national and international stage fearlessly.

"If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." -Jim Rohn

Did you know that 24% of Southern Style student leaders are business majors? Southern Style is a highly selective, diverse group that serves as the university's official student representatives and orientation leaders. You may spot them around campus wearing their gold blazers!

Congratulations to Southern Miss Business Southern Miss Sport Management #ValentinaHaupt on LPGA debut! Good luck from Golden Eagle Nation! #SMTTT

Obligatory first day of school photo for my Fall 2021 Southern Miss Business graduate school class - Governance, Policy, and Sport. Day one in the books! I like the squad’s attitude and effort thus far. Lots of time left for improvement and learning! #SMTTT

Tailgating is back, and we are so excited to enjoy the game day experience with our students, faculty, and alumni! Come by the Southern Miss Business Tailgate in the Scianna Hall Courtyard this Saturday from 3-6pm! We can't wait to see y'all there! #SMTTT #southernmissbiz

The College of Business and Economic Development’s 2016 Entrepreneurs of the Year, Jim and Tommy Duff, have been named recipients of the 2021 Tire Dealer of the Year award, presented by Modern Tire Dealer Magazine. Congratulations, Jim and Tommy! usm.edu/news/2021/rele…

Interested in participating in the Golden Idea Pitch Competition? Stop by the Powerhouse for the Golden Idea Mixer on September 28th from 11:30-1:30pm! Snacks, drinks, and desserts will be provided! #smttt #southernmissbiz #CBED #goldenidea

Are you searching for a scholarship that also provides a sense of community and leadership development programming? Consider applying for the Eagle Scholars Program! For more information, visit usm.edu/eaglescholars and apply today!! Deadline is February 15, 2022.

Southern Miss Business is proud to have once again earned a five-year dual reaccreditation by AACSB International! This accreditation is considered the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. usm.edu/news/2022/rele…

The Marketing BSBA is now being offered 100% online! Starting Fall 2022, freshmen and sophomores can join the program and learn virtually anywhere!! #onlinelearning #SMTTT

Shoutout to Chris Croft for creating experiential learning opportunities for his students!!

Southern Miss Business is thankful for the recent $1M investment made by Chuck and Rita Scianna to support the launch of the Scianna Business Leadership Program and Student Managed Investment Fund. Read the full story: usm.edu/news/2023/rele…

Scianna Hall is home to our College of Business and Economic Development. Located on our Hattiesburg Campus, it includes a creative learning lab, professional sales lab, financial services center, study rooms, auditorium, classrooms, and a grab-and-go dining option.