Career focused education and resources

The Ed G. Smith College of Business offers career-relevant degrees, certificates, and minors at the undergraduate level in a variety of disciplines and skill-areas. Programs are characterized by forward looking curricula, applied hands-on skills, experiential learning, and professional success resources.

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Ed G. Smith College of Business Undergraduate Programs

The college offers four baccalaureate degrees:

  1. Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Accounting, BS)
  2. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with seven emphasis areas
  3. Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with Information Systems and Technology Emphasis (Cyber-IST, BS).
  4. Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology (BSIST)
In addition, a variety of Minors are available to help students develop in-demand complimentary skills.

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Accredited by AACSB International

The UMSL Ed G. Smith College of Business is accredited by the world’s premier business school accrediting organization, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, in both business and accounting. This places UMSL among the top two percent of business schools worldwide.

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