Southeast Missouri State University

The Harrison College of Business and Computing (HCBC) offers the BSBA degree with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing. The college also offers B.S. degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Financial Econometrics, Healthcare Management, and Hospitality Management. At the graduate level, the college offers the MBA and the M.S. in Applied Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Management. The BSBA, BSHM, BS in Financial Econometrics, MBA, MSHM, and MSM programs are AACSB accredited. Our Hospitality Management program is ACPHA accredited, and our BSBA in Management (Human Resources Management option) degree is SHRM aligned. Southeast Missouri State University is a designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In addition, Southeast Missouri State University is designated by the state of Missouri as an institution of higher education with a statewide mission in the areas of computer science, cybersecurity, and visual and performing arts. 

There are 36 full-time faculty employed in the business programs, with 89 percent holding a doctoral degree. HCBC offers excellent experiential learning opportunities for its students through internships, business practicum participation, and a robust study abroad program. HCBC is accredited by the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS), which recognizes Southeast for its dedication to the internationalization of its programs. 

Classes are offered in Robert A. Dempster Hall, one of the finest comprehensive facilities in the state for supporting business programs. The facility is a technology-rich, globally-connected learning environment. A finance lab, cyber range, Charles Stamp cyber command center, IoT lab, and marketing lab are some of the notable facilities that provide experiential learning opportunities for our students. Additionally, students have learning opportunities at Catapult Creative House, where students and faculty practice the entrepreneurial mindset. Located in the city’s business district, this space allows students to develop and test business models in the marketplace. The Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a campus-wide academic initiative, also serves to stimulate entrepreneurial growth.