College Welcome
The ETSU College of Business and Technology is a place of opportunity for students. We are one of the few colleges in the country that combine business programs and technology programs into one college, allowing students to pursue degrees that blend together diverse fields in exciting ways in their studies. Programs provide students with the opportunity to complete internships, to work with internal and external customers on projects, and to interact with faculty and regional professionals who are focused on preparing students for careers and advanced studies. CBAT students get good jobs and contribute to the success of our region.
Within the College we seek to Educate, Innovate, Collaborate, and Inspire. A Business & Technology education provides a diverse set of tools that students can use throughout life. These tools prepare students to solve the problems of the future—many of which have not yet been envisioned. We know that many of our students will someday retire from jobs that as of today do not exist, and our education is designed with that in mind. Students graduate understanding the importance of lifelong learning and move forward in life seeking out ways to improve their education and their capabilities. CBAT focuses on providing students with high quality, career relevant preparation for the future.
College is a time for presenting students with new problems and new ideas that can change one’s approach to overcoming adversity. Learning becomes a daily activity. When setbacks occur, the focus is on turning them into learning opportunities. Student are encouraged to remove self-imposed limits on what they can achieve. Graduates of the College of Business and Technology make a meaningful impact here in our region and beyond.
The past two years has reminded us that connection with others and collaboration can happen in many ways. Students and faculty have endured and achieved excellence during a time when establishing meaningful connections with others has become more challenging. CBAT students learn to be open to new opportunities, to work effectively with new technologies, and to embrace emerging new ways to connect and collaborate with others.
Go Bucs!
Dr. Tony Pittarese
Dean and Professor of Computing
Vision, Mission, and Goals
Vision
The ETSU College of Business and Technology is where quality education ignites innovation,
collaboration fosters growth, and inspiration creates leaders who drive transformative
change, shaping the future of business and technology in service to society.
Mission
Educate. Innovate. Collaborate. Inspire.
Goals
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- Create holistic, inclusive, transformative learning experiences for students that prepare them to excel in their chosen field.
- Promote and support a culture of excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activities among faculty and students.
- Encourage engagement in relevant, impactful, personally fulfilling service activities that connect people and add value to internal and external communities.
- Equip students and faculty to address current societal needs and anticipate future opportunities through innovative curriculum, high-quality instruction, and practical leadership experiences.
- Invest in technology and infrastructure to enhance and transform our educational offerings, preparing for the dynamic demands of the future.
- Inspire and empower students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders to achieve personal and professional success.
- Grow regional and national impact by increasing student enrollment, improving graduation and retention rates, embracing interdisciplinary collaboration, and expanding our focus on community partnerships.