Educate. Collaborate. Innovate. Inspire.

Business and technology are evolving faster than ever, and at East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology (CBAT), we’ll help you stay ahead of the curve.

Our programs are designed to give you the skills employers demand and the confidence to lead. With personalized support, exceptional faculty, and hands-on learning experiences, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact in your career and your community.

Ready to make an impact? Go beyond at ETSU.

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SCHOOL OF MARKETING & MEDIA

Advertising
Digital Marketing
Digital Media
Filmmaking
Journalism
Marketing
Merchandising
Radio,TV, & Film
Sports Media

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
"As an educator, few things are more rewarding than witnessing students achieve their academic goals and graduate from college. It represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice on the part of the students and their families. Seeing students walk across the stage, receive their diplomas, and move on to the next phase of their lives is a reminder of the transformative power of education and the impact that it can have on the lives of individuals and their communities."

Dr. Tony Pittarese
Dean, College of Business & Technology
Professor of Computing

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JUAN DEANGULO GIVES BACK
Juan DeAngulo, a 1997 ETSU College of Business and Technology graduate and 2024 recipient of the ETSU Outstanding Alumnus Award, studied corporate finance and marketing. Originally from Colombia, he came to ETSU on a tennis scholarship, gaining discipline and leadership as a student-athlete. He values CBAT's unique integration of business and technology, emphasizing that every company must embrace technology to remain competitive.

In a recent visit to the college, DeAngulo shared about the immense value of mentorship and the relationships he built while studying at ETSU, which shaped his character and career. Grateful for the university’s impact, he believes in giving back to the place that built his foundation for success.

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B.S. in Economics, May 1994
Brandon Milhorn

Milhorn is a native of Tennessee who earned his B.S. in Economics from ETSU where he graduated summa cum laude in 1994 and is a member of the Business & Technology Hall of Fame. The Conference of State Bank Supervisors’ Board of Directors announced the appointment of Brandon Milhorn, currently deputy to FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill and previously chief operating officer, chief of staff and deputy to FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams, as its next president and CEO.

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Accreditation

The College of Business and Technology has set high standards for the instruction and curriculum within each academic department. Therefore, our degree programs are accredited by premier organizations within each discipline.

East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. East Tennessee State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of East Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).