Ali Bakhtiari

South Carolina State University

The School of Business was created in 1983 with degree programs in accounting, agribusiness, economics, management and marketing. In 2005, the MBA Program was added with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness. Mission Statement The mission of the Business Program at South Carolina State University is to provide quality management education and leadership development to produce competitive and innovative graduates for a global and diverse environment. Core Values The mission of the Business Program will be accomplished through quality teaching, research, instructional development and service activities. Our overall success in accomplishing our mission will be measured by the enhancement of our reputation among our students, faculty, peers, and other stakeholders. To that end, we affirm our values of leadership, customer satisfaction, teamwork, community outreach, integrity and performance.