Rankin College of Business

About Rankin College of Business

The David F. Rankin College of Business has a well-earned reputation for providing a world-class business education in a personal environment, as evidenced by our accreditation by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This distinction has been achieved by fewer than 10% of business schools worldwide.

With programs in accounting, entrepreneurshipfinancial analysis, general businesshealthcare administration, information systems analytics, international business, managementmarketing, and supply chain management, students can choose a major that suits their talents and ambitions. With our faculty serving as mentors and advisors, students have someone that will guide them through their program and beyond.

Featured Events

Light for the Fight

The Rankin College of Business is hosting a lighting ceremony Tuesday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds go to the Steel Magnolias Breast Cancer Support Group in Magnolia.

Mulerider Epic Pitch Competition

Mulerider EPIC is SAU’s annual virtual pitch contest. The competition aims to help students learn how to develop a business pitch and develop their business idea. Startup ideas and student-owned businesses are welcome to compete.

RCB Leaders Conference

Alumni and community business professionals in executive positions are invited “home” to share with students their path to success. This provides real-life examples and encouragement for our students. It is an opportunity for them to begin to build their own network of successful Rankin College of Business alums to support them in their career journey.

SOAR Sustainability Conference

The SOAR conference is focused on increasing awareness, collaborations, and actions to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow for South Arkansas. Our upcoming conference will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025,

Recent News

  • Student Spotlight: Ashlyn Broughton

    Ashlyn Broughton Major: Finance: Insurance & Risk Management Class Year:  2025 Hometown:  Warren, Arkansas Please tell us about your future plans once you graduate from Southern Arkansas University. After I graduate with my bachelor’s degree […]

  • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Siqi (Sophia) Fan

    Faculty Spotlight Siqi Fan, PhD, CMA Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting Courses Taught: Undergraduate: Accounting Data Analytics, Managerial Accounting Graduate: Accounting for Decision Making Please share a brief bio of your career.   I am […]

  • Student Spotlight: Isla Olivas

    Isla Olivas Majors:  International Business and Supply Chain Management Class Year:  2024 Hometown:  Fort Worth, Texas Please tell us about your future plans once you graduate from Southern Arkansas University. Upon Graduation, I will continue my […]

  • SAU Rankin College of Business students win top national Collegiate FBLA honors

    Fourteen business students represented Southern Arkansas University at the FBLA-Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 23-28, and won big. Students competed in various presentation, interview, speech, and test […]

What would you like to study?

Rankin College of Business offers are wide variety of exciting degree programs, from Data Analytics to Healthcare Administration to International Business.

Accreditation

AACSB International business and accounting accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review process.

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