By CHRISTY RIDDLE
Special to The Sun-Sentinel
CLEVELAND — The Delta State University College of Business and Aviation (COBA) released enrollment statistics for the fall 2023 semester that detail an overall increase of 24.1% over 2022.
The largest increase has been in the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management program, which saw growth of 52.8%. The fully online Integrated Master of Business Administration program grew by 60.3%, and the traditional MBA program by 44%. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy is up 41.7%, and programs in flight operations and computer information systems are up nearly 25%.
Dr. Lisa Cooley, interim assistant dean of the College of Business and Aviation said, “DSU’s COBA offers a diverse array of degree programs and an incredible team of faculty members who are committed to the growth of not only our students, but also our university. Over the last year and a half, we have really encouraged our faculty to help promote our programs. Not only have the faculty gotten on board, but they have also literally become recruiting champions. At least every week, our faculty, staff, and administrators participate in recruiting events and their hard work is paying off.”