COBA Centers

COBA’s centers connect students with real-world experience, industry experts, and career opportunities through innovation, leadership, and professional development.

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Explore our Centers

Center for Building Business Professional

Career readiness programs, workshops, and employer networking events for COBA students.
CITE

The Center for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (CITE) offers hands-on innovation labs, pitch competitions, and entrepreneurial mentorship.
VITA

Bearkat Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides free tax filing services for the public, led by IRS-certified student volunteers.
Gibson D. Lewis Center

Gibson D. Lewis Center for Business and Economic Development conducts applied economic research and regional impact reports for community advancement.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Confidential, no-cost, small business advising and training in various stages of your business life cycle: pre-venture or early stage, startup, expansion, growth and exit.
Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking

Connects students with industry leaders, providing hands-on learning, professional mentorship, and career opportunities in banking and finance.
Smith-Hutson Financial Center (Coming Soon)

Finance lab with Bloomberg terminals, student-managed investment fund, and hands-on financial training.