Carol Martin Gatton College of Business and Economics

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The Gatton College of Business and Economics prepares principled leaders for the global economy, produces impactful research, and elevates economic growth in Kentucky and beyond.

The University of Kentucky is nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass region. We are internationally known for academic rigor, excellence in athletics—Go Big Blue, and a wonderful place to call home. Committed to being a student-centered campus, in the last five years, the university has invested over $2 billion in residence halls promoting living-learning communities with a new Student Center opening in 2018. The Gatton College of Business and Economics recently opened its 220,000-sq ft. state-of-the-art business education complex. Featuring 48 group study rooms, numerous student lounges, an outdoor patio and its own café, our new academic home has everything a student needs to pursue a modernized business degree. For more than 90 years, students at Gatton have learned business strategies from both market-leading executives and world-renowned faculty. Our students have pitched ideas at international competitions and started and sold businesses through our entrepreneurial center. Assisting students in developing a global perspective through activities such as international internships, study abroad and leadership formation are among our top priorities. Cohorted living, integrated academic and career counseling services, and our highly selective Honors Pathway Programs allow every student to find an academic home. We offer bachelors and PhD degrees in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing, as well as specialized Master’s and MBA degrees. Take a closer look at Gatton and learn about the advantage of being a student where Blue Means Business.

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