The Stafford School of Business is committed to shaping lifelong learning leaders who can discover innovative and ethical solutions to emerging and changing business conditions. We maintain relevance in our community through our innovative curriculum, rigorous internship, strong faculty mentorship, and low student-to-faculty ratio. Our mission is to develop capable business professionals through impactful scholarship and learning experiences.
Message from the Dean
Welcome to the Stafford School of Business!
I am delighted to invite you to explore the unique opportunities that await you at our School. Whether you’re navigating our website or visiting our vibrant campus, you’ll immediately sense the energy and dedication that define our community. Here, we believe in fostering an environment where every student can thrive not only academically but also as a person, a leader, and a global citizen.
At Stafford, we take pride in our small class sizes, which ensure that each student receives personalized attention, while also encouraging rich, collaborative learning experiences. Our innovative four-year Business Program is designed to equip students with forward-thinking skills that will ignite their careers and set them on a path toward leadership. We prepare our graduates not just for today’s business challenges, but for the evolving future of work.
Our Mission
Our mission is clear: to develop capable, ethical business professionals who are ready to drive change and impact the world. We achieve this through impactful scholarship, immersive learning experiences, and a relentless commitment to student success.
Priority I: Student Experience: We believe in providing our students with the skills and experiences that will serve them throughout their careers and lives.Priority II: Innovative Teaching: We are committed to pushing the boundaries of education and creating learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and beyond academia.
Priority III: Community Involvement: We value the power of partnerships and collaborations, which ensure that our programs stay relevant and impactful.
Our Values
At Stafford, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, expertise, and professionalism. Our faculty and staff are deeply engaged in the success of our students, nurturing a culture of growth, respect for diverse perspectives, and a drive for excellence. Every day, we work together to inspire students not only to succeed but to become leaders who will shape the future of business.
Our Community
We are proud to be part of a global network that includes our business partners, alumni, and affiliates, all of whom provide invaluable experiential learning opportunities. These connections allow our students to apply their knowledge to real-world business challenges and gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the field.
When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Business from Stafford, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to tackle complex business problems with confidence and creativity. We invite you to make Stafford your home for the next chapter in your academic and professional journey, and we look forward to being a part of your success.
Welcome to the Stafford School of Business. We can’t wait to see all you will accomplish!
Warm regards,
Dr. Yasemin Atinc
Dean, Stafford School of Business
A Trail for Every Stallion: ABAC Degrees and Programs
No matter where your interests lie, ABAC has a degree program to turn your passion into a rewarding career.
Bachelor of Science in Business
The Bachelor of Science in Business is designed to give students a solid foundation in business that enables them to provide managerial solutions to daily organizational issues. This degree creates business leaders who are capable of working ethically and effectively in a dynamic business setting. Experiential learning activities within the program improve their decision-making ability and develop the skills needed in today’s global business environment.
Jobs & Internships
Success often accompanies hands-on learning. Because the job market for business leaders is comprehensive and widespread, you will benefit from engaging, real-world experiences through numerous internships and experiential learning programs in a field of your choosing. The internship program illustrates the relevance of the academic curriculum in the professional world and provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world circumstances. Apart from integrating classroom knowledge, students gain valuable work experience and develop a network of industry contacts.
In addition to our internship program, the Stafford School of Business benefits students with other programs that extend lessons and opportunities beyond the classroom. Students in the Stafford School of Business are required to undertake at least one 3-credit internship as part of their degree requirement.
Beyond the Classroom
In addition to our internship program, the Stafford School of Business benefits students with other programs that extend lessons and opportunities beyond the classroom.
- Student Experience: Providing enduring skills for lifelong learning.
- Innovative Teaching: Creating distinctiveness and impact beyond academia.
- Community Involvement: Fostering partnerships for their relevance and impact.
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Faculty Spotlights
As a student of the Stafford School of Business, you can expect to be taught by instructors who are innovative, driven, and passionate about helping you unlock your excellence.
Abul Sheikh
As a management information systems faculty, I am always engaged in providing my students with challenging learning experiences. That is not my only objective, it is the mission of the school. I teach in the area of computer programming and information systems, including data analytics. Currently, I am working with two students to investigate why drones would be more useful in farming than satellite imaging. When not dreaming up new and fun projects to work on with my students, I enjoy traveling - visiting natural wonders with my family particularly my two sons before their medical careers take them far home.
Diantha Ellis
As a strong advocate of lifelong learning, I believe in encouraging my students to pursue their own advanced degrees and have mentored many on their path to graduate school and law school. My love for the law stems from a lifelong dedication to the study of literature, history, and economics. I adore reading and listening to the work of an eclectic group of literacy and musical artists, which fuels my research interests in the legal history and law/literature genres.
Contact Stafford School of Business
Phone: 229.391.4830 FAX: 229.391.4831 ABAC 14 | 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793 Lewis Hall
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