Business

The Chattanooga State Business division offers degrees in over 25 different fields. Traditional business courses are offered in programs like Accounting, Economics, and Finance, while Journalism, Culinary Arts, Web Design, and many more are also offered!

Degrees & Certificates

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Scholarships

American National Bank & Trust Company Scholarship
  • Must be majoring in a Business or Accounting Program.
  • Entering freshmen must have a minimum High School GPA of 2.9.
  • Minimum ACT of 19.
  • Maintain a minimum semester and cumulative College GPA of 2.5.
Charles W. Branch Scholarship
  • Must be majoring in Management.
  • Must have financial need.
  • Entering freshmen must have a minimum High School GPA of 2.9
  • Maintain a minimum semester and cumulative College GPA of 2.5
Carole Daniel Accounting Scholarship
  • Must be majoring in Accounting and preparing to enter their second year.
  • Must be a female or non-traditional student age 25 or older.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative College GPA of 3.0.
  • Be enrolled at least 12 semester hours, unless program is approved for less.
  • Students with existing postsecondary degrees are eligible.
  • May be awarded with other Foundation Scholarships or other types of aid.
Decosimo Accounting Scholarship
  • Must be majoring in Accounting.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative College GPA of 2.5
  • Entering freshmen must have a minimum High School GPA of 2.9
  • Based on financial need.
  • Demonstrated academic excellence and community interest.
Arthur MacFadden Scholarship
  • Must be majoring in Business Management, Business Law, or Accounting.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative College GPA of 2.5
  • Entering freshmen must have a minimum High School GPA of 2.9
Joseph F. Decosimo Accounting Scholarship
  • Must be majoring in Accounting.
  • Preference given to a student preparing to enter the second year.
  • Based on financial need.
  • Demonstrate academic excellence.
  • Maintain a minimum College GPA of 3.0
  • Entering freshmen must have a minimum High School GPA of 3.0
Bob Riley Memorial WAWL Scholarship
  • Must be enrolled and in good standing in the Digital Media Design & Production Program
  • Must also have a Media Technology Concentration.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative College GPA of 3.0
  • Preference to students that demonstrate financial need according to the FAFSA.
  • Students with existing postsecondary degrees are eligible.
  • May be awarded with other Foundation Scholarships or other types of aid.

Accreditations

ACBSP - Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs

The following programs are ACBSP accredited. ACBSP accreditation is based on the quality and integrity of college and university business degree programs, including program content, outcomes, faculty and administration.

  • AAS Programs - Administrative Professional Technology, Entrepreneurship, Management, Food & Beverage Management, Hotel Management, and Tourism
  • AS Programs - Accounting, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, and Marketing
  • AA Programs - Economics
     

ABA - American Bar Association

The following programs are ABA accredited. 

  • AAS Programs - Paralegal Studies
  • Technical Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Division News

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Erlanger and First Horizon Recognize Chattanooga State Faculty Through Chairs of Excellence

May 26, 2026 | Nancy Patterson | Faculty Fellow

Chattanooga State Community College recently honored exceptional faculty members through its long‑standing Erlanger Nursing Chairs of Excellence and First Horizon Business Chair of Excellence, established through the Chattanooga State Foundation to recognize outstanding...

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ChattState Faculty, Staff Recognized with Statewide Leadership Appointments

May 19, 2026 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight, Staff Spotlight, Press Release

Chattanooga State Community College faculty and staff are earning recognition across Tennessee’s higher education system, with new appointments to both the Tennessee Board of Regents and a statewide leadership development program.  



Clomeisha Tumlin, Department Head and Associate...

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ChattState Celebrates 10 Years of Impact at the Michael P. Hennen Hospitality & Culinary Center

May 13, 2026 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event

This April, Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Michael P. Hennen Hospitality & Culinary Center—a milestone marking a decade of hands-on learning, student achievement, and career...

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