Project
College of Business
About the College
Preparing a diverse student body for successful careers in business and industry is not just a Southern University mandate – it is a national priority. The new SU College of Business has the potential to empower many individuals to ascend the economic ladder, offering them the tools to pursue their aspirations and achieve upward mobility. The key impact of the new building will be to double enrollment to 1600 students focusing on career opportunities in business and industry due to the increased number and sizes of classrooms. The project will also provide hands-on learning and experiential opportunities, funds for scholarships, and better research and publication opportunities for faculty.
Degree Programs
- UNDERGRADUATE - Accounting, Finance, Business Management, and Marketing
- GRADUATE - Business Administration and JD MBA Program
- CERTIFICATIONS - Supply Chain Management
- ONLINE - Business Administration
The consolidation of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Environmental Sciences into T.T. Allain Hall marks a pivotal moment in enhancing the learning and teaching environment for students and faculty. This strategic integration streamlines resources and expertise, fostering greater collaboration, innovation, and effectiveness within the academic community.
The College will be well-located for connections and interdisciplinary programming. Improved research facilities will offer expanded opportunities for faculty and students to develop fruitful industry partnerships.
- South endzone expansion/New locker rooms for women’s sports
- Health, nutrition, and indoor practice facilities
- Parking facility, rooftop restaurant, and shops
- SU Sports Hall-of-Fame Museum
- New locker rooms for tennis and volleyball teams
- Coach and staff offices
The College of Business will occupy a new building that will offer students and faculty:
- Additional large classrooms for active learning
- Incubator spaces
- Mock-trading rooms
- Block chain research spaces
- Student amenities, including café and parking
| Number of Stories | 3 |
| Building Height | 45’ |
| New Building Area | 100,000 sf |
| Elevated Plaza/Walks | 15,600 sf |
| Open Courtyards | 24,000 sf |
Cost Estimate
| IMPROVEMENT | COST | SECURED | NEEDED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Cost | $41,500,000 | $45,500,000 | $44,500,000 is secured | |
| Site / Landscaping | $600,000 | |||
| Soft Costs | $3,391,000 | |||
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $45,500,000 | $45,500,000 | $45,500,000 | $1,000,000 is secured |
| Endowment Programming | $7,180,000 | $1,000,000 | $7,180,000 | |
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $52,680,000 | $46,500,000 | $6,180,000 |
Businesses are stronger and more successful if their employees are diverse and represent a wide range of background and experience. Southern University College of Business prepares men and women of color for leadership positions in business and industry. Southern University will build a new building for the College of Business that will be equal to the most elite business schools in the nation. The new building will provide state-of-the-art classrooms and meeting spaces, common areas for group gatherings and meetings, and improved student amenities.
DONALD ANDREWS
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