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College of Business Administration

At Sam Houston State University’s College of Business Administration (COBA), we are committed to developing impactful business professionals by providing innovative degree programs, hands-on learning experiences, and strong industry connections. Whether you're an incoming student exploring your future or a parent looking for the best opportunities for your child, COBA offers a supportive, career-driven environment designed to help students succeed. With small class sizes and a faculty of dedicated experts, our students receive a personalized, high-quality education that prepares them for career success from day one.

Beyond the classroom, COBA emphasizes professional growth by fostering essential marketable skills, experiential learning, and community engagement. We strive to be a leader in upward social mobility and make a lasting impact on both our students and the region’s economic growth.

Gifts to COBA fuel innovation and opportunity, shaping a dynamic learning environment where students thrive. From state-of-the-art classrooms and cutting-edge technology to hands-on experiences and emerging scholarships, every contribution helps students turn their dreams into reality. Whether it’s launching a startup, leading a student organization, or networking with top business professionals, donor and corporate support empowers COBA students to take charge of their future—starting now.

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COBA Student Success Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thanks to support from Cheryl Peschke-Benton ’77, gifts to the COBA Student Success fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. You can help COBA students prepare with career readiness through core business competencies, day-one professional attire, and access to study abroad. Make your gift to unlock Cheryl’s generous gift today!
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Broadway Bank's Texas Bankers Legacy Challenge
Broadway Bank will make a generous gift of $5,000 for every 10 gifts made to the Texas Bankers Legacy Endowment up to $20,000! Let’s max out this challenge by getting 40 gifts for Giving Day 2025!
40 / 40 Gifts
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Highest Participation by Decade Challenge
Which SHSU decade of graduates will make the most gifts on Giving Day? Make a gift now and spread the word to get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard!
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 1985 - 1994 130
2 2005 - 2014 117
3 2015 - 2024 113
4 1975 - 1984 101
5 1995 - 2004 99
6 Current Student 50
7 1965 - 1974 48
8 1955 - 1964 9
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COBA Enrichment Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thanks to the continued support from Cheryl Peschke-Benton '77, she wants to do another match. This time she is encouraging gifts to COBA Enrichment. Gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. Help us max out this match and have an amazingly successful Giving Day!
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Most Gifts Leaderboard
Which specific area on campus will receive the most gifts to support their larger philanthropic goals? Make a gift now to help your favorite area at Sam Houston State University get to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Participating Group Gifts
1 Athletics 269
2 College of Business Administration 152
3 Alumni Association 81
4 College of Science and Engineering Technology 63
5 College of Education 60
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