K-State Accelerator

Name

K-State Accelerator

Legal name

Kansas State University - College of Business Administration

Website

https://cba.k-state.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Business Administration

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Business education
• Undergraduate business degree
• Entrepreneurship program
• Professional development
• Career mentoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition and fees charged to undergraduate and graduate students. Includes per-credit charges and flat fees for full-time enrollment.
2. Alumni and Corporate Contributions: Donations from 160,000+ alumni network and corporate partners supporting scholarships, programming, and faculty positions.
3. Career Development Fee: Mandatory career development fee assessed each semester to all business students, funding Career Development office and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

K-State Accelerator provides entrepreneurship education, mentoring, and world-class support to students and entrepreneurs using K-State faculty, students, and alumni. Operating within Kansas State University's College of Business Administration, it delivers degree programs, certificates, mentoring, and corporate recruiting services for business students.

Product overview

K-State College of Business Administration offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with eight majors (Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Management, MIS, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Professional Strategic Selling). The institution supplements its core degree with five minors (Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, MIS) and eight certificate programs (Sports & Entertainment, Data Analytics, International Business, Investment Management, Managerial Consulting, Marketing Technology, Professional Strategic Selling, Supply Chain Management). Additional programs include the Executive Mentor Program, Study Abroad opportunities, and over 15 student organizations. The National Strategic Selling Institute (NSSI) operates as a specialized institute with industry partnerships. The institution also offers online business degree completion programs with multiple emphasis areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Herbel Family School of Accountancy: A school within the college dedicated to accounting education, established through a gift from Vern and Joan Herbel.
• National Strategic Selling Institute (NSSI)
• Gates Capital Management Center for Financial Analysis
• Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship
• Center for Principled Business

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Online Business Degree Programs Online degree completion program with multiple emphasis areas, designed for working professionals and non-traditional students who need flexible, remote learning options.
• Data Analytics Certificate Certificate program preparing students for data analytics careers through coursework in data collection, processing, and analysis. Open to undergraduate students seeking specialized credentials.
• Investment Management Certificate Certificate for students interested in investment management careers, combining coursework with hands-on experience managing a real-money student investment portfolio.
• International Business Certificate Certificate combining international business coursework with study abroad experiences to prepare students for globally-oriented business careers.
• Professional Strategic Selling Certificate Certificate developing core sales and professional communication skills, open to students across all majors seeking to strengthen their professional selling capabilities.
• Supply Chain Management Certificate Certificate preparing students for supply chain careers with 15 credit hours of operations and supply chain management coursework covering procurement, production, and distribution.
• Marketing Technology Certificate Certificate teaching marketing technology applications and industry certifications, preparing students for jobs requiring specialized martech skills.
• Managerial Consulting Certificate Certificate equipping students with practical consulting skills to solve organizational problems, manage change, and engage clients through hands-on analysis and strategy work.
• Business of Sports & Entertainment Certificate Certificate program providing a deep understanding of sports and entertainment business roles through hands-on experiential learning for marketing, economics, and management skills.
• National Strategic Selling Institute (NSSI) Institute delivering strategic sales education, relationship management training, and Professional Strategic Selling major and certificate, supported by 30+ active corporate partners. Achieves 99% job placement and $67K average starting salary plus benefits.
• Executive Mentor Program Formal six-month professional mentoring program matching business students with alumni and industry mentors, with monthly meetings, goal-setting support, and career exploration. Available to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Study Abroad Programs Business-student specific study abroad programs including short-term trips during academic breaks, semester exchanges, direct enrollment at foreign universities, and service learning opportunities in 20+ countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% job placement rate for Professional Strategic Selling majors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 300+ Recruiting CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 300 companies directly recruit College of Business students for internships and full-time employment through career development events, company visits, and job postings.
• 30+ Active Corporate Partners (NSSI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive corporate partners supporting the National Strategic Selling Institute through recruiting, events, mentorship, and program sponsorship.
• Koch IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKoch Industries Master of Accountancy Director position funded, supporting accounting program leadership.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte Director of Accounting Analytics & Innovation position funded, supporting accounting analytics program.
• EYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEY Teaching Fellow and KPMG Ralph Crouch Professor positions funded, supporting faculty excellence.
• Phillips 66minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhillips 66 Faculty Award and Business Ethics Case Competition sponsorship.
• Gates Capital ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGates Capital Management Center for Financial Analysis established with Julia Parcell as Managing Director.
• Kansas Board of RegentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansas Partnership for Faculty of Distinction Program enacted 2000, creating state-donor matching for endowed professorships.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indiana University Kelley School of Business: Public Big Ten university business school offering undergraduate, MBA, and online programs with similar U.S. News rankings profile and employer-driven placement model. Directly comparable structure with similar scale of corporate recruiting partnerships.
• Wichita State University Barton School of Business: Kansas-based public university business school with closer regional overlap. Smaller scale than K-State CBA but competes for the same in-state students and regional employer relationships.
• Purdue University Krannert School of Management: Public Big Ten university business school with comparable program breadth, online offerings, and emphasis on quantitative and supply chain programs. Stronger overall ranking but similar structure and target market.
• Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Big 12 peer public university business school with comparable size, program mix, and regional recruiting base. Highly comparable on accreditation, online offerings, and undergraduate placement outcomes.
• University of Kansas School of Business: In-state Kansas public university business school and primary regional competitor. Offers similar undergraduate, MBA, and online programs competing for the same Kansas-resident student pool and regional employer relationships.
• University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business: Adjacent Big 12 / SEC public university business school with comparable program structure and Midwestern employer base. Directly comparable on tuition tier, online offerings, and placement metrics.
• Iowa State University Ivy College of Business: Direct Big 12 peer public university business school with comparable program mix, regional Midwestern employer base, and similar scale. Closely comparable on tuition, placement outcomes, and program structure.
• University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: Big Ten public university business school with similar program mix, online MBA offerings, and corporate recruiting structure. Comparable on rankings, tuition tier, and career outcomes.
• University of Nebraska College of Business: Big Ten public university business school with comparable Midwest regional employer base, program mix, and tuition tier. Historical Big 8/Big 12 peer with similar scale and structure.

Broad incumbents

• Texas A&M University Mays Business School: Larger Big 12 peer public university business school with broader program offerings and stronger rankings. Comparable structure but at significantly greater scale, with deeper employer relationships and larger alumni network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/kstate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/kstate
• Facebookfacebook.com/kansasstateuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kansas-state-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments7 records

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