Undergraduate and Graduate
Research in Business

Students can enrich their educational experience by conducting research on a wide variety of business topics.  Participating in undergraduate and graduate research can provide opportunities for you to:

• Develop a range of transferable skills
• Improve your communication skills
• Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills
• Develop mentoring relationships
• Develop creativity, problem-solving, and intellectual independence
• Find opportunities to present and publish your ideas
• Explore career and graduate education options
• Cultivate an understanding of research design and methodology 

Funding opportunities for research are available from on-campus sources, including the College of Business and the Office of Student Research and Innovation. 

Resources offered by the Office of Student Research and Innovation:

• Student Travel Award grants: highly competitive mini-grants for up to $1,000 (international travel) and $750 for domestic travel. 

• Undergraduate Research Enrichment Funds: Projects are funded up to $3,000 to support research projects conducted by undergraduates with faculty mentor support. 
• Presentation opportunities at the Annual APSU Research & Creativity Forum and Graduate Research Extravaganza.

• Print posters for presentations, organized on-campus displays of research and creative activities, and directed summer activities for free.   

To learn more about other research opportunities and funding, visit the Office of Student Research and Innovation.

Keith Groll

Finance ('24)

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I would like to thank the College of Business for the opportunity to attend the conference for 3 years running. My experience with SOBIE has become so invaluable, I have acquired so much experience and knowledge. This experience took me out of the classroom and gave me opportunities that I wouldn't have otherwise received. My network of influence will never be the same and I am excited for the future.

Ashleigh Knoll-Harris

Marketing (‘18)

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The opportunity to learn and lead in undergraduate research at Austin Peay has continued to help me in the classroom and in my career. Working 1:1 with my professor and research partner allowed me to ask questions, participate in discussions, and to develop skills that are applicable in all aspects of business. I now have a strong mentor in the College of Business and a lifetime friend that continue to support me and be my biggest allies throughout my career.

Terry Damron

Instructor of Marketing

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Through undergraduate research partnerships, my students and I have the opportunity to explore topics that pique our curiosity, building on conversations and questions that emerged during our work in prior courses. It is extremely fulfilling work.

Bailey Carruth

Marketing (‘18)

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Having the opportunity to conduct and present our research has better prepared me for many situations even after graduation. This experience taught me things beyond classroom learning that will stick with me throughout my continuing education and career.