Business Administration

Chairperson

Sally Wells, C.F.P.

Full-Time Faculty

Kenneth Akers
Kelley Frink
Timothy Ireland, Ph.D.
Angela Kinworthy
Ken Middleton, Ph.D.
David Ruggeri, Ph.D.
Tom Stauder, C.P.A.
Diane Suhler, Ph.D.
Joann Wayman, Ph.D.
Sally Wells, C.F.P.

Day Campus Course Rotation Schedule

Culminating Experience Course

MGMT 479 - Strategic Management 3 hours  

The Business Administration program serves students from a variety of backgrounds. Members of the faculty employ a variety of instructional techniques and resources aimed at meeting the needs of student clientele. Emphasis is on advising students in course work appropriate to their interests and academic progress. The core curriculum and course work in the Business Administration curriculum reflect the recommendations of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In addition, students may elect majors in accounting, finance, healthcare management, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, public relations and advertising, and sports management.

A principle focus of the program is to prepare students for entry-level positions and for advancement in various occupations and professions. Faculty prepare students to pursue the study of business at the graduate level or to obtain professional placement in their chosen fields. The faculty of the Business Administration Department encourage wide and varied preparation in the liberal arts and sciences to provide students with an appreciation for the social and cultural environment in which business is transacted.

All students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours, 39 of which are 300- and 400 - level. Students must complete a prescribed Professional Core and the general education requirements. A maximum of 27 semester hours of the requirements for the BA in Business Administration and a maximum of 48 semester hours of the requirements for the BS in Business Administration may be met through courses transferred.

All students must take part in a culminating evaluation of the core-course outcomes during their last 30 hours prior to graduation. Completion of MGMT 479 - Strategic Management 3 hours  with a C or higher satisfies this culminating requirement for all business majors.

Programs

• Business Administration, A.S.
• Business Administration, B.A. with Majors
• Business Administration, B.S. with Majors

• Accounting
• Business
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing

• Human Resource Management Certificate (AHE, Evening)
• Management Certificate (AHE, Evening)
• Marketing Management Certificate (AHE, Evening)