School of Business
Alan Krabbenhoft, Dean
Gloria Preece, Director of M.B.A. and M.P.M. Programs
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS FACULTY
Professors: Chulkov, Cox, Krabbenhoft, Meybodi, Parkison, Rink, Roden
Associate Professor: Ficht, Kim, Nur
Assistant Professors: Smith, VanAlstine
Lecturers: Korne, Preece
Visiting Lecturer: J. Dibie
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM FACULTY
Visiting Lecturer: Kennedy-Eden
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Professors: Besel, R. Dibie
Lecturer: Horn
The School of Business offers programs in three distinct but related areas--Business, Public Administration and Health Management (PAHM), and Hospitality and Tourism (HTM). These programs provide students great opportunities to focus their educational efforts in multiple areas all within a single school.
Programs offered through the School of Business
The School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Business with concentrations in Accounting, Finance and Economics, Management, and Marketing. The School also offers Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Accounting and in Business Fundamentals. These programs provide opportunities for breadth of education as well as for a reasonable level of specialization. Through Public Administration and Health Management (PAHM) the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Masters in Public Management (MPM) are offered. In addition, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism is offered through the School.
Accreditation
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This accreditation applies to only the Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA). The Bachelors of Science in Public Administration (BSPA), Masters in Public Management (MPM) and the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism are not accredited by AACSB but will be seeking their own professional accreditation through agencies within their own respective disciplines.
Mission
The School of Business provides innovative, quality, and cost-effective undergraduate and graduate business education in North Central Indiana. The School prepares students with the skills to excel and function responsibly in a diverse global economy. The faculty is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. (Adopted 4/19/2013 by the School of Business)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business (BSB):
The BSB of the School of Business is based on the principle of a balanced education in business administration and economics with a foundation in the arts and sciences. The undergraduate program allows students to specialize in professional fields integral to contemporary enterprise and management. It prepares students in north central Indiana to become effective organizational leaders and managers. The undergraduate curriculum consists of three parts: (1) general education, (2) basic business administration, and (3) professional courses. In addition, the program includes courses covering the principles, practices, and trends involved in managing organizations in today's dynamic economic, social, and political environment. Seniors have a range of elective courses in their concentration area. Courses on this level require participation by students in the discussion and solution of cases, projects, and special problems drawn from the contemporary business world.
Concentrations in the BSB:
Minors in Business:
- Business Minor
- Economics Minor (non-business)
Post Baccalaureate Certificates in Business:
Masters of Business Administration Degree (MBA):
The MBA program in the School of Business is designed to meet the needs of working professionals. Graduates of the program receive the essential training in theory and practice necessary to be well prepared to take on key leadership roles in business. The skills acquired also provide graduates with a competitive edge in the job market. The program offers students the option to pursue concentrations in finance/economics and human resources.
Hospitality and Tourism (HTM):
The purpose of the Bachelor Science in Hospitality & Tourism is to provide a degree program for students who desire to work in the growing hospitality arena. Today’s hospitality and tourism industry needs professionally educated individuals. Graduates will be qualified to work in amusement parks, hotels and motels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, travel agencies, convention centers and as event and meeting planners. While the degree will be housed in the School of Business for administrative purposes, it will be exempt from AACSB review due to its relatively low level of business content.
Public Administration and Health Management (PAHM)*(*effective Spring 2015):
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BSPA)
Students with a BSPA degree can continue their education in law, planning, policy analysis, or business administration. For those who choose immediate employment, the degree is flexible enough to provide the necessary background to begin a career in the public or nonprofit sector. While the degree will be housed in the School of Business for administrative purposes, it will be exempt from AACSB review due to its relatively low level of business content.
Master of Public Management (MPM)
The MPM program provides public service managers the skills to cope with challenging human and technical issues. It also provides a broad interdisciplinary background in the values and ethics of public management. It is designed as preparation for executive leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. While the degree will be housed in the School of Business for administrative purposes, it will be exempt from AACSB review due to its relatively low level of business content.
Graduate Certificates in PAHM:
Courses Descriptions:
- Undergraduate Courses
- Graduate Courses