Alan Krabbenhoft, Dean
Jason VanAlstine, Assistant Dean
Gloria Preece, Director of MBA and MPM Programs

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS FACULTY
Professors: Chulkov, Cox, Krabbenhoft, Meybodi, Parkison, Rink
Associate Professors: Kim, Nur, J. VanAlstine
Assistant Professors: Smith, Wang
Lecturers: J. Dibie, Korne, Preece, G. VanAlstine

Programs offered through the School of Business

The School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Business with concentrations in Accounting, Finance and Economics, Management, and Marketing. The School also offers Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Accounting and in Business Fundamentals. These programs provide opportunities for breadth of education as well as for a reasonable level of specialization.

Accreditation

The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This accreditation applies to the Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) and the Masters of Business Administration (MBA). 

Mission

The School of Business provides innovative, quality, and cost-effective undergraduate and graduate business education in North Central Indiana. The curriculum incorporates experiential learning to prepare our students with the skills to excel and function responsibly in a diverse global economy. The faculty is dedicated to making a positive impact through close relationships with students and excellence in teaching, research, service, and community engagement. (Adopted 12.3.2015 by the School of Business)

Vision

The School of Business strives to distinguish itself as the first choice for higher education in business in North Central Indiana.

Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB):

The BSB in 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 prepares students for professional positions in a complex and rapidly changing global business environment. It trains students in North Central Indiana to become effective organizational leaders and managers. The undergraduate curriculum consists of four parts: (1) general education, (2) pre-business, (3) business and economics core and (4) concentration courses. In addition, the program includes courses covering the current principles, practices and trends involved in managing organizations in the current dynamic economic, social and political environment. Seniors are offered a range of courses in their chosen concentration. Courses on this level require participation by students in the discussion and the solution of cases, projects, and special problems drawn from the contemporary business world. All business students are also required to put their business knowledge into practice through an applied learning experience.

Policies Governing the BSB Degree

The BSB Curriculum

Concentrations in the BSB: