Dean: Alan Krabbenhoft
Assistant Dean and Director of MBA and MPM Programs:  Gloria Preece

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS FACULTY
Professors: Dmitriy Chulkov, Steve Cox, Alan Krabbenhoft, Mohammad Meybodi
Associate Professors: Joungyeon Kim, Yusuf Nur, Adam Smith, Jason VanAlstine
Assistant Professors: Gloria Preece, Xiaoqiong (Crystal) Wang
Senior Lecturer:  Olga Korne
Lecturer: Josephine Dibie
Visiting Lecturers:  Cindy Briggs, Tsarai Chimhanda, Rod Haywood, Ashley Leicht, Reuben Twijukye

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, Business Fundamentals, and Business Analytics. These programs provide opportunities for a 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) major 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 major. 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

Majors in the BSB:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Management
• Marketing

Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards

Minors in Business: 

• Business Minor
• Marketing Minor
• Non-Business Human Resources Minor
• Non-Business Marketing Minor

IU Regional Online Collaborative Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Transfer Single Articulation Pathways

• Business B.S. with Accounting Major
• Business B.S. with Finance Major
• Business B.S. with Management Major
• Business B.S. with Marketing Major

Postbaccalaureate Certificates:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Business Fundamentals

Master 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 and human resources.

Policies Governing the Master of Business Administration Degree

The MBA Curriculum

• Accounting Concentration
• Finance Concentration
• Human Resource Management Concentration

MBA Scholarships and Awards

Course Descriptions:

Undergraduate Courses

• Business and Economics (BUS & ECON)

Graduate Courses

• Master in Business (MBA)