Dean: Corinne M. Farneti
Professor: Patrice Flynn
Associate Professors: Michael P. Barry (Chair), Donald E. Butt (Chair), Alejandro A. Cañadas, John D. Larrivee, Boris Morozov, Raymond C. Speciale, Timothy J. Stanton, Emil B. Berendt, Josey Chacko, Solomon T. Tesfu, Sarah Zipp, Philip Van Berten
Assistant Professor: Christina L. Green, Byunghee Choi
Lecturers: David M. Karn, Nancy L. Kimble
The Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business, accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), offers major and minor programs in accounting, business, business analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, and sport management. Undergraduate students can also pursue a concentration in management, marketing, finance, or international business. Its statement of purpose is to graduate responsible, competent, methodologically sound, and ethical business professionals.
The school also offers Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management, and Master of Health Administration degrees, an adult accelerated baccalaureate degree, and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in Data Science, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Development, Health Care Management,and Project Management. MBA concentrations include economics, finance and investments, personnel and industrial relations, international business, management, health care management, marketing, and not-for-profit management. Doctoral-level and professionally experienced faculty teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Mission Statement
The Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business provides students with the knowledge and skills for professional excellence and ethical leadership through innovative programming, engaging teaching, and collaborative learning.
The Accounting Program
The accounting curriculum focuses on the current theories and practices of the accounting profession. The content is designed to prepare accounting majors to work effectively in a broad range of organizational positions requiring specialization in accounting. All of the courses that are required to permit interested accounting majors to sit for the CPA examination are offered.
The Business Program
The business major provides students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the contemporary business world and principles of effective management. Required courses encompass management, marketing, finance, accounting, law, information systems and quantitative decision making. Capstone courses in corporate social responsibility and business policy build leadership and decision-making skills as well as develop concerns for ethics, justice, and social responsibility.
The Economics Program
The economics major addresses the economic complexities of modern societies to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of approaches to solving economic problems.
The Entrepreneurship Program
The entrepreneurship major exposes students to both new business development and innovation. Students take core business courses as well as courses like design thinking (for idea creation and problem solving), financial management for entrepreneurs and business plan design and delivery. Each student is also required to participate in a practicum where they work directly with a local entrepreneur. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work on new product or service development within an organization or take on the challenges of starting a new business.
The Sport Management Program
The sport management curriculum builds upon a foundation of business principles and examines the complex nature of the sports industry. The program focuses on the business and management aspects of sport and includes study in sport management, sport marketing, sport law, ethical issues in sport management, the finance and economics of sport, and sport management policy.
Continuing Education Programs on the Frederick Campus
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