Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business

Dean: Dr. Corinne M. Farneti

Associate Dean: Stepheca M. Sawyer, MBA

Professor: Dr. Patrice Flynn

Associate Professors: Michael P. Barry (Chair for Accounting, Economics and Sport Management), Donald E. Butt (Chair for Business and Entrepreneurship), 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

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 Government Contracting, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Development, Forensic Accounting, and Project Management. MBA concentrations include accounting, economics, finance and investments, human resource management, international business, 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, proudly integrated in a Catholic University, fosters the divine calling of business professionals who consider the dignity of the human person, who apply the highest standards of personal integrity, and who serve the common good.

In this context, the Bolte School builds innovative education programs, advances knowledge through quality scholarship, promotes responsible business practices, and develops future leaders who are ethical decision-makers and effective problem-solvers.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate proficiency in requisite technical skills and knowledge of the functional areas of the organization, including principles, theories, and practices.

• Students will demonstrate proficiency in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing using contemporary technologies as appropriate.

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of organization operations in a global setting.

• Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluating complex problems and processes, including the coordination of the organization, research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, the application of problem - solving methodologies, and generation of recommendations and corrective actions.

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of professionals to make ethical decisions that support the execution of the multiple roles of organizations in society using the perspectives of stakeholder analysis, organization social responsibility, and Catholic Social teaching.

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

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Minor