2009-2010 - Bowie State University

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dean:
Anthony C. Nelson, Ph.D.
MISSION
The mission of the School of Business is to support the goals and priorities of Bowie State University by
providing traditional and non‐traditional students in under‐served communities within the county, state
and nation, the skills required to strengthen the individual competencies in the different areas of
specialization in business and public administration through curriculums of their chosen areas of
concentration in an increasingly global market place which provides online education and “real world”
experience. The school emphasizes academic excellence through technological innovation, integrity in
teaching, professional development, outreach, applied and instructional research
GOALS
1. Develop programs and processes to enhance student learning, professional development and
success.
2. Ensure use of relevant technology in all aspects of student learning.
3. Create and sustain an environment that is supportive of scholarly activities.
4. Develop collaborative research projects with public and private organizations.
5. Maintain a positive, collegial, supportive and conducive environment, in which the
organizational structure and processes ensure efficient and effective operations and
accountability.
6. Promote and improve the image and reputation of the School of Business with the intent of
increasing external fundraising.
7. Develop and implement plans and programs that increase the placement of School of Business
graduates and encourage businesses to recruit School of Business graduates.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENTS
The School of Business consists of three separate departments and a program in business technology.
The three departments are:
• Accounting, Finance, and Economics
• Management Information Systems
• Management, Marketing, and Public Administration
The departments offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with seven
concentrations: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Information Systems, General
Business, Management, and Marketing. In addition, the Management Concentration offers two specialty
tracks: Small Business/Entrepreneurship and Industrial Relations.
The School of Business places special emphasis on excellence in teaching, research in teaching
methodology and the learning process as a means of enhancing teaching excellence and improving
instructional effectiveness. Computer application is stressed in all disciplines.
Entering students are required to successfully satisfy the requirements for the business mathematics
proficiency course, BUAD‐100*. Majors are required to earn at least a “C” grade in all courses in their
major program. Graduating seniors are encouraged to take the national standardized Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT) during the fall semester of their senior year. After completing
English Expository Writing (ENGL 101) and Argument and Research (ENGL 102), students must take and
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