2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

ROBERT G. MERRICK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dr. Anne M. McCarthy, Dean
Dr. Daniel A. Gerlowski, Associate Dean
Dr. Joel N. Morse, Associate Dean
Merrick Advising Center, 4 I 0.837.4944
MISSION
The Merrick School of Business is committed to creating and disseminating the best
applied business knowledge to career-minded adult learners. Our programs deliver high
quality, practical learning experiences in a variety of innovative ways, always adding value.
Our stakeholders benefit from our teaching excellence, intellectual contributions, and
dedication to serving our students, communities, institutions, and professions.
Merrick School students benefit from a wide variety ofcourse offerings, class schedules,
and modes of delivery; diversity in our student body; and above all, high quality teaching.
The school series students from throughout the world, and the international scope of our
academic programs adds a distinctive global context, preparing Merrick graduates for successful
careers in the world marketplace.
Merrick School alumni are linked strongly to the school through guest presentations to
classes, service as mentors, involvement in the Alumni Association, membership on the
Merrick Advisory Board, appearances in periodic publications, and participation in special
alumni events. Certain alumni contribute their expertise back to the school by serving as
instructors.
Merrick faculty actively work in the business community. The business community
contributes to the Merrick School as Executives-in-Residence, who help ensure practical
applications of the school's intellectual capital; through Merrick Advisory Board teams
that provide advice and contribute to school initiatives; and through its general support of
important school projects.
ORGANIZATION
The Office of the Dean is responsible for the administration of the Merrick School of
Business, for maintaining relationships with the business community, and for student and
academic advising. The Merrick School is organized into four academic divisions:
Accounting, Phillip J. Korb, Director
Economics, Finance, Management Science, Dr. Marilyn D. Oblak, Director
Management Infonnation Systems, Dr. James S. Dutt, Director
Marketing and Management, Dr. Michael V. Laric, Director
STUDENTS
More than 1,600 students are enrolled in programs in the Merrick School of Business,
with almost 800 in the graduate program. The average age of graduate students is 32.
More than 80 percent ofstudents work full- or part-time. Because of the level of maturity
and professional experience ofstudents, the interchange of ideas in the classroom is lively
and highly informative.
FACULTY
Merrick School faculty bring to the classroom exceptional professional and academic credentials.
Ninety percent of Merrick School faculty possess doctorates in their fields. In
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