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Department of Management
247 Sutliff Hall
Phone:(570) 389-4813
FAX: (570) 389-2071
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Chairperson
Joan Benek-Rivera, professor - B.B.A., Angelo State University; M.B.A., Angelo State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Secretary - Colleen Brandon
Faculty
Mainuddin Afza, professor - B. com. (Honors), University of Rajshahi; M.Com., University of Rajshahi; M.B.A., Youngstown State University;Ph.D., National Academy of Sciences, Armenia, Yerevan, the former Soviet Union
John R. Grandzol, professor - B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Temple University
Darrin Kass, associate professor - B.A., University of California at Davis; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Akron
Lawrence Kleiman, professor - B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Farleigh Dickinson University; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee
Stephen J. Markell, associate professor- B.A., SUNY at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M. Ruhul Amin, professor - B.A., M.A., The University of Dhaka; M.A., D.P.A., Carleton University; M.A. Ph.D., The University of Akron
Steven X. Si, professor - B.S., East China Normal University; M.B.A., Washington State University; Ph.D., Washington State University
Pamela M. Wynn, professor- B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
John O. Okpara, associate profesor, B.Sc. University of London (Berkbeck College), M.S., SUNY (Maritime College), M.A., CUNY (City College), Ph.D., New York University.
Dr. Christian Grandzol, associate profesor, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Marywood University.
Department of Management
Introduction
The Department of Management offers a major, a minor and a career concentration at the undergraduate level and an MBA at the graduate level. The university and its College of Business offer degree programs accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The College of Business was granted accreditation by AACSB in 2004 at both the undergrad and MBA levels. The program is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Mission Statement
The Department of Management provides undergraduate and graduate students majoring and minoring in business with management education that enhances their career potential. With emphasis in teaching, advising, continuous improvement in the curriculum and applied research activity, we prepare our graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the public and private sectors.
Educational Objectives:
- To provide students with a balanced academic background that includes liberal arts education in the areas of oral and written communication, quantitative and analytical reasoning, values and ethics, fitness and recreation, humanities, social and behavior sciences, and natural sciences.
- To provide students with core competencies and integrated knowledge in the functional areas of business: financial/accounting, marketing, human resources, informational technology, legal environment and manufacturing/operation.
- To develop students' specialized skills and knowledge of the functions, theories, principles, concepts and issues germane to the practice of management through grounding in the following major subdisciplines: organizational behavior, production and operations, managerial communication, human resource management, ethics and social responsibility, international management and strategy.
- To enhance students' decision-making and leadership skills by developing their abilities to think critcally and creatively.
- To prepare students to respond to the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment that is globally and domestically diverse, highly competitive and stakeholder sensitive, with competence and integrity.
- To provide students with career guidance through superior advisement for timely graduation with a highly marketable degree in management.
- To provide students with a broad range of professional, leadership and entrepreneurial experiences that can afford them the opportunity to apply management principles, theories and techniques.
Management (B.S.B.A)
The curriculum and the instructional strategies of the programs are designed to prepare executives and leaders of modern organizations. Almost 600 students in the major program receive quality education, knowledge and skills in the areas of business strategies and decisions, organizational behavior and processes, human resource management, teamwork, manufacturing, service, global and small business operations.
The instructional process of the department incorporates the components of critical and conceptual thinking, problem solving, analysis, integration and synthesis. Customized student advising and the abundant opportunity for internships as well as study abroad under various student-exchange programs with European universities enhance and enrich the educational experience of the management majors.
Human Resource Management Career Concentration
The Human Resource Management Career Concentration is designed for those students who desire careers in this increasingly important field. Rated the 5th best HR program in the nation in 2003 and 9th best in 2004," its goal is to provide students with the knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary for short and long-term success in this field. Specifically, the HR concentration has the following objectives:
- To provide students with the knowledge and skill necessary to develop and implement the full range of human resource practices.
- To provide students with an understanding of the relevant laws and government regulations necessary to develop and implement human resource practices consistent with the highest level of ethical and professional standards.
- To provide students with an understanding of HR's role in the development and achievement of the strategic goals of an organization.
- To develop student's self-awareness, improve their communication and people-management skills, and increase their sensitivity to workplace diversity and social responsibility issues.
- To provide students with information on the professional field of HRM and to provide an avenue for students to interact with HR professionals in the region through internships, projects and membership in the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management
Career Information
Someone wishing to enter the HR field may choose one of two routes -- HR generalist or specialist.
HR Generalists: These individuals perform virtually all facets of HR work. Entry-level HR generalist positions are most often found in small to mid-sized organizations that employ few HR professionals-one or two people who must "do it all."
HR Specialists: In larger organizations, each HR professional's area tends to be more focused, zeroing in on particular HR tasks, such as compensation, labor relations, employment, or training.
Salaries
According to a 2000 survey sponsored by the Society for Human Resources Management, top corporate executive generalists earn an average salary of about $150,000. HR professionals with 3 - 5 years experience earn between $62,000 and $83,000, depending on the size and location of the company. Entry-level generalists (i.e. HR Assistants) average $27,000 -- $33,000 annually.
*Based on a survey conducted by Educational Benchmarks, Inc., in which the students' responses regarding the quality of BU's HR courses were compared to students' responses from 182 other universities including Cornell, George Washington, Maryland, Arizona State, Michigan State, Syracuse, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Internship requirements, evaluation (pdf, 82k)
Supply Chain Management Career Concentration
The supply chain encompasses all activities associated with the creation of products, from the raw materials stage through to the consumer, including related value-adding services and the associated data and information flows. Supply Chain Management is the integration of these activities through improved supply chain relationships to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
This concentration is interdisciplinary and develops students’ skills in information and technology management, operations and supply management, and marketing. It includes topics such as enterprise systems, risk management, project management, distribution and logistics, process design and efficiency, supplier relationship management, customer relationship management, business-to-business marketing, inventory levels and positioning, and E-commerce.
Vision
Offer students a distinct competitive advantage for career development in dynamic global business environments through transparent interdisciplinary curricula in interactive supply chain contexts.
Mission
Provide students a business process-focused, enterprise-wide, technology-rich Supply Chain Management career concentration that emphasizes relationships among business disciplines and organizations, enabling better decision making that optimizes supply chain performance.
Recommended Course Sequence (Note scheduling constraints in parentheses)
| Junior Year | Senior Year | |||
| Fall | Spring | Summer I | Fall | Spring |
| 94.321 Information Technology Management | 97.350 Retail Management | 93.351 Managerial ERP (offered online only) | 93.448 Supply Chain Operations | 94.322 Project Management (offered Spring semester only) |
| 97.331 E-Marketing OR 97.480 B-to-B Marketing | 93.451 Supply Chain Seminar (offered Spring semester only) |
Career Information
Opportunities in supply chain management are numerous, varied, and global. Entry-level positions include project managers, process schedulers, distribution managers, logistics specialists, purchasing agents, information technology specialists, technology support specialists, customer relationship specialists, and opportunities in consulting, Internet applications, and alliance coordination. Salaries are dependent on education, experience, and location. These are just a few examples: the 2009 median salary for a supply chain manager having a bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years experience was $94,000 (source: http://swz.salary.com); buyers in supply management having a bachelor’s degree and less than five years experience averaged $72,000 (source: Institute for Supply Management) in 2008
Interested?
Department Contacts:
Information & Technology Management
- Dr. Al Fundaburk
- Professor Carolyn LaMacchia
Management o Dr. Christian Grandzol
- Dr. John Grandzol
Marketing
- Professor Monica Favia
- Dr. Yang Xia
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offers management education designed to impart business expertise and strengthen leadership skills. Successful students will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and information systems. The program provides the theoretical, analytical and operational expertise managers need to meet the challenges of managing human and material resources in dynamic, competitive environments. The curriculum consists of 36 graduate credit hours delivered in 8 required and 4 elective courses. Students without sufficient preparation also complete prerequisite foundation courses.
Most on-campus courses meet one evening each week for 15 weeks in spring and fall semesters. Summer semester courses meet two evenings for 6 weeks. Courses are described in the graduate catalog. Classes meet on the Bloomsburg campus and at convenient Williamsport sites. Most students are part-time and take 1 or 2 courses each semester.
The course schedule requires a minimum of one year of full-time study to complete. Most part-time students finish in 3 years. Students must comply with Graduate School and MBA program policies and procedures, completing all requirements for graduation with an average grade of B (3.00/4.00 G.P.A.) within six years.
Minor in Management
Students majoring in disciplines other than management both within and outside the College of Business are provided a broad exposure to management principles and techniques. The minor is designed to prepare students with knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in management/supervisory roles in their major disciplines and/or occupation in a variety of business endeavors.