School of Business and Economics

Berkwood M. Farmer, Dean and Professor of Economics
Melinda I. Fowlkes, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of Business
Mary A. Flanigan, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Accounting
Wayne E. McWee, Department Chair and Professor of Business
Janet Evans, Executive Secretary to the Dean
Kathy Dunnavant, Executive Secretary to the Faculty 

Faculty

C. Mitchell Adrian, D.B.A., Assistant Professor of Management
Edward O. Adusei, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
Frank W. Bacon, Ph.D., Professor of Finance
Raymond T. Brastow, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
William P. Brown, Ph.D., CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting
Berkwood M. Farmer, Ph.D., Professor of Economics
Mary A. Flanigan, Ph.D., CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting
Melinda I. Fowlkes, M.B.A., CPA, Assistant Professor of Business
Sally W. Gilfillan, M.S. Acct., CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting
John A. Guthmann, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management
Lynda S. Hodgson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Claire R. LaRoche, J.D., M.B. A., Assistant Professor of Business Law
Rickey H. Madden, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing
Melanie B. Marks, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
Ronald F. McPherson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Information Systems
Wayne E. McWee, Ed.D., Professor of Business
G. Dean Palmer, Ed.D., Professor of Business
Kristine N. Palmer, M.B.A., CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting
Tracy T. Ryan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management/Marketing 

DEGREE PROGRAMS 

The School of Business and Economics offers courses leading to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. In addition, minors are offered in business administration and economics. 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 

The School of Business and Economics is one of 28 undergraduate-only business school accredited by AACSB, the nation’s most prestigious business school accrediting agency.  The School is characterized by excellence in teaching and high levels of student achievement as defined by the business community.  The vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the School of Business and Economics are defined as follows:    

MISSION: 
To prepare effective and successful business leaders capable of making sound contributions within the global marketplace.

·      Commitment to innovation
·      Quality built into all our processes
·      Continuous improvement in all we do
·      Teamwork and respect for each other
·      Lifelong learning and growth for faculty, staff, and students
·      Global focus
·      Commitment to the liberal arts for a sound education  

·      Provide customer and market-based data to ensure that all Business School processes reflect the changing  business environment
·      Establish a supportive and creative faculty culture
·      Create an exciting student environment that reflects a diverse society
·      Establish a curriculum that reflects the needs of a changing business world
·      Provide effective instructional resources
·    Promote value-added intellectual contributions

DEGREE OUTCOMES

Students will:  

·       Have a broad-based general education and develop an awareness of the need for continuous life-long learning
·       Acquire specific knowledge in accounting, computer information management systems, economics, finance, management, and marketing

·       Analytic techniques:  Develop methodologies; identify and analyze key issues; make sound inferences from data; use effective problem-solving techniques.
·       Communication skills:  Communicate effectively orally and in writing; organize and share information.
·        Computer technology:  Use computer applications in making decisions.
·       Teamwork techniques:  Interact effectively; be willing to act as a leader and value individual differences.

·        Create a web-based portfolio as a part of their program of study that documents their experiences and accomplishments
·        Demonstrate computer proficiency that meet or exceed the School of Business and Economics standards.
·         Have the opportunity to participate in cross-cultural and service learning experiences   

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT 

Students accepted by Longwood College may be admitted into the School of Business and Economics. 

GENERAL Guidelines 

All students will be assigned an individual School of Business and Economics advisor to assist them with program planning, course selection, course registration, and career planning. Students are strongly encouraged to maintain close communication with their faculty advisor in order to plan a program that meets their individual goals and needs. 

Since the School of Business and Economics offers some upper-level courses only once a year and does not guarantee that all courses will be offered every year, it is important for students to consult their academic advisor as they plan their course of study.   

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

·        Courses should be taken in the order approved by the faculty of the School of Business and Economics. In the first semester, all students will be given a sample 4-year program of study. Additional copies are available in the Dean’s Office.
·        All prerequisites listed for individual courses must be satisfied (see individual course listings for prerequisites). Under special circumstances, a student may have a course prerequisite waived by obtaining written permission of the instructor or department chair and Dean of the School of Business and Economics.
·        Students must meet course requirements in general education, additional degree requirements, major requirements, and the requirements of a selected area of concentration.
·        Students are allowed a maximum of six credits in internship (the 492 courses) and/or Small Business Problem Solving (MANG 468) toward the total credit hour requirement for any degree offered by the School of Business and Economics.
·        Any course substitution involving Major Requirements must be approved by the respective department chair and the Dean, School of Business and Economics.