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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Dean: Anthony C. Nelson, Ph.D.

MISSION
The mission of the College 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 college 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 College of Business with the intent of
increasing external fundraising.
7. Develop and implement plans and programs that increase the placement of College of Business
graduates and encourage businesses to recruit College of Business graduates.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENTS
The College 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 eight concentrations:
Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Information Systems, General Business,
Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the Management Concentration offers two
specialty tracks: Small Business/Entrepreneurship and Industrial Relations.

The College 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.

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