Dean's Message
Welcome to the Gardner-Webb University School of
Business web page. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our
school, program, and faculty.
One of the most important decisions anyone makes in life is which vocation
to pursue; closely followed by the decision of where to prepare for that
vocation. In exploring web sites, you are probably seeking help in
making these two decisions. Let me tell you how Gardner-Webb
University and the School of Business can help you with the decision-making.
First, let me assure you that not everyone one is certain of his or her
academic major upon entering the University. Often, certainty comes
with exposure to and experience with a broad variety of courses.
Through its core curriculum and its Career Services Department, Gardner-Webb
provides opportunities for you to explore your potential for specific career
alternatives.
Courses of Study
In trying to determine which vocation you should pursue, the School of
Business can offer you insight and opportunity in a variety of areas.
We prepare students for careers across the spectrum of business disciplines;
from traditional areas like Accounting and Finance, to "hot" disciplines
such as Management Information Systems and International Business. We
also offer disciplines that are not taught at every university. Our
Sport Management major, offered jointly by the School of Business and the
Department of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Studies, has become
one of our most popular areas of study. The Sport Management major
prepares students for employment by professional athletic organizations and
by public or private athletic facilities. Students who are interested
in being coaches, club professionals, or in running athletic facilities are
finding this to be a beneficial major.
Faculty
The faculty members in the School of Business hold both the academic and
professional credentials to offer the quality of education that you seek.
Our diverse business faculty have degrees from top universities across the
United States. Additionally, most faculty members have significant
professional experience to lend understanding and application to the
theories that they teach. The experience of our faculty includes
engineering, sales, legal counsel, technical writing, line management, and
senior management. This experience comes from such diverse industries
as oil and gas refining, consumer product manufacturing and sales,
industrial product manufacturing and sales, restaurant management, health
care administration, and consulting. Nearly half of our faculty have
lived and worked overseas. Both the domestic and the international
experience allow us to give our students a well-rounded perspective on the
theories and practices of business.
In addition to being highly qualified through academic and professional
experience, our faculty is dedicated to the teaching/learning process.
The small class size and low faculty-to-student ratio encourages faculty and
students to get to know each other. Faculty members take a personal
interest in the performance and success of our students. They address
the needs of students as individuals and tailor the instruction so that it
will give students the opportunity to master the concepts that will serve as
the foundations of a lifetime of learning.
Other Activities and Experiences
The School of Business offers a variety of opportunities outside of the
classroom. You may choose to complete an internship with one of the
companies in our area, to study or travel abroad through the University, or
to take advantage of our Campus New York program. You may also want to
pursue a leadership position in student organizations such as Students in
Free Enterprise (SIFE) or the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Program. This year the SIFE organization won the Southeast Regional
competition and competed favorably in the national competition. A
variety of organizations and classes take advantage of Gardner-Webb's
Broyhill Adventure Course - allowing you to learn and stretch your skills
and confidence through participating in climbing and other team building
exercises. All of the mentioned opportunities, plus additional ones,
can help you develop yourself into the type of individual that is attractive
to prospective employers.
Character, Ethics, and Principle
An underlying theme of ethics and personal character is inherent in all
business classes and opportunities. This desirable attribute was
formally recognized when Gardner-Webb University was named to the John
Templeton Foundation's Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges and
Universities. The instruction and activities in the School of Business
reflects that recognition.
Please consider the School of Business at Gardner-Webb University as you
make your decisions on which vocation is best for you and where to prepare
for that vocation. We can help you develop yourself and your skills to
successfully engage in a variety of vocations related to business.
Please contact me, or any faculty member, for further information about the
School of Business.
Thank you for considering us in these very important decisions you are
making.
Dr. Anthony Negbenebor
Dean
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