Haworth College of Business

P. David Shields
Dean

David Burnie
Associate Dean

Andrew A. Brogowicz
Director of Undergraduate Programs

Doralee N. DeRyke
Director of Services and Operations

Halbert Bates
Director of Academic Advising

Creed

Partners for Business Knowledge and Leadership

Mission

The Haworth College of Business is committed to partnerships among students, employers, faculty, alumni and the business community that advance the achievement of high quality education. Such active partnerships challenge the foundation of our knowledge and skills and enhance our ability to change. Meeting these challenges requires an evolving combination of teaching, research and service activities among partners.

Goals

To deliver a comprehensive, high-quality student-centered undergraduate education that prepares students for business and professional careers and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning.
To provide excellent targeted graduate education and business seminars primarily for business professionals and international students.
To design, implement and support centers of excellence in designated, specialized educational programs.
To achieve further cultural diversity among domestic and international partners.
To develop business relationships which proactively support the mission of the Haworth College of Business.
To build development programs for faculty and staff that increase their knowledge of contemporary business practices and technology innovations to improve the College’s teaching and research programs.

Academic Units:

Accountancy
Business Information Systems
Finance and Commercial Law
Management
Marketing
Military Science

Center:

Southwest Michigan Technical Assistance Center

The Haworth College of Business offers three degree programs:

Business Administration-Bachelor of Business Administration.
Master of Business Administration for graduate students with Liberal Arts, Engineering, Business, or other undergraduate preparation.
Master of Science in Accountancy for students desiring preparation for a professional accounting career.

Graduates of the Haworth College of Business, with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will be able to:

Understand essential business knowledge,
Make effective business decisions,
Communicate effectively,
Understand and apply global business knowledge and diverse perspectives,
Demonstrate effective teamwork and leadership,
Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and product and process technology,
Understand and use computer-based information and systems and infrastructures,
Practice acceptable standards of ethical and professional behavior, and
Participate in professional development activities.

Southwest Michigan Technical Assistance Center
The Southwest Michigan Technical Assistance Center provides information, support, and counseling to help small and medium-sized businesses become federal contractors. Clients must reside in a nine-county region in southwest Michigan.