Haworth College of Business

Satish Deshpande
Dean

Stephen Newell
Associate Dean

Devrim Yaman
Associate Dean

Doralee N. DeRyke
Director of Budget, Operations and Service Support

Betsy Drummer
Director of Academic Advising and Admissions

Geralyn Heystek
Director of HCoB Career Center

Scott Van Avery
Director of Recruiting and Retention

Danielle Field
SPuRS Program Director

Mission

We are a learner centered, discovery driven, globally engaged college of business that provides intellectual and economic value in a focused and personal environment that values quality teaching, peer-reviewed applied research and dedicated student services.

Creed

Partners for Business Knowledge and Leadership

Vision

To be recognized as a leader in business education, applied research and community partnerships in the greater Michigan region.

Core Values

Promote and ensure diversity, inclusion and equity
- Respect for people: Strive for learning and workplace environments that advocate open-mindedness, empathy, flexibility, trust and support of unique life experiences and perspectives.
- Respect for knowledge: Strive for learning and workplace environments where theory, practice, inquiry, analysis and other modes of understanding are valued and encouraged.
- Respect for wisdom: Strive for learning and workplace environments that develop and expand our capacity to make effective and ethical decisions in multiple contexts.
Advance sustainable stewardship
- Economic sustainability: Enable a culture of sustainability by modeling practices and policies that result in increased flexibility to respond to economic, social and environmental challenges.
- Environmental sustainability: Promote allocation of resources that reduce our environmental footprint.
- Social sustainability: Cultivate a diverse and inclusive community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps ensure civility, respect, support and equity for all people.

Strategic Goals

The Haworth College of Business will ensure a distinctive and supportive learning experience that fosters success.
The Haworth College of Business will promote innovative learning, discovery, and service.
The Haworth College of Business will advance new knowledge and value-added discovery.
The Haworth College of Business will promote diversity, equity and inclusion to advance social sustainability and accessibility.
The Haworth College of Business will implement economically sustainable practices and policies aligning resources with college priorities.

The Haworth College of Business offers four degree programs:

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Bachelor of Science, Online Cybersecurity (Interdisciplinary with CEAS)
Master of Business Administration for graduate students with Liberal Arts, Engineering, Business, or other undergraduate preparation (M.B.A.)
Master of Science in Accountancy for students desiring preparation for a professional accounting career (M.S.A.)

Academic Units:

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