Haworth College of Business

P. David Shields
Dean

Ajay Samant
Associate Dean

Nancy M. Schullery
Director of Undergraduate Programs

Jack Ruhl
Director of Graduate Programs

Doralee N. DeRyke
Director of Services and Operations

Halbert Bates
Director of Recruiting and Retention

Director of Academic Advising

Mission

The Haworth College of Business provides high-quality student-centered business education through teaching, research and service activities that deliver exceptional intellectual and economic value to regional and international communities.

Creed

Partners for Business Knowledge and Leadership

Vision

To be recognized as a leader in high quality business education that meets the technological, innovation and ethical challenges of the global environment.

Core Values

Respect for people - Our interactions with others reflect civility, collegiality, and tolerance of diverse perspectives. We strive to promote an inclusive, ethical and trusting learning environment.

Respect for Knowledge - Our intellectual curiosity drives us to create and disseminate theoretical, practical and intuitive understanding. We strive to foster a learning environment where inquiry, ethics and critical thinking are valued and encouraged.

Respect for Wisdom - We strive to create a learning environment that maximizes our capacity to make effective and ethical decisions in multiple contexts.

Goals

Haworth College of Business will have an environment supportive of student learning..
Haworth College of Business students will be successful in their academic endeavors.
Haworth College of Business will have an environment supportive of faculty scholarship.
Haworth College of Business will be a strong community partner.
Haworth College of Business will continue to advance diversity. We appreciate and recognize difference among individuals.
Haworth College of Business will have a positive work climate for student employees, staff and faculty.

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.

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.