2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Business Administration


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Undergraduate majors include Accounting, Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Healthcare Management, Marketing and Sports Management culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree; or General Studies with an Emphasis in Business leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The department also offers a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, undergraduate minors in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, and Sports Management.

The programs contain courses that are offered in a variety of formats, which may include online, evening, and day courses. Please consult your advisor for information on specific courses and their offerings, and cooperative education opportunities.

Fontbonne University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. Our remaining programs are currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For information on the graduate programs in the Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies, see the graduate program section in this catalog.

Faculty

Gale B. Rice, dean of the Bonnie and L.B. Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies
Ruth Adikorly,
Ruth Adikorley, assistant professor of fashion merchandising
Mark M. Alexander, instructor of management
Daffney Felton, associate professor of business administration 
Angie G. Liljequist, associate professor of fashion merchandising; chairperson of the department of business administration
Linda D. Magrath, professor of business administration; program director for accounting
Kimberly Prather, instructor of sports management

 

Graduate programs are designed to be completed evenings, or online with minimal work schedule interruption for the busy professional.

The Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies offers the following graduate degrees in an accelerated format:

  • Master of Science (MS) in Accounting
  • Master of Business Administration in Accounting (ACT MBA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Business Administration in Applied Business Analytics (ABA MBA)
  • Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA)
  • Master of Management and Leadership (MML)
  • Master of Science (MS) in Supply Chain Management

Fontbonne University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for: Master of Business Administration; Master of Business Administration in Accounting; Master of Science in Accounting; Master of Science in Supply Chain Management. Our remaining programs are currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Graduate Certificate Programs

Management and Leadership
Project Management
Supply Chain Management

Academic Policies and Regulations

For detailed information on academic policies and regulations, please refer to the graduate program information section in this catalog. Students wishing to pursue a second Master’s degree in the Business Administration department should refer to the Second Master’s Policy - Business   . 

Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Enrollment

For detailed information on dual undergraduate/graduate enrollment, please refer to the preceding academic policies and regulations section in this catalog.

Programs

    Undergraduate CertificateUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MinorGraduate CertificateGraduate Major

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