Nancy Albers (Dean)
Location: McDowell Business Administration Building Room 215, 903.886.5191, Fax 903.886.5650
College of Business Web Site
Business as a field of study is very broad and practical - everything has a "business" side to it! Whether your passion is social media, basketball, or starting your own company, every industry needs accountants, marketers, managers, financial analysts, and data analytics professionals. In other words, business majors!
The AACSB-accredited programs offered by the College of Business (COB) are designed to produce career-ready professionals who add value to the global business environment. Graduates may be employed in financial services, manufacturing, sales, advertising and market research, accounting, information technology, and general management as well as in a wide range of educational, municipal, state and federal government agencies. Others capitalize on their business education and skills and pursue entrepreneurship.
The COB curricula are designed to teach essential business tools and techniques and, more importantly, they focus on helping develop life-long skills such as flexibility, resilience, opportunity recognition, global awareness and the importance of creating both social and economic value for the betterment of our community and the world.. Specifically, the various programs have been developed to provide:
Students receiving a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration degree will demonstrate competencies in financial and managerial accounting, the business environment and strategy, finance, behavior and organizational issues, marketing, business analytics, quantitative analysis, and production/operations management and economics.
Business majors learn how to research information using quantitative skills, develop creative solutions to real-world business problems, and successfully implement solutions by collaborating as members of diverse teams. Moreover, because both organizational and individual success requires the mastery of well-developed soft skills alongside the traditional business knowledge imparted by our curriculum, these are emphasized as well.
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In support of our mission, we value:
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree
The following majors are offered: Accounting, Finance, General Business, Management, Business Analytics, Marketing Supply Chain Management, and Banking.
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
Business Administration. Major in business administration, including a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. Applied Economics
Graduate Degrees: Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Finance; Master of Science in Management; Master of Science in Marketing and Marketing Analytics; Master of Science in Business Analytics; Master of Science in Accounting; Master of Science in Supply Chain Management; Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership; and Master of Science in Forensic Auditing Analytics. Requirements for the graduate degrees are outlined in the Graduate Catalog.
Please note: Courses used as part of the business core cannot be used in other business major or minor sections.
| Business Core Courses | ||
| A. Required Courses Suggested to be Completed before Junior Year | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Acct I | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO 2301 | Prin Macro Economics * | 3 |
| ECO 2302 | Principles of Micro Economics * | 3 |
| BUSA 1305 | Business Computing Systems | 3 |
| Math for Business Applications I * | ||
or MATH 1314 | College Algebra | |
| MATH 1325 | Mathematics for Business Applications II | 3 |
| B. 300 Level-24 semester hours required | ||
| ECO 302 | Business and Economic Statistics | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGT 303 | Business Communications | 3 |
| FIN 304 | Introduction to Business Finance | 3 |
| MGT 305 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 306 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 307 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUSA 326 | Data & Information Management | 3 |
| C. 400 Level- 3 semester hours required and Senior Standing Required | ||
| MGT 439 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| D. Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Economic Forecasting | ||
or MKT 471 | Marketing Analytics | |
| Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital | ||
| Advanced Accounting | ||
| Business Ethics for Accountants | ||
| Internship | ||
| International Accounting | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |
This course can be used to satisfy the Core Curriculum Requirement
Students may elect to complete a minor in a business discipline in the College of Business. The business discipline minors offered by the CBE include either
Most business minors require the completion of ACCT 2301 Principles of Acct I, ECO 2301 Prin Macro Economics or ECO 2302 Principles of Micro Economics, and a minimum of four advanced courses as approved by the appropriate department head in the College of Business. Marketing or Management minors must complete six courses approved by the department head.
East Texas A&M University at Dallas, Room 2068; 903-468-6058; Fax, 903-886-5650
The Center for Excellence (CFE) serves to enhance and strengthen North Texas business and industry in the global marketplace via customized professional consulting, seminars, and workshops with programs in leadership, management development, team building, process and productivity improvement, business and industry development, communication skills, innovation, knowledge management, safety and quality improvement.
Shernay Wormley, Senior Career Services Coordinator, Career Services
McDowell Business Administration Bldg., Room 348; 903-468-6046; Fax: 903-886-5650
COB Career Services provides comprehensive one-stop career resources to COB students and alumni at different points of students’ career development. From career assessment and planning, career counseling, interview skill preparation, resume creation and review, and internship and job placement assistance.
COB 1301 - Introduction to Business
Hours: 3
This course provides an understanding of business strategies and how they impact the global economy and wellness of populations. It encompasses various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions, including organizational considerations and decision-making processes relating to people at work. It provides students a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for running a business. Included are discussions of business challenges, ethics, social responsibility, diversity, and environmental considerations. Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life.
COB 101 - Dist in Prof Dev Org
Hours: 0
COB 102 - Foundations of Personal Money Management
Hours: 3
The 3 credit hour course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the basics of personal financial management. Students will be introduced to topics pertaining to budgeting, financial statements, credit and debt management, investing, compound interest, and retirement planning. This course provides a student with the knowledge to make better financial decisions, set and achieve financial goals, and to become a a better-informed buyer in the consumer-driven economy.
COB 108 - The Aurora Initiative
Hours: 3
The Aurora Initiative is designed to help guide students execute projects that generate social and/or economic value. Using the Lean Launchpad methodology, students refine their project ideas by actively researching, interviewing sources, networking, and finding resources. This experience concludes with students pitching their value-creating projects to potential donors with the intention of obtaining financing to advance their projects to a pre-launch stage. This process helps students develop empirical and quantitative skills, critical thinking skills, and communications skills. The syllabus/schedule is subject to change. No prerequisites are required for this course
COB 320 - AI for Business
Hours: 3
In the rapidly evolving business environment, leveraging the latest technological advancements is essential for gaining a competitive edge. Throughout this course, students will explore and understand the transformative technologies that are redefining industries and creating new business opportunities. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, students will investigate how emerging technologies can influence business strategies, optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovations for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
COB 330 - Basic Concepts of Real Estate License
Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems and applications of real estate. We will emphasize all functional areas and institutions of real estate principles and practices with real world applications.
COB 341 - Bank Operations
Hours: 3
This course is designed to teach students about topics such as retail and corporate banking operations, client services, technical operations, risk analysis and mitigation, investment banking operations and trade support, loans and customer support activities. Principles of Internal Audit as outlined by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision are discussed along with developing effective internal control systems and efficient operational structures in banking environments.
COB 342 - Community Bank Compliance & Regulations
Hours: 3
This course will cover the various federal acts and banking regulations that govern community banking operations. This course will also give community bankers the knowledge and skills required in regulatory compliance, which will consist of four critical learning areas: Lending Compliance, Deposit Compliance, Operations Compliance, and the Bank Secretary Act. Topics covered will include but are not limited to: Anti-Money Laundering, UBPR – Call Reports, bank examinations, Community Reinvestment Act, Know Your Customer, fraud prevention and detection, compliance programs, anti-discrimination, and other related topics.
COB 397 - Special Topics
Hours: 1-3
Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.
COB 441 - Community Bank Credit and Loan Management
Hours: 3
This course introduces students to credit risk and loan management in community banking institutions. This course will enable the students to understand what credit risk is, how to evaluate loan applications, how to perform financial statement analysis for credit evaluation and how to measure credit risk. The course also lays a foundation for additional credit risk management topics like collateral evaluation and loan management and various types of loans (commercial real estate, agricultural, high net worth, asset-based lending, mortgage, personal, etc.). This course in credit and loan management also introduces students to credit governance and problem loans.
COB 442 - Community Bank Products and Supplier Management
Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of major products and services offered by community banks to consumers and small businesses as well as discuss risk vendor management. This course is designed to provide knowledge on computer systems used in banking, retail banking products, and the various technologies offered to consumers and small businesses (i.e. mobile banking, online banking, loan underwriting, online loan applications and other fintech). It will also discuss the types of suppliers that service community banks, supplier selection and management, and the importance of supplier risk management practices.
COB 497 - Special Topics
Hours: 1-3
Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.
Augustine C. Arize
Regents Professor
B.S., M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas; Ph.D., North Texas State University.
Guclu Atinc
Professor
B.S., M.B.A., Troy State University; M.B.A.,D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University
Sharier Azim Khan
Assistant Professor
CFA, B.B.A., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Lloyd Basham
Instructor
B.B.A., M.B.A., Texas AM University-Commerce; M.A., University of Texas at Dallas; Ed.D. Texas AM University-Commerce.
Thomas Brown
Distinguished Lecturer
B.B.A. in Management from West Texas A&M University; M.L.A. in Liberal Arts from Southern Methodist University; M.B.A. in Human Resources Management from The University of Dallas
Chu Chen
Associate Professor
CMA, B.S., South China University of Technology; M.S., University of Florida; M.A.cc, Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso
James Robert Collins
Senior Lecturer
B.S.; Lamar University; M.B.A., University of Dallas; M.E., Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Matt Cremeans
Instructor
CPA, B.B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University- Commerce
Pratima FNU
Assistant Professor
B.Com., B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., M.B.A., M.A., Maharshi Dayanand University, India; M.Com., University of Delhi, India; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Kishor Guru-Gharana
Professor
B.A., M.A. Tribhuvan University; M.A., Southern Methodist University; M.S., University of Texas; Ph.D., Southern Methodist University.
James R. Hamill
Associate Professor
CPA, B.S.Acc., University of Delaware; M.Acc. University of Arizona; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Caroline Hartmann
Associate Professor & Department Head
CPA, Texas, B.B.A., University of Miami, M.S., The American University; D.B.A., Kennesaw State University
Mario Hayek
Associate Professor
B.B.A., Marymount University; M.B.A., American University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Gordon Heslop
Associate Professional Track Faculty
M.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; D.B.A., Mississippi State University
Singru Hoe
Associate Professor
BA., Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, MBA., George Washington University, Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Stanley Holmes
Assistant Professional Track
B.B.A., and MS., Texas SM University-Commerce, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Daniel Hsiao
Associate Professor
CPA, CISA, M.S., University of Texas at Dallas; M.P.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Hongmei Jia
Associate Professor
B.S., M.Acc., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Shiyou Li
Associate Professor
CPA, Texas; C.M.A.; B.A., Renmin University of China; M.S., University of Houston – Clear Lake; M.S., University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ran Ling
Assistant Professor
CPA, B.S., M.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Florida International University
Lirong Liu
Associate Professor
B.A., Jilin University; M.A., Kent State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Gregory Lubiani
Associate Professor
B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
Mary Francis Miller
Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of Texas-Dallas
Srinivas Nippani
Regents Professor
B.C., M.C., Osmania University; M.S., Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.
Asli K. Ogunc
Professor
B.B.A., Marmara University; M.B.A., Western Michigan University; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.
Michael Opara
Associate Professor
CPA, M.B.A., York University, Toronto (Canada); D.B.A., Athabasca University (Canada)
Stephanie Pane
Professor
B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Dror Parnes
Associate Professor
B.Sc., Tel Aviv University; M.S., Baruch College-CUNY; Ph.D.; The Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Jared Pickens
Assistant Professional Track Faculty
B.S., Texas Tech University; M.S., Kansas State University; Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce
Brandon Randolph-Seng
Professor
B.S., Weber State University, M.S., Georgia Southern University, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Robert Rankin
Assistant Professional Track Faculty
C.M.A.; B.B.A., University Wisconsin; M.B.A., Texas Tech University; D.B.A, Northcentral University
Cheryl Scott
Senior Lecturer
CPA, Texas; B.P.A., M.B.A., Texas A&M University-Commerce
Steven S. Shwiff
Professor
B.A., University of Texas; M.A., St. Mary’s University; Ph.D., Texas AM University.
Saurabh Srivastava
Associate Professor
B of Pharmacy, M of Pharmacy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India,; M.B.A., University of Louisiana; Ph.D., University of North Texas
Vicki Stewart
Instructor
C.P.A., (Alabama); B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.S.A., Alabama State University
Sonia Taneja
Professor
B.S., M.S., University of Delhi; M.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce; Ph.D., Kurukshetra University
Meifang Xiang
Associate Professor
CPA, B.S., M.S., The Central University of Finance and Economics, China; Ph.D., Purdue University
