Chair: William Forgang
Professors: Charles Beitz, Thomas Ryan, Frank Zarnowski
Associate Professors: Kirk Davidson, Karl Einolf, Timothy Stanton
Assistant Professors: Michael Barry, Donald Butt, Julie Higgins, John Larrivee, Raymond Speciale
Lecturers: John Balch, Richard Brocato, Tara Horst, Kevin Robinson, John Sherwin, Sandra Sjoberg

The Department of Business, Accounting and Economics offers students major and minor programs in business, accounting, economics, sports management and information systems. Its statement of purpose is to graduate responsible, competent and ethical business professionals.

The department also offers the MBA degree. Doctoral-level and professionally experienced faculty teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Business Program
The business major provides students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the contemporary business world and principles of effective management. Required courses encompass management, marketing, finance, accounting, law, information management and quantitative decision making. Capstone courses in corporate social responsibility and business policy build leadership and decision-making skills as well as develop concerns for ethics, justice and social responsibility.

Business majors have opportunities to complete internships and pursue advanced study by earning a concentration in management, marketing, finance or international business. Students also have the opportunity to complete the business major and earn a minor in several areas, including information systems, accounting or economics. 

The Accounting Program
The accounting curriculum focuses on the current theories and practices of the accounting profession. The content is designed to prepare accounting majors to work effectively in a broad range of organizational positions requiring specialization in accounting. All of the courses that are required to permit interested accounting majors to sit for the CPA examination are offered.

The Economics Program
The economics major addresses the economic complexities of modern societies to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of approaches to solving economic problems.

The Sports Management Program
The sports management curriculum builds upon a foundation of business principles and examines the complex nature of the sports industry. The program focuses on the business and management aspects of sports and includes study in sports management, sports law, ethical issues in sports management, the finance and economics of sports, and sports management policy.

The Information Systems Program
The program of study in information systems investigates the essential role of information and its management within the modern organization. It develops critical thinking skills, enhances decision-making abilities, expands communications skills, builds technology skills and improves quantitative reasoning.