Business Studies Program
The Business Studies Program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies, a Bachelor
of Science in Business Studies with concentrations in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Financial Planning,
Management, and Marketing, and a Minor in Business Studies.
The Business Studies (BSNS) program helps students acquire the necessary skills for full participation in the constantly changing and multi-faceted business community that is shaping the world’s environment in the twenty-first century.
About the Program
Program Chair:
Dr. Warren Kleinsmith
Associate Professor
H-251 | 609-626-3532
Warren.Kleinsmith@stockton.edu
The Business Studies Program offers students an opportunity to earn either a B.A. or B.S. in Business Studies. The B.A. program is a generalist degree, providing a solid background in business while allowing students the flexibility to follow their own interests. The B.S. program allows students to specialize in the fields of accounting, business analytics, finance, financial planning, management, or marketing. A minor in Business Studies is also available.
One of the principal goals of the program is to provide students with an expanded awareness of the complex political, social and economic environments within which all organizations and individuals must function. To meet these goals, the program is committed to the education and development of enlightened talent that will recognize and respond to the many complex problems facing public and private organizations. The program is dedicated to creating awareness among its students of the many alternative career paths available. Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into career fields and graduate programs.
For highly qualified students, the School of Business also offers an accelerated dual-degree program in which students may obtain an undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) and an MBA in
a curriculum that can be completed in as little as five years.
Business Studies Learning Goals
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
- Oral communication: graduates will be able to deliver information in a persuasive, logical, and organized manner with a professional demeanor using appropriate supportive visual aids.
- Written communication: graduates will know how to create informational, analytical, and technical documents which are organized, precise, and relevant.
- Information literacy: graduates will be able to assess the nature, quality, extent, and appropriateness of various sources of information used in preparing oral and written projects.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical reasoning when faced with moral dilemmas in business situations.
- Recognizing moral dilemmas: Graduates will be able to recognize ethical issues in business situations.
- Identify appropriate stakeholders: Graduates will be able to identify the parties affected by the moral dilemma.
- Identify alternative responses: Graduates will be able to identify and briefly describe at least two recognized theories of ethical decision making.
- Apply ethics theory in a business setting: Graduates will be able to apply, with analysis, a selected recognized ethics theory to a life-like ethics dilemma found in a business setting.
Graduates will be able to logically interpret, analyze, and summarize the results of information examined, and will be able to apply appropriate analytic, problem-solving, and decision making skills in business situations.
Solving business problems: Graduates will be able to analyze real-world business situations and make informed decisions by:
- Stating the problem: Graduates will be able to recognize and define a problem in a business setting.
- Developing solutions: Graduates will be able to thoroughly research relevant data and challenge or agree with existing assumptions through rigorous examination of evidence in order to effectively develop, analyze and evaluate alternative solutions.
- Making a decision: Graduates will be able to select and recommend a solution based on analysis of the known facts and conceptual understanding of relevant disciplines.
- Evaluating outcomes: Graduates will be able to assess the performance outcomes of recommended solutions.
- Graduates will successfully apply basic business principles and theories in a variety of organizational settings.
- Graduates will acquire knowledge of current management and administrative practices and theory and be conversant in the language of business.
- Graduates will embrace the importance of maintaining a professional attitude and understand appropriate standards of conduct in their chosen field.
- Graduates will understand business transactions and how they are organized, recorded, and reported.
- Graduates will understand the interrelationships among customers, products, and companies.
- Graduates will understand how to manage the flow of funds within organizations.
- Graduates will develop an international perspective in order to contribute to a global society and work in a culturally diverse business environment.
- Graduates will be able to facilitate interaction with team members and contribute their expertise toward the creation and development of group projects.
- Graduates will be able to apply theories and skills of statistical data analysis and management science to support decision-making processes throughout an organization.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate a multi-faceted skill set in computer literacy through oral and written communication.
- Graduates will be able to use an electronic spreadsheet application to organize and present data in generally acceptable business formats.
- Graduates will be able to use word-processing to present typical business documents in generally acceptable business formats.
- Graduates will have the ability to develop and deliver professional digital slide shows that are organized and relevant.
- Graduates will be able to use an online database to research necessary information and develop rational solutions to business issues based on results.
Curriculum
Program Details and Concentrations
B.A. IN BUSINESS STUDIES
For those desiring a broader perspective and less specialization, the B.A. degree
offers greater breadth in the liberal arts, while still providing the critical mass
of business knowledge for entrepreneurs and entry level managers in business.
Track Coordinator: Warren Kleinsmith
Office: H-251 / Phone: 609-626-3532
B.S. IN BUSINESS STUDIES WITH CONCENTRATION IN ACCOUNTING
Designed to provide an expansive knowledge of accounting fundamentals, the Accounting
concentration prepares the graduate for entry level accounting positions in public
practice, industry, government, or not-for-profits. The concentration curriculum provides
the prerequisites for graduates to take their CPA uniform examination.
Track Coordinator: Warren Kleinsmith
Office: H-251 / Phone: 609-626-3532
B.S. IN BUSINESS STUDIES WITH CONCENTRATION IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
The Business Analytics track provides students with technology and quantitative skills
needed for them to be able to translate big data into insight and information for
efficient business decision making so that organizations can improve their business
processes and gain tactical and strategic advantage.
Track Coordinator: Ellen Kraft
Office: G-126 / Phone: 609-626-3549
B.S. IN BUSINESS STUDIES WITH CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE
The Finance concentration prepares graduates for career opportunities in corporate
finance, banking, financial planning, financial and investment analysis and real estate.
Electives in the Finance concentration offer topics of current interest relevant in
today’s economy to support a broad range of career choices.
Track Coordinator: Michael Busler
Office: G-119 / Phone: 609-652-6878
B.S. IN BUSINESS STUDIES WITH CONCENTRATION IN FINANCIAL PLANNING
Students in the Financial Planning concentration will have met the education requirements
to take the Certified Financial planning exam to become a CFP. As such they will find
positions available at a number of small and larger financial planning and wealth
management companies. Graduates will be able to provide investment and retirement
planning advice to a wide range of clients to help them reach their financial security
goals.
Track Coordinator: Michael Busler
Office: G-119 / Phone: 609-662-6878
B.S. IN BUSINESS STUDIES WITH CONCENTRATION IN MANAGEMENT
Management concentration in Business Studies enables students to build broad skills
and knowledge for successfully running a business. On top of general business knowledge
and skills in marketing, finance, and accounting, this track instructs management
theories and practice in strategic planning, organizational thinking, business professionalism,
inter-personal communication, leadership, human resources, information systems, e-business,
and problem solving / decision making, to prepare the graduate for a career in the
dynamic world of business.
Track Coordinator: John Pearlstein
Office: C-111 / Phone: 609-626-6879
B.S. IN BUSINESS STUDIES WITH CONCENTRATION IN MARKETING
The Marketing function is vital to the long-term viability of any business organization.
In a global society, marketing is the interface between customers at all levels and
providers of goods and/or services. The Marketing track is designed to provide students
with the necessary theoretical constructs and current applications of that theory.
It prepares graduates for entry level positions in the profession and for graduate
study.
Track Coordinator: Jennifer Barr
Office: G-117 / Phone: 609-652-4278
Curriculum Information
Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
- Business Studies, BA
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Accounting)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Business Analytics)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Finance)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Financial Planning)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Management)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Marketing)
Minors
Curriculum for Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
- Business Studies, BA
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Accounting)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Business Analytics)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Finance)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Financial Planning)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Management)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Marketing)
Minors
Curriculum for Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
- Business Studies, BA
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Accounting)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Business Analytics)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Finance)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Financial Planning)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Management)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Marketing)
Minors
Curriculum for Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
- Business Studies, BA
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Accounting)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Business Analytics
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Finance)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Financial Planning)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Management)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Marketing)
Minors
Curriculum for Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
- Business Studies, BA
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Accounting)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Finance)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Financial Planning)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Management)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Marketing)
Curriculum For Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
- Business Studies, BA
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Accounting)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Finance)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Financial Planning)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Management)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Marketing)
Minors
Curriculum For Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
- Business Studies, BA
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Accounting)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Finance)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Financial Planning)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Management)
- Business Studies, BS (concentration in Marketing)
Minors
Minor
The Business Studies minor provides an opportunity for students majoring in programs other than BSNS or HTMS to expand their awareness of the dynamic and multi-faceted business environment. The Business Studies minor requires 5 courses (20-24 credits)., consisting of 4 required and 2 elective courses.
Note that a grade of “C or better” is required for a course to count towards the minor designation.
Faculty
Jean Abbott, Associate Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
Hyeoncheol (Charlie) Baik, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Business Analytics
Jennifer Tulio Barr, Professor of Business Studies, Marketing
John Boyle, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
Michael Busler, Associate Chair & Professor of Business Studies, Finance
Carla Cabarle, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
Vasundhara Chakraborty, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
Jiajin (Sandy) Chen, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Finance
Muntakim Choudhury, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Management
George DeFeis, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Management
Keith Diener, MBA Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Public Law
Petar Dobrev, Visiting Instructor of Business Studies, Finance
Robert Ferguson, Visiting Instructor of Business Studies, Management
Jung An (Jenny) Han, Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Marketing
Diane Holtzman, Associate Professor of Business Studies, Management
Naveen Jain, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Management
Darwin C. Jones, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
Joy Jones, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Management
Phil Kening, Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Marketing
Warren Kleinsmith, Business Studies Program Chair; Assocaite Chair & Associate Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
Ellen Kraft, Associate Professor of Business Studies, Business Analytics
Audrey Wolfson Latourette, Distinguished Professor of Business Studies, Public Law
Wei Xuan Li, Associate Professor of Business Studies, Finance
Amit Mukherjee, Associate Chair & Associate Professor of Business Studies, Marketing
Naz Onel, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Marketing
Barry Palatnik, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
John Pearlstein, Associate Professor of Business Studies, Management
Marc Robinson, Visiting Instructor of Business Studies, Accounting
Michael Seda, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Accounting
Emmanuel Small, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Management
Behnam Tavakkol, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Business Analytics
Jinchang Wang , Professor of Business Studies, Business Analytics
Charles Weeks, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Finance
Kerrin Wolf, Dual-Degree Coodinator and Associate Professor of Business Studies, Public Law
Arthur N. Worthington, Associate Professor of Business Studies, Management
Ning Ye, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Marketing
Yuli Zhang, Assistant Professor of Business Studies, Marketing
Shaoping Zhao, Associate Chair & Professor of Business Studies, Business Analytics
Alumni Success
"Upon graduating from Stockton's School of Business as a Business Studies major, I realized how prepared I was to seize my future. As a member of the first-ever Stockton School of Business Advisory Board, I had rare access to the resources the Department and University had to offer. My professors were insightful, engaging, and they represented everything that I had set out to become. As I sought an impactful career, I chose to become a State Investigator Trainee with the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety's, Division of Gaming Enforcement. This has allowed me to feel a sense of purpose that certainly wold not have been possible without the help of faculty in the School of Business."
"Before even graduating from Stockton in May of 2017 with a B.S In Computer Science and Information Systems, I had multiple job offers, opportunities, and acceptance letters to Master’s programs all available to me. After considering every possible route I could take in my future, I decided to become a full-time Systems Administrator with Barrette Outdoor Living, an international company which I had taken an internship with before I graduated. I’m able to do the job that I’ve always wanted to do and work on some extra things on the side, such as my research into Virtual Reality, thanks to the School of Business. Their faculty and staff all helped facilitate my success and for that I am hugely thankful. "
I graduated from the School of Business with my Bachelor's degree in May of 2015. As an undergraduate, I fulfilled my work-study requirement in the office of the School of Business and it was one of the best experiences I could have asked for. I got to know all of our wonderful professors and appreciate all of the behind-the-scenes work others may not hear of. This school is dedicated to helping their students and definitely gave me the push I needed to hold myself to a higher standard and strive to put forth my best work. I loved it so much I came back to these very same Professors for guidance while pursuing my MBA!
After graduating from Stockton in May of 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies, I actively searched for opportunities in the sales and marketing industry. Having interviewed with a number of businesses, large and small, I finally secured a position as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. It was the perfect job for someone right out of college and I enjoyed my time there immensely. I learned so much, not only about the products I was selling, but the actual selling process. In November 2011, an opportunity became available and Fox Rehabilitation that I couldn't pass up; so I left Novartis, a job I loved, for an even better fit. At Fox, I call on physicians, hospitals and senior living facilities to sell various aspects of our physical, occupational and speech therapy practice, while also helping to secure contracts with these facilities. I get to travel, meet new people and do what I love every day. I doubt I would be where I am now without having learned the fundamentals of business at Stockton. I am very happy with the decisions I've made thus far professionally, and I hope to continue to be successful in my career moving forward.
I loved my experience at Stockton. The location is excellent – you are in a private and safe community, and at the same time only 10 - 15 minutes away from Atlantic City. The personal attention of advisers and professors to your academic success gives you the opportunity to develop relationships with faculty that will last through your professional career. By challenging me in classes during my years in college, my professors prepared me for my first year at Deloitte.
I officially graduated from Stockton in December of 2010 with my B.S. in Computer Science/Information System. I am hoping to continue my studies at Boston University to acquire my M.S. in Computer Information Systems. I had a wonderful preceptor who constantly challenged me in the classroom and mentored me as a student. He even helped me with my graduate school application process. Stockton has prepared me to take my education to the next level.
The School of Business at Stockton College has really helped mold me into a more professional student. All of the skills I’ve learned have more than prepared me to enter into the business world. The Hospitality professors at Stockton have a great deal of experience that helps them teach with enthusiasm. I can't imagine studying anywhere else or with any other professors!
Careers
Below are some examples of career paths awaiting Stockton Business graduates:
- Auditing
- Banking
- Investment Banking
- Market Research
- Advertising
- Business Strategic Planning
- Controllership Functions
- Corporate Finance
- Credit Analysts
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Analysts
- Global Management
- Government Auditing
- Human Resource Management
- Investor Relations
- Public Accounting
- Public Relations
- Retail Marketing
- Retail Management
- Treasury Functions
- Real Estate
- Global Marketing
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Analysis
- General Management
- Teaching
- Sales and Sales Management
- E-commerce
- Financial Planner
- Financial Adviser
- Supply Chain Management
