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The online Master of Business Administration programs are designed to give you the relevant skills and professional knowledge you need to become a successful business leader. Our doctorally qualified faculty have experience at the forefront of their domain and are committed to providing you with personalized attention throughout your online business program.

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A Message from the Dean

Dr. Sudesh Mujumdar

Dean, Romain College of Business

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Dr. Jack Smothers

Professor of Management and MBA Program Director

"The best investment you will ever make is in your education."

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Dr. Jason Fertig

Associate Professor of Management

"Learn to follow before you learn to lead."

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Dr. Tim Schibik

Assistant Dean and Professor of Economics

"I love economics and trying to help people become better decision makers which is the primary emphasis of economics. The best way to help anyone is to teach."

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Dr. Chad Milewicz

Associate Professor of Marketing

"Develop habits that lead you to become the best version of yourself."

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Dr. Curtis R. Price

Associate Professor of Economics

"Learning is like an athletic endeavor. Your coach cannot play the game for you. As a student you must follow directions and practice on your own or you will get very little from your education."

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Dr. Qiongwen Lei

Assistant Professor of Finance

“I believe my professional and academic knowledge and experience and personal communication skills will make me an excellent faculty in finance.”

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Dr. Sonik Mandal

Assistant Professor of Finance

“I want to help students become knowledgeable in their discipline.”

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Dr. Bohan Ye

Assistant Professor of Economics

“Teaching an online class is much like directing a movie. As a director anticipates the audience's heartbeat pace, I approach my virtual lessons with the same mindset. I carefully plan the ebb and flow of the class, guiding students through moments of excitement and reflection, much like a director crafts suspense or emotion to capture attention.”

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Dr. Nicolas Jankuhn

Assistant Professor of Marketing

“My advice for those considering our online program is to never stop learning and always stay curious.”

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Marco A. Lara Gracia

Professor of Engineering

“I began teaching because I wanted to contribute to shaping the next generation of engineers and because teaching allows me to share my knowledge and industry experience.”

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Fernando Coelho Martins Ferreira

Assistant Professor of Management

“Teaching is my calling. My teachers were a great inspiration to me. I cannot imagine myself being anything else than a dedicated educator, striving to impact future leaders.”

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Dr. Mark A. McKnight

Professor of Accounting

“I began teaching because of the amazing experiences I had as a student. I wanted to be able to help others in the same manner that some of my impactful professors had on me.”

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Tom McDonald

Professor and Director of Manufacturing Engineering

“I started teaching to help students and because I enjoyed preparing new graduates for the work world.”

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Dr. Andrew Dill

Assistant Professor of Accounting

“I cannot recall the primary motivation that drove me to teach, but I enjoyed it once I had the opportunity. I feel a sense of satisfaction when I observe students grow and apply the knowledge that I, among others, helped to create. Teaching also helps me develop a deeper understanding of topics and allows me to learn from others, including students.”

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