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Business

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. 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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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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Dr. Tom Noland

Professor of Accounting & Chair of Accounting & Finance

"Become a life-long learner."

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Dr. Sabinah Wanjugu

Assistant Professor of Marketing

"My goal is to prepare students to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of marketing confidently and creatively."

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Dr. Magdalena Viktora-Jones

Assistant Professor of Management

"Continuing your education shows your employer your tenacity and drive to further your career."

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Education

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Simone Nance

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and MSE Director

"I design my courses so that students have takeaways, skills and resources to immediately implement in their own classroom context."

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Moriah Smothers

Associate Professor

“I want my students to be able to apply a wide variety of research-backed skills to their classroom or administrative practice in ways that empower them to solve problems and continuously improve teaching and learning.”

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Stacey Murray

Associate Professor

“I want students to leave my classes with applicable strategies and knowledge to make their classrooms and schools a better place to learn and thrive.”

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Jill Raisor

Professor

“I would like students to feel valued and appreciated for what they contribute to our classes. I enjoy learning with the students.”

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MPA

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Trent Engbers

Professor of Political Science and Public Administration; Master of Public Administration, Director

“Make the most of your education by taking advantage of every opportunity.”

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University of Southern Indiana

Mary Hallock Morris

Associate Professor of Political Science

“This degree will give students strong analytical and communication skills that are valuable in any sector: public, private and nonprofit. These skills will help students step into organizational leadership.”

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MA in Criminal Justice

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Jason Callahan

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

“Awareness of the challenges in criminal justice can lead to positive change.”

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Melissa Stacer

Professor of Criminal Justice

“A master’s degree in criminal justice opens doors.”

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Taylor Petty

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

“I want students to take what they learn into the real world and help improve the quality of our criminal justice system.”

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Todd Schroer

Chair of the Criminal Justice Department; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

“I want students to develop a deeper understanding of often-overlooked issues that have a profound impact on lives in the U.S. and around the world.”

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MA in Strategic and Organizational Communication

University of Southern Indiana

Stephanie Young

Professor

“Teaching combines my love of education with my passion for supporting students on their own educational path.”

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Yang Yang

Assistant Professor in PR & Advertising

“I want students to leave my classes with both strong theoretical understanding and practical communication skills.”

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