DIVISION OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Business Please refer to the Graduate Study section of the this Catalog.
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he Department of Business is dedicated to preparing its students for successful careers in a global economy characterized by complex issues, ambiguity, and change. A key belief underlying the department’s programs is that success in business generally depends on: specialized skills; awareness and understanding beyond a field of specialization; and such personal attributes as leadership skills, adaptability, healthy self-esteem, competency in problem solving and the ability to communicate effectively. The department affords the opportunity for each student to develop these skills, perspectives and personal attributes, recognizing that students come to the program with different needs and expectations. The department draws on the liberal arts heritage and resources of Elmhurst College to fulfill its mission. The department maintains close ties with the business community to ensure that its programs are viable and relevant in a dynamic business environment. At the graduate level, the Department of Business offers a Master in Professional Accountancy, Master in Project Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Market Research and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management.
Faculty Gary S. Wilson, Chair; Juan Carlos Barerra, Lawrence B. Carroll, M. Kelly Cunningham, Harold Dahlstrand, Bruce Fischer, Gurram Gopal, Paul Jacobs, Ronald A. Romba, Kathleen Rust, Bonnie Simmons, Soni Simpson, Sherry Smoak, Roby Thomas, Joan Vilim, Siaw-Peng Wan, John White, Shaheen Wolff
Learning Goals The goals of the Department of Business are for students to develop: Basic Skills and Theoretical Foundations • Basic knowledge and skills in business and business-related areas that are widely transferable and that serve as a foundation for lifelong professional development; • Ability to interpret numerical data and solve problems using quantitative methods; • Ability to view business operations conceptually; • Computer literacy with a focus on applications; • Commitment to the development of cultural and intercultural competence to enhance the knowledge, attitude, skills
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