The School of Business at Chowan University envisions a business community of talented and ethical individuals with professional competencies enabling them to work cooperatively to compete successfully in the global marketplace.
The mission of the School of Business at Chowan University is to develop the ethical business leaders of tomorrow. Building upon the strength of our Christian heritage, we empower our students by guiding them in the mastery of business theories, organizational skills, technical proficiencies, and critical analyses that prepare them for careers in the rapidly changing business world.
Our supportive faculty emphasizes teaching excellence, using a strong program of academic advisement to help students throughout their college careers. Founded in 1929, the School of Business at Chowan University is among the largest programs on campus because of this steadfast dedication. The business faculty assists students in reaching their full potential as future business leaders.
Each business student is enrolled in a program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree or the Bachelor of Arts in Business. All students study the common professional component that comprises our Business Core Courses.
Beyond the Business Core, Bachelor of Science, students choose a specialization in at least one of four areas. These areas of Concentration are:
- Accounting
- E-Commerce
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
Bachelor of Arts students expand their horizons with their choice of four courses among the Global Core.
In addition, the School of Business offers minors, open to all university students. Students majoring in Business are encouraged to adopt a minor. These courses of study include:
- Minor in Accounting
- Minor in Economics
- Minor in Information Systems
- Minor in Management
- Minor in Marketing
The School of Business also offers a minor that is open only to students not majoring in Business Administration: