2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 26 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Business Administration M.B.A./Pharm.D. Dual Degree M.B.A./Pharm.D. Dual Degree Purpose Statement The Pharm.D./M.B.A. Dual Degree program is designed for Pharm.D. students interested in pursuing an in-depth, Christ- centered, education in business and leadership. Pharmacists are increasingly taking leadership roles within the health care system. This program is designed to equip those future leaders. Course Requirements Course requirements involve a minimum of 36 semester hours including: Master of Business Administration..........................................36 ACCT-6300 Accounting for Business Executives...........................3 BUS-7100 Directed Research........................................................3 ECON-6400 Managerial Economics..............................................3 FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management..................................3 ITM-6800 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage.......3 MGMT-6710 Organizational Design and Behavior.........................3 ‘MGMT-6790 Organizational Management Strategy......................3 MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning.....................................3 PHAR-6111 Research Design and Methodology............................3 PHAR-7342 Law & Legal Affairs. ...................................................3 PHAR-7346 Bioethics....................................................................3 PHAR-7353 Leadership & Business..............................................3 ‘Capstone Course Master of Business Administration Curriculum Summary Master of Business Administration...............................................36 Total.............................................................................................36 Program Prerequisites Students entering the M.B.A. program who are also pursuing the Pharm.D. will satisfy the business statistics proficiency by successful completion of PPHR-3300 Biostatistics in Pharmacy and Medicine. Admission Standards Students must complete at least one semester of the graduate professional Pharm.D. program (P1) before applying for the Pharm.D./M.B.A. Dual Degree program. Students must demonstrate strong academic performance in the Pharm.D. program, obtain a letter of recommendation from their pharmacy advisor, and complete a brief essay as part of the M.B.A. application. Students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in both programs. Faculty Jeffrey Haymond , Dean ; Associate Professor of Economics. Education: B.S., United States Air Force Academy, 1985; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1989; M.A., University of Denver, 1997; Ph.D., George Mason University, 2001. At Cedarville since 2010. Daniel Sterkenburg , Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs ; Associate Professor of Business and Management. Education: B.S., Calvin College, 1977; M.P.H., University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1999; M.B.A., Wright State University, 1990; (ABD) Anderson University, 2013. At Cedarville since 2010. John Delano , Associate Dean (interim) for Undergraduate Programs; Associate Professor of Information Technology Management. Education: B.S., Maranatha Baptist Bible College, 1996; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2001; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. At Cedarville since 2008. Jon Austin , Associate Professor of Marketing. Education: B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1982; M.S., Iowa State University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997. At Cedarville since 2001. William Ragle , Associate Professor of Finance. Education: B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1976; M.B.A., University of North Texas, 1988; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1996. At Cedarville since 1995. Sarah Smith , Associate Professor of Accounting. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1975; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1976; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982. At Cedarville since 1980. Phoebe Tsai, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management. Education: B.B.A., National Chengchi University, 1997; M.B.A., National Chengchi University, 2000; Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, 2010. At Cedarville since 2013. Bert Wheeler , Professor of Economics; Berry Chair of Free Enterprise. Education: B.S., University of Tennessee, 1981; M.A., University of Tennessee, 1984; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1985. At Cedarville since 1992. Duane Wood , Adjunct Professor of Management. Education: B.S.M.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 1964; M.B.A. Butler University, 1968; D.B.A., Indiana University, 1974. At Cedarville since 1987.