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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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About School of Business

The School of Business programs provide tomorrow’s leaders with knowledge and skills necessary to become lifelong learners, successful members of the workforce and engaged citizens. 

 

Theory and practice come together in the curriculum, which uses real-world challenges to develop an understanding of the societal, organizational and individual impacts of business decisions. In addition to basic business principles and practices, the program emphasizes and integrates technological innovation, ethics and social responsibility, and internationalization.

 

 

SBA Bachelor's Degrees

Business Administration

Choose from eight concentrations to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• International business
• Management
• Management information systems
• Marketing
• Supply chain management

Management Information Systems

The management information systems major (B.S. in MIS) focuses on the interaction of people and technology in a business environment. MIS professionals study processes, analyze systems, configure software, and work with people across all business functions to deliver information technology systems that support organizational objectives. MIS majors have both technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively, manage teams, and think critically to keep up with the evolution of business and IT on a global scale.

Articulation Agreements

Any students who successfully complete all requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) in General Business degree program at Gwinnett Technical College (GTC), and who is otherwise eligible for admission will, upon application, be accepted at Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ (GGC) and may transfer the credits from the AS in General Business to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program at GGC’s School of Business. Note: only the AS in General Business degree program at GTC is acceptable for this articulation program. No other degree program, diploma or certificate from GTC, be it business or another discipline, is covered. 

GGC School of Business contact: SBAAdvising [at] ggc.edu (SBAAdvising[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Students graduating with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ (GGC) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will be automatically admitted to the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program at Kennesaw State University (KSU) if they meet the following criteria:

Satisfies KSU Graduate College Admission Requirements

  • Provides resume / vita
  • Provides statement of purpose
  • Provides two letters of recommendation
  • Has overall GPA of 2.75 or higher from GGC

GGC School of Business contact: Dr. Melinda Cline, professor of management information systems, mcline [at] ggc.edu (mcline[at]ggc[dot]edu)

KSU Contact: Dr. Lei Li, MSIT coordinator and professor of information technology, lli13 [at] kennesaw.edu (lli13[at]kennesaw[dot]edu)

Students graduating with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ (GGC) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will be automatically admitted to the Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics program at Clayton State University (CSU) if they meet the following criteria:

Satisfies CSU Graduate College Admission Requirements

  • Provides resume / vita
  • Provides statement of purpose
  • Provides two letters of recommendation
  • Has an overall GGC GPA of 2.75 or higher

GGC School of Business contact: Dr. Sanjaya Mayadunne, associate professor of decision sciences and management information systems, smaydunne [at] ggc.edu (smaydunne[at]ggc[dot]edu)

CSU Contact: Dr. Kimberly Johnson, associate professor of management, kimberlyjohnson [at] clayton.edu (kimberlyjohnson[at]clayton[dot]edu)

Minors, Certificates, Certifications

Minors, certificates and certifications add value and enhance degrees for enrolled degree-seeking students. Learn more about available professional certificate programs for non-degree seeking students.

ROTC

The School also sponsors the military science leadership courses offered through the Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) program.

Centers and Institutes

The mission of the Business, Economic and Applied Research (BEAR) Center is to support the local business community with economic and business-related research and analysis as well as provide outreach services, including statistical and other business-related training. The BEAR Center is also committed to furthering the mission of the School of Business by fostering continuous improvement in scholarship and in student engagement.

Contact

Location: W-2142

Dr. Mark Partridge
404.938.5809
mpartridge1 [at] ggc.edu (mpartridge1[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Reanna Berry
rberry3 [at] ggc.edu (rberry3[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. P. Wesley Routon
prouton [at] ggc.edu (prouton[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Tracey Schaller
tschaller [at] ggc.edu (tschaller[at]ggc[dot]edu)

The Center for Emerging Business Entrepreneurship (CEBE) provides GGC students with guidance and exposure regarding practical issues in business ventures. The CEBE coordinates its activities through various stakeholders to create and sustain an ecosystem of services for emerging businesses, entrepreneurship and business development. The CEBE leverages these collective experiences to support student engagement, learning and collaborative research activities. The CEBE also supports the Young Entrepreneurs’ Network registered student organization.

Contact

Location: C-2211

Dr. Phillip Hartley
678.628.0640
hartley [at] ggc.edu (hartley[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Marvin Bontrager
mbontrager [at] ggc.edu (mbontrager[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Brett Young
byoung9 [at] ggc.edu (byoung9[at]ggc[dot]edu)

The Center for International Business and Exchange (CIBE) was established to interface with the international business community and to provide interested GGC students with information regarding international business issues, ranging from studies abroad to career options. It establishes relationships with corporate entities and exchange opportunities with colleges and universities abroad. Additionally, the Center has been responsible for planning and executing the School of Business education abroad program, allowing students to experience intellectual and personal growth through an integrated international educational experience.

Contact

Location: C-1245

Dr. Luis Torres
ltorres1 [at] ggc.edu (ltorres1[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Vlad Bursuc
vbursuc [at] ggc.edu (vbursuc[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Jun Wu
jwu1 [at] ggc.edu (jwu1[at]ggc[dot]edu)

The mission of Leadership and Management Development Institute (LMDI) is to improve organizations by delivering effective evidence-based approaches in the areas of strategy, operations, human resources, project management, logistics, leadership, multiculturalism and organization culture.

Contact

Location: W-2101

Dr. Kyle Huff
678.476.5670
khuff [at] ggc.edu (khuff[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Steve Brown
sbrown77 [at] ggc.edu (sbrown77[at]ggc[dot]edu)

Dr. Marieke Schilpzand
mschilpz [at] ggc.edu (mschilpz[at]ggc[dot]edu)

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Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ School of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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Building W, Suite 2101 
678.407.5396
 

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School of Business, W-2101 
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1000 University Center Lane 
Lawrenceville, GA 30043