Business Administration, General Business, and Economics Programs

About the program

The mission of the Ferrum College business programs is to offer educational programs and activities that prepare business students both personally and professionally, for the managerial challenges of the global competitive environment, through individual and group work and through the blending of instruction and experiential learning.

Coursework in Business Administration, General Business, and Economics Programs

The curriculum and co-curricular activities of the programs incorporate a variety of courses in an interactive environment to prepare students for career and graduate school opportunities in the areas of Business Administration, Economics and Business Education. A few of the course are listed below

Principles of Accounting
Computer Applications
Business Policy
Marketing
E-Commerce
Quantitative Analysis
Production/Operations Management
Money and Banking
International Finance
Business Finance

Related Clubs

There are over 50 clubs and organizations available for students to participate in at Ferrum College. These are specifically related to Business Administration:

» Phi Beta Lambda: An honorary economic club.
» Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE): Offers students hands-on experience in various types of business, from annual competitions to establishing and managing the first Subway restaurant run by college students.

Experiential & hands-on learning opportunities

» Internships: Students are strongly urged to explore career opportunities and to establish mentors through an internship.

» Bus 291-492: Service Learning for Business.

» Bus 395: Directed Study.

» Participating on an Athletic Team

» Student Government Positions

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What can I be with a major in Business Administration, General Business, and Economics?

A major in Business Administration could lead to a traditional career such as a manager or could open doors to many other fields. For example,:

You could be a(n) ...
Manager
Public Relations Officer
Bank Officer
Insurance Agent
Business Educator
Entrepreneur
Marketing Specialist
IRS Investigator
Fundraiser/Development Specialist
College Professor

Business Administration, General Business, and Economics Programs Faculty

Professors of Ferrum College are active participants in the intellectual growth and development of their students. The Business Administration faculty are listed below:

Rathin Basu
Professor of Economics
Ph.D. Virginia Tech
rbasu@ferrum.edu

David R. Sulzen, CPA
Associate Professor of Accounting
Program Coordinator of Accounting
M.B.A., Georgia State University
(540) 365-4316
dsulzen@ferrum.edu

Demetri Tsanacas
Professor of Business and Economics
Ph.D., Rutgers University
(540) 365-4318
dtsanacas@ferrum.edu

N. Faye Angel
Professor of Business
Coordinator of Business, Economics, and Sports Management
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
(540) 365-4309
fangel@ferrum.edu

Michele K. Naff
Assistant Professor of Business
M.B.A., Virginia Tech
(540) 365-4312
mnaff@ferrum.edu

Edward E. Groth
Instructor of Business
M.B.A., Xavier University
Phone listing coming soon
egroth@ferrum.edu

Yusri R. Zaro
Assistant Professor of Business
M.B.A., California State University
Phone listing coming soon
yzaro@ferrum.edu

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