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    Business & Economics

    The Business and Economics Division prepares students to lead global commerce, multinational corporations and organizations, and launch next-generation entrepreneurial endeavors.

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    About Business and Economics

    • Overview

      Overview

      The Business and Economics Division prepares students to lead global commerce, multinational corporations and organizations, and launch the next-generation entrepreneurial endeavors as advocates for social justice and social innovation.

      Students who graduate from the Division of Business and Economics find careers in public and private sectors, such as Fortune 500 Corporations, as entrepreneurs, in government agencies, and in nonprofit organizations. In addition, they often attend prestigious graduate schools like the University of Chicago, Harvard Law School, and Columbia University. The Division of Business and Economics has AACSB accreditation.

      Our Mission

      Promote entrepreneurial, business, and economic solutions to social problems that advance Black Communities and the African Diaspora.

      Our Goals
      Goals #1: Faculty/Students recognized as global leaders at the intersection of social justice and entrepreneurship.
      Goal #2: Become the top HBCU in Atlanta for business and enter the top 200 nationally in business.

      Vision 2030: Strategic Priorities
      1. Produce globally-minded career-ready leaders.

      2. Increase academic rankings and reputation of the division.

      3. Build a national presence in entrepreneurship.

    • Departments and Programs

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      Departments and Programs

      Our division includes two departments: Business Administration and Economics

      Students who graduate from the Division of Business and Economics find careers in public and private sectors, such as Fortune 500 Corporations, as entrepreneurs, in government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. In addition, they often attend prestigious graduate schools like the University of Chicago, Harvard Law School, and Columbia University. The Division of Business and Economics has AACSB accreditation. 

    • Majors

      Majors

      Business Administration majors at Morehouse prepare men to be leaders who understand the language of global commerce, organizational operations, return on investment, and human capital management.

      Concentrations include Accounting, finance, management, and marketing. 

      The Economics program is designed to improve the ability of students to think critically and write and speak effectively regarding economic issues. 

    Overview

    The Business and Economics Division prepares students to lead global commerce, multinational corporations and organizations, and launch the next-generation entrepreneurial endeavors as advocates for social justice and social innovation.

    Students who graduate from the Division of Business and Economics find careers in public and private sectors, such as Fortune 500 Corporations, as entrepreneurs, in government agencies, and in nonprofit organizations. In addition, they often attend prestigious graduate schools like the University of Chicago, Harvard Law School, and Columbia University. The Division of Business and Economics has AACSB accreditation.

    Our Mission

    Promote entrepreneurial, business, and economic solutions to social problems that advance Black Communities and the African Diaspora.

    Our Goals
    Goals #1: Faculty/Students recognized as global leaders at the intersection of social justice and entrepreneurship.
    Goal #2: Become the top HBCU in Atlanta for business and enter the top 200 nationally in business.

    Vision 2030: Strategic Priorities
    1. Produce globally-minded career-ready leaders.

    2. Increase academic rankings and reputation of the division.

    3. Build a national presence in entrepreneurship.

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    Departments and Programs

    Our division includes two departments: Business Administration and Economics

    Students who graduate from the Division of Business and Economics find careers in public and private sectors, such as Fortune 500 Corporations, as entrepreneurs, in government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. In addition, they often attend prestigious graduate schools like the University of Chicago, Harvard Law School, and Columbia University. The Division of Business and Economics has AACSB accreditation. 

    Majors

    Business Administration majors at Morehouse prepare men to be leaders who understand the language of global commerce, organizational operations, return on investment, and human capital management.

    Concentrations include Accounting, finance, management, and marketing. 

    The Economics program is designed to improve the ability of students to think critically and write and speak effectively regarding economic issues. 

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    Meet the Dean

    Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs is a noted academic leader who has also served as dean of the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado, interim director of the School of Management, and interim associate dean of analytics & and accreditation at the University of Southern Mississippi. She also has experience as a project lead/senior analyst programmer, software engineer, and consultant at the Mayo Clinic, IBM, and GCNF Ventures.

    Meet Our Division's Team

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    Dr. Keith Hollingsworth
    Professor, Business Administration

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    Dr. Audria King
    Tiger Cooperative Education and Career Engagement Director
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    Dewayne Stafford
    Director of Student Success and Retention, Assistant Dean of External Relations

    Meet Our Advisory board

    The mission of the Division of Business and Economics Advisory Board is to advise the Division regarding its progress and interactions with individuals, corporations, and agencies external to Morehouse and to develop, plan, and facilitate specific targeted activities that advance the Division’s goals through outreach to them.

    Keith Burks, Chairperson

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    Darla Pires DeGrace Board Member
    Headshot of Elicia Azali
    Elicia Azali Board Member
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    Keith Burks Chairperson of the Board
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    Cassius F. Butts Board Member
    Headshot of Jason R.  Crain
    Jason R. Crain Board Member
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    SherRhonda Gibbs Board Chair/
    Dean Chair
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    Craig Huffman Board Member
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    Ray Lawal Board Member
    Headshot of Kalu Nchege
    Kalu Nchege Board Member
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    Ian Niemeyer Board Member
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    Courtney Showell, Sr. Board Member
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    David A. Thomas, Ph.D. President, Morehouse College/
    Ex-Officio Board Member
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    John E. Williams Ex-Officio Board Member

    Join our Board

    Are you interested in joining our board or want to help make an impact on the Men of Morehouse? Please email Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs at sherrhonda.gibbs@morehouse.edu AND Keith Burks at keithburks0@gmail.com.