The study of a wide variety of economics courses is supplemented by a study of history and the social sciences. Both degree programs develop an understanding of contemporary economic problems and institutions and provide a study of economic issues both in an historical setting and under conditions of change. Dr. J. Anderson, chair . Dr. Badarinathi, Dr. Canel, Dr. Garris, Dr. Gowan, Dr. Gwinn, Dr. Janicki, Dr. Rosen, Dr. Schell, Dr. Wray. The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management provides courses and other academic support for the B.S. degree with options in either information systems or operations management.
Courses stress an analytical approach to business decision making.
Students are prepared for positions as analysts in either management information systems or operations management. Both options enhance understanding of and develop skills in quantitative methods used to solve business problems. Those methods will be applied within a framework of systems concepts and enable the student to approach and solve problems in a structured way. Courses in both options depend heavily upon computer usage and give students the opportunity to develop practical skills. Dr. Adams, Dr. T. Baker, Dr. Engdahl, Dr. Galbraith, Dr. Howe, Dr. J. Hunt, Dr. T. Hunt, Dr. Johlke, Dr. Keating, Dr. Porter, Dr. Porterfield, Dr. Ryman, Dr. Scribner, Dr. Stamper, Dr. Weun.