VISION STATEMENT

The School of Business at Francis Marion University strives to provide the highest quality baccalaureate and master's degree business programs offered at a small, comprehensive university in the southeastern United States.

MISSION STATEMENT

Accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the School of Business at Francis Marion University has a mission of teaching, research, and service. Nearly our entire faculty holds a doctorate in the area in which they teach. Our small classroom environment promotes interaction among students and faculty. We teach students to think logically, communicate effectively, develop an understanding and appreciation of the global business environment, and be guided by high ethical standards. Our students develop conceptual and analytical skills needed to be successful leaders in both private and public institutions. Our internship program and placement efforts actively assist students in finding meaningful jobs. Our faculty conducts research and service activities that enhance the region's economic and industrial development. Most of our undergraduate students major in management, marketing, accounting, finance, business economics, management information systems, or general business and earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Other School of Business students major in economics or computer science and receive a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Our graduate students receive a Master of Business Administration degree and may become certified in Health Management. The School of Business seeks students locally and globally of all ages and ethnic backgrounds and serves them in a friendly, considerate manner.

OBJECTIVES

Within this mission, the School of Business recognizes three primary objectives:

1. To provide, through a comprehensive program, broad educational experiences sufficient to prepare students for meaningful and responsive leadership roles in private and/or public institutions.

2. To conduct research appropriate to support the teaching mission of the school and University.

3. To sponsor and conduct service activities that enhances the community's economic and industrial development.

The School of Business offers programs which lead to the following degrees:

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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