Richard A. Shick, Dean; James S. Valone, Associate Dean; Laura A. McEwen, Director, Graduate Business Programs

The Richard J. Wehle School of Business offers curricula leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees through the departments described below.

The undergraduate programs are in the areas of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, hotel management, management, management information systems, and marketing. In addition, dual majors are available in these areas or in combination with other majors outside the Wehle School of Business. There are minors in Business, Business Management, and International Management. A minor in Finance is expected soon. Students interested in international business should also consider European Studies, either as part of a dual major or as a minor.

The graduate programs lead to the degrees of Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration in Professional Accounting, and Master of Science in Telecommunications Management. They provide the graduate student with a sound general preparation for business decision-making and leadership. They are described in the Graduate Catalog.

The School of Business also offers a 150-hour program leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting, plus dual degree programs for students in any undergraduate major leading to one of the two graduate degrees: M.B.A. or M.B.A.P.A.

The School of Business also includes a Center for Entrepreneurship and a Center for Professional Development, which provide numerous development programs for the Western New York community at large.

The Richard J. Wehle School of Business strives for excellence in developing, within our students, the skills, knowledge and perspectives necessary to excel as leaders and managers in the competitive global marketplace, and also as ethical and socially responsible citizens in the Jesuit tradition.

General goals – Provide the best business education in the programs offered and markets served through:

1. Development of graduates who are known for their:
   • Technical and professional skills which allow them to make an immediate contribution to their organization
   • Application of high ethical standards to decision making
   • Ability to manage effectively in a changing business environment
   • Effective communication skills
   • Ability to confront issues and solve problems in an organized and effective way by integrating a number of different disciplines
   • Engagement in a life-long learning and professional development
   • Interpersonal and team skills
2. A learning environment characterized by concern for the maximum development of our students who have a variety of abilities and backgrounds.
3. An outstanding faculty of teachers/scholars who are excellent classroom instructors, who provide a blend of theoretical and practical aspects of their discipline and who engage in scholarly activity and profession/community service on a regular basis.
4. Maintaining a network of graduates and friends who will provide advise on the school's programs, lend their expertise to the school, serve as teaching resources and provide counseling, internship and job opportunities for our students.
5. Operating the school with sound management practices including continuous improvement and the efficient allocation of resources.

The M.B.A. program and all the undergraduate programs in business are accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation establishes standards for collegiate schools of business in order to promote high levels of education quality. Fewer than 300 schools in the world are accredited by AACSB.

Canisius College has a chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, a national honor society recognizing outstanding scholastic achievement by students in business administration. Juniors ranking in the top 7% of their class, seniors in the upper 10%, and graduate students who graduate in the top 20% are eligible for membership.

Business Minor:

ACC 201	Financial Accounting	(3)
ECO 101	Macroeconomics	(3)
ECO 255	Business Statistics I	(3)
FIN 301	Introduction to Finance	(3)
MGT 101	Management of Organizations	(3)
MKT 201	Principles of Marketing	(3)
Business elective: one course (ECO 102, 256;
FIN 332; MGT 325, 340, 360, 361, 370;
MKT 320, 350, 351)		(3)
Total	(7 courses)	(21)

International students in business programs are encouraged to take an internship.