Departments

Department of Accounting
Integrating conceptual and technical knowledge with practical application, the department of accounting prepares students for careers in financial, managerial, governmental/non-profit, and international accounting, as well as auditing, information systems, taxation and business law. Graduates are prepared to sit for certification examinations for the CPA, CMA and similar designations.

Department of Economics
The economics department provides students with a solid foundation in economic theory and applied economics, and offers high-quality, innovative instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department's focus is applied research, with special strengths in labor, health, urban and international economics.

Department of Finance
Research and teaching is provided in all major areas of finance. The department leverages its proximity and connection to the Chicago financial community and the Chicago financial exchanges to take advantage of practical learning and research opportunities.

Department of Information and Decision Sciences
The IDS department offers courses that emphasize management of the emerging technology needs of business. Courses are organized around three disciplines: (1) service operations and supply chain management; (2) enterprise information technology and technology project management; and (3) business analytics and data mining focused on the finance and marketing sectors. Our courses stress problem solving skills with a focus on developing students' abilities to frame, analyze and communicate, assuring a high demand for our graduates in the job market.

Department of Managerial Studies
The department of managerial studies offers expertise in the areas of management, marketing and entrepreneurship. Faculty members teach and conduct research across a broad spectrum of topics related to management and marketing. Research interest includes entrepreneurship, human resource management, innovation, international marketing, leadership, organizational behavior, product development, transportation and logistics and strategic management.