The Division of Accountancy, Computer Information Systems, and Finance offers four programs leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): the BBA in Accountancy, the BBA in Computer Information Systems, the BBA in Finance, and the BBA in Insurance and Real Estate. The Division offers night courses, online courses, and workshops to serve the needs of both traditional and nontraditional students.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTANCY
The Accountancy program prepares students for careers in public, management, governmental, and tax accounting and for advanced study in Accountancy and Business. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience by working as interns with approved, cooperating companies in their senior year.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The Computer Information Systems area is the major field in which students are taught to use technology to create a comparative advantage for an organization they will learn to analyze, design, develop, and support computerized information systems. The program uses extensive laboratory work to enhance students understanding of the subject matter

FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
The Finance Program is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the financial institutions of the modern economy, with special emphasis on application of techniques in financial decision making. The purpose of the program is to prepare students to become effective financial managers.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE
The Insurance and Real Estate Program is designed to provide the student with a theoretical as well as a practical base for understanding the principles and practices in insurance and real estate. The student will understand the operation of the theory of real property valuation, the theoretical base for insurance as practiced in the economy, and a rich application of practicality in sales, management, and the total support systems. The purpose of the program is to prepare a student to perform effectively in any one of the many jobs in insurance and real estate industries.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The purpose of the Master of Business Administration program is to provide the student with a broad understanding of business concepts and operation.

INTEGRATED MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (i-MBA)
The Integrated Master of Business Administration is for professionals and managers seeking to develop interpersonal, managerial, leadership skills in preparation for mobility, advancement and promotional opportunities.

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY
The management major is for the student with a broad interest in management activities and problems. He or she pursues a program of study aimed at understanding planning, organizing, and controlling, which are the basic skills needed by managers. Emphasis is also placed on a knowledge of leadership styles and decision-making techniques. The systems concept is applied to the study of methods of coordinating available resources to achieve goals of the enterprise in the most effective manner.

Brown, James Ohl (Jim)
Assistant Professor of Insurance
DSU Box 3283, Broom 291
662-846-4191
jbrown@deltastate.edu

Dr. Denson, Chad
Associate Professor of Economics & Finance
DSU Box 3334, Broom 294
662-846-4198
cdenson@deltastate.edu

Joel, Debra
Part-time Instructor of IRR
DSU Box 3313, Broom 284
662-846-4197
djoel@deltastate.edu

Dr. Karahan, Gökhan
Associate Professor of Economics
Broom 281
662-846-4195
gkarahan@deltastate.edu

Dr. Matthews, Michelle
Assistant Professor of Economics
Broom 265
662-846-4189
mmatthew@deltastate.edu

Williams, Glendscene
Part-time Instructor of Finance
DSU Box 3324, Broom 200
662-846-4236
gwillims@deltastate.edu