Division of Management, Marketing,
and Business Administration

Welcome from the Chair

Welcome to the Division of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration!

The Division of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration is proud to offer students a quality education in a variety of fields. Our majors are Management, Marketing, Hospitality Services Management, and General Business Administration. These majors are filled with courses that provide students with knowledge of established theories and brilliant theorists, applications of the materials learned, current events in the fields, and a thorough understanding of the vocabulary used throughout the business world. The majors are designed to provide graduates with a solid foundation for entering businesses and establishing their career paths. Many times those career paths lead to management positions. Leadership, organizational skills, planning, motivation, and communication are some of the important characteristics managers must possess in order to be successful. Knowing this, courses are designed to prepare students to lead organizations on the path to success.

Graduates of Division of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration have chosen career paths in a variety of industries including healthcare, retail, hospitality, gaming, and manufacturing. They are employed by corporations that span the globe as well as entrepreneurial organizations that meet special needs. The success of our graduates reflects the quality of education they received at Delta State University.

Currently, the Division provides students with amazing opportunities to expand their knowledge through participating in internships, course-based projects, and Division sponsored events. One such event is the International Business Symposium, which focuses on the discussion of topics affecting international organizations and includes presentations by top-ranking international business professionals.

Faculty in the Division are knowledgeable in their fields, have an interest in the subjects they teach, and have high expectations for students in their courses. They provide challenging educational environments that allow students to expand their understanding of the course material, have pride in their accomplishments, and be prepared for the challenging world of business. Furthermore, faculty are accessible to students through their openness and willingness to assist students seeking to achieve their best. Students have an opportunity to develop a rapport with the Division faculty who serve as course instructors and academic advisors.

Please contact us for more information on what the Division of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration can offer you! I wish you the best of luck as you further your education at Delta State University.

Dr. Cooper Johnson
Chair and Professor of Management

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