School of Business and Economics

The School of Business and Economics at Benedict College was formed in August 2002. It emerged from the predecessor Department of Business Administration and Economics.

Consistent with the College's vision, the School of Business and Economics at Benedict College is committed to being the best business school in its class in the Carolinas. The School of Business and Economics is a full opportunity business school, which is the premier choice for faculty members who are passionate about developing and implementing innovative teaching techniques, and who are dedicated to including undergraduate students in creative business, economic and interdisciplinary research and service within and outside of minority communities in South Carolina and beyond. 

The mission of the School of Business and Economics at Benedict College is to prepare competitive graduates for our global economy. The School's mission includes preparing graduates as lifelong learners for placement in business, the non-profit sector, and graduate school, and to assume leadership in their communities. Our graduates will be prudent risk managers, having a passion for life-long learning, career changes and adjustments, and discerning entrepreneurial opportunities based on the African American experience for the formation, expansion and ownership of business enterprises.

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Gerald H. Smalls, Dean
Dr. Tracy H. Dunn, Assistant Dean

DEPARTMENTS

Business Administration, Management, and Marketing Dr. Ebuta Ekure, Interim Chair

Economics, Finance and Accounting Department Dr. Syed Mahdi, Interim Chair

Majors:

Within the School of Business and Economics there are three majors -(i) Accounting,(ii) Business Administration, offering a generalized concentration, as well as a marketing or management concentration; and (iii) Economics, where a concentration in finance is offered. These majors lead to the B.S. degree in Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics.

See programs of study in the School of Business and Economics.