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The Department of Business and
Leadership supports the Purdue North Central campus
mission by providing access to contemporary business and
organizational knowledge through learning, engagement
and applied research. The Department contributes to the
development of the region through the professional and
academic expertise of its faculty in accounting,
economics, human resources, leadership, management and
marketing.
The Department of Business and Leadership offers a
wide variety of programming from certificates, an associate degree, to baccalaureate degrees and a masters
degree in Business Administration. All programs combine
a strong foundation in the liberal arts with serious
career preparation. In addition, a variety of learning
opportunities exist for students to gain real world
experience through internships, directed studies, and
service learning projects. Faculty work in concert with
the Center for
Service Learning and Leadership and
Office
of Career Development to facilitate an experience
that works with the student’s plan of study.
Business Program
Students working towards a degree in business will
enter the business world with a sound understanding of
the nature and practices of contemporary business, the
basic skills needed to begin their professional careers,
and the broad educational foundation necessary to
facilitate long-term professional development. The
degree offers a distinctive and flexible curriculum that
will allow students to develop expertise in their area
of interest. Through a series of core courses and with
the guidance of experienced faculty, students are
introduced to the broad range of knowledge and skills
needed to begin or advance a career in a wide range of
enterprises. Business students can select an area of
concentration such as accounting, economics, management,
or marketing, or pursue another area of interest.
When you complete your Business degree, you are ready
for employment in areas such as sales, distribution,
marketing, accounting or management. Opportunities also
exist in fields outside traditional business areas,
because an understanding of business principles is an
asset for any career in today's competitive and
cost-conscious world.
The Business and Leadership department also offers a
Master of Business
Administration degree which has become the
recognized credential for leaders throughout business,
industry and the non-profit sector. The MBA prepares
students with knowledge and skills such as critical
thinking, project management, problem solving,
communicating, financial decision making and budgeting,
planning, operations management, leading, and team
building, all of which are necessary for personal and
organizational effectiveness.
The graduate Certificate in Economic Development
consists of three graduate courses offered Saturdays at
Purdue Porter County in conjunction with the MBA
program. Courses are designed to provide a better
understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects
of economic development competencies in numerous aspects
of the field. This is a program of interest to members
of the economic development community, Chamber of
Commerce officials, elected and/or appointed government
officials.
Organizational Leadership Program
Regardless of your chosen profession or area of
technical expertise, leadership skills are crucial to
your success as a productive team member or leader. The
Organizational Leadership Program offers
a human relations-oriented approach to the practice of
leadership. As a student in one of the OL programs, you
can enjoy learning theory as well as practicing human
relations skills. Several opportunities for gaining
practical experience through internships or service
learning projects are available.
The OL Program is well suited for students who wish
to further their education by adding a leadership
component to their chosen field of study or for those
who have completed an Associate degree and are
interested in furthering their education by pursuing a
Bachelor's degree. Graduates can be found in a variety
of businesses such as retail, banking, manufacturing,
and healthcare, in positions such as human resources,
management, production, quality control or sales.
Human Resources Program
The demand in Indiana for human resource
professionals is high. The baccalaureate program in
human resources is designed to help students develop
core competencies in all aspects of human resources
management. Students are also encouraged to further
develop their skills by working within the business
community through internship and service learning
opportunities. In addition to providing a solid
background in human resources, the program also provides
students with a comprehensive general education
foundation as well as the opportunity to develop other
business related skills. A graduate with a BS degree in
Human Resources may work in one or more of five key
areas: staffing, training and development, occupational
safety and health, compensation and benefits, and
employee and labor relations.
Contact the Department of Business
and Leadership
Department of Business and Leadership
Purdue University North Central
Technology Building, Room 186
1401 S. U.S. 421
Westville, IN 46391
Dr. Carolyn D. Roper
Interim Chair of the Department of Business and Leadership;
Associate Professor of Leadership and Human Resources
croper@pnc.edu
Email Contact:
Cecilia Kajer, College of Business Secretary
ckajer@pnc.edu
Phone:
(219) 785-5263
Toll-Free in Indiana: (800) 872-1231 ext. 5263
Fax Number: (219) 785-5528
