TCNJ School of Business

School of Business
The College of New Jersey
Type Public
Established 1981
Dean Dr. William Keep
Undergraduates 1039
Location Ewing, New Jersey, USA
Campus Suburban
Website TCNJ School of Business

TCNJ School of Business is one of seven schools at The College of New Jersey.[1][2] The School of Business has been continually ranked as one of the best undergraduate business schools in the nation, and consistently #1 in New Jersey, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.[3][4] It is also a fully accredited member of AACSB.[5]

History

The School of Business was founded on July 1, 1981. Initially known as the Division of Business and Economics, it was renamed the School of Business. During the 1980s and 1990s, business classes were held in different buildings across campus. However, all business classes now take place in the Business Building. It was completed in 2000 in a Georgian colonial architecture style similar to much of the campus. Computers have always been a part of the business administration curriculum; the first computer labs were open at the Business School's conception. Its computer lab is noteworthy for being the first microcomputer lab in the country.[6][7]

Degree programs

TCNJ School of Business

The School of Business at TCNJ primarily focuses on undergraduate education, offering Bachelor of Science degrees[8][9] in:

Accounting

Most TCNJ accounting graduates join public accounting firms upon graduation. The Business School prepares accounting students for a variety of careers in accounting including Internal Auditing, Corporate Accounting, Governmental and Non-For-Profit Accounting, and Forensic Accounting. Accounting majors are, above all, taught to think critically and to communicate effectively in oral and written presentations. There are student chapters of the Institute of Management Accountants and the National Association of Black Accountants that sponsor career-planning and other co-curricular activities, as well as a chapter of Beta Alpha Psi.[10]

According to Bloomberg Businessweek the undergraduate accounting program is ranked #46 in the country. The School boasts that 90-95% of accounting interns receive job offers from their employers. TCNJ accounting graduates have consistently achieved high passing rates when taking the CPA exam for the first time.[11]

Economics

Obtaining the Bachelor of Science degree in economics at TCNJ indicates completion of the core business curriculum in addition to its economics requirements. The economics program provides extensive instruction in other business disciplines (e.g., finance, management) and its goal is to prepare students for MBA degree.[12]

Finance

The finance program at TCNJ has the largest number of business students. The mission of the program is for students to have the ability to analyze the allocation of financial resources within a corporation or government setting; to analyze sources of funding and ramifications of financial decisions. Students graduating from TCNJ finance programs are employed by banks, financial institutions, brokerage houses, major corporations and the government. Many graduates of the program continue toward graduate education in top business schools.[13]

International Business

The international business program offers courses emphasizing international trade and investments. It seeks to provide students with a strong background in international business, while fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures in varied business environments. To fulfill a graduation requirement, students must complete a one-semester study abroad. [14]

Marketing, Management, MIS & Interdisciplinary Business

TCNJ students in marketing, management, management information systems, and interdisciplinary business are offered Bachelor of Science upon completion of required courses. A great deal of emphasis is placed on liberal arts education along with the core business requirements.[15]

AACSB

The school received its initial accreditation from AACSB International in 1997 and was fully reaccredited in December 2008. It is now one of only 50 accredited institutions worldwide that focuses exclusively on undergraduate business education.[16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  2. ↑ Photo courtesy of Carla Fallone. "TCNJ and MCCC instructor travels to Kenya to help women become entrepreneurs". NJ.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  3. ↑ "Best Undergraduate Business Schools". Businessweek.
  4. ↑ Public Relations. "Businessweek survey ranks TCNJ Business as a top NJ program for undergrads | TCNJ News". News.pages.tcnj.edu.
  5. ↑ "AACSB International". Aacsb.edu. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  6. ↑ "Alumni Corner September 2011 » Then and now: TCNJ's School of Business turns 30". TCNJ Magazine. 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  7. ↑
  8. ↑ "College Of New Jersey: Undergraduate Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  9. ↑ "Degrees, Programs, and Student Activities in the School of Business | School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  10. ↑ "Accounting & Information Systems | School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  11. ↑ "2010 Undergraduate Specialty Rankings (Accounting)". Businessweek. 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  12. ↑ "Economics | School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  13. ↑ http://business.pages.tcnj.edu/files/2011/07/Business_Administration.pdf
  14. ↑ http://business.pages.tcnj.edu/files/2011/07/Business_Administration1.pdf
  15. ↑ http://business.pages.tcnj.edu/departments-programs/management-marketing-interdisciplinary-business/
  16. ↑ "AACSB Accreditation | School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Retrieved 2012-02-04.

Coordinates: 40°16′11″N 74°46′54″W / 40.26959°N 74.78174°W / 40.26959; -74.78174

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