Integrating Faith in the Marketplace.

College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Ignite Your Business Journey with Faith and Innovation

At the College of Business and Entrepreneurship, we believe in integrating Christian faith into our innovative and practical approach to learning. Our faculty members are dedicated to providing a dynamic and challenging academic environment that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the business world.

Develop a Strong Foundation. With a focus on ethical leadership, you will develop a strong foundation in Christian values that will guide your decision-making and actions. Through experiential learning opportunities, internships, and mentorship programs, you will gain real-world experience and make meaningful connections with business leaders.

Areas of Study

Enroll in an Accelerated Combination Degree!

Spend less time in the classroom and more time in the field with an accelerated master’s degree from the College of Business and Entrepreneurship (COBE). NGU’s Accelerated Graduate Business Program allows you to take courses that will apply to both your undergraduate and one of two graduate business degrees, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or the Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL). Students enrolled in the combination degree program can apply up to four graduate courses (12 credits max.) to an undergraduate degree. Visit our Accelerated Combination Degree page to learn more.

The following undergraduate degrees are approved for COBE combination degree tracks:

  • BBA in Accounting
  • BS in Business Administration (online)
  • BS in Business & Leadership (no longer available for enrollment)
  • BBA in General Business
  • BBA in Management
  • BBA in Marketing
  • BS in Sport Management

COBE Combination Degree Eligibility Requirements

You must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to enroll in the COBE combination degree program:

  • Submit the COBE Combination Degree Application.
  • Are currently enrolled in a qualifying undergraduate degree (listed above).
  • Have earned at least 75 undergraduate credit hours.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Have a GPA of at least 3.0 in their major.

Application to enroll in the combination degree program is approved by an academic advisor and the Chair of Graduate Business Programs.

Courses

  • Courses Approved for the MBA Combination Degree

    ACCT 5310 Managerial Accounting
    BUSN 5000 Managing Organizational Behavior
    BUSN 5100 Leading with Ethics and Integrity
    BUSN 5335 Project Management
    BUSN 5340 Human Resource Management
    BUSN 5380 Financial Management
    MRKT 5310 Marketing Strategy

  • Courses Approved for the MOL Combination Degree

    ACCT 5310 Managerial Accounting*
    BUSN 5000 Managing Organizational Behavior
    BUSN 5100 Leading with Ethics and Integrity
    BUSN 5335 Project Management
    BUSN 5340 Human Resource Management
    BUSN 5345 Leadership Theory and Application
    BUSN 5355 Communication for Leading Change
    BUSN 5380 Financial Management*

    *Only one of these two courses can apply to the MOL degree as the program elective.

Additional Guidelines

  • The graduate credit hours completed will be applied towards your undergraduate degree in comparable subject matter, as determined by the appropriate academic department(s). 
  • Graduate courses in which you earn a grade of “B” or higher will apply towards the accelerated master’s degree upon your enrollment in a qualifying graduate program at NGU. 
  • Acceptance into the COBE combination degree program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School at NGU. To be eligible to enroll in a master’s program at NGU, you must apply for graduate admission and satisfy all admission requirements.

 

Message from the Dean

John B. Duncan, PhD, CPA, CKA®

What is the Purpose of Business?

There have been debates for many years about the purpose of business. Many argue that the only purpose of business is the maximization of profits or shareholder wealth. Obviously making a profit is a crucial part of operating a business, but how would a biblical worldview influence the debate about the purpose of business?

Followers of Christ should bring God’s truth to bear on every aspect of society, including business and economics. God has much to say in His Word about how to do business. The College of Business and Entrepreneurship at NGU helps students understand what God’s Word has to say about business-related topics such as how to treat people, serve others, build leaders, solve problems, create strong organizational cultures, view money, manage resources, articulate mission statements, develop strategic plans, finance projects, and execute with excellence. We believe that business and entrepreneurship provide opportunities for all people to learn, grow, take risks, achieve, and use their God-given gifts and talents to support themselves, reach their full potential, and become all that God wants them to be.

The College of Business and Entrepreneurship has fifteen full-time faculty members and several part-time faculty members. They are gifted teachers and committed Christians who feel called to serve the students at North Greenville University. They work to advance the Kingdom of God through their teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service activities.

We hope that you will explore our Christ-centered business programs. Please contact us at cobe@ngu.edu to learn more about the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Greenville University.

John B. Duncan, PhD, CPA, CKA®
Dean, College of Business and Entrepreneurship

 

Get to Know Our Faculty!
John B. Duncan, PhD, CPA
Dean, College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Bob Shallow, MS
Associate Dean of Operations, College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Andrew Cropsey, PhD, MBA, CPA
Chair, Department of Accounting and Business
Candace Howell, DBA
Chair, Graduate & Online Business Programs
Franklin Aviles-Santa, PhD
Professor, Management
Fred Battenfield, PhD
Professor, Sport Management
Jon Boulet, PhD
Professor, Economics
Anthony Deglomine III, JD, Esq.
Assistant Professor, Business
Carey Dukes, DBA
Assistant Professor, Management
Jason W. Cote, MAcc
Instructor, Accounting
Christina King-Johnson, MBA
Instructor, Management
Christopher Lindsay, MA
Instructor, Management
Hannah Swartz, PhD
Assistant Professor, Sport Management
Renee Dyer, DBA
Adjunct Professor, Finance
Caleb Martin, MAcc
Adjunct Professor, Accounting
Robert Hucks, DBA
Adjunct Professor, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
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