Department of Business

Faculty

Glen Rewerts (1993)
Professor of Business; Chair, Department of Business

B.S., 1984, Eastern Illinois University

M.B.A., 1987, Southern Illinois University

J.D., 1987, Southern Illinois University

Paul Koch (1992)
Professor of Economics

B.S., 1979, George Fox College

M.S., 1984, Illinois State University

Ed.D., 1994, Illinois State University

Mark Williams (1994)
Professor of Accounting

B.S., 1981, Emporia State University

M.A., 1992, University of Missouri

Ph.D, 2006, Capella University

Certified Public Accountant

Don Daake (1995)
Professor of Business

B.S., 1973, Kansas State University

M.B.A., 1977, University of Iowa

Ph.D., 1995, Florida State University

Ralph Goodwin (1998)
Associate Professor of Business

B.S., 1976, University of Illinois

M.A.S., 1977, University of Illinois

Doctoral Study, Anderson University

Lynda Allen (2003)
Associate Professor of Business

B.S., 1982, Olivet Nazarene University

M.B.A., 1988, Olivet Nazarene University

D.M., 2009, University of Phoenix

David Vance (2007)
Professor of Business

B.B.A., 1982, National University

M.B.A., 1985, National University

Ph.D., 2000, Southern Illinois University

David Rodriguez (2008)
Assistant Professor of Business

B.A., 2003, University of Illinois

M.B.A., 2004, DePaul University

Doctoral Studies, Southern Illinois University

The purpose of the Department of Business, whose programs are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, is to provide students with both theoretical knowledge in the foundations of business and practical application of the knowledge in the actual workplace. An integration of the Christian faith into the business curriculum is one of the core objectives of the department, which makes it unique from other business programs. For this reason, CMIN 101 - Sharing our Faith is recommended for all students completing any of the Accounting/Business/ Economics programs. Additionally, students will be trained and expected to show proficiency in computer applications within the various fields of business.

The Accounting major provides a solid background of accounting and business practices and procedures to enable the student to prepare for entry-level accounting responsibilities in public, corporate, or governmental accounting. Students must earn 128 semester hours to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in Accounting. However, students interested in sitting for the CPA examination should be aware that 150 semester hours of credit are generally required prior to taking the CPA exam.

The Business Administration major provides students with a basic core curriculum and permits a choice of emphasis from three areas of specialization: management, management information systems, and industrial technology management. The department also offers majors in economics/ finance, marketing, and international business.