The Rinker School of Business

Brian K. Strow, Ph.D., Dean

Faculty

Professors

Mary Kay Copeland, Ph.D., Chair MAcc
John Hayes, Ph.D., Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership
Claire Nash, Ph.D.
David J. Smith, D.B.A., Chair, Management, Marketing and International Business
Claudia W. Strow, Ph.D.
Ariel Viale, Ph.D.
Henry Webb, M.B.A., J.D.

Associate Professors

Cora Barnhart, Ph.D., Chair, Accounting, Finance and Economics
Lane Cohee, D.B.A, Associate Dean, Chair M.B.A.
Jeffrey Kennedy, D.B.A.
Scott Pearson, Ph.D.
Ciprian Stan, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors

Chen Li, Ph.D.
Emmanuel Mwaungulu, D.B.A., C.P.A.
Michael Tillett, M.Acc., C.P.A.
Greg Tindall, Ph.D.
Marcus Valenzuela, Ph.D.
Barbara VanderWerf, M.B.A.

Instructors

Geoff Jervis, M.B.A.

The Rinker School of Business (RSB) upholds the mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University by preparing its graduates for entry into the business world. To achieve this objective, the professors stress Christian worldview ethics in the making of sound business decisions, in the use of one’s talents, and in business communications. Rinker School graduates must (1) understand the significant economic realities of our society; (2) demonstrate competence in business and major concentrations; and (3) develop an understanding of a Christian worldview in order to address the increasing complexities of the business world.

Vision

To be the preferred School for those seeking a Christ-centered business education.

Mission

To deliver quality, Christian-based undergraduate, graduate and professional programs that emphasize teaching excellence informed by relevant faculty research and application within their disciplines. Our goal is to shape business leaders with the intellectual, spiritual, and character foundation required to prosper in a global business environment.

Core Values

We develop professionals committed to the highest ethical standards
We convey the importance of combining ethics and free enterprise
We prepare leaders to be compassionate toward their community, excellent in their chosen fields and confident in their abilities
We serve the community through our academic programs, research and consulting

The Rinker School of Business is committed to the highest standards of academic quality. To help maintain these quality standards, the RSB conducts assessments at the end of each semester. During this process, students taking business courses complete course evaluations, surveys, and other instruments that assist the RSB in evaluating our business programs. All students taking business courses are required to complete assessment activities each semester. The results of the assessment activities contribute greatly to continued quality improvement within the Rinker School of Business.

Certificates

Certificates for Non-Degree-Seeking Graduate Students

Students registered as degree seeking MBA students will earn a concentration by completing the required three course concentration as listed in the M.B.A. curriculum. Students registered as non-degree seeking graduate students will earn a certificate by the completion of a three course sequence.

Students cannot obtain both a concentration and a certificate minor. Both programs require 9 credits each, with a 3.0 GPA required in all courses for the concentration and certificate. All 9 of the credits must be earned from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Students must meet prerequisites to register for these courses.

Certificates will be granted to non-degree-seeking graduate students by completing courses listed in the following fields.

1. Enterprise Systems. Complete three of the courses listed in the M.B.A. Enterprise Systems concentration of this catalog.

2. Project Management. Complete three of the courses listed in the M.B.A. Project Management concentration of this catalog.