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Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Rinker School of Business

Brian K. Strow, Ph.D., Dean

Faculty

Professors

  • Mary Kay Copeland, Ph.D.
  • John Hayes, Ph.D., Director, Titus Center for Franchising
  • Claire Nash, Ph.D.
  • Madison Ngafeeson, Ph.D., Chair, Data Analytics
  • David J. Smith, D.B.A., Associate Dean
  • 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,
  • Alexandra Cook, D.B.A.
  • Christos Kelepouris, D.B.A., Associate Director, Titus Center for Franchising - Chair, Management, Marketing and International Business
  • Jeffrey Kennedy, D.B.A.
  • Scott Pearson, Ph.D., Chair, M.B.A.
  • Ciprian Stan, Ph.D.
  • Marcus Valenzuela, Ph.D.
  • Huaqing Wang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors

  • Paige Baltzan, M.B.A.
  • Emanuel Munoz Garcia, Ph.D.
  • Emmanuel Mwaungulu, D.B.A., CPA, Chair, MAcc
  • Steve Panczak, M.B.A.
  • Greg Tindall, Ph.D., CPA.
  • Barbara VanderWerf, M.B.A.
  • Emily Webster, Ph.D.

 

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

  1. We develop professionals committed to the highest ethical standards
  2. We convey the importance of combining ethics and free enterprise
  3. We prepare leaders to be compassionate toward their community, excellent in their chosen fields and confident in their abilities
  4. 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.

Programs