Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 (September 2025*)
The Rinker College of Business
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Brian K. Strow, Ph.D., Dean
Faculty
Professors
- Cora Barnhart, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, School of Free Enterprise
- John Hayes, Ph.D.
- Daniel Lawson, Ph.D.
- Claire Nash, Ph.D., CPA
- Madison Ngafeeson, Ph.D.
- Tim Shaughnessy, Ph.D.
- David Smith, D.B.A., Associate Dean
- Ciprian Stan, Ph.D.
- Claudia Strow, Ph.D.
- Ariel Viale, Ph.D.
- Henry Webb, M.B.A., J.D.
Associate Professors
- Alexandra Cook, D.B.A.
- Jeffrey Kennedy, DBA
- Scott Pearson, Ph.D.
- Greg Tindall, Ph.D.
- Marcus Valenzuela, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, MacArthur School of Management
- Huaqing Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
- Andrew Edwards, Ph.D.
- Derek Ezell, Ph.D.
- Martha Flynn, JD
- Emanuel Garcia Munoz, Ph.D.
- Andrew Hibbert, Ph.D.
- Nathaniel Hill, Ph.D.
- Ernesto Lee, D.B.A.
- Emmanuel Mwaungulu, D.B.A., CPA
- Steve Panczak, D.B.A.
- Emily Webster, Ph.D.
Instructors
- Roy Allem, M.B.A.
- Emily Eaton, M.B.A.
The Rinker College of Business (RCB) upholds the mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University by preparing its graduates for entry into the business world. To achieve this objective, the professors emphasize Christian ethics in making sound business decisions, business communications, and the use of one’s talents. Rinker College 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.
The Rinker College of Business houses the School of Free Enterprise and the Catherine T. MacArthur School. The School of Free Enterprise, which reflects the University’s historic embrace of American free enterprise, will include programs in Accounting, Business Data Analytics, Economics, and Finance, along with the Raney Center for Free Enterprise and the Center for Financial Literacy. The Catherine T. MacArthur School of Management, which will include Business Administration, Business and Law, Entrepreneurship and Franchising, International Business, Management, and Marketing programs, as well as the Titus Center for Franchising.
Vision
To be the preferred College 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 believe that God has specific purposes for businesses and for those who work in business.
- We incorporate a Christ-centered worldview into each of our business programs
- 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
The Rinker College of Business is committed to the highest standards of academic quality. To help maintain these quality standards, the RCB 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 RCB 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 College of Business.
Rinker College of Business Admission Requirements
- Minimum of 45 hours of earned college credit
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
- C- or better in each of the following seven courses:
- ACG 2013 - Financial Accounting
- ACG 2023 - Managerial Accounting
- BUS 2133 - Information Systems for Business
- ECO 2343 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO 2353 - Principles of Microeconomics
- MAT 1853 - College Algebra or higher (not including MAT 2003)
- MAT 2003 - Elementary Statistics
Students will not be allowed to take 3000 level or above courses in the RCB until they have been admitted to the RCB, with the exception of Global Business and American Free Enterprise, or any courses related to a minor or concentration.
Rinker College of Business: Programs of Study
The Rinker College of Business provides educational opportunities that enhance the abilities and performance of the students. In particular, decision-making and communication are stressed. The College offers a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in accounting, business administration, business & law, business economics, entrepreneurship & franchising, finance, international business, management, marketing and mathematical economics. The college also offers a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. Minors in business administration and economics are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to take a modern language.
Students in the Rinker College of Business will be provided the opportunity to earn a double major, if desired. They will be allowed to count their: General Education courses, Business Core courses, and electives for both majors. If more than 9 hours of course overlap exists between majors, acceptable substitutions will need to be made, as determined by the Program Chair or Dean.
Students in any major can add a concentration in Franchising or Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
Degree Requirements
Prospective business majors or minors must complete MAT 1853 - College Algebra or higher (not including MAT 2003) with a grade of “C-” or better, and are highly encouraged to take this course during their freshman year. All students majoring in the Rinker College of Business are required to complete the General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.
All business majors and minors must receive a grade of “C-” or better for successful completion of business courses. Coursework in which a student does not receive a “C-” or better can only be taken twice. Courses which students take in the RCB core or tracks cannot be taken for credit at another institution if a grade of “C-” or less was received in coursework at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Degree requirements in the Rinker College of Business, regardless of the major, are broken down into four sections: Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements (43 credits, all majors), Business Core Requirements (52 credits, all majors), Major Requirements, including any track options (24-30 credits, depending on major), Use General Electives to complete a total of 120 credit hours.
International Business majors are required to take a mandatory international business trip. This trip cost is in addition to tuition and will need to be planned for accordingly. Trips occur in either the junior or senior year.
Internship in Business (BUS 4713 ) is required for most business majors. An internship requires at least 30 hours of site work for each credit hour.
Upon approval of the advisor, the director of graduate programs, and the dean, senior students are permitted to enroll in one or two graduate courses within the Rinker College of Business. These courses would count as electives in the undergraduate degree and will also be applied to the appropriate graduate degree (MBA or MAcc). Six credit hours of graduate coursework is the maximum permitted.
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