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Division Of
Business

Program Details

Division Mission Statement

The Division of Business is committed to delivering an industry-driven Business Administrative program to a diverse student population.

Division Overview

The Division of Business is committed to delivering a quality undergraduate business program to a diverse student population. Through innovative instruction, applied research, internship, and service learning, the Division of Business prepares graduates to meet the challenges of a global marketplace and public sector organizations.

Degrees Offered

  • Associate of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management

Bachelor of Science

  • Business Administration
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Concentration: Management
  • Associate of Science in Business Administration

Department Goals

Division Objectives

In pursuit of its mission, the Division of Business will:

  • Actively recruit and retain promising students regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or ethnic background.
  • Recruit and retain qualified faculty members committed to excellence in teaching who recognize the importance of research and service education.
  • Instill in students a global business perspective and appreciation for diversity.
  • Develop students’ analytical and problem-solving skills.

Department Faculty & Staff

Richard Frederick

Dean, Division of Business

Ph: 662-252-8000 ext. 4356
Em: rfrederick@rustcollege.edu

Shaquita Verge

Administrative Assistant
Division of Business

Ph: 662-252-8000 ext. 4352
Em: sverge@rustcollege.edu

Berry Cooper

Chair, Marketing Assistant Professor, Global Supply Chain Management

Ph: 662-252-8000 ext. 4353
Em: bcooper@rustcollege.edu

Walter Henley

Assistant Professor, Marketing, Global Supply Chain Management

Ph: 662-252-8000 ext. 4301
Em: whenley@rustcollege.edu

Alfred Worthy

Chair, Business Administration Assistant Professor, Accounting

Ph: 662-252-8000 ext. 4354
Em: aworthy@rustcollege.edu