MISSION STATEMENT

The primary purpose of the Department of Business and Public Administration is to provide a liberal arts education in the areas of Business and Public Administration that will prepare students for the world of work upon graduation or to continue their studies in graduate or professional school. Students majoring in Business Administration may concentrate in Business Management, or Accounting. Those majoring in Public Administration do not have specific areas of concentration. Students who pursue majors in the Department acquire an in-depth knowledge of their discipline and are also required to successfully complete a series of courses designed to develop and strengthen their analytical, cognitive, speaking and writing skills, as well as an awareness of and commitment to values.

DEGREES OFFERED:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

Type of Degree offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Concentrations in
  *Accounting (available only on the main campus)
  * Entrepreneurship
  *Management
  

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

Type of Degree Offered:

• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

Brief Description of the Program:

Students who wish to pursue a major in Public Administration will acquire an in-depth knowledge of their discipline. They are also required to complete successfully a series of courses designed to develop and strengthen their analytical, cognitive, speaking and writing skills, as well as their awareness of and commitment to values. The Public Administration Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level administrative positions in government-federal, state, and local levels. In addition, the program prepares students for graduate or professional studies. Most of our graduates find work in their fields or related fields, and a significant number goes on to pursue graduate or professional studies. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in internship programs in federal, state or local governmental organizations. If you aspire to make positive impacts on large numbers of people, Public Administration is a major for you.

Examples of Career Opportunities/Job Titles for Business Administration Graduates

Accountant
Auditor
Banker
Claim Adjuster
College Teacher
Civil Servant (Federal/State/Local)
Community Organizer
Director (any government organization)
Entrepreneur
Financial Aids Officer
Financial Planner
Fire Service Worker
Hospital or Health Care Administrator
Human Resource Manager
Insurance Agent
Lawyer
Museum Registrar
Network Engineer
Real Estate Manager
Sales/Marketing Representative
Systems Analyst
Police Service Worker
Tax Preparer

Examples of Career Opportunities/Job Titles for Public Administration Graduates

Federal Government:

• Foreign Services
• Custom Services
• Immigration Services
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
• Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
• Coast Guard
• Administrative Positions in Departments of Education, Transportation, State, Labor, Agriculture, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development.
• Commerce, Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, Interior, Justice, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, State and Local Government:
• Administrative Positions in all State and Local Agencies
• Financial/Budget Officer
• Personnel Director
• City Manager/Assistant City Manager
• County Administrator
• Museum Registrar
• Hospital or Health Care Administrator
• Police Services
• Lawyer
• Teacher
• Prison Services
• Fire Services.

NOTE: The September 11 incident has created an enormous expansion in the responsibilities of all levels of government, especially the federal government. Consider, for example, the creation of a cabinet department of Homeland Security and the many agencies it will incorporate. Who else but you will be needed to serve in these agencies? A degree in Public Administration is a sure ticket!

Advantages/Highlights of Studying in the Department

The degree programs in the Department are designed to prepare students for the world of work upon graduation or for studies in graduate or professional school. Most of our graduates find work in their fields or related fields, and a significant number goes on to pursue graduate or professional studies. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in internship programs, especially in a business incubator facility located adjacent to the University.

NAMES OF FACULTY MEMBERS, DEGREES, AND DISCIPLINES

Raymond Alaribe, Ph.D., Political Economy, E-mail: ralaribe@shawu.edu, TUP Hall, Room#
208, (919) 546-8558

Fidelis Akagha, Ph.D., Economics, E-mail: fsakagha@hotmail.com, TUP HALL, Room# 105, (919) 546-8588

Johnny Eluka, Ph.D. (Management and Organizational Development), E-mail: jceluka@hotmail.com, TUP HALL, Room# 105, (919) 546-8440

Mma A. Kalu, Ph.D., Public Administration, E-mail: mkalu@shawu.edu, TUP HALL, Room# 108, (919) 546-8344

Kenneth Mitchell, D. MGT., Management, E-mail: kmitchell@shawu.edu, Office# (919) 546-8351

Levi Beckwith, (MBA, MSAC, CPA), E-mail: lbeckwith@shawu.edu, TUP HALL, Room# 201, (919) 546-8498

Bernard Bugg (MBA, MSAC), E-mail: bbugg@shawu.edu, TUP HALL, Room#101, (919) 546-8352

Lemuel Harrison, MBA, Management, E-mail: lharriso@shawu.edu, TUP HALL, Room# 102, (919) 546-8355

Edwin Okoye (MBA, MSAC), E-mail: eokoye@shawu.edu, TUP HALL, Room# 201, (919) 546-8313

Michael Seda, Ph.D. Business Education (Specialization: Accounting), E-mail: mseda@shawu.edu, TUP HALL, Room# 203, (919) 546-8496

ACADEMIC ADVISORS BY MAJORS AND BY CAPE LOCATIONS

Accounting

Mr. Levi Beckwith---Day Sudeten and Cape Students

Business Management

Dr. Johnny Eluka---Day Students (Last Name A-E)

Dr. Fidelis Akagha---Day Students (Last Name F-J) and Rocky Mount CAPE

Mr. Lemuel Harrison---Day Students (Last Names K-R) and Asheville and Kannapolis CAPE

Mr. Edwin Okeye---Day Students (Last Names S-Z) and Greenville Site

Mr. Bernard Bugg---Durham CAPE, High Point CAPE, and Wilmington CAPE

Dr. Michael Seda---Ahoskie CAPE, Fayetteville CAPE, and Women Prison

Dr. Mma A. Kalu---Raleigh CAPE and Hornett Prison

Public Administration

Dr. Raymond Alaribe---(Day Students) and CAPE Students