About the Department

The Department of Marketing is one of four departments in the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University.  The other three departments include the Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems, the Department of Management and the Department of Economics.

The Management Major offers students the opportunity to develop the competencies and leadership skills needed for success in a wide variety of in demand careers.  Students can gain general management skills or specialize in entrepreneurship, human resource management, or data analytics.  In all cases, the students have the opportunity to engage with experienced faculty dedicated to student success.  Management options include

General Management

The management major provides students the opportunity to develop the high demand competencies required to help individuals, teams and organizations achieve high levels of performance. These competencies include many of the job skills forecasted to be most in demand in the future. These include highly valued soft skills such as communications, change management, leadership, professional development, planning, influencing, decision making, problem solving, people development. It also includes some of the fastest growing career areas in business including innovation and design thinking, supply chain management, operations management, artificial intelligence, data analysis and presentation, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurship. As a result, management majors are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of industries for a wide variety of jobs. To select the general managment concentration, click here.

Human Resources

Our Management degree with a concentration in Human Resources is designed to provide students the skill sets needed to address current issues within the human resources field and to provide students who want to work as professionals in human resources management the opportunity to obtain industry recognized certification. To select the human resources concentration, click here

Entrepreneurship

Our Management degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to learn the skills and mindset needed to effectively create, own, and manage their own business or to act as intrapreneurial leaders within existing organizations. To select the Entrepreneurship concentration, click here

 

Outstanding Faculty!

 

The Department of Management at Radford University boasts an exceptional faculty team. Here’s why they stand out:

  1. Expertise and Qualifications:

  2. Diverse Backgrounds:

    • Our faculty members come from various backgrounds, including industry, research, and academia.
    • This diversity enriches classroom discussions and provides students with multifaceted perspectives.
    • Faculty are actively involved in starting and running businesses as well as consulting with both profit and non-profit organizations.
  3. Passion for Teaching and Research:

    • Our professors are passionate about both teaching and research.
    • They stay updated with industry trends and contribute to scholarly work in management fields.
  4. Engagement with Students:

    • Faculty members actively engage with students inside and outside the classroom.
    • They mentor, guide, and inspire students to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.
  5. Commitment to Student Success:

    • Whether it’s advising, career guidance, or research collaboration, our faculty prioritize student success.
    • They create a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and achievement.
  6. Innovation and Adaptability:

    • Our faculty embrace innovative teaching methods and adapt to changing educational landscapes.
    • They incorporate real-world examples, case studies, and practical applications into their courses.
  7. Leadership Roles:

    • Faculty members hold leadership positions within the department, college, and University.  
    • Their vision and dedication contribute to the overall excellence of our management programs.

The management faculty at Radford University combine expertise, passion, and student-centered approaches to create an outstanding learning environment. Their commitment to shaping future leaders makes our department truly exceptional!

AACSB Accreditation

 

The Davis College of Business and Economics of Radford University is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB International is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the Office of Postsecondary Accreditation, U.S. Department of Education, as the sole accrediting agency for baccalaureate and masters degree programs in business administration and accounting. Less than one third of U.S. business schools, and only about 5 percent worldwide, have achieved business and/or accounting accreditation from AACSB.