Welcome from the Chair

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We’re thrilled to have you visiting our site. As a management student, you’re embarking on an exciting journey of growth, learning, and leadership. Here’s what awaits you:

  1. Expert Faculty: Our dedicated professors bring real-world experience and cutting-edge knowledge to the classroom. They’ll guide you through the intricacies of management theory and practice.

  2. Dynamic Curriculum: Get ready to explore diverse topics—from organizational behavior and strategic planning to entrepreneurship and project management. You’ll gain practical skills that employers value.

  3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, alumni, and industry professionals. Attend workshops, conferences, and guest lectures to expand your network.

  4. Hands-On Learning: Internships, case studies, and group projects await you. Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios and build a strong foundation for your career.

  5. Leadership Development: Whether you dream of leading a team, launching a startup, or making a difference in nonprofit organizations, our program nurtures your leadership potential.

Remember, the journey is as important as the destination. Embrace every challenge, collaborate with peers, and make the most of your time here.  Let’s create a future of excellence together! 

If you are a prospective student, with an interest in management, I invite you to check our curriculum and degree program requirements. Radford University is a student focused university and offers a quality education, no matter what your field of interest. First and foremost, Radford University emphasizes teaching and learning, with faculty research viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning process. In addition to being a quality institution of higher education, Radford University has the benefit of being located in the beautiful New River Valley of Southwest Virginia.    

The College of Business and Economics at Radford University is fully accredited by the AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB is recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation and by the Office of Post-secondary Accreditation, U.S. Department of Education, as the sole accrediting agency for baccalaureate and masters degree programs in business administration and accounting.      

I, or any of the faculty in the department, would be happy to assist you in any way possible, so please feel free to contact me, or any of the faculty members in the Department of Management, with any questions or information needs you may have. Again, I thank you for visiting our website.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jerry Kopf                                                    
Department Chair