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Welcome to the Department of Business & Economics!
Our Department

Our Department

The Department of Business and Economics (B&E) offers nine major programs. Our ten full-time faculty members are committed to quality undergraduate teaching and learning while providing our students with a variety of business perspectives.

Our Faculty

Our Faculty

Each faculty member is a mix of generalist and specialist. We are familiar with the entire business curriculum, but at the same time we each have our areas of specialization. This means that in our courses we can easily relate material from different aspects of business, and also is important for students who wish to discuss the range of business careers.

Our Students

Our Students

B&E students are motivated, enthusiastic, responsible and hard-working. Our students come from across the U.S. and around the world for success as business professionals in today's global economy.

Our Internationalization

Our Internationalization

Internationalization is a core value of Marietta College and B&E is committed to fostering an international environment for our students. B&E is the academic home to students from more than 15 countries and our students will be prepared to thrive in a diverse, global society.

Our Alumni

Our Alumni

At B&E, we have reasons to be proud of our alumni. Many of these former students have pursued not only their degrees, but also their dreams. Throughout the world, our alumni are succeeding in a wide range of chosen careers and their support is crucial to B&E's continued success.

 

For Students

Your Journey Begins Here!For Students

Realize your Dreams, get a great job, and live it up in the perfect college town! If you can dream it, we can help you achieve it.

For Alumni

Welcome Home!For Alumni

The Long Blue Line stretches across generations of B & E graduates. Support your department and help us improve!

For Corporate Sponors

Your Company's Future!For Company

Recruiting at B & E is a wise investment in your company’s future. Review our students' ePortfolios and search for the top-quality hires!

Dr. Falter Passes Final CFA Examination

Jim Falter

Fulbright Professor Dr. James Falter, Chair of the Department of Business and Economics, recently passed the final CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) examination, getting him one step closer to earning the distinguished CFA charter.
 
“I am seeking the CFA Charter to better develop a Finance major that will better allow our students to compete in the global investment and finance marketplace,” said Falter, who teaches most of the finance courses at Marietta. I am seeking to include CFA Institute outcomes for the Level 1 curriculum in our finance program to prepare students to sit for the first exam in the series; Thus, allowing our graduating students to differentiate themselves in seeking positions at financial institutions in global financial markets such as New York, London and Hong Kong.”
 
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And in other news
imageDr. Mark Bagshaw and Dr. Luding Tong presented their scholarly work at the University of Richmond's Jepson Summer Institute for Leadership and the Liberal Arts. More...
imageDr. Mike Taylor was one of the keynote speakers at the Somerset Historical Center's opening of its exhibit entitled, "Unraveling the Woof - Home Textile Equipment in Early America". More...

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The B&E Advantage

  • Dedicated Faculty
  • Small Student-Faculty Ratio
  • 21st Century Curriculum
  • Real World Experience

Quick B&E Facts

  • 10 Academic Programs
  • 9 Full-Time Faculty
  • 1 Dedicated Computer Lab
  • Study Abroad Opportunities!

Alum Spotlight 1

Julie Wilkes

Julie Wilkes International Business '98
Accenture
US Senior Executive Matters Manager & Wellness Consultant
Columbus, Ohio

"The B&E professors bring the learning to life. It is more than just reading business strategies out of a text book. The professors have devised their programs, courses and content so that you get real-world experience, learn from business professionals directly and challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone."

Alum Spotlight 2

Stephen Hunter

Stephen Hunter Management Information Systems '08
Deloitte & Touche LLP
ERS (Enterprise Risk Services) Consultant
Security & Privacy Services
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"The biggest advantage is having a professor with real world experience. The MIS professor's consulting experience is what really got me interested in the field. After my first MIS class I was hooked. I always loved to create websites and e-solutions, so this was the perfect fit. "

Alum Spotlight 3

Andrea Nay

Andrea Nay Marketing '99
Founder of Andrea Nay Creative
Tipp City, Ohio

"The selling point of a liberal arts education is the ability for students to blend courses and programs from different departments, and B&E is particularly strong in its seamless interaction with other facets of the Marietta experience."

Alum Spotlight 4

Julie Wilkes

Megan Staley International Business '99
GDF SUEZ
Manager, Portfolio Management
Paris, France

"The B&E experience not only will provide you with the tools needed to launch your professional career, it will give you the opportunity to develop your critical thinking, reasoning, and analytic skills.The basic fundamentals and practical applications you will learn in Marketing, Economics, Finance, Accounting, HRM, MIS and Management will make you an asset in your first job ; but it is the way you are challenged to apply what you have learned that will enable you to chart your own career."

Alum Spotlight 5

Lindsey Green

Lindsey Green Accounting and Advertising/Public Relations '08
The Ohio State University
Master of Accounting, Class of 2009
Fisher College of Business
Columbus, Ohio

"One of the greatest advantages of attending B&E was the access to professors who truly care about what they do. It was great to be able to meet with professors after class to talk about accounting and other world issues."

Student Spotlight

Cody Meglio, Sophmore
Economics, Accounting and Finance
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Ryan Ginter, Senior
Management Information Systems (MIS)
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Rene Nikolopoulos, Soph.
Human Resource Management
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Tucky Dangamuwa, Junior
Marketing

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Sagan Malko, Junior
International Business Management
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Luke Smith, Sophomore
Finance

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Gengxi Zhao, Junior
Accounting and Finance

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Leah Bright, Sophomore
Management

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Rachel Park, Junior
Public Accounting

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Feature Story

herbert-dave-doritosB&E '99 Economics graduate Dave Herbert and his brother created the "snow globe" Doritos commercial which aired during the 2009 SuperBowl. The ad takes top honors in the 21st Annual USA TODAY Ad Meter. The commercial made by Dave Herbert and his brother beat the pros and won the $1M contest! Read More

Student of the Month

imageRachel M. Park
Major: Public Accounting
City: Parkersburg, WV
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Polls

Should the U.S. government bailout the auto industry?
 

Research & Publications

Johnson Book
B&E Professor Grace Johnson's textbook "Sistemas de Informações: Administração em Tempo Real (Information Systems: Realtime Management)" is at last a reality.

Prospective Students Discussion Forum

Whether you are beginning your college exploration, ready to apply, or in the application process, the B&E Discussion Forums are a place where you can reach out to current B&E students, alumni, faculty/staff members or other prospective students to provide answers to your questions. Participate

Current Students Discussion Forum

The B&E experience involves much more than just classes. From academic study to student organizations, social activities and networking opportunities, this forum will allow you to explore many aspects of the B&E rich community environment. Participate

Alumni Discussion Forum

The Long Blue Line stretches across generations of B & E graduates. Connect with fellow alumni and your faculty members. Share your success stories and post job opportunities for our current students. We would love to hear your suggestions on improving the B&E learning experience. Participate