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TCNJ School of Business

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The College of New Jersey
School of Business
TypePublic College
Established1981
DeanTammy Lynn Dieterich (Interim)
Location
Ewing
,
New Jersey
,
USA
CampusSuburban
Websitebusiness.tcnj.edu

TCNJ School of Business is one of seven schools at The College of New Jersey.[1][2] The school is an accredited member of AACSB.[3]

History

Walkway to the TCNJ School of Business.

Initially known as the Division of Business and Economics, the school was renamed the School of Business on July 1, 1981.[4]

Campus

During the 1980s and 1990s, business classes were held in different buildings across campus while a new building was under construction. The latest building for the School of Business was completed in 2000, and features Georgian colonial architecture similar to the rest of the TCNJ campus.

Computer Lab

The school's computer lab is noted for being the first microcomputer lab in the country.[5][6]

Degree programs

TCNJ School of Business

The School of Business at TCNJ primarily focuses on undergraduate education, offering Bachelor of Science degrees[7][8] in:

Accounting

According to a survey of 2021 graduates, the majority of respondents (18.8%) reported securing full-time employments within the financial services industry following graduation.[9]

Economics

Obtaining the Bachelor of Science degree in economics at TCNJ indicates completion of the core business curriculum in addition to its economics requirements. The economics program provides extensive instruction in other business disciplines (e.g., finance, management), and its goal is to prepare students for MBA degree.[10]

Finance

The finance program at TCNJ has the largest number of business students[citation needed]. The mission of the program is for students to have the ability to analyze the allocation of financial resources within a corporation or government setting; to analyze sources of funding and ramifications of financial decisions. Students graduating from TCNJ finance programs are employed by banks, financial institutions, brokerage houses, major corporations and the government. Many graduates of the program continue toward graduate education in top business schools.[11]

International business

The international business program offers courses emphasizing international trade and investments. The program aims to provide students with a strong background in international business, while fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures in varied business environments. To fulfill a graduation requirement, students must complete a one-semester study abroad.[12]

Marketing, management, MIS & interdisciplinary business

TCNJ students in marketing, management, management information systems, and interdisciplinary business are offered Bachelor of Science upon completion of required courses. A great deal of emphasis is placed on liberal arts education along with the core business requirements.[13]

Accreditation

The school received its initial accreditation from AACSB International in 1997 and was fully reaccredited in December 2008. It is now one of 50 accredited institutions worldwide that focuses exclusively on undergraduate business education.[14]

Notable alumni

  • Bryan M. Kuderna is a CFP, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow and investment adviser representative with Kuderna Financial Team, a New Jersey-based financial services firm. He is also the author of the best-selling book Millennial Millionaire: A Guide to Become a Millionaire by 30. [2]
  • Sean O’Grady is the director of video production and a communications strategist with Oxford Communications. Prior, Sean was an entrepreneur and international broadcast journalist. He was the executive producer of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, the host of Deloitte Insights, and the host and executive producer of CareerTV. Sean is a 2004 graduate and is an adjunct professor of public speaking and leadership development at the college.

References

  1. ^ "School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  2. ^ Photo courtesy of Carla Fallone (30 January 2012). "TCNJ and MCCC instructor travels to Kenya to help women become entrepreneurs". NJ.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  3. ^ "AACSB International". Aacsb.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  4. ^ "Then and now: TCNJ's School of Business turns 30". TCNJ Magazine. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Alumni Corner September 2011 » Then and now: TCNJ's School of Business turns 30". TCNJ Magazine. 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  6. ^ [1][dead link]
  7. ^ "College Of New Jersey: Undergraduate Profile". BusinessWeek. Archived from the original on April 2, 2008. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  8. ^ "Degrees, Programs, and Student Activities in the School of Business | School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  9. ^ Conklin, Shannon. "Class of 2021 First Destination Summary" (PDF). TCNJ School of Business. The College of New Jersey. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Economics | School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Archived from the original on 2011-10-16. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  11. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-02-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-02-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ^ "Management, Marketing & Interdisciplinary Business | School of Business". Archived from the original on 2011-12-22. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
  14. ^ "AACSB Accreditation | School of Business". Business.pages.tcnj.edu. Archived from the original on 2011-12-21. Retrieved 2012-02-04.

External links

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