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Our accounting students have been placed in top firms across the United States.  Our Triple Advantage Accountancy Program allows you to learn the basics of accounting, deepen your knowledge in our specialized concentration and certificate programs, and ultimately prepare you to sit for the CPA exam.  

Earning a degree at the 花椒直播 does not lead to licensure as a CPA or CMA. However, the coursework in some programs can satisfy requirements that will enable students to sit for the CPA or CMA exam. Please see your advisor for details.

 

• MGT 785 Forensic Accounting: The objectives of this course are to provide students a basic understanding of Forensic (Investigative) Accounting and the skills required to effectively perform a forensic financial audit/investigation. Litigation support, gathering evidence, financial statement analysis, fraud investigations, business valuations, and the assessment of economic damages are the key topics and activities studied and practiced. Professional standards of conduct and responsibilities when performing and reporting the results of financial investigations are also examined.
• MGT 786 International Accounting: Accounting standards for the preparation and reporting of financial information among the major nations of the world are studied in a comparative format. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are examined, along with the ongoing convergence of these two sets of standards. Skills needed in the analysis and proper accounting for foreign currency transactions and the translation/consolidation of foreign financial statements are studied and practiced. Basic International Taxation and International Transfer Pricing procedures applicable to multinational corporations are also studied and practiced.
• MGT 789 Data Analysis for Decision Making - Finance and Accounting: Evidence-based accounting and financial decision-making utilizing data analytics is the focus of this course. Students will study and apply both traditional and big data analytics models to formulate decision alternatives and provide guidance for optimum decision-making. Data security methodologies, including preventive techniques against cyber-attacks, will also be studied.

Triple Advantage Accountancy Program

In addition to the above Accounting Concentration courses, and completion of Managerial Economics, Managerial Accounting, and Managerial Finance, you may take the following courses and qualify to sit for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Examination 鈥� providing you have accumulated 150 total semester hours of college (undergraduate or graduate) coursework. Thirty of these hours must be in Accounting Theory and Practice and 11 must be in Communications.

• MGT 787 CPA Exam Review 鈥� Part I
  Exam sections: Regulation [REG] and Auditing and Attestation [AUD]

• MGT 788 CPA Exam Review 鈥� Part II
  Exam sections: Business Environment and Concepts [BEC] and Financial Accounting and Reporting [FAR]

The Artificial Intelligence Concentration is designed to provide managers with an understanding of how AI impacts management within organizations. USM's courses will help managers identify legal and ethical concerns and considerations related to the use of AI when making managerial decisions, including product design and development. Students will develop insights into how current and future AI trends will impact business strategies and industries.

Artificial Intelligence Concentration Courses

• MGT 797 Integration, Networking, and Collaboration: This course focuses on the strategic integration of AI into business operations, systems, and networks. Students will explore how AI technologies can be integrated into existing business infrastructures, how AI systems communicate across different platforms, and how to foster collaboration among AI-driven systems and human teams. Key topics include AI-powered business networks, cloud platforms, Application Programming Interfaces, and multi-agent collaboration. Students will also learn how to design AI solutions that are scalable, interoperable, and capable of working together across various business departments or external partners.
• MGT 730 Legal and Ethical Issues of Artificial Intelligence: This course explores the complexities of implementing AI systems within business environments while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Students will examine the ethical concerns surrounding AI, including fairness, transparency, privacy, and bias in AI systems. The course will cover the legal frameworks governing AI use, such as data protection laws, intellectual property rights, and emerging AI regulations. Students will gain insights into how businesses can navigate these challenges, mitigate risks, and develop responsible AI practices.
• MGT 742 Current and Advanced Topics in AI: This course provides an in-depth exploration of the cutting-edge developments and emerging trends in AI. Students will examine current and advanced topics in AI, such as generative AI, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and AI-driven decision-making. The course will also cover innovative AI applications across various industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, and beyond. Students will analyze how these advanced AI technologies are shaping the future of business and will be equipped to lead AI-driven innovation within organizations.

Business analytics and the ability to understand big data are among the most in-demand skills in business today.  The knowledge you gain through this MBA concentration or certificate program will help you manage data analytics professionals and make you indispensable to your organization. 

Business Analytics Concentration Courses

• MGT 715 Introduction to Business Analytics: In this course, students will gain a "big picture" understanding of business analytics, how data can be used to make profitable business decisions, and how data analysis can be used to gain a strategic advantage. Students will gain knowledge of the process of developing insights through data to support rapid, precise, reliable, and profitable decision making across management environments such as operations, marketing, and finance. Additionally, students will discuss the benefits, challenges, and misuse of analytics in organizations and in society.
• MGT 716 Business Analytics Applications: This course will introduce methodologies and techniques to visualize, procure, and forecast result, including various data mining techniques. Students will learn to use analytical tools such as regression, spreadsheet modeling, and other methods to analyze data. Students will also gain an understanding of the methods and ethical implications of web and social media mining and analytics.
• MGT 717 Demand and Forecasting: Forecasting is an increasingly essential part of business decision making. The purpose of this course is to teach students the methods needed to make forecasts, using data and data analytical tools. Students will learn and apply sampling and resampling methods, model selection, multiple regression, social network analysis, and other data procurement and analytical approaches to develop forecasts and make decisions.
• MGT 789 Data Analysis for Decision Making - Finance and Accounting (optional): Optional accounting and finance course to enhance skills related to data security, prevent cyber-attacks, and provide guidance for optimal decision-making.

Kansas City is one of the great financial centers of the U.S. with one of the highest concentrations of financial firms anywhere in the world. Whether you hope to become an entrepreneur, a corporate financial officer, or a personal financial advisor, this concentration/certificate program offers multiple tracks specializing in corporate, entrepreneurial, and personal finance.  Students who complete the program are also well-prepared to sit for many of the major professional certifications such as the CFA, CAIA, and others. Consult your advisor to discuss these pathways. 

Finance Concentration Courses

• MGT 763 Investment Analysis and Planning for Businesses and Individuals: This course emphasizes foundational financial knowledge for individuals who desire to study/teach finance, work in business/corporate finance, and work as personal financial analysts, planners, and wealth managers. It includes coverage of financial institutions and markets, financial decision-making tools, and financial investments/portfolio determination. In addition, the role of derivative financial securities, as related to both individual and corporate investments and risk mitigation, is studied and practiced. Ethical conduct of financial practitioners and the impacts of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) issues on financial operations and decisions are also studied.
• MGT 773 Capital Structuring, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurial Finance: This course emphasizes the establishment of capital structures for entrepreneurial organizations that support the achievement of sustainable profitability and returns to shareholders. The course also focuses on the theories and decision-support financial tools today's entrepreneurs need to start, build and eventually harvest a successful venture. The ethical conduct of organizational leaders and the impacts of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) issues on financial operations, decision, and reporting are also studied.
• MGT 783 Advanced Topics in Corporate and Personal Financial Management: In this capstone finance course, advanced topics in corporate and personal financial decision-making are studied and practiced. Students will comprehend and provide informed-base solutions to varying scenarios. The ethical conduct of financial leaders, and the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) into strategy development, are emphasized through complex analyses and studies.
• MGT 789 Data Analysis for Decision Making - Finance and Accounting (optional): Enhance your command of financial tools by taking this optional course, focused on enhancing data security, preventing cyber-attacks, and providing guidance for optimal decision-making.
  

A general management concentration or certificate is the most flexible of all options鈥攆or aspiring managers who are the organizational leaders of the future.  With its primary focus on project management and leadership, this concentration has turned USM students into successful entrepreneurs, experts, and leaders.

General Management Concentration Courses

Most general management students choose a combination of three courses from among these options to complete their concentration:

• MGT 750 Leadership: Focuses on the role of leaders in creating the vision necessary to change firm structures motivate people, improve performance and position the company for the challenges of the future. The course will engage participants in identifying both good and poor leadership characteristics with an emphasis on cases, examples and relation to the participant鈥檚 experience. Participants will be challenged to access themselves as leaders and to identify traits necessary to improve their skills. Leadership will be analyzed and reflected through problems, observation, readings, case analysis and examples from culture.
• MGT 751 Project Management: Project management is the process and skill required to manage complex, non-routine, one-time undertakings. Project management is essential to the firm to fuel the process of change. In addition, project management contributes to the strategic goals of the organization by introducing incremental change to meet those goals while allowing the business to continue to serve clients. Important topics will include the process of selecting projects that best support organizational goals, and the technical and managerial processes to complete those goals. Specific skills required include work structuring, budgeting, resource allocation and performance measurement and control. The course will also explore the organizational and behavioral issues involved in managing projects.
• MGT 752 Small Business Management (hybrid and in-person only): Upon successful completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of various management and entrepreneurial techniques vital to the small business operation. The student should be able to apply certain decision-making and problem-solving skills toward the goal attainment of owning and operating a small business venture. The start-up and the continuous operation will be explored.
• MGT 731 Management Information Systems (online only): This course introduces students to the techniques and tools of management information systems. With a clear emphasis on the business and management elements of information technology, the course provides an ideal resource for upper-level business students and MBA students. Coverage is given to the latest information technologies, practices, and trends. The text uses real-world examples and case studies, providing skills and knowledge that are easily transferable to the business world. From overviews of the information age to online business and business intelligence, students will gain a sound balance of the technical and business elements of information technology.

Additional eligible course options are available if you want to specialize your general management experience. Consult your advisor for specific options and availability.  

The 花椒直播 is a powerhouse in health care education.  When you pursue an MBA or certificate in health care management you are immediately part of a broader network of educators and practitioners who can connect you into this community and support your career.  These courses are not only useful for those hoping to enter the health care industry, but also for those who are already working in the industry and are interested in moving up in their organizations.  Nurses may consider our MSN to MBA track. 

Moreover, this concentration and certificate focuses on educating students on the key knowledge areas necessary to sit for the highly valued ACHE Board of Governors Examination. 

Health Care Management Concentration Courses

• HCMGT 720 Health Care Informatics and Technologies: The course provides a fundamental understanding of health informatics and the management and use of patient healthcare information. It is a multidisciplinary field that uses health information technology (HIT) to improve healthcare in any combination of higher quality, higher efficiency, and new opportunities. Key topics include: healthcare information systems, HIPAA privacy and security regulations, systems development life cycle, cybersecurity, electronic health records, telemedicine, IT certifications, data information and sharing, social media, and evidence-based practice.
• HCMGT 721 Leadership and Business Operations in Health Care: This course introduces the students to the key leadership concepts and theories and their effective use in the oversight of a healthcare organization. Students will develop and apply strategies for leadership and management in areas of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources and operations.
• HCMGT 722 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care: Introduces the major ethical theories and principles needed to evaluate current legal and ethical issues. Students explore healthcare issues such as patient rights, withdrawing life support, promoting client autonomy, business ethics and the legal responsibilities of healthcare organizations. Students evaluate varied perspectives and develop a reasoned analysis of current topics.

The Human Resources concentration and certificate program will equip you with the essential skills and the competitive edge needed move into the HR field or to rise through the ranks.  花椒直播 students have become successful human resources managers and the coursework has prepared them to pursue professional certifications such as SHRM certification, PHR certification, aPHR, SPHR and others.  Consult your advisor to discuss how your program can help you establish your professional credentials.

Human Resources Management Concentration Courses

• MGT 753 Conflict Management and Negotiation: This course is designed to explore the way that power is used in conflict situations. Students will explore ways to make conflict a creative rather than a negative experience. Methods of conflict resolution will be practiced through simulation of role playing, case analysis and resolution and assignments. This experience will give the students an insight into human behavior. It will allow the student to gain experience and confidence in negotiation, managing workplace conflict, and leading group decision making and facilitating processes with teams and individuals. Conflict will be discussed, dissected, and analyzed in the micro (person to person) and macro (larger system) to develop a competency through knowledge, skill and attitude.
• MGT 757 Training and Development: This is a Master's level course in Training and Development which helps prepare students to assist their organizations in improving overall effectiveness. The primary focus is organizational development and human resource topics at the tactical level. This class focuses on employee development and training, and the evolution of training methods that would support and meet individual and company goals.
• MGT 774 Organizational Change and Development: This is a Master's level course in Organizational Change and Development which helps prepare students to assist their organizations in improving overall effectiveness. The primary focus of this course is organizational development, the management discipline aimed at improving organizational effectiveness. Students will study organizational change including the concept of planning change. In addition, the student will discover the basic roles and styles of the organizational development practitioner, including resistance to change and how to overcome it. This is an elective course in the human resources concentration.

The 花椒直播 MBA and certificate program in Leadership and Organizational Health is powered by Patrick Lencioni, founder and CEO of The Table Group. This renowned author and expert in leadership and organizational culture chose USM to exclusively deliver his signature concentration courses. If you are interested in learning how to harness the power of people and transfer the organizational culture of your workplace, this is the concentration for you.

Leadership and Organizational Health Concentration Courses

• MGT 780 Leadership and Organizational Health: In this course, students will learn the foundations of Organizational Health, as defined through open and honest communication, an informed decision-making process, and the execution and accountability of business decisions in an organization. The premise of organizational health lies first in an individual鈥檚 ability to understand themselves and others in the various facets of work life 鈥� their individual work preferences, trust, accountability, and commitment 鈥� in order to optimize an organization's performance and drive a sustainable competitive advantage. Students will examine the dynamics of healthy and dysfunctional teams, explore individual work behavioral styles and learn how these impact team performance and communication. They will evaluate communication strategies, conflict resolution models, and strategies for building a cohesive and healthy team.
• MGT 781 Strategic Leadership and Team Building: Organizations must have clarity in values, strategies, goals, and roles and responsibilities to be successful. In this course, students will practice applying six critical questions to create clarity. By the end of this course, students will arrive at an organization's core purpose and its core values. They will also develop a business definition and identify an organization's strategic anchors. After that, students will define an organization's thematic goal, defining objectives, and standard operating objectives. Finally, students will apply the strategies that they learned in the first course to build a healthy and cohesive team, both by 1) cultivating the five behaviors that healthy teams possess and 2) being cognizant of different working styles and preferences.  The focus of this course revolves around six critical areas that define and sustain a healthy organization; the organization鈥檚 purpose; the behaviors that guide the organization鈥檚 purpose (values); the business definition; how is success measured; a single overarching goal; and ownership of goals. Students will explore strategies and practices that healthy organizations engage to ensure alignment with their values, strategies, and goals, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the leadership team. Students will examine an organization鈥檚 performance against the six critical areas, creating a 鈥榩laybook鈥� that ensures organizational health. Students will also explore best business practices that establishes team cohesion, based individual strengths and various work preferences.
• MGT 782 Strategic Communication and Human Performance Services: In healthy organizations, leaders communicate a clear, goal-focused message throughout the organization. In this course, students will learn how to develop a strategic communication plan, foster interdependence, and build human capital. Students will examine strategies for healthy organizational communication, assess criteria for effective meetings, and evaluate the components of a human performance support system. Included in this course is a capstone experience where students will apply all four of the Lencioni leadership frameworks by synthesizing and integrating the concepts and principles in a real-world project.

Elevate your career in the dynamic world of marketing and advertising with the Marketing and Advertising Management concentration or the marketing and advertising certificate program. By the time you finish, you will not only have a realistic experience that simulates working on a real account, but you will also have a portfolio of deliverables that may impress any hiring professional.

Marketing and Advertising Management Concentration Courses

• MGT 747 The Advertising Industry in the 21st Century: This course will address the complex management challenges involved with the key 21st Century issues in advertising including the new client service model, working with contract services, campaign planning, modern media and media planning, how to develop a 鈥渃reative brief鈥�, working with creative staff, and basic advertising production techniques. This is the basic course for success in the degree concentration.
• MGT 748 Buyer Behavior and Marketing Research: Understanding why and how a consumer decides to select a certain product is a key part of the marketing process. Insight into this process is garnered through the systematic collection of data through targeted marketing research. A comprehensive understanding of consumer preferences and brand perception can only be gained through the application of targeted consumer research. This course will explore what makes a consumer buy and how marketers can leverage research to make data-informed decisions that ultimately shape marketing choices.
• MGT 749 Advanced Marketing Strategy and Planning: The Advanced Marketing Strategy and Planning course is a capstone of the marketing concentration program. The course encompasses key elements from each of the previous courses, which are utilized to develop a comprehensive marketing plan. Additionally, this course offers a deeper understanding of marketing components, including, international and ethical implications.

The Supply Chain and Strategic Management Concentration focuses on key areas such as risk management, sustainability, performance optimization, and innovation. Students will learn to evaluate supply chain performance, manage cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement. The concentration also builds leadership skills needed to manage diverse stakeholders and dynamic organizational change. By aligning operational priorities with corporate objectives, students will be equipped to handle complex business challenges that drive long-term success.

Supply Chain and Strategic Management Concentration Courses

• MGT758 Strategic Foundations for Supply Chain Management: This course establishes the connection between supply chain management and broader strategic management principles. Students will explore how supply chains create and sustain competitive advantage, focusing on aligning supply chain operations with corporate strategies. The course also emphasizes risk management and sustainability as key strategic priorities.
• MGT759 Operational Excellence and Strategic Decision Making: This course emphasizes the tools and frameworks that managers use to align operations with organizational strategies. Students will learn to evaluate supply chain performance, prioritize initiatives, and manage cross-functional teams to execute strategic objectives effectively. The course also explores innovation and adaptability as essential elements of strategic success.
• MGT779 Leadership and Strategic Integration in Supply Chains: This course focuses on integrating supply chain strategies into overall business strategies. Students will develop the leadership skills needed to align diverse stakeholders, manage change, and create resilient systems. Strategic frameworks will be applied to enhance long-term supply chain and business alignment.

Mark Harvey, Ph.D.

Director of Graduate Business Programs (MBA, Overland Park and online)
Mark.Harvey@stmary.edu
913-319-3011


Highlights:

Dr. Mark Harvey is an Associate Professor and Director of the MBA program at the University of 花椒直播. He has authored books and articles on the influence of celebrities and the entertainment industry on politics, human rights, economic development, and democratization, virtual learning teams, and using games and simulations in the classroom. He teaches courses in global management, managerial and international political economics, law and ethics, leadership, and organizational management. Dr. Harvey has taught for USM since 2012, with previous experience teaching at the University of Birmingham, London School of Economics, the University of Wales, Duke University, and others. Before he was a professor, he owned a small business and was a professional consultant, conducting studies in technical marketing, corporate social responsibility and the environment, competitive benchmarking, education in the U.K., political marketing in Ireland, and conflict forecasting and management. You can follow him on , , and  @DrMAHarvey.

 

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Michael Barr, DBA

Adjunct Instructor
Michael.Barr@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Dr. Michael Barr is an expert in information technology and cybersecurity with over 20 years of experience in the Departments of the Army and Air Force. Dr. Barr is also an experienced instructor in higher education, having developed and taught multiple graduate and undergraduate business courses in strategic management, project management, information technology, and cybersecurity over the past decade. Dr. Barr maintains several professional certifications and has held leadership and advisory roles in several professional and nonprofit organizations.

 

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Steven Chambers, MS, MA

Adjunct Instructor
Steven.Chambers@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Steve Chambers is a human resources instructor at USM in the MBA program. Steve is a practicing human resources professional with human resources experience that has spanned over 20 years in the public and private sector.

As a tenured HR professional, Steve holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Friends University, Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from Webster University, and a Master of Science degree in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University鈥檚 Shephard Broad College of Law.

 

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Chase Cookson, DBA

Adjunct Instructor
Charles.Cookson@stmary.edu



Highlights:
Dr. Chase Cookson is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in the education, energy, and telecommunications industries. As a consultant, he is dedicated to empowering organizations to not just meet, but exceed regulatory compliance through a values-based and purpose-driven approach to their operations. When he's not sharing his insights with clients and students, you can find Dr. Chase indulging his passion for the outdoors and travel, whether he's tending to his garden, camping beneath the stars, or embarking on culinary adventures around the world.

 

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Nick DeGennaro, MBA

Adjunct Instructor
Nicholas.Degennaro@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Nick DeGennaro鈥檚 professional experience includes more than 40 years of senior management positions with Fortune 500 health care companies, responsible for the management of large sales teams and organizations across the United States. Mr. DeGennaro currently is senior vice president of the Medical Integration Division at Vivos Therapeutics 鈥� a publically traded company on the NASDAQ.

Mr. DeGennaro was president/owner of PH3 Healthcare management which owned and operated 10 imaging centers across the country. Mr. DeGennaro has also held senior-level positions at Nueterra Healthcare, Cerescan, and Liberty Hospital.

Mr. DeGennaro holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Colorado State University and an MBA from the 花椒直播. Nick also sits on the health care advisory board at the 花椒直播 and serves as an adjunct professor teaching health care leadership, organizational management, small business, and entrepreneurial management along with operations and international business.

 

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Monique Eddins, EdD

Assistant Professor
monique.eddins@stmary.edu



Highlights:
Dr. Monique Eddins is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Business and Information Technologies at the 花椒直播 and a military veteran with over 22 years of leadership experience. She holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on Organizational Development, a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. Outside of academia, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family

 

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Tonja Gardner, DBA

Assistant Professor of Accounting
Tonja.Gardner@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Dr. Tonja Gardner has over 20 years of senior level experience in public accounting, higher education, nonprofit businesses, retail and residential property accounting, management consulting, as well as governmental accounting for home health and long-term care facilities, which she brings, as real-world experiences to her classes. Dr. Gardner鈥檚鈥� research focused on the importance of skills in the business environment, which explores strategies used to train technical staff on soft skills needed for success, mentoring and leadership programs, and team building initiatives.

 

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Janet Graham, MBA

Adjunct Instructor
Janet.Graham@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Janet Graham, MBA, is a seasoned instructor specializing in global business, international marketing, and cross-cultural communication. Her international experience includes living and working in Europe, and three countries in Asia, for over 14 years. While in Asia, Professor Graham worked for a large multinational shipping company in Hong Kong and Singapore, where she managed an IT project team across five countries. Later, she co-founded an international commodities agency in Indonesia. She is proficient in two languages: French and Bahasa Indonesia. Professor Graham continues to travel overseas regularly and enjoys teaching online classes, so that she can share her international work with students in real-time.

 

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May Yu-Harper

Marketing Instructor
May.Yu-Harper@stmary.edu
913-758-4305


Highlights:

Professor May Yu-Harper is a marketing instructor at USM and serves as the coordinator for Spiro's Cup, the vibrant on-campus student-run coffee shop. With a wealth of experience as a former restaurant owner and manager for the US Department of Justice National De-Escalation Training Program, she brings extensive business acumen to her role.

At USM, Professor May Yu-Harper imparts knowledge in a range of courses, including Website Design, Digital Marketing, Business Learning Club, Business Communication, Consumer Behavior, Principles of Advertising, Marketing Internship, and Strategic Marketing.

Professor May Yu-Harper holds a law degree from China and earned her MBA at Fort Hays State University and currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Kansas.

 

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Barb Hughson, EdD

Adjunct Instructor
Barb.Hughson@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Dr. Barb Hughson is an experienced leadership coach and trainer as well as a family law mediator. She works with all levels of leaders 鈥� from the new leader to seasoned C-Suite executives. Dr. Hughson has been an online instructor at many colleges and universities around the country for over 20 years and brings her years of leadership coaching experience into her classes.

 

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Bruce McFarland

Adjunct Instructor
mcfarlandt@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Bruce McFarland taught in the 花椒直播 MBA program since 2008 鈥� with courses ranging from Leadership in Health Care Management to Financial Decisions. He is the safety and emergency preparedness coordinator at Saint Luke鈥檚 Hospital. He has also served in leadership positions at a number of health care facilities, including Children鈥檚 Mercy Hospital, Providence Medical Center, United States Air Force (USAF) Clinic at Barksdale Air Force Base, USAF Community Hospital at Scott Air Force Base, USAF Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, and USAF Base Hospital at McConnell Air Force Base.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from Culver-Stockton College, Master of Arts in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, and Masters of Business Administration from the 花椒直播.

 

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Mitchell Miller, DBA, CFP庐

Adjunct Instructor
mitchell.miller@stmary.edu



Highlights:
Dr. Mitchell Miller is an entrepreneur, educator, author, and practicing Certified Financial Planner庐. In a previous career, he was a corporate executive and senior manager for 20+ years with global, integrated professional service firms such as KPMG LLP, Arthur Andersen LLP, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. He also served as a vice president for a private, Miami-based, $150 million financial services organization and for more than 14 years was a regional consultant and manager for a publicly held corporation. 

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Brooklyn College, Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from Pace University鈥檚 graduate school of business, and attended the College for Financial Planning, completing the CFP庐 Professional Education Program. He earned DBA in finance from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University.

 

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Dr. Elton Norman, Sr.

Adjunct Instructor
Elton.Norman@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Dr. Elton Norman, Sr. is a 21-year United States Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient with over 10 years of financial strategy and operations management experience. Dr. Norman worked at Merrill Lynch and currently works as an Outsourced Chief Financial Officer for organizations with revenue ranging from $50 million-$100 million. He enjoys sharing his business experience in the classroom with his students.

 

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Karen Robinson, DM

Adjunct Instructor
Karen.Robinson@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Dr. Karen Robinson is an expert in health care administration and leadership development, bringing 20 years of relevant business experience to her classes in an engaging format. Dr. Robinson worked as a transformative leader for more than 20 years at two major health care providers, UPMC and MedStar Health, where she developed innovative, nationally recognized programs for patients and created staff engagement and professional development tools.

 

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Geoffrey VanderPal, DBA-FINANCE, MBA, MSMK, MSHRM, MSPSY, MSIO, MHA, EDS, CFP庐, CLU庐, CTP庐, PMP庐, SHRM-SCP庐, CSCP庐

Adjunct Instructor
Geoffrey.VanderPal@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal is a distinguished academic, researcher, and global entrepreneur with an extensive background in business, finance, and leadership. He holds a Doctorate of Business Administration in Finance, multiple master鈥檚 degrees鈥攊ncluding in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Health Administration鈥攁nd post-doctoral certifications in Accounting and Global Leadership. His academic expertise spans finance, business strategy, psychology, and digital marketing, making him a well-rounded scholar and educator.

With over two decades of teaching experience, Dr. VanderPal has served as a professor, program chair, and faculty leader at institutions across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He has taught more than 300 courses across four continents and online in finance, business management, and leadership, utilizing diverse learning platforms. His research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and professional publications, contributing to fields including financial markets, leadership psychology, and strategic decision-making. He co-authored The Steadfast Leader, published by McGraw Hill, and has an upcoming book with Cambridge University Press.

Beyond academia, Dr. VanderPal is a serial entrepreneur and global business strategist. He has co-founded multiple companies, including NeuroConsulting Group LLC, leveraging neuroscience for business optimization. He also served as Chief Investment Officer, financial strategist, and executive leader in international ventures spanning the U.S. and Asia. As a CFP庐, PMP庐, and SHRM-SCP庐 certified professional, he bridges the gap between academic theory and business innovation, fostering leadership excellence worldwide.

 

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Steve Taylor, PMP, MBA

Adjunct Instructor
steve.taylor@stmary.edu



Highlights:
Steve Taylor is a senior project manager with extensive experience managing large projects for companies, including Hallmark and Sun Life Financial. Steve has also been active with building the project management brand as a board member and speaker for the Project Management Institute. Steve has enjoyed sharing his experience and passion for project management as a content contributor and adjunct instructor in the graduate programs for the 花椒直播, Webster, and Baker Universities.

 

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Phillip Watlington, MBA

Accounting Program Director, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Spires Trading Team Coach
Phil.Watlington@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Phil Watlington, program director 鈥� finance and accounting 鈥� and Spires Trading Team coach, teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the 花椒直播. He retired from the General Electric Company as a Division Financial Director and his interests currently include financial models for entrepreneurial businesses, business analytics, governance/business ethics, personal finance/wealth planning, and specialized securities investment trading. His published non-fiction books include 鈥淕lobalization and Diversity,鈥� 鈥淭he World is at Your Door,鈥� and 鈥淭he Rise of Powerful, Influential, and Caring Women.鈥� His fiction work 鈥淥ne Step from Heaven & Two from Hell,鈥� is currently in progress. His hobbies include following KU basketball and decoy collecting and carving.

 

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Brian Webb, CFA, MBA

Adjunct Instructor
Brian.Webb@stmary.edu



Highlights:

Professor Brian Webb has nearly 25 years of experience in financial regulatory experience and several years鈥� experience as an instructor of business finance. He obtained a Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 in Business Administration and was awarded the Charter Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designations from the CFA Institute and the Global Association of Risk Professionals, respectively.

 

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Accounting

• Tonja Gardner, DBA, Walden University; MBA, Dallas Baptist University; BS, Grambling State University
• James Johnson, (CPA), MBA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BS, University of Missouri, Kansas City 
• Phillip (Phil) Watlington, Accounting and Finance Program Director, MBA, BS, University of Missouri, Kansas City 
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas 
• Elton Norman, (ChFC, CFP), DBA, Northcentral University School of Business; MBA, Webster University; MS, BS, Columbia Southern University 
• Nick Thomas (CPA), MS, Texas A&M University, Mays Business School; BS, 花椒直播
• Geoffrey Vanderpal, DBA, Nova SE University; MBA, Webster University; BS, Columbia College, MS in Marketing from Western Governors Univ; Post-Doc Certification in Accounting from South College

Business Analytics

• Kyle Allison, DBA, California Intercontinental University; MBA, Amberton University; BA, University of North Texas 
• Tonja Gardner, DBA, Walden University; MBA, Dallas Baptist University; BS, Grambling State University 
• Erin Nicole Hess-Escalante, Chair of Division of Business and Information Technologies, PhD, University of Texas, San Antonio; MS, Avila University; BS, Baker University
• James Speicher, MS, Naval Post Graduate School; BS, Penn State   
• Andrew Swanson, MS, Regis University; MA, California State University; BA, University of Colorado

Conflict Management and Negotiation

• Linda Gollub, JD, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BA, University of Missouri

Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity

• Wei S. Chang, MS, Johns Hopkins; MFA, CA Institute of Arts; BA, University of Kansas
• Chris Mitchell, BS, University of Missouri
• Jason Mitchell, MD, MS, BA, University of Missouri
• David Murotake, PhD, MS, BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Kevin Romano, MBA, Webster University; MS, Navy; BS, University of Utah
• Andrew Swanson, MS, Regis University; MA, California State University; BA, University of Colorado

Economics

• Doug Copeland, MA, BA, University of Missouri, Kansas City 
• Mark Harvey, Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, PhD, University of Kansas; MA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; Regent鈥檚 College, London; MA, University of Wales, Swansea; BA, Washburn University

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

• Nick DeGennaro, MBA, 花椒直播; BS, Colorado State University
• Tonja Gardner, DBA, Walden University; MBA, Dallas Baptist University; BS, Grambling State University
• Dave Pullin, MBA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BA, Graceland University; BA, Graceland University
• Jaysen Van Sickle, Executive Fellows MBA, Rockhurst University; BA in Advertising and Graphic Design, University of Kansas  

 Finance

• James Johnson, (CPA), MBA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BS, University of Missouri, Kansas City 
• Mitchell Miller, (CFP), DBA, Nova Southeastern University; MBA, Pace University; BA, Brooklyn College 
• Elton Norman, (ChFC, CFP), DBA, Northcentral University School of Business; MBA, Webster University; MS, BS, Columbia Southern University 
• Patrick Smith, JD, University of Missouri, Kansas City; MBA, Drury College; BA, Rockhurst University
• Geoffrey Vanderpal, DBA, Nova SE University; MBA, Webster University; BS, Columbia College, MS in Marketing from Western Governors Univ; Post-Doc Certification in Accounting from South College
• Phillip (Phil) Watlington, Accounting and Finance Program Director, MBA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BS, University of Missouri, Kansas City 
• Brian Webb, (CFA), MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Wayne State College 

 Global Management

• Janet Graham, MBA, BA, Baylor University 
• Mark Harvey, Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, PhD, University of Kansas; MA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; Regent鈥檚 College, London; MA, University of Wales, Swansea; BA, Washburn University 
• Erin Nicole Hess-Escalante, Chair of Division of Business and Information Technologies, PhD, University of Texas, San Antonio; MS, Avila University; BS, Baker University

 Health Care Management

• Nick DeGennaro, MBA, 花椒直播; BS, Colorado State University 
• Bruce McFarland, MBA, 花椒直播; MA, Central Michigan University; BS, Culver-Stockton College  
• Karen Robinson, DM, University of Phoenix; MS, Carlow University; MS, BA, Chatham University 

 Human Resource Management

• Duane Buchanan, Ph.D, Ashford University; MA, MidAmerica Nazarene University; BA MidAmerica Nazarene University
• Steve Chambers, (SHRM-CP, PHR); MS, Nova Southeastern University; MA, Webster University; BS, Friends University 
• Chase Cookson, DBA, Walden University: MBA, Grantham University: BGS, University of Kansas  
• Monique Eddins, EdD, Grand Canyon University; MS, Webster University; BA, Sacramento State University; Associate of Science, George Washington University
• Adrianne Ford, Ph.D, Saint Louis University; EMBA, Benedictine College; BA, 花椒直播 University
• Erin Nicole Hess-Escalante, Chair of Division of Business and Information Technologies, PhD, University of Texas, San Antonio; MS, Avila University; BS, Baker University 
• Karen Robinson, DM, University of Phoenix; MS, Carlow University; MS, BA, Chatham University
• Randy Woehl, (SHRM-CP, SPHR); MPR, University of South Dakota, BS, University of South Dakota 

 Principles of Management

• Dave Pullin, MBA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BA, Graceland University; BA, Graceland University

Leadership

• Kyle Allison, DBA, California Intercontinental University; MBA, Amberton University; BA, University of North Texas 
• Duane Buchanan, Ph.D, Ashford University; MA, MidAmerica Nazarene University; BA MidAmerica Nazarene University
• Chase Cookson, DBA, Walden University: MBA, Grantham University: BGS, University of Kansas  
• Adrianne Ford, Ph.D, Saint Louis University; EMBA, Benedictine College; BA, 花椒直播 University 
• Tonja Gardner, DBA, Walden University; MBA, Dallas Baptist University; BS, Grambling State University  
• Mark Harvey, Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, PhD, University of Kansas; MA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; Regent鈥檚 College, London; MA, University of Wales, Swansea; BA, Washburn University 
• Barbara Hughson, EdD, MSM, Argosy University; MSEd, University of Rochester; MA, SUNY College at Brockport; BA, Hamilton College 
• Dave Pullin, MBA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BA, Graceland University; BA, Graceland University
• Karen Robinson, DM, University of Phoenix; MS, Carlow University; MS, BA, Chatham University 
• Suzie Scheer, MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University; BA, University of Northern Iowa 
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas 
• James Speicher, MS, Naval Post Graduate School; BS, Penn State 

Legal and Ethical Business Courses

• Katie Barnett, JD, University of Kansas; BS, Missouri State University
• Mark Harvey, Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, PhD, University of Kansas; MA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; Regent鈥檚 College, London; MA, University of Wales, Swansea; BA, Washburn University 
• Erin Nicole Hess-Escalante, Chair of Division of Business and Information Technologies, PhD, University of Texas, San Antonio; MS, Avila University; BS, Baker University 
• Patrick Smith, JD, University of Missouri, Kansas City; MBA, Drury College; BA, Rockhurst University
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas
• Jay Van Blaricum, JD, University of Kansas School of Law; BM in Music Theory, University of Kansas

Management Information Systems/Cyber Security

• Tonja Gardner, DBA, Walden University; MBA, Dallas Baptist University; BS, Grambling State University  
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas   
• Tony Taylor, (PMP, CSM, SA), DM, University of Phoenix; MBA, MidAmerica Nazarene University; BS, Park University; AA, Longview Community College 

 Marketing

• Kyle Allison, DBA, California Intercontinental University; MBA, Amberton University; BA, University of North Texas 
• James Cox, MBA, 花椒直播; MA, University of Kansas; BA, University of Missouri, Kansas City 
• Adrianne Ford, Ph.D, Saint Louis University; EMBA, Benedictine College; BA, 花椒直播 University 
• May Yu-Harper, MBA in Digital Marketing, Fort Hays State University; BS in Law from Kunming University of Science and Technology
• Karen Robinson, DM, University of Phoenix; MS, Carlow University; MS, BA, Chatham University 
• Suzie Scheer, MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University; BA, University of Northern Iowa 
• John Shultz, Vice President for Admissions & Marketing, MBA, 花椒直播; BA, New York University 
• Geoffrey Vanderpal, DBA, Nova SE University; MBA, Webster University; BS, Columbia College, MS in Marketing from Western Governors Univ; Post-Doc Certification in Accounting from South College

 Operations Management

• Kyle Allison, DBA, California Intercontinental University; MBA, Amberton University; BA, University of North Texas
• Tonja Gardner, DBA, Walden University; MBA, Dallas Baptist University; BS, Grambling State University 
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas
• Dr. Geoffrey Vanderpal, DBA, Nova SE University; MBA, Webster University; BS, Columbia College, MS in Marketing from Western Governors Univ; Post-Doc Certification in Accounting from South College

 Organizational Management

• Kyle Allison, DBA, California Intercontinental University; MBA, Amberton University; BA, University of North Texas
• Duane Buchanan, Ph.D, Ashford University; MA, MidAmerica Nazarene University; BA MidAmerica Nazarene University
• Chase Cookson, DBA, Walden University: MBA, Grantham University: BGS, University of Kansas
• Monique Eddins, EdD, Grand Canyon University; MS, Webster University; BA, Sacramento State University; Associate of Science, George Washington University
• Adrianne Ford, Ph.D, Saint Louis University; EMBA, Benedictine College; BA, 花椒直播 University 
• May Yu-Harper, MBA in Digital Marketing, Fort Hays State University; BS in Law from Kunming University of Science and Technology
• Mark Harvey, Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, PhD, University of Kansas; MA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; Regent鈥檚 College, London; MA, University of Wales, Swansea; BA, Washburn University 
• Erin Nicole Hess-Escalante, Chair of Division of Business and Information Technologies, PhD, University of Texas, San Antonio; MS, Avila University; BS, Baker University 
• Barbara Hughson, EdD, MSM, Argosy University; MSEd, University of Rochester; MA, SUNY College at Brockport; BA, Hamilton College 
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas
• Geoffrey Vanderpal, DBA, Nova SE University; MBA, Webster University; BS, Columbia College, MS in Marketing from Western Governors Univ; Post-Doc Certification in Accounting from South College

 Project Management

• Kyle Allison, DBA, California Intercontinental University; MBA, Amberton University; BA, University of North Texas 
• Tonja Gardner, DBA, Walden University; MBA, Dallas Baptist University; BS, Grambling State University  
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas
• Steve Taylor, (PMP), MBA, Baker University; BM, University of Missouri, Kansas City
• Tony Taylor, (PMP, CSM, SA), DM, University of Phoenix; MBA, MidAmerica Nazarene University; BS, Park University; AA, Longview Community College

Sport Management & Athletic Activities Courses

• Lance Hinson, MA, Baker University; BS, University of North Texas
• Andrew Kelly, BS, Baker University
• Dane Vandernat, MS, University of San Francisco; BS, California State Polytechnic University

Strategic Management and Ethics

• Kyle Allison, DBA, California Intercontinental University; MBA, Amberton University; BA, University of North Texas
• Chase Cookson, DBA, Walden University: MBA, Grantham University: BGS, University of Kansas 
• Adrianne Ford, Ph.D, Saint Louis University; EMBA, Benedictine College; BA, 花椒直播 University
• Erin Nicole Hess-Escalante, Chair of Division of Business and Information Technologies, PhD, University of Texas, San Antonio; MS, Avila University; BS, Baker University
• Dave Pullin, MBA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; BA, Graceland University; BA, Graceland University
• Karen Robinson, DM, University of Phoenix; MS, Carlow University; MS, BA, Chatham University
• Mouhamadou Sow, (CFE, CRMA, CTCM, PMP, CICA), DBA, Walden University; MBA, Amberton University; MS, City University of Seattle; BS, University of Texas
• James Speicher, MS, Naval Post Graduate School; BS, Penn State
• Jaysen Van Sickle, Executive Fellows MBA, Rockhurst University; BA in Advertising and Graphic Design, University of Kansas