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Rader School of Business


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1235 N. Milwaukee St.
Phone: (414) 277-7279
Fax: (414) 277-7479
Website:
www.msoe.edu/business

Successful organizations search for business graduates who are prepared to face the challenges of a dynamic business environment within a global society. MSOE business graduates fill this need through a unique blend of technical and business courses that bring together a powerful mix of fundamental business concepts and practical applications.

Rader School of Business programs

Undergraduate programs include:

Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Undergraduate degree concentrations are offered in each major. Concentrations are in the following topical areas:

Computer Applications and Infrastructure
Engineering Studies
Health Care Management
Management Information Systems
Managerial Leadership
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Operations Management

Graduate programs include:

Master of Science in Construction and Business Management
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Marketing and Export Management
Master of Science in Medical Informatics (offered jointly with the Medical College of Wisconsin)
Master of Science in New Product Management

Certification and Professional Programs include:

CompTIA Certifications in A+, Network+, Security+
Microsoft Certified IT Professional
Project Management Certificate
Website Design Certificate

The faculty of the Rader School of Business is committed to the basic educational philosophy that includes an applications-oriented approach in all classes and laboratories, development of a strong foundation of business skills and knowledge for all students, and the integration of and exposure to the latest technologies and business practices in all of its programs. MSOE business programs are distinguishable from traditional business administration degrees in that MSOE students become well-versed in the technology that drives businesses. The Rader School of Business views technology as machines, systems and approaches that extend human capacity and performance.

Vision

The Rader School of Business is the preferred path for building and enhancing business careers that are based on both technical expertise and practical business knowledge. Superior job placement, alumni satisfaction and accomplished faculty and staff are evidence of our success.

Mission

The Rader School of Business continually strives to provide business education in areas that emphasize the understanding and application of current technology and the business practices essential for success in the 21st century.

MSOE’s Rader School of Business has offered courses in business and management since the mid-1950s. Today, the Rader School of Business serves nearly 250 undergraduate, more than 125 graduate and numerous certificate students each year.

Faculty:

Chairman:

Dr. Steven C. Bialek

Department Secretary:

Kimberly Benson

Uihlein/Spitzer Chair of Entrepreneurship:

G. Woodrow Adkins

Professors:

Dr. Jeffrey Blessing, Dr. Kathy Faggiani, Dr. Douglas L. Reed, Larry J. Schmedeman, Dr. Bruce R. Thompson

Associate Professors:

Dr. Steven C. Bialek, Dr. Paul A. Hudec, Carol S. Mannino, Dr. Carolyn Ottman

Assistant Professors:

Dr. Michael J. Payne, Dr. John Traxler

Instructors:

David Schmitz, Mary Jo Suminski

Adjunct Professors:

G. Woodrow Adkins, Terry Hoffmann, Stanley Kosmatka, Dr. Kimbel Nap

Adjunct Associate Professors:

Dr. Brian Akers, Jerry Lieberthal, Dr. Kathleen Miezio, Kristin Shebesta, Dr. Alexandra Becker Sielaff, Vairavan Vairavan, Dr. Raymond Zastrow

Adjunct Assistant Professors:

Dr. Kenneth Dobbs, Kim Pemble, Kim Pettiford, Dr. Jeffrey Santaga, Kristin Shebesta

Lecturers:

Paul Churchill, Melinda M. Davies, Sue Hoerchner, Patricia Doyle Kramer, Cynthia Mand, Katie McCarthy, Tiffany Miner, Theresa Rosik-Guerts, Jeff Roznowski, Irene Strohbeen

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