Thursday, July 16, 2009

Brock University Faculty of Business

Brock University Faculty of Business

Brock University Faculty of Business
Established: 1990
Type: Public School of business
Dean: Dr. Barbara Sainty
Undergraduates: 2,200
Postgraduates: 233 [1]
Location: St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Campus: Highly centralized, modern
Website: www.bus.brocku.ca

Brock University’s Faculty of Business is one of seven faculties at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The current dean of the business school is Dr. Barbara Sainty. She is preceded by Dr. Martin Kusy, who retired from the position in June, 2008. As a rising business school, Brock’s Faculty of Business is now “entering the next stage of its growth” according to Canadian Business Magazine. [2]

Brock University's Faculty of Business offers a full-range of programs at both the Undergraduate and Graduate level of study.

Undergraduate:

Graduate:

The Brock Faculty of Business is one of only five Canadian business schools to attain accreditation by the AACSB as well as attain membership in Beta Gamma Sigma. [3]

Accreditations & Rankings

[edit] Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Brock's Faculty of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business(AACSB) International. Less than 10 percent of business schools worldwide (only 17 in Canada) have earned this accreditation, the highest standard in management education.

[edit] Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO)

Brock's Accounting Co-op Program is fully accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. This accreditation allows students to fulfill all credit hours required to become a Chartered Accountant while enrolled in the BAcc program.

[edit] European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)

Brock's Faculty of Business is also a member of The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Based in Brussels, Belgium, the EFMD is a global accrediting body, recognizing schools of exceptional quality in management education. Only 12 other Canadian business schools have gained membership in the EFMD. [4]

Brock won the Bronze Medal for Chapter of the Year in 2007[5]

[edit] Beta Gamma Sigma

Further, Brock's Faculty of Business is also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. Beta Gamma Sigma is the honour society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. [6] Only five other Canadian Business Schools have attained membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.

Brock is one of only two universities to have its curriculum accredited by the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA). BBA students in the marketing stream can complete the CPSA's Professional Sales Certificate Program while completing their degree. [7]

[edit] Ranking

The Globe and Mail's 2009 University Report Card, which is a national survey on student satisfaction gave Brock the following grades in the Medium-sized University category:[8]

  • Most Satisfied Students: A- (4th in Canada)
  • Quality of Education: A- (4th in Canada)
  • Quality of Teaching: A- (2nd in Canada)
  • Class Size: A- (2nd in Canada)
  • Student Faculty Interaction: B+ (4th in Canada)

In a recent international peer-nominated ranking, Brock University placed sixth in the Excellent Business Schools with nationally strong and/or continental links category.[9]

Brock University was named the Beta Gamma Sigma Bronze Collegiate Chapter in 2007 - the highest ranking attained by any Canadian Business School. [10]

[edit] Undergraduate Programs

[edit] Business Administration (BBA)

The Brock BBA program is a nationally-renowned undergraduate business degree program. The program is professionally oriented and combines intensive studies in business disciplines with studies in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Mathematics and Science. The program's first two years provide a foundation of business theory, while the third and fourth years are designed to allow student to concentrate on one particular area of business. The program offers a wide variety of concentrations, including: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Operations, Information Systems, General Management, International Business, and Public Administration.

Brock's BBA Program offers a Co-op component. With a 100% placement rate and co-op opportunities with many of Canada's top companies, it is a popular option for business students.

[edit] Accountancy (BAcc)

The Brock BAcc program is widely regarded as one of the province's top accounting programs. Brock's Accounting Co-op Program is the second largest in Canada and is one of only two universities in Ontario to have its undergraduate accounting program fully accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. This accreditation has resulted in Brock's Faculty of Business becoming the institution of choice for students studying to become Chartered Accountants. Unlike other programs, where students are required to take additional courses on top of their degree program, students enrolled in Brock's BAcc program are able to fulfill all 51 credit hours concurrently while completing their degree.[11]

[edit] Dual Degree Program

Brock's Dual Degree Program is a revolutionary undergraduate degree program. The program is offered in association with The European Business School, International University Schloss Reichartshausen (EBS), which is ranked as one of the top business schools in Germany. Brock students complete the first five semesters at Brock and the remaining three semesters at EBS. Each student, upon successful completion of the course of studies will receive two degrees: The Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business concentration degree from Brock and a Bachelor of Science degree from EBS. [12]

[edit] Graduate Programs

[edit] Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Brock MBA program is a two year, full-time program starting each September at Brock's campus in St. Catharines, Ontario. It offers a wide range of professional development opportunities, appealing to both recent graduates from across Canada and around the world as well as executives from many of Southern Ontario’s top corporations. The MBA program is designed to develop exceptional leaders and to provide talented individuals the opportunity to obtain an advanced professional business education that will enable them to realize their full potential and career goals. The program allows students to specialize in one of four areas: Finance, Marketing, Accounting (with the option of the joint MBA-CMA program), and Human Resource Management.

The program also offers a Co-op option to further enhance the value for students. With strong connections, both regionally and nationally, students can attain placements with a wide range of companies to gain practical experience.

Canadian Business Magazine ranked Brock's MBA 8th in Canada in terms of percentage increase in salary from students entering the program to starting salary upon completion in 2007. [13]

[edit] Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

The Brock MAcc program is specifically designed to assist students in the assimilation of advanced knowledge in accounting and related aspects of business. The program provides a strong academic grounding that will support and encourage the expansion of knowledge for both the individual and the profession over the long term. Students can specialize in one of three streams:

  • General: The general accounting stream is designed for students who wish to explore accounting education at the graduate level with a primary focus on all of the functional areas of accounting. Many of these students will combine their graduate program with experience in the profession to select an area of practice in which they may be specializing (eg. audit, management advisory, financial services, information technology, valuation, litigation support etc).
  • Taxation:The tax speciality steam is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in taxation and an ability to research tax issues and communicate results efficiently and effectively.
  • Information Systems: The information systems specialty stream provides students with advanced expertise in information systems and technology. Students will also develop a strong understanding of the strategic role of information systems and will be able to review and assist in their design.

The overall objective is to provide a strong academic grounding that will support and encourage the expansion of knowledge for both the individual and the profession over the long term.[14]

[edit] Master of Science (MSc)

The Brock MSc is a two year, thesis-based program focusing on business research in one of four fields of study: accounting, finance, marketing or management science. The MSc curriculum is designed to provide students with extensive academic knowledge in a specialized area of study through focused course work and the completion of a major research program.

The goal of the program is to provide students with depth and breadth of knowledge in a specialized area and to prepare students for entry into high-quality PhD programs. The program is designed for students from a variety of disciplines who have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree.

[edit] Taro Hall

Taro Hall houses Brock's Faculty of Business. It was opened in 1990 and was designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects. Taro Hall is primarily used for Faculty offices, including the Dean of the Faculty of Business, and lecture halls. It contains six lecture halls for undergraduate students (BBA & BAcc), three lecture halls for graduate students (MBA, MAcc, IMAcc, and MSc), and a number of break-out rooms for group study. There is also a student lounge and computer commons specifically for graduate business students. In December 2007, Taro Hall underwent an extensive renovation to upgrade the entire facility.

[edit] Brock Business Consulting Group

The Brock Business Consulting Group (BCG) offers economical and professional consultancy services to all organizations in the Niagara Region. The BCG employs MBA candidates with diverse backgrounds to provide clients with an array of solution-based services. Through direct consultant experience, or with the support of faculty experts, the BCG can assist organizations with all aspects of their business, including: Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Strategy and Human Resources. [15]

[edit] Management Development Centre

The Management Development Centre offers top quality management and leadership development courses and seminars for middle and senior managers. Operated out of the Faculty of Business, the MDC is dedicated to providing quality lifelong learning opportunities to managers and executives working in both private and public sector environments. [16]

[edit] Student Life

Brock Faculty of Business students enjoy a vibrant number of options to get involved outside of the classroom. With student associations at both the graduate and undergraduate level, students can apply many of the theories and techniques learned in the classroom in the real world. The Faculty of Business student associations run the majority of the on-campus activities for Faculty of Business students such as inter-collegiate business competitions, socials, networking and professional development event, as well as the annual Faculty of Business Formal.

The current student associations include, the:

[edit] Alumni

For Notable Alumni and Affiliates, please see: List of Brock University people.

The Faculty of Business has established the Distinguished Graduate Award to recognize an outstanding graduate who has excelled in their chosen field. Recipients are honoured for their professional, educational, community and/or volunteer leadership and achievements. Past Recipients include:[17]

  • 2002: Doug Wilkinson, CA (BBA, 1991) — Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • 2003: Debi Rosati, CA (BAcc, 1984) — Venture Capitalist
  • 2004: Dr. Paul Ingram (BBA, 1990) — Professor, Columbia University
  • 2005: Debbie Sevenpifer CA (BAdmin, 1987) — President & CEO, Niagara Health System
  • 2006: Dr. Stephen Young (BAcc, 1991) — Managing Director of Accounting Policy, Citigroup’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB)
  • 2007: Jim Ryan, CA (BAdmin, 1984) — CEO, of St. Minver Limited
  • 2008: John Zoccoli, CA (BAdmin, 1986) — President, Jamzoc Holdings Limited
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