A Unique College & Distinctive Educational Experience
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the College of Business and Social Sciences, you are welcome to explore and learn about the distinctive programs and student experiences at the West Virginia State University.Â
MISSION, GOALS & CORE VALUES
The College of Business and Social Sciences offers programs in business and social sciences and consists of five departments.
Business Administration and Economics programs are supported by the following departments:
- Department of Accounting
- Department of Economics, Finance & Marketing
- Department of Management, Management Information Systems
Social science programs are offered by the following departments:
- Department of History & Political Science
- Department of Psychology
Students in the Business Administration and Economics programs may pursue concentrations in Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Management and Management Information Systems. Meanwhile, our social science programs offer majors in History, Political Science, Psychology.
Each of these disciplines draws from its respective members and society at large, as well as organizations and industries that continue to refine how we view and interact with the world. Each academic concentration provides a historical foundation of how peers, society and industry work, enabling students to have a deeper understanding of current issues affecting our world.
Mission
The College of Business and Social Sciences offers high quality and transformational student-centered education to meet the higher education and economic development needs of the state and region through innovative teaching and applied research. The College prepares students for success in a dynamic global marketplace through its teaching, research and service activities.
The College is committed to offering innovative programs, providing an outstanding educational experience and establishing strong partnerships with industry and the community. The College encourages you to participate in internships with industry partners and in student clubs, case competitions and various honor societies.
Goals
Our goal is to serve students by providing a variety of requirements, including general education credits, minor concentrations, related cognates toward the final completion of a baccalaureate degree. Specifically, graduates:
- will be able to communicate effectively
- will be able to think critically
- will demonstrate ethical and social responsibility
- will demonstrate technology proficiencies
- will demonstrate proficiency in their chosen disciplines
Core Values
- Excellence in teaching
- Continuous improvement in curriculum
- An orientation toward analytical and creative thinking
- Ethical academic and business behavior
- Commitment to professional placement of graduates
- Active participation in the broader academic community through scholarly endeavors
The College’s unique combination of Business and Social Science disciplines sets us apart and enables us to enhance students’ marketability and career opportunities by developing a broader set of capabilities, competencies and skills required to succeed in today’s world. Students can study business and social science disciplines and also pursue flexible combinations to enrich their educational experience.
The College of Business and Social Sciences also serves students in the Department of Education through courses that prepare them for their teaching fields. We offer minor areas of study to students who major in other academic fields. Our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees prepare students for employment in business, non-profit entities, government, social service agencies, and prepares them to pursue graduate studies.
Possessing the highest degrees in their respective disciplines, our faculty aim to provide students with a course of study that extends beyond textbook concepts to incorporate the appropriate application and discussion of important concepts and theories covered in our courses. In addition to accreditation by our regional accrediting body, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Arts in Economics programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
The College of Business and Social Sciences believes in a firm foundation of mutual collaboration and cooperation. Only through the proper exchange of ideas and open communication can we foster an environment of growth and progress in our respective fields of study. For this reason, we have developed collaborative opportunities which include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating field placements in Industrial and Organizational psychology to include Management and Marketing students
- Fostering the minors of Business Administration and of Economics among the other departments in the College
- Fostering a connection between Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/ Philosophy, History, Economics and Business Administration
- Examining curricular design with modifications in cognates and general education requirements