College of Business Administration
Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare students in a learning-centered environment, through effective teaching, scholarship, and service, with the professional and leadership skills necessary for positions in the global marketplace, while fostering life-long learning and service to the external community.
Alumni Connect on Facebook
With over 200 fans and counting, the Winthrop University C.B.A. alumni Facebook page features photos, event announcements, and updates for College of Business alumni. Visit the Facebook page or become a fan to stay informed and in touch.
Dr. Keith Benson Recognized by Penn State
Dr. Benson, Associate Professor of Management, received the 2009 Emerging Profession Award, Ph.D. program, from The Pennsylvania State University, Health Policy & Administration Alumni Affiliate Program Group at the annual Professionals in the Classroom event.
C.B.A. Leadership Series Continues
In this age of constant change, adaptability and quick thinking are keys to business success, President Anthony DiGiorgio told faculty, staff and business students during the inaugural College of Business Administration Leadership Series lecture on Oct. 22.
DiGiorgio addressed the topic of “Leadership in the Shift Age,” a term popularized by strategist and author David Houle in his book “The Shift Age.” This period, characterized by more focus on the individual and rapid, frequent and sometimes unpredictable change, has created an atmosphere where flexible and nimble-minded leaders will thrive.
“Advantages today will be to those with the ability to adapt, to capitalize on change. To do this, individuals must be nimble. They must be vision-driven and market-wise, and they must take actions based on real-world issues in real time,” said DiGiorgio, noting that Shift Age leaders need to build organizations around the strategy of adapting to and benefitting from change.
Jim Olson, executive-in-residence in the College of Business Administration, a retired Toyota Motor North America senior vice president and Toyota advisor, continued the Leadership Series on Thursday, Nov. 19, with a lecture entitled “Becoming an Ethical Leader.” Olson was one of the longest-serving external affairs chiefs in the auto industry and worked for Toyota for more than 18 years. During his time with Toyota, Olson devised a 20-year public relations plan to upset Ford, GM and Chrysler as North America’s top-ranking car companies. He also served as the first chairman of the Automotive Hall of Fame from a foreign-owned automaker.
The C.B.A. Leadership Series is a new event designed to allow business students to interact directly with business leaders. In the future, series events will occur once per semester. For more information about the series, contact Martha Spears, associate dean of the college, at ext. 2596.