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Welcome Since 1937 Virginia Commonwealth University and our School of Business have contributed to the growth and economic well-being of the city of Richmond and the Commonwealth. It’s through productive partnerships with regional businesses, local businesses and Fortune 500 companies that VCU’s business school continues to evolve and prosper as one of the most recognized business schools in the country.
Enclosed, you’ll find data on our businessfocused academic programs, centers, and institutes, as well as information about our diverse student body. We look forward to working with you.
Milestones Business Program is established
1937
(William and Mary) Graduate business programs added Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business established Floyd Avenue Business Building opens
1962
Faculty
Richmond Professional Institute
Adjunct 68
Tenure/Tenure Eligible 77
Collateral 19
1968
1972
Certificates 235 Doctoral 30
Systems (1 in US) st
Snead Hall opens for business Princeton Review Top 300 Business Schools
2004
2008
2010
fall 2010
ABET Accreditation for Information
1984
Enrollment
AACSB Accreditation
Richmond
14,000
Virginia
18,500
Presidents, Owners, CEOs
800
Upper Division (Jr/Sr) 1980
International 8%
Hispa
Hispanic/Latino 4%
Diversity
5,500
Pre-Business (Fr/So) 1065
Other 5%
Alumni Out of State
MBA & MS 555
African American 23%
Asian 12% White 48%
School Offerings
Finance Master of Science in Business
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Real Estate Valuation
Accounting
Management
Business Administration and Management
Master of Science in Business
Business Administration
Decision Sciences and Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Human Resource Management
International Management
PhD
Economics
Marketing
Finance
Master of Science in Business
Finance
Global Marketing Management
Financial Planning
Economics
Insurance and Risk Management
Master of Arts in Economics
Financial Technology Actuarial Science
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES
Financial Engineering
Accounting
Human Resource Management
Human Resources
Information Systems
Information Systems
Marketing
Real Estate
Real Estate GRADUATE CERTIFICATES GRADUATE OFFERINGS
Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Real Estate
Executive MBA Traditional MBA (Evening)
Information Systems
Programs Offered
Fast Track Executive Master of Science in Information Systems
BUSINESS CAREER SERVICES CENTER
Master of Science in Information Systems
The Business Career Services Center offers a variety
Master of Computer and Information Systems Security
of benefits to companies when recruiting future
PhD
hires.The center, along with participating companies,
Accounting
helps with students’ career development, including
BS/MS 150 hour
securing paid internships, perhaps the best
Master of Accountancy
way to evaluate a potential hire. Employer
Master of Taxation
Showcases, Mock Interviews, Career Fairs,
PhD
Etiquette Dinners and Information Sessions provide opportunities for firms to interact with talented,
skilled candidates. Companies expand their presence
Options, including Leadership Coaching. The
by working with our student organizations and posting
Center prides itself on being responsive to our
job needs via RamsRecruiting, our recruiting website
clients’ needs by creating high-quality, innovative
for VCU students. In addition, our searchable Alumni
learning solutions that balance academic rigor
Resumé Database provides access to resumés by
with immediate, practical application.
entering desired skill sets and other requirements. CONTROLLERS EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE
PROGRAM INITIATIVES/CENTERS AND INSTITUTES
CERT provides a means for enhancing the professional development of controllers of major private and public companies by cultivating a
THE ACTUARIAL PROGRAM
regional network of controllers facing common
Genworth Financial and Markel Corporation helped
challenges and having distinctive professional
design a Society of Actuaries-appropriate program
interests as a group. CERT makes available to
which incorporates: accounting, finance, risk
members resources from the Department of
management, economics and software proficiency,
Accounting, which include such items as access
ensuring students would have the courses and
to library resources and databases, assistance
understanding it takes to pass the
in identifying articles and other references of
first set of examinations.
interest to members, and priority treatment in identification of outstanding prospective
CAPITAL MARKETS CENTER
graduates, interns and part-time employees.
The Capital Markets Center is a 1700 square-foot facility designed to provide real-time data feeds in a Wall Street
DA VINCI CENTER for INNOVATION
trading room. With 43 individual workstations, including
The da Vinci Center for Innovation is a unique
Bloomberg, each utilizing Data, Call, IBES, CRSP, WRDS,
collegiate model that advances interdisciplinary
and Rise, students learn how to think in the fast-paced
innovation and technology-based entrepreneurship.
financial industry. A student-managed fund invests
The aims of the Center are three-fold: (1) prepare
$100K of the School’s endowment.
students to enter a product innovation career; (2)
THE CENTER FOR CORPORATE EDUCATION
disciplines of the Arts, Business, and Engineering;
The Center for Corporate Education is a leading
and (3) serve as a resource for stimulating innovation
professional development and executive education
and entrepreneurship initiatives. Project sponsors
resource serving Virginia’s business community. The
have included Alfa Laval, Altria, Boehringer-Ingelheim,
Center provides a full range of learning services,
Capital One, MWV, Science Museum of Virginia, and
including: Individual, Team and Organizational
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
catalyze innovation through collaboration among the
Assessments; Open Enrollment Programs (e.g., Six Sigma); Customized Leadership and Professional Development Programs; and Executive Development
EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA)
theory. Through ISRI, our department faculty and
The Executive MBA is an intensive, 20-month program
students work directly with industry professionals
with classes scheduled every other Friday and Saturday.
to solve cases and projects. By partnering with
The curriculum takes advantage of students’ mid-level
ISRI your company can promote an educational
and executive professional experience by using it as
atmosphere that highlights Information Systems (IS)
a foundation on which to build a more sophisticated
and technology, while ensuring that Richmond and
understanding of business. Core program components
our surrounding areas continue to get the support
and differentiators include its integrated structure,
they need in the 21st century.
experiential exercises, and real-world application, which enable students to transition easily between the business
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM
world and their studies. The program’s innovative,
Entering its 17th year, with an annual attendance
integrated modular structure enables students to
of over 500 people, the VCU International Business
approach issues by module topic, which accurately
Forum features renowned speakers who share their
reflects the multi-disciplinary demands of the real
ideas on global topics including emerging markets,
business world.
global education, new technology and challenges that will shape our future. Free and open to the public.
FAST TRACK EXECUTIVE MASTERS in INFORMATION SYSTEMS
THE KORNBLAU INSTITUTE
The Executive Masters in Information Systems focuses
The Kornblau Institute supports research broadly
on using technology effectively to move an organization
related to commercial and residential real estate.
forward, the changing role that technology plays in
These issues often benefit from an interdisciplinary
organizations, and how change impacts the IT leaders
approach and include such concerns as land use,
within an organization. The unique combination
housing and commercial development - the social,
of academically advanced curriculum, one-on-one
cultural and economic sides of the real estate
mentoring with a high-level IT executive, group
business. Collaborative research seeks to engage
and individual coaching, a personalized leadership
other programs and schools such as nursing,
development plan, and numerous networking
social work and government & public affairs,
opportunities helps our students understand the
working with various departments in the School
powerful role IS and IS leaders can play in
of Business. Proposals and partnership are sought
an organization.
with the objective of creating meaningful and impactful knowledge.
THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ISRI)
REAL ESTATE CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Established in 1991 as an outreach vehicle by the
Through our Real Estate Circle of Excellence executive
Department of Information Systems, ISRI gives students
board, majors in this field gain invaluable insight
practical, real-world experience. Current IT workers and
and knowledge through internships, externships
technical assistants benefit from specific business-related
and mentoring programs which give students
real applicable tools for when they enter the industry.
advice and clear decisions on every aspect of the
Plus, the Real Estate Program with the support of
school’s future. They also provide direction with
the Circle annually produces the Real Estate Trends
regard to our curriculum, strategic/career planning,
Conference, which attracts some 800 attendees.
finances and resource development.
RISK and INSURANCE INSTITUTE Students concentrating in this important field leave with
Trustees
a solid foundation and fundamentals of the industry. With courses in: risk management, property/liability, financial planning, life/health, employee benefits, investments and financial institutions, we prepare each student with the skill sets they’ll need to be successful in the industry. Top students benefit from a variety of experiences, including: externships, internships, career fairs and industry meetings and conferences. Stay up-to-date. Continuing education opportunities are available. SALES MANAGER’S FORUM This forum brings together industry innovators and disseminates cutting-edge knowledge in the fields of sales management and professional selling. Open to senior sales executives from Central Virginia firms, the Sales Manager’s Forum provides a platform for sharing best practices and analyzing challenges unique to the profession for the purpose of advancing along a path of continuous improvement. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOUNDATION Since 2005 SOBF has developed one of the strongest Schools of Business in the country. Through campaign contributions our gross assets make up some $82,000,000. Since 2005, we’ve constructed Snead Hall, purchased the land on which it stands and are currently endowed with over $41,000,000 (which is invested in a diversified portfolio overseen by the Finance Committee). Our Board of Trustees represents the strength behind our school’s success. Board members provide counsel,
Mr. Steven A. Markel Chair Vice Chairman Markel Corporation Mr. Robert E. Rigsby, MS ’75, MBA ’81 Treasurer Chair, Audit Committee President and COO (Retired) Dominion Virginia Power Dr. Kenneth C. Blaisdell Secretary Executive Director School of Business Foundation Mr. James A. Buzzard President Mead Westvaco Corporation Mr. L. Dans Callans, Jr., BS ’66 Phoenix, Arizona Ms. Phyllis L. Cothran, BS ’71 President and COO (Retired) Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Ms. Josée G. Covington President and CEO Covington Travel Mr. T. Kent Cox, BS ’78 Senior Vice President Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Mr. Richard Cullen, Esq. Partner/Chairman McGuireWoods Ms. Nancy C. Everett, BS ’78 Managing Director, Head of U.S. Fiduciary Management Solutions BlackRock
Mr. Charles H. Foster, Jr. Chairman Emeritus (Retired) LandAmerica Financial Group Mr. George C. Freeman, III Chairman, President and CEO Universal Corporation Mr. Mark M. Gambill Managing Director and CEO Cary Street Partners Mr. William M. Ginther, BS ’69, MS ’74 Chair, Advancement Advisory Committee Corporate Executive Vice President (Retired) SunTrust Mr. Brenton S. Halsey Chairman and CEO (Retired) James River Corporation Mr. A. William Hamill President H3 Companies LLC Mr. Robert E. Henley, BS ’71 Managing Partner (Retired) Ernst & Young Mr. Allen B. King, BS ’77 Chairman Emeritus Universal Corporation Ms. Gail L. Letts President & CEO SunTrust Bank, Central Virginia Mr. John P. McCann Chairman Emeritus, United Dominion Realty Trust Principal, McCann Realty Partners, LLC
Mr. James V. Meath, Esq. Partner and Chairman, Board of Directors Williams Mullen Mr. G. Gilmer Minor, III Chairman Owens & Minor, Inc. Mr. Thurston R. Moore, Esq. Chairman, Executive Committee Hunton & Williams, LLP
Mr. F. Dixon Whitworth, MS ’69 Regional President (Retired) BB&T
“Innovation distinguishes between
EX-OFFICIO: Mr. Joseph E. Becht, Jr. MBA’80 Director Deloitte & Touche President, VCU Business Alumni Society
– Steve Jobs
Mr. Ed Grier Dean VCU School of Business
Dr. John R. Nelson Chair, Academic Programs and Career Development Committee Executive Vice President Chief Technology Officer Altria, Inc.
Dr. Michael Rao President Virginia Commonwealth University
Mr. Baxter F. Phillips, Jr., BS ’75, MBA ’76 President Massey Energy Company
EMERITUS: Mr. Michael Dinkins Executive Vice President and CFO USI Insurance Services
Mr. Charles F. Phillips, III Richmond Office Managing Partner Ernst & Young
Mr. Bryan E. Kornblau Chief Executive Officer Eagle Construction of Va., Inc.
Mr. James E. Rogers President SCI Investors, Inc.
a leader and a follower.”
Mr. W. Austin Ligon Co-Founder & Retired CEO CarMax
Mr. S. Buford Scott Chair, Nominations Committee Chairman of the Board Scott & Stringfellow Mr. Ranjit Sen President and CEO CXI Mr. Robert C. Sledd Chairman, Performance Food Group Company (Retired) Senior Economic Advisor to the Governor of Virginia Managing Partner Pinnacle Ventures, LLC Mr. Thomas G. Snead, Jr., BS ’76 Chair, Finance Committee President and CEO (Retired) Southeast Region, Wellpoint, Inc. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Mr. Harry R. Thalhimer President Thalhimer Headwear Mr. Eric P. Whittleton, BS ’84 President Rigaud, LLC
Contact Us If you and your company would like to connect with any of the programs described above, please contact:
Dr. Kenneth C. Blaisdell Associate Dean, External Affairs kcblaisdell@vcu.edu 804.828.1487
VCU School of Business | Snead Hall | Box 844000 | 301 West Main Street Richmond, Virginia 23284-4000 | 804-828-1595 | www.business.vcu.edu