LEARN. LEAD. SUCCEED.
WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Our mission is to prepare students to be successful business leaders by emphasizing applied learning, leadership opportunities, professional development, and engagement with the business community.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree with majors in: • Accounting • Advertising & Public Relations • Business Administration • Business Economics • Finance - Financial Management - Financial Planning
• Human Resource Management • International Business • Management • Marketing - Marketing Management - Sales Management
Graduate Degrees: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Professional Learning Environment Our state-of-the-art facilities have all the amenities students need to excel academically, professionally, and socially. Team rooms and study lounges for collaboration and group work
Schwebel Café with plentiful seating
WCBA Conference Center, atrium, and 200-seat auditorium
Launch Lab 3D printing space open to all students
WCBA Center for Student Services and Center for Career Management
Classroom-style and open computer labs
GAINING CAREER-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Internships are a core element of your business education. This is your opportunity to gain professional experience in your chosen career field. We believe your time is valuable, and the work you do is meaningful! This is why all credit-bearing internships through the WCBA must be paid.
During my time at the WCBA, I received the support, guidance and encouragement that taught me to own my future career. I quickly got involved around campus in Beta Gamma Sigma, Student Leadership Council, Penguin Productions, Student Athlete Advisory Committee and more. After completing four internships during my studies and building my resume with valuable experience, I was able to narrow down a career path and was fortunate to accept a position with one of the companies. Aly Ryan BSBA ‘16 Marketing Manager Siemens | Norcross, GA Being a kid from inner-city Cleveland, OH, I can personally say there was a gap between my personal and professional development. The WCBA certainly helped bridge that gap, and mold me into the professional that I am today. I honestly do not believe I would have accomplished my long term professional career goal of passing all four parts of the Uniform CPA Exam on the first try without the faculty, curriculum, and resources provided by the WCBA. Curtis Parks, BSBA ‘18 Assurance Associate PricewaterhouseCoopers | Cleveland, OH
LEARNING THROUGH INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT International Experiences Students can gain global experience through a semester abroad, short-term Global Learning Experiences with faculty, international internships, and consulting projects with global companies. The Williamson College of Business Administration is also home to the WCBA Center of Excellence in International Business and the Export Assistance Network.
Leadership and Professional Development Events like Meet the Employers Day and the Professional Development Summit help students network with employers and business professionals to gain an understanding of career best practices.
DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS Involvement in professional business organizations provides valuable opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, expand their professional network, and make informed career choices.
WCBA Professional Student Organizations • American Advertising Federation* • American Marketing Association* • Beta Alpha Psi (accounting, finance and information systems)* • Beta Gamma Sigma (business honor society)* • Economics Club* • Enactus* • Institute of Management Accountants*
Community Engagement
• International Business Organization
The WCBA helps build a stronger community through student volunteer initiatives, sharing professional skills with nonprofit organizations, sponsoring fundraising events, and more.
• Pi Sigma Epsilon (professional sales organization)* • Society for Human Resource Management*
Internationally Recognized Faculty Committed to Student Success
• Student Investment Fund
Our faculty members are recognized for their excellence in teaching, research, and professional involvement. Small class sizes allow faculty and students to develop meaningful academic relationships and enrich the learning experience.
• WCBA Student Leadership Council
Business Community Partnerships
WCBA Student Services Center houses the WCBA Academic Advising Program. Business students are assigned a professional academic advisor when they first enroll at YSU and continue to work with the same advisor throughout their time at YSU. This allows the student and advisor to be partners in the advising process.
Working with regional organizations through consulting projects, internship opportunities, field visits, and more, connects WCBA students with the business community.
• Student Information & Supply Chain Association • Student Nonprofit Leadership Organization* *Student chapters of international and national professional associations
WCBA Student Services Center
Innovative Classroom Experiences Faculty use innovative, collaborative teaching methods that engage and challenge students. Initiatives like the X-Culture program, project-based learning, and service learning opportunities enrich the classroom experience.
WCBA Center for Career Management The WCBA Center for Career Management is the single point of contact for business students and employers. Whether you are looking for an internship, preparing for a job interview, or developing your job search, our staff will work with you every step of the way. Special events such as Meet the Employers Day and the Professional Development Summit help prepare you for success in the business world.
Williamson College of Business Administration Graduates Are Pursuing Careers With: Cardinal Health Cintas ClarkDietrich Building Systems Cohen & Company Cortland Bank Cubbison Dearing Compressor Deloitte LLP Deutsche Bank Diebold Disney Studios/ABC TV Eaton Corporation Enterprise Equitable Advisors Ernst & Young Fastenal Federated Investors
FirstEnergy Goldman Sachs Goodyear Tire & Rubber Grant Thornton Great Lakes Cheese Hill, Barth, & King Honda Research & Development Huntington Bank IRS JP Morgan Chase KeyBank KPMG Mass Mutual Meijer Mercy Health Merrill Lynch Millwood Inc.
And Many Others!
Nestle USA Novogradec Packer Thomas Plante Moran Playhouse Square PNC Bank Progressive Insurance Quicken Loans Seimens Sherwin Williams Simon Roofing State Farm Insurance Superior Beverage Group Tesla Motors Thermo Fisher Scientific Trumbull Industries Vallourec Valmark Financial Group WKBN-TV
AACSB Accreditation AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education. Less than 5% of the business schools worldwide have earned this distinguished hallmark of excellence in management education.
To arrange a visit to the Williamson College of Business Administration, please contact the WCBA Undergraduate Student Services Center at 330-941-2376. Betty Jo Licata, Ph.D. Dean bjlicata@ysu.edu 330-941-3065
Mary T. Coller Director, Undergraduate Student Services mtcoller@ysu.edu 330-941-2376