School of Business and Global Innovation

Accreditation Info

School of Business

The School of Business and Global Innovation's undergraduate and graduate programs promote academic excellence and scholarship through applied, experiential learning that emphasizes entrepreneurial solutions to business problems and that fosters strong leadership qualities of integrity, accountability, and a disciplined work ethic in service to others. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Marywood's undergraduate business program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, including financial services, marketing, aviation, information systems, human resources, and government. Marywood's MBA program teaches students not only how to become a successful business leader, but how to do so in a way that is ethically, socially, and environmentally responsible. The MS-MIS program provides maximum flexibility, blending information systems and management principles.

Undergraduate Programs

Aviation Management (Airline/Airport)

Aviation Management (Pilot/Flight Operations)

Financial Crime Investigation

Health Services Administration Management

Hospitality Management

International Business

Management

Marketing

Sports Management

Financial Planning

Accounting

Graduate Programs

Finance and Investment

General Management

Management Information Systems (Business)

Management Information Systems (IT)

Accreditations

Institutional:
Middles States Commission on Higher Education

Program-related:

The School of Business & Global Innovation Programs granting the B.B.A. Degrees at the Undergraduate Level and the M.B.A. and M.S. in Management Information System Degrees at the Graduate Level are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Address: 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211. | Phone: (913) 339-9356

About The School of Business

The School of Business Mission

The School of Business & Global Innovation at Marywood University is committed to improving the world by enabling students to acquire and develop their leadership competencies to meet the dynamic challenges of a knowledge-based global society and by nurturing values conducive to ethical and socially responsible behavior.

The program seeks to enable students to:

Gain an understanding of the key business concepts, while learning to think critically and creatively in the interrelationship between these concepts and the overall aspects of life
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of business and how it relates to society
Demonstrate an ability to effectively read, write, and speak and to demonstrate technological literacy
Demonstrate professional competence and leadership skills that will be used in meeting the human and business needs of today and are directed toward the well-being of future generations.

Meet the Faculty & Staff

School of Business Faculty

Powell, Dr. Loreen

Professor
lpowell@marywood.edu

Bio

Washo, Dr. Amy

Assistant Professor
awasho@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2473

Bio

Brunner, Zachary J

Lecturer

Courtright, Robert J

Lecturer
rjcourtright@marywood.edu

Bio

Davis, Noah

Bio

DelSole, Ramona M

Bio

Doolittle, Kenneth J

Lecturer
kjdoolittle@marywood.edu

Bio

Dumdum, Dr. Uldarico B

Bio

Durkan, Patricia H

Administrative Assistant
durkan@marywood.edu
570-348-6274

Bio

Green, Harold Justin

Lecturer
hjgreen@marywood.edu

Bio

Haran, Christopher J

Bio

Hendon, Michalina

Lecturer
mhendon@marywood.edu

Bio

Kania, Stanley J

Bio

Kilgallon, James Leo

Bio

Law, Dr. Monica L

Associate Professor
mlaw@marywood.edu
570-348-6274

Bio

Legath, Michael W

Lecturer
mlegath@marywood.edu

Bio

Lipinski, Dr. Charles J

Bio

Lou, Hongyang

Non-Credit Professional
hlou@marywood.edu

Bio

Marcin, Atty. Frank A

Bio

McDonald, Joseph A

Assistant Professor of Practice
jmcdonald@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2350

Bio

McDonald, Robert W

Bio

McNally, Kristen E

Lecturer
kemcnally@marywood.edu

Bio

Nestico, Anthony J

Assistant Aviation Director (10 Mnth)
anestico@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2370

Bio

Nguyen, Lori J

Lecturer
ljnguyen@marywood.edu

Bio

O'Brien, Terrance N

Bio

Ozcan, Dr. Kerimcan

Associate Professor
ozcan@marywood.edu
570-348-6274

Bio

Pahoski, Christopher M

Lecturer
cpahoski@marywood.edu

Bio

Reilly, Alyson Cathryn

Lecturer
acreilly@marywood.edu

Bio

Ross, Joseph P

Bio

Speicher, Dr. Christopher J

Associate Professor
chrisspeicher@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2666

Bio

Speicher, Emily A

Lecturer
easpeicher@marywood.edu

Bio

Tuzze, Jenna Kraycer

Lecturer
jktuzze@marywood.edu

Bio

Wilce, Marygrace M

Lecturer
mwilce@marywood.edu

Bio

Zayac, Theodocia Lawless

Instructor
tlzayac@marywood.edu

Bio

Pannone, Michelle L

School Director
Associate Professor
mpannone@marywood.edu

Bio

Facilities & Technology

McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

Wall Street West Financial Lab

Flight Simulator

McGowan Center Classrooms

McGowan Center Computer Labs

Clubs

Phi Beta Lambda

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is the post-secondary version of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at the high school level. PBL is a nonprofit education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The philanthropic cause of Marywood's chapter of the Phi Beta Lambda National Organization is Habitat For Humanity, and students have the opportunity to participate in state competitions and community events.

The Pacer Investment Fund

The Pacer Investment Fund is an innovative answer to the ongoing challenge of translating academic learning into real-world success. The fund enables students enrolled in the Finance Program at Marywood to take on the stock market, not only in theory but in reality.

The Fund affords students the ability to gain exposure to the structure and operation of the financial service industry while providing them with a competitive advantage over other graduating finance majors.

Accounting and Finance Club

Aviation Club

Business Opportunities for Leadership Development (BOLD)

Delta Mu Delta, Iota Lambda Chapter

Student Resources

University-level resources:

The Office of Student Success assists students with tutoring, writing, assistive technology, and disability services.
The Counseling/Student Development Center assists students with time management, study skills, counseling, and therapy to help students identify, clarify, and resolve critical issues.
The Learning Commons offers a vast array of learning resources including ebooks and journal databases. The librarians have created a detailed research guide for business students to assist with their search strategies. MBA students may also utilize the online interlibrary loan system to request articles and book chapters that are not available in the library's databases. The material is emailed directly to the students in 2-3 business days.

Other

AASTMT–Marywood Dual Programs

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) and Marywood University formed a partnership that serves as a channel to promote graduate education. This partnership focuses on cutting-edge majors in the digital economy field, guided by the teaching system of competence-oriented integration.

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Zijing–Marywood MBA

The Zijing-Marywood MBA program is a one-of-a-kind program in the market. This MBA program is delivered in Chinese (Mandarin) and is offered in partnership with Zijing Education, Tsinghua Holdings Zijing (Beijing) Education Group. The program is designed to provide professional preparation for careers in middle and upper level management.

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Yousf Almoumin

Featured Pacer Profile

“I had an indescribable feeling of fitting in when I stepped onto Marywood University’s campus as a prospective student.”
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School of Business Events

All Administrative Offices Closed

Dec 23 Academic Dates Mon, Dec 23, 12:00AM - Thu, Jan 2, 12:00AM

All Administrative Offices Closed

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New Year’s Day

Jan 01 Academic Dates Wed, Jan 1, 12:00AM - Thu, Jan 2, 12:00AM

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Jan 06 Academic Dates Mon, Jan 6, 12:00AM - Tue, Jan 7, 12:00AM

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University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)

Jan 12 Academic Dates Sun, Jan 12, 12:00AM - Mon, Jan 13, 12:00AM

University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)

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Spring Semester Classes Begin

Jan 13 Academic Dates Mon, Jan 13, 12:00AM - Tue, Jan 14, 12:00AM

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed

Jan 20 Academic Dates Mon, Jan 20, 12:00AM - Tue, Jan 21, 12:00AM

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed

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Jan 21 Academic Dates Tue, Jan 21, 12:00AM - Wed, Jan 22, 12:00AM

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Spring Semester Classes Resume

Jan 21 Academic Dates Tue, Jan 21, 12:00AM - Wed, Jan 22, 12:00AM

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Mid-Semester Examinations Begin

Mar 03 Academic Dates Mon, Mar 3, 12:00AM - Tue, Mar 4, 12:00AM

Mid-Semester Examinations Begin

Date/Time: Monday, March 3, 2025
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Spring Break (Through 03/15)

Mar 08 Academic Dates Sat, Mar 8, 12:00AM - Mon, Mar 17, 12:00AM

Spring Break (Through 03/15)

Date/Time: Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 16, 2025
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Mar 16 Academic Dates Sun, Mar 16, 12:00AM - Mon, Mar 17, 12:00AM

University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)

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Spring Semester Classes Resume.

Mar 17 Academic Dates Mon, Mar 17, 12:00AM - Tue, Mar 18, 12:00AM

Spring Semester Classes Resume.

Date/Time: Monday, March 17, 2025
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Undergraduate Quarterly Grades Due By 5 P.M.

Mar 18 Academic Dates Tue, Mar 18, 12:00AM - Wed, Mar 19, 12:00AM

Undergraduate Quarterly Grades Due By 5 P.M.

Date/Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes

Mar 28 Academic Dates Fri, Mar 28, 12:00AM - Sat, Mar 29, 12:00AM

Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes

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Easter Holiday Begins at Conclusion of Classes

Apr 16 Academic Dates Wed, Apr 16, 12:00AM - Thu, Apr 17, 12:00AM

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Apr 16 Academic Dates Wed, Apr 16, 12:00AM - Thu, Apr 17, 12:00AM

University Housing Closes at 8 P.M. (Last Meal Served is Dinner)

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Holy Thursday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Open

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Apr 18 Academic Dates Fri, Apr 18, 12:00AM - Sat, Apr 19, 12:00AM

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Apr 19 Academic Dates Sat, Apr 19, 12:00AM - Sun, Apr 20, 12:00AM

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Easter Monday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed

Apr 21 Academic Dates Mon, Apr 21, 12:00AM - Tue, Apr 22, 12:00AM

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University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)

Apr 21 Academic Dates Mon, Apr 21, 12:00AM - Tue, Apr 22, 12:00AM

University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)

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Spring Semester Classes Resume

Apr 22 Academic Dates Tue, Apr 22, 12:00AM - Wed, Apr 23, 12:00AM

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Monday Classes Meet

Apr 23 Academic Dates Wed, Apr 23, 12:00AM - Thu, Apr 24, 12:00AM

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Classes Meet

May 05 Academic Dates Mon, May 5, 12:00AM - Tue, May 6, 12:00AM

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Spring Semester Ends

May 10 Academic Dates Sat, May 10, 12:00AM - Sun, May 11, 12:00AM

Spring Semester Ends

Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025
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University Housing Closes at 10 A.M. for Non-Graduating Students

May 10 Academic Dates Sat, May 10, 12:00AM - Sun, May 11, 12:00AM

University Housing Closes at 10 A.M. for Non-Graduating Students

Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Final Grades Due by Noon

May 13 Academic Dates Tue, May 13, 12:00AM - Wed, May 14, 12:00AM

Final Grades Due by Noon

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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107th Annual Commencement Ceremony

May 17 Off Campus Event Sat, May 17, 12:00AM - Sun, May 18, 12:00AM

107th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Date/Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Off Campus Event

Marywood University's 107th Annual Commencement Ceremony held at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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Marywood University's 107th Annual Commencement Ceremony held at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Summer Session I Begins

May 19 Academic Dates Mon, May 19, 12:00AM - Tue, May 20, 12:00AM

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May 19 Academic Dates Mon, May 19, 12:00AM - Tue, May 20, 12:00AM

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Memorial Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed.

May 26 Academic Dates Mon, May 26, 12:00AM - Tue, May 27, 12:00AM

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May 27 Academic Dates Tue, May 27, 12:00AM - Wed, May 28, 12:00AM

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Summer Session I & III Classes Resume

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Juneteenth Day (Online Hours to Supplant Lost Day) No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed

Jun 19 Academic Dates Thu, Jun 19, 12:00AM - Fri, Jun 20, 12:00AM

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Summer Session I & III Classes Resume

Jun 20 Academic Dates Fri, Jun 20, 12:00AM - Sat, Jun 21, 12:00AM

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Design Your Future Summer Overnight Camp 2025

Jun 21 Center for Architectural Studies 105 Sat, Jun 21, 2:00PM - Sat, Jun 28, 3:00PM

Design Your Future Summer Overnight Camp 2025

Date/Time: Saturday, June 21, 2pm – Saturday, June 28, 2025, 3pm EDT
Location: Center for Architectural Studies 105

DESIGN your FUTURE
an inside architecture + design summer 2025 program

June 21, 2025 @ 2 pm through June 28, 2025 @ 3 pm
Students enrolled in the Design your Future Program will be
actively participating in a combination of fun design projects and competitions,
organized and guided by Marywood University's experienced faculty.

Students will be exposed to a number of practical and theoretical questions presented
as part of guest lecture and workshop series, and will have the opportunity
to converse with practicing architects and designers.

Design your Future Program 2025, accepts students who will be starting
their Fall ’25 academic year as rising juniors, seniors, or as high school graduates.
The DyF'25 in-residence program, will be housed in Marywood's Center for Architectural Studies,
Students will be assigned individual desks and will have the opportunity of using the
same spaces as our undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore,
students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity of seeing in action
various laboratories and shops (wood/metal/3D printing/CNC router/laser cutting/etc.)

Design your Future Program 2025 is designed with the desire of an immersive experience,
engaging students in a number of demonstrations anchored to the Architecture,
Interior Architecture, and Construction Management Programs. The program’s principal goal
is to reach out to a wide group of high school students. The program considers diversity
and inclusivity to be important factors in the establishing of an
affordable participation fee of $1,150.

The program fee includes:
- overnight stay in a room shared with one roommate)
- three daily meals served in the dining hall
- day trip (transportation and tickets) to an amusement park
- supplies for all program’s daily activities

Design your Future Program 2025 will accept registrations until the maximum number
of students has been reached or until May 30th 2025.
Full amount is due at the time of registration.
Full refund can only be issued on or before May 16th 2025.

Drop off - June 21, 2025 @ 2pm

Pick up - June 28, 2025 @ 3pm

Secure your Spot!

DyF '25
Program Director
Arian Korkuti, Ph.D.
akorkuti@marywood.edu

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DESIGN your FUTUREan inside architecture + design summer 2025 ...