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Business
Leadership
Brown School of
and
Accounting
Business AdministrAtion
Business informAtion systems
Business And technology mAnAgement
computer informAtion systems
digitAl mArketing
fAshion merchAndising
forensic studies
pArAlegAl studies
stevenson university
The Brown School of Business and Leadership, named after Baltimore builder Howard S. Brown, opened on Aug. 15, 2008. Since then, our dedicated faculty members have used our state-of-the-art facilities and technology to enhance their instruction, and they are committed to giving personal attention to their students, both in and out of the classroom.
The School of Business and Leadership houses four departments: Accounting; Business Administration; Information Systems; and Legal Studies. Students may focus in a variety of subfields such as accounting, economics, digital marketing, finance, management, entrepreneurship, international business, sport management, e-commerce, technology management, software design, network design, computer forensics, and fashion merchandising. Many students take advantage of the BS/MS degree option, beginning their graduate studies during their senior year in forensics or technology management.
To ensure that our programs remain effective, we continue to study current market trends as well as trends that are projected to emerge five to 10 years from now. Given today’s globalized economy, emerging technologies, and rapid pace of change, our students must be prepared for roles, responsibilities, skills, and jobs that are not even yet defined. We are in a solid position to provide students with the experience and tools to meet those challenges.
Our programs are also closely aligned with Stevenson’s Career ArchitectureSM process, which encourages students to create a successful and rewarding career path. Graduates from our business programs are highly in demand and they are prepared to hit the ground running.
We invite you to visit the campus and the Brown School of Business and Leadership, and I look forward to talking with you in person.
Norman A. Endlich, Ph.D.Dean, Brown School of Business and Leadership
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NormaN a. ENdlich, Ph.d. dean, Brown school of Business and leadership; B.s., towson university; m.s., national-louis university; ph.d., virginia polytechnic institute and state university.
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our visionCommitted to providing a solid foundation in the liberal arts, Stevenson requires a course of study that helps all students become broadly educated individuals and responsible, thoughtful citizens.
Students in the Brown School of Business and Leadership gain an education that encompasses the arts and humanities, communication, and technology. Learning goes beyond the classroom and incorporates an education infused with real-world experiences.
The goal throughout is to blend the liberal arts with the selected course of study, providing an education that prepares students for life after Stevenson.
the totAl pAckAgeThe MosT CurrenT ConTenT Courses are continually reviewed to ensure they correspond to the needs of today’s businesses.
experienTial learning Internships, study abroad, and service-learning opportunities are always readily available.
Career arChiteCturesM: This strategic planning process links students’ values, skills, and interests to meaningful business career paths.
Brown school of Business And leAdership: At A glAnce
exTraCurriCular aCTiviTies Phi Beta Lambda provides opportunities to get involved. A study tour to Europe gives students the chance to learn about U.S.-based companies with locations overseas.
eMployMenT advanTages Stevenson students are prepared for the real world.
progrAms of studyWe offer the following bachelor’s degree programs:
» Accounting » Business administration » Business information systems» Computer information systems» Digital marketing» Fashion merchandising» Paralegal studies
Through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, the following degree programs are offered in a five-year BS/MS option:
» Business and technology management » Forensic studies » Healthcare management
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cAreer At A glAncestevenson is proud of its recent graduates and what they have accomplished. their success is reflected in the places where they have progressed to study and work.
GraduatE aNd ProfEssioNal schoolsJohns hopkins university
stevenson university
university of BAltimore
university of BAltimore school of lAw
university of mArylAnd
university of mArylAnd school of lAw
university of miAmi
widener lAw school
EmPloymENt
AccountingBroAdridge finAnciAl solutions
city of BAltimore
cliftonlArsonAllen llp
cohnreznick llp
defense contrAct Audit Agency
ellin & tucker, chArtered
gAry r. Bozel & AssociAtes, p.A.
gross, mendelsohn & AssociAtes, p.A.
hertzBAch & compAny, p.A.
kAtzABosch, p.A.
mcleAn, koehler, spArks & hAmmond
mister, Burton, pAlmisAno & french, llc
nAtionAl security Agency
rosen, sApperstein And friedlAnder, chArtered
sB & compAny, llc
sc&h group, llc
schiff & AssociAtes, llc
sociAl security AdministrAtion
source one Business services, llc
t. rowe price
vArAnko & BlAck
weil, AkmAn, BAylin & colemAn, p.A.
weyrich, cronin & sorrA, chArtered
Business Administration1st mAriner BAnk
A country setting
Aerotek
AflAc
Allied BArton
BAltimore reseArch
Bill me lAter
BreidenBAugh fArms
Booz Allen hAmilton
cAci internAtionAl
cArefirst Bluecross Blueshield
cAves vAlley golf course
cerrABBus
comprehensive Benefits plAnning
constellAtion energy
construction fABricAting
dAvid BAlin
depArtment of defense
drs. stein And lermAn, p.A.
euler hermes Aci
federAl deposit insurAnce corporAtion
federAl vAlet
geico
geotechnicAl inspector
gls litigAtion
holloBurgh sports
Johns hopkins university
krAtos defense
krieger AdelmAn And co
legg mAson
lincoln property compAny
mArriott hotel
mArtin’s cAterers
mccormick
middle river AircrAft systems
montgomery county AgriculturAl center
mount royAl mAnAgement
mustAng construction, inc.
nAtionAl finAnciAl legAcy group
nAtionAl security Agency
neAny, inc.
nordstrom
northrup grummAn
pepsico. inc.
phh mortgAge solutions
sB And compAny
smith’s detection
soccer AmericAn
sociAl security AdministrAtion
the Archdiocese of BAltimore
the BArBAur group, llc
t. rowe price
u.s. customs And Border pAtrol
u.s. stAte depArtment
wells fArgo
your prescription for heAlth
Business Information SystemsdepArtment of defense
depArtment of nAvy
grAduAte AssistAntship
Johns hopkins university
prometric it
sociAl security AdministrAtion
sogeti
spAce telescope science institute
Computer Information SystemsAflAc
AmericA online
AmericAn institutes for reseArch
Astor & sAnders corp
At&t
Benelogic
BlAck And decker
Booz Allen
cleAredge it solutions
computer sciences corporAtion
cowAn
depArtment of defense
e4e Business solutions
JAcoB And sundstrom
m&m distriButers
rAytheon
rsm mcglAdrey
science ApplicAtions internAtionAl coporA-tion
spectrum systems inc.
sociAl security AdministrAtion
sogeti usA
towson university
united stAtes mArines
united stAtes nAvy
wellpoint
ymcA
Digital MarketingAs a new program, the digital marketing major does not yet have graduates. please see the digital market-ing section in this brochure for career information.
Fashion Merchandisingwhite house | BlAck mArket
nike, inc.
All things fAshion dc
Paralegal BAltimore city circuit court
BAltimore county sAvings BAnk
BAnk of AmericA
chAson, rosner, leAry & mArshAll
district court of mArylAnd
dlA piper
frAnklin squAre hospitAl
Jensen, hAssAni, & focAs, p.A.
kennedy krieger institute
lAw office of JAck sturgell
lAw offices of gAllAger, evelius, & Jones
lAw offices of goodell, devries, leech And dAnn, llp
lAw offices of peter g Angelos
lAw offices of snyder & AssociAtes
murphy fund BAltimore
semmes, Bowen, & semmes
sociAl security AdministrAtion
vArAnko & BlAck cpA
weBB & Blitz
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The accounting program provides graduates with the knowledge required to become successful in today’s multifaceted business world. With a blend of accounting, information technology, and business, the program helps students understand contemporary work environments, issues, and challenges.
Study emphasizes financial accounting at the intermediate level, cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, international accounting, and business law. During the capstone course, students synthesize their knowledge using a business strategy approach.
The accounting curriculum satisfies all requirements for graduates to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination in Maryland. In addition to passing the CPA exam, applicants for licensure are required by the State of Maryland to acquire a total of 150 credit hours of coursework. The BS/MS option and second bachelor’s degree option are available to help students fulfill the additional 30 credit hours of coursework.
ChaunTia Carroll ‘12 ‘13
Accounting
Bs/ms in forensic studies
for students at stevenson,
the value of internships
often comes in the form of a
full-time job offer, and that
is exactly what happened for
chauntia carroll.
“currently, i work full-time
as a consultant for sc&h,
group and i am a full-
time graduate student in
stevenson’s forensic studies
program,” she says. “the
accounting faculty and
career services worked
with me to help me find
and obtain an internship
at sc&h and the company
offered me a position after
graduation. i look forward
to obtaining my certified
public Accountant (cpA) and
certified fraud examiner
(cfe) licenses.”
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Bs/Ms opTionStudents combine undergraduate accounting coursework with graduate coursework in one of SU’s graduate programs, earning a bachelor’s followed by a master’s degree within one year.
seCond BaChelor’s degree opTionStudents complete a second bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, receiving two bachelor’s degrees from the University.
internships in AccountingMost accounting majors participate in internship experiences in which they work as paid, part-time employees of an accounting firm or other professional organization. Recently, accounting students have completed internships with the following employers:
accouNtiNG
FaCulTy
Victoria J. doby, cPa program coordinator and professor, Accounting; B.A., m.B.A., loyola college in maryland; d.B.A., the george washington university,
lyNN W. duNcaN Assistant professor, Accounting; B.s., university of oregon; m.l.A., Johns hopkins university
Gail E. WriGht, cPa professor, Accounting; B.A., m.B.A., university of pittsburgh; m.s., university of Baltimore,
Bachelor of Science
depArtment of Accounting, economics, And finAnce
• cLIFTONLARSONALLEN, llp
• cohnreznick, llp
• gorfine, schiller & gArdyn, p.A.
• hertzBAch & compAny, p.A.
• sc&h group, llc
the annual Accounting fair, hosted by the Accounting Association, brings employers to campus to meet with stevenson students.
alFredo valdiviezoAccounting
“my favorite professor is very
passionate about accounting.
her teaching method can
be strict, but she pushed me
to new limits to make me
a well-rounded accounting
student,” says Alfredo
valdiviezo. Alfredo goes on
to explain, “Accounting is a
challenging major, but it is
definitely worth the effort.
Accountants are always
needed, and they have a
major influence in company
decisions.”
hard work has paid off for
Alfredo; he has an internship
with cohnreznick llp
lined up for next semester.
“through the Accounting
career fair, su helped me
obtain this internship that
could possibly become a full-
time job opportunity after
graduation.”
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FaCulTy
dEborah J. lEathEr chair and professor, Business Administration; A.B., college of st. elizabeth; m.l.s., university of hawaii; m.B.A., marymount college of virginia; d.B.A., the george washington university
mark arVisais Assistant professor, management; B.s., ithaca college; m.B.A., rochester institute of technology; m.s., university of maryland; ph.d., the george washington university
PhiliPPE VaN bErtEN Assistant professor, marketing; B.A., m.A., conservatoire national des Arts et métiers; ph.d., telecom & management sudparisinstitute college of Art
GilbErt P. ErmEr Assistant professor, economics; B.A., university of maryland, college park; m.s., university of Baltimore
ora frEEdmaN professor, economics; B.A., m.A., ph.d., the state university of new york at Binghamton
heaTh Johnson ‘13,‘14
Business Administration, minor in information systems, Bs/ms in
Business and technology management
“stevenson has the perfect
mix of strong academics and
accomplished athletics. As a
baseball player and business
administration major, it has
been a great fit for me,”
heath Johnson explains.
As a student-athlete, heath
learned to be a leader on and
off of the field. in fact, heath
was honored with the orsia
f. young leadership award
at graduation in may 2013.
through steveson’s Bs/ms
program, he is completing
one additional year to earn
his master’s degree.
“i’m learning how to be an
effective leader who can
make educated business
decisions to help his company
grow.”
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busiNEss admiNistratioNBachelor of Science
depArtment of Business AdministrAtion
This program prepares students who are interested in managing their own company or within an established organization. The program’s goals are to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, critical-thinking ability, and technological competence essential for applying sound business decision-making, conducting research, analyzing information, and communicating effectively. This skill set helps graduates assume contemporary careers in local, national, and global business as well as in not-for-profit environments.
In this major, students focus on a particular business area and customize the degree based on goals and interests.
areas oF FoCus inClude:• Accounting• Economics• Finance• Information systems• International business• Legal studies• Management• Marketing
availaBle TraCks:• E-Commerce management• Entrepreneurship• Sport management
The business administration curriculum provides graduates with an excellent background to continue their education by pursuing a graduate degree in business or a business-related field. Additionally, students may choose to complete a five-year BS/MS option. For adult students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree, this major is offered in an accelerated format within the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
BriTTany Walker ‘11Business
Administration
As a 2011 graduate of
su, Brittany walker hit
the ground running with
her career. “i’m currently
a pharmaceutical sales
representative for a top
eye care company” she
says. “i manage a territory,
doing everything from
administrative work,
budgeting, presentations,
data analysis, customer
analysis, and quick sales
interactions.”
Brittany plans to create,
own, and operate her own
business within the next 10
years.
“the internships, courses,
and career preparation
taught me key business
acumen, time management,
punctuality, teamwork, and
leadership. i’ve learned how
to plan for, execute, and
manage a business.”
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aNNa b. kayEs professor, Business; B.A., catawba college; m.A., ed.d., the george washington university
aamir khaN Assistant professor, finance; B.s., north carolina state university; m.B.A., fayetteville state university
romas a. laskauskas Assistant professor, Business; B.s., mount st. mary’s college; m.B.A., virginia commonwealth university
takisha sollEy tolEr Assistant professor, marketing; B.B.A., the university of memphis; m.B.A., ph.d., saint louis university
Patricia m. turNbauGh Assistant professor, marketing; B.A., mcdaniel college; m.B.A., university of Baltimore
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eBenezer ThoMas ‘10
information systems
upon graduating in may
2010, ebenezer thomas
was quickly hired as a
consultant by sogeti usA,
an international leader in
it consulting services to
businesses. he credits the
curriculum in the Brown
school of Business and
leadership with preparing
him for the real world.
ebenezer took classes
in marketing while a
student at stevenson and
is glad that his position
challenges him to acquire
new business skills. “As a
consultant, i need to be
versatile,”he says. “i have
an it background but i have
worked on projects that
have required business,
analysis, and quality
assurance.”
informAtion systems: A solid foundAtionInformation systems is a constantly changing, rapidly growing field with significant opportunities. Students at Stevenson University have the choice of two majors, five tracks, and numerous ways to customize their degree based on goals and interests.
For every information systems student at SU, a successful education begins with a solid foundation of core courses. These classes are designed to give students an understanding of the field and prepare them to make career decisions.
students move on to one of two mAJorsBusiness inForMaTion sysTeMsAs technology managers, business information systems students gain an exceptional experience with both business and technology. Students complete a career track in technology management or e-commerce technology.
CoMpuTer inForMaTion sysTeMs (Cis)Most easily described as technology creators, computer information systems students are prepared to enter the workplace as well-versed technology professionals. Students choose from career tracks in software design, network design, or computer forensics.
success in the reAl worldFor students in the Department of Information Systems, success begins with preparing for the real world both in the classroom and through internships. Coursework focuses not only on business and technology but also on information systems professionalism through an initiative that the program refers to as “degeeking.” This unique focus helps prepare “techies” for the realities of the business world and career advancement. In addition, students have access to the latest equipment and technologies with computer labs available on both the Greenspring and Owings Mills campuses. A close partnership with the University’s Office of Information Technology provides ample opportunities for employment on-campus.
FaCulTy: inForMaTion sysTeMs
laWrENcE E. burGEE chair and Associate professor, information systems; A.A., harford community college; B.s., wesley college; m.B.A., loyola university; m.s., ph.d., university of maryland, Baltimore county
JakiE broWN Jr. Assistant professor, information technology; B.s., Arlington Bible college
dEaN E. cook professor, information technology; B.A., lock haven state college; m.A., indiana state university; m.A.s., the Johns hopkins university; ph.d., university of missouri
arthur h. fifEr Assistant professor, information technology; B.s, towson university; m.B.A., loyola university
alaN r. footE Assistant professor, information technology; B.B.A., the pennsylvania state university; m.B.A., university of Baltimore
briaN m. harE Assistant professor, information technology; B.A., george washington university; m.A., Bowie state university; m. div., trinity seminary
marc r. lEViN Assistant professor, information technology; B.s., university of maryland; m.s., massachusetts institute of technology
sidas a. saulyNas instructor, information systems; B.A., dickinson college; B.s., stevenson university; m.s., university of Baltimore
kENNEth l. sNydEr Jr. Associate professor, information technology; A.A., catonsville community college; B.s., stevenson university; m.s.e.s., loyola university
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carEEr hiGhliGht
graduates of the
information systems
majors are highly
sought by employers for
their solid foundation
and hands-on
experience. in fact, 100
percent of business
information systems
graduates during the
past three years have
found employment.
Designed for students interested in pursuing a career in business with a focus in information technology, the business information systems major satisfies the business sector’s need for well-rounded technology professionals. As technology managers, business information systems graduates are responsible for delivering information services to the end-user while cost-effectively administering their organization’s information resources.
The business information systems major consists of core courses in programming, network, and database design followed by a career focus in technology management or e-commerce technology. After completing a series of practical IT courses, students take a sequence of dynamic business courses.
Many graduates of this program continue their education at the graduate level by pursuing a master’s degree in business and technology management, through the five-year BS/MS degree option.
TeChnology ManageMenT TraCkThe technology management track begins with a series of practical courses in systems, data, security, and network management followed by a sequence of courses in business management, marketing, and entrepreneurial leadership. The program’s blend of business-related and technology-focused courses prepares students to graduate as well-rounded technology managers.
e-CoMMerCe TeChnology TraCkThe e-commerce technology track gives students an edge in today’s global, Web-based business landscape. This cutting-edge track includes courses in Web architecture and design technologies, e-collaboration and social networking, e-business applications, and e-commerce business solutions.
busiNEss iNformatioN systEmsBachelor of Science
depArtment of informAtion systems
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heaTher prosser ‘11 computer information
systems
The computer information systems major is designed for students interested in pursuing a technical career. Employers seek highly skilled professionals who know how to use technology to improve the organization’s competitive edge. This major consists of core courses in applied programming, networking, and database design followed by an in-depth career-focused track.
Many graduates of this program continue their education by pursuing a master’s degree in business and technology management or forensic studies.
soFTWare design TraCkThe software design track equips graduates with end-to-end practical experience in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for the workplace. Students take courses in leading programming languages including C+, JAVA, and Visual Basic .NET, using high-value systems development tools such as Microsoft’s Visual Studio .NET and IBM’s WebSphere.
neTWork design TraCkToday’s organizations depend on complex multi-vendor technology infrastructures and highly-skilled technical staff to support day-to-day operations. The network design track prepares graduates with a blend of experiences in leading technologies, including Windows server administration, network security, email server and Web server administration, Cisco routing, wireless networks, and mobile communication systems—all essential skills for the IT network professional.
CoMpuTer ForensiCs TraCkComputer forensics is the use of specialized computer investigation techniques to identify, collect, preserve, examine, and analyze digital evidence for presentation in criminal or civil proceedings. This track offers a solid foundation in computer security culminating with elite skills in computer forensics, preparing graduates to prevent, detect, and recover from unauthorized malicious intrusions into the organization’s infrastructure and to collect digital evidence.
As part of the curriculum,
a special attention is paid
to professionalism and
interpersonal skills, factors
that heather prosser
recognizes will play a role in
her career. “the important
thing to remember when
studying, improving,
and communicating
about technology is that
ultimately people are
involved,” she explains.
this real-world and
human focus has paid
off for heather. in fact,
when she walked across
the stage at stevenson’s
graduation in may 2011,
she already had the first
week at her first job under
her belt. After receiving
two full-time job offers
prior to commencement,
she is now employed as
a software engineer at
lockheed martin.
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comPutEr iNformatioN systEmsBachelor of Science
depArtment of informAtion systems
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diGital markEtiNGBachelor of Science
depArtment of Business AdministrAtion
a samPliNG of coursEs iN diGital markEtiNG
digital media/Advanced web design and production
e-collaboration and social networking
fundamentals of digital media
human-computer interaction
integrated marketing communications
marketing research
new media communication
strategic marketing cases
Stevenson’s new Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing was designed to meet the needs of today’s employers. As of October 2013, more than 12,000 jobs posted on LinkedIn sought employees who could leverage mobile devices, social networks, the Web, and more to connect with customers and clients in local, regional, and international markets. SU’s digital marketing degree program will teach students the interdisciplinary principles of marketing, business information systems, and visual communication, giving them the skills to exceed the expectations of employers in this high-demand field. All of the University’s programs have a distinctive career focus that encourages learning beyond the classroom. Through both classroom instruction and internship opportunities, students in the digital marketing major connect with current, real-world digital marketing scenarios.
Career options for digital marketing majors include the following: electronic based customer researcher; electronic customer management; electronic display advertiser; digital marketing manager; search engine marketing and optimization manager; social media manager; viral marketer; and web marketing, writing, and analytics.
FaCulTy
dEborah J. lEathEr chair and professor, Business Administration; A.B., college of st. elizabeth; m.l.s., university of hawaii; m.B.A., marymount college of virginia; d.B.A., the george washington university
laWrENcE E. burGEE Associate professor, information systems; A.A., harford community college; B.s., wesley college; m.B.A., loyola univer¬sity; m.s., ph.d., university of maryland, Baltimore county
arthur h. fifEr Assistant professor, information systems; B.s., towson university; m.B.A., loyola college in maryland
tErENcE haNNum Assistant professor, Art; B.A., florida southern college; m.f.A., school of the Art institute of chicago illinois
GEorGE m. moorE Associate professor, Art; B.A., hampshire college; m.f.A., maryland institute college of Art
takisha tolEr Assistant professor, marketing; B.B.A., university of memphis; m.B.A., saint louis university
Patricia m. turNbauGh Assistant professor, marketing; B.A., mcdaniel col¬lege; m.B.A., university of Baltimore
sara J. VErVillE Assistant professor, Art; B.A., marymount university; m.f.A., maryland institute college of Art
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coursE hiGhliGht: sPriNG 2012 EuroPEaN study tour: Paris, milaN, aNd PraGuE
the spring 2012 international marketing european study tour placed students in the center of the global fashion industry. students visited paris, milan, and prague and experienced first-hand how european fashion businesses operate through company visits. comparing the marketing strategies used in the u.s. and in europe gave students a more complete understanding of fashion merchandising in the global marketplace.
Stevenson University bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising is the first upper-level program of its kind in Maryland. It provides students with a focus on the marketing aspects of merchandising for the apparel and retail industries.
The fashion merchandising program represents a formal collaboration between Stevenson’s business administration and fashion design departments, combining classes from the marketing, management, art, and fashion disciplines to provide an accurate view of fashion and retail operations.
Graduates of this program can expect to find employment with advertising agencies, design studios, fashion publications, merchandising manufacturers, fashion and retail forecasting firms, and other businesses. Some career options for fashion merchandising majors include:
• Apparel Product Engineer• Assistant Buyer • Boutique Owner• Fashion Consultant• Fashion Coordinator• Fashion Editor• Imaging or Marketing Assistant• Market or Merchandising Researcher• Marketing Representative• Market Research Trainee • Merchandise Manager/Analyst/Trainee• Product Coordinator• Textile Merchandising Executive• Visual Merchandiser
fashioN mErchaNdisiNG Bachelor of Science
FaCulTy
kElly s. WElkEr Associate professor, fashion merchandising; B.A., m.B.A., Ball state university; ph.d., florida state university
depArtment of Business AdministrAtion
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alexzandra papuChis ‘13
fashion merchandising
Alexzandra papuchis says
that her favorite part of
the major was learning
the marketing aspect of
fashion and turning it into
a career. After graduation,
Alexzandra became a
visual merchandising and
wardrobe consultant for
white house/Black market.
“i am confident that
with my education and
experience, i will continue
to find success,” says
Alexzandra.
outside of the classroom,
Alexzandra stayed involved
in the fashion field as
secretary of the fashion
and Apparel design club.
this experience provided
her with the opportunity to
work with fashion design
majors on su’s fashion
week.
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fashion merchandising and fashion design students collaborated on the “we Are what we wear” exhibition of sustainable clothing.
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coursE hiGhliGht: laW cliNic
in this elective course, students gain work experience providing pro bono legal services in the Baltimore com-munity. through this course, law clinics are offered in family and in tax law. students provide assistance to litigants who are rep-resenting themselves in family law matters and also assist with preparing tax returns for qualifying low income taxpayers.
hillary soperparalegal studies
when asked why she chose
to attend su, hillary soper’s
answer is simple: because
of the paralegal studies
program.
“my favorite part of my
major is that it has a strict
curriculum,” she adds. “i
also enjoy the amazing
opportunity to be taught
by extremely intelligent
lawyers, judges, and other
professionals in the field of
law.”
hillary will be interning in
the state’s Attorney office
next semester. “i am greatly
looking forward to this
experience to learn hands-
on in the field of criminal
law,“ she says.
After graduation hillary
plans to attend law school
to become a criminal
prosecutor.
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Stevenson’s paralegal studies program was the first in the state, and one of the first in the nation, to be approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). SU’s is the only ABA-approved bachelor’s degree program in Maryland. Paralegal studies attracts students who have logical and analytical minds, possess organizational skills, and pay attention to detail. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. However, working under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals are vital members of the legal team. They perform such functions as:
• Analyzing and organizing records • Assisting in discovery • Drafting contracts and real estate documents • Drafting pleadings • Gathering information electronically • Incorporating entities • Interviewing witnesses • Investigating cases • Managing trial preparation and litigation support
paralegal studies students have the opportunity to take part in both a mock trial course and stevenson’s mock trial competition team. steven-son’s paralegal studies program is a member of the American mock trial Association. the Brown school of Business and leadership houses a state-of-the-art mock trial courtroom (pictured).
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ivory MaCklinparalegal studies
“my favorite part of the
major would have to be
the constant drive of every
law professor to put each
paralegal studies student
ahead of the competition,”
ivory says. “i know that i can
always go to my professors
for help, whether it’s via
email or just stopping by
their office.”
ivory expects that this
personalized attention,
paired with his internship
experiences, will give him
an edge in his career.
As a sophomore, ivory
had already secured an
internship with a contracting
company.
FaCulTy
hillary J. michaud program coordinator and Associate professor, law; B.s., miami university of ohio; J.d., university of north carolina at chapel hill
mElaNiE k. sNydEr professor, law; B.A., miami university of ohio; J.d., university of Baltimore
harry b. turNEr Associate professor, law; B.A., university of pennsylvania; J.d., university of maryland, Baltimore
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• Managing estates and guardianships • Processing workers’ compensation claims • Preparing intellectual property applications • Computing bankruptcy schedules
su’s pArAlegAl progrAm offers the following to students: • Emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and
practical paralegal skills • Incorporates the latest technology • Provides a wide range of legal specialty courses in
many areas of law • Provides opportunities for students to gain practical
knowledge through internships, law clinics, and work experience
internships: pArAlegAl studiesUnder the guidance of our internship coordinator, students are placed in a variety of legal settings. Possible placements include law firms of all sizes, corporations, insurance companies, real estate companies, legal aid providers, prosecutor’s offices, public defender’s offices, and other government agencies.
An excellent pre-lAw optionThe paralegal studies program is an excellent option for students interested in applying to law school. The same substantive and procedural courses offered at law schools are offered in Stevenson’s paralegal studies program. A full-time paralegal studies faculty member serves as a dedicated pre-law advisor and assists students with law school applications. Graduates who attend law school find that the paralegal studies program at Stevenson gives them a competitive advantage.
two distinct degreesStevenson University offers two distinct degrees related to law. One is the paralegal studies degree. This legal studies degree prepares students to work in law offices as paralegals; it is used by many students as a pre-law program because it has a dedicated pre-law advisor, offers a Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) review course in the curriculum, and administers the LSAT every year. Many paralegal studies graduates work in law offices as lawyers. Second is the criminal justice degree. This science degree prepares students to work in law enforcement.
ParalEGal studiEsBachelor of Science
depArtment of legAl studies
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accElEratEd mastEr’s dEGrEE ProGrams:
Bs/ms degree optionStudents with majors in the Brown School of Business and Leadership can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. Students may apply for admission to Stevenson’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies and to the BS/MS Option during the first semester of their junior year. Admitted students may begin taking graduate-level courses during their junior and senior years. Participating bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Stevenson are designed to blend seamlessly, giving students in the BS/MS Option a powerful education in a shorter period of time. Students in the Brown School of Business and Leadership most often choose the graduate programs detailed on these pages. For a full list of offerings, see stevenson.edu.
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busiNEss aNd tEchNoloGy maNaGEmENtMaster of Science
forENsic studiEs
hEalthcarE maNaGEmENt
Master of Science
Master of Science
Business And technology mAnAgementThe master’s in business and technology management is designed to give the business professional a practical working knowledge of current information technologies. Today, companies rely on a core information technology infrastructure to carry the day-to-day operations. This degree prepares the graduate student to perform the roles of technology manager and business systems analyst.
This program is offered in both online and face-to-face formats and can be completed as quickly as 12 months, or as part of the BS/MS Option for qualified students.
forensic studiesThe master’s in forensic studies prepares individuals to become forensic specialists who conduct investigations and examine evidence for the purpose of presenting findings in criminal or civil law cases. They work throughout business; in public accounting firms, law firms, corporations; and in all branches of government.
Students choose from accounting, computer forensics, interdisciplinary, investigation, legal, and criminalistics tracks. The program is offered in online and face-to-face formats, and can be completed as quickly as 18 months or as part of the BS/MS Option for qualified students.
heAlthcAre mAnAgementThe master’s degree in healthcare management prepares graduates for leadership positions in which they plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. See accelerate.stevenson.edu to learn more.
Mike Feehely ‘09 ‘10, Cpa
B.s. Accounting, m.s. forensic studies
“stevenson’s program
prepared me for my career
in several ways,” mike says.
“first, it prepared me to
take the cpA exam, which
is a major hurdle in public
accounting. second, the
accounting program helped
develop my interpersonal
skills that have helped
me communicate with
co-workers and clients
every day. finally, i can still
talk to several of my old
professors for professional
and technical advice, and
i enjoy maintaining a close
connection with my alma
mater.”
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ABout the Brown school of Business And leAdership BuildingGround was broken in 2007 and the building opened in 2008; in April 2009, both the building and school were named in honor of Howard S. Brown, a Baltimore builder and developer whose interest in Stevenson’s mission and purpose helped transform the leadership’s goals into an ongoing—and still-growing—reality. Administrators decided to take advantage of this space on the Owings Mills property to expand Stevenson’s academic offerings. Today, the 60,000-square-foot building includes a mock trial courtroom, traditional and high-tech computer classrooms, a law clinic, conference rooms, and the Owings Mills campus library.
FaCiliTy highlighT: FranCis x. pugh CourTrooMCompleted in 2009, the 2,485-square-foot courtroom housed in the Brown School of Business and Leadership includes an evidence room, judge’s chamber, and an electronics control room. The facility features 21 computer screens, four cameras, and a widescreen projector in addition to video high-definition conferencing and touch panel controls on the judge’s bench. There is also space for three judges, a jury deliberation room, and an 18-person jury box. The dynamic courtroom setting and evidence presentation technology broaden students’ mock trial experience as they learn to become expert witnesses. Stevenson’s paralegal classes incorporate the courtroom as a classroom.
In 2010, Stevenson named this facility the Francis X. Pugh Courtroom to recognize Pugh’s significant and ongoing contributions to the University. He served as Director of the Paralegal Studies program for more than 20 years and served as chair of the Paralegal Advising Committee from 1975 until his death in 2012. In 1989, Pugh was the recipient of the Villa Julie College President’s Medal, and in 2003, he was presented with the Founder’s Award. See the paralegal studies page for a photo of the courtroom.
FeaTured speakers
the Brown school of Business and leadership invites well-known, local personalities to address our students, share their stories, and enrich the learning experience.
(from left to right) Architect Jaime fishman, AiA; stevenson president kevin J. manning, ph.d.; developer howard s. Brown; publisher steve forbes; maryland lieutenant governor Anthony Brown; and stevenson university Board chair kevin g. Byrnes were a part of the official ribbon cutting for the dedication of the howard s. Brown school of Business and leadership, on April 30, 2009.
eddie c. Brown is the founder and president of Brown capital management, a Baltimore-based financial services firm that is one of the country’s oldest African-American-owned investment firms. Brown’s company reflects his philosophy of giving back to the community in which they achieve success. Brown and his family continually have personified that philosophy in giving. in addition to providing details of his personal story of determination, talent, and hard work, Brown shared his thoughts and advice on entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
peter franchot was elected maryland’s 33rd comptroller in 2006. As comptroller, peter franchot has been an independent voice and fiscal watchdog for the taxpayers of maryland. franchot was the guest speaker for the school’s fifth Annual economics panel discussion, “the growing national debt: Are we in trouble?” he emphasized the importance of acquiring a sound understanding of financial literacy, stressing to our students that they must be prepared and equipped to handle our complex financial world.
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Beyond the clAssroom europeAn study tour
The Brown School of Business and Leadership offers students the opportunity to take part in an International Marketing European Study Tour. The three-or four-credit May term study abroad experience gives students a first hand look at the global marketplace and experience with the business cultures of other countries. As part of Stevenson’s Learning Beyond program, the European Study Tours have brought students face-to-face with business leaders at companies such as 3M and GE Healthcare. Students have the opportunity to take courses such as Presentation Theory, International Marketing, and Fashion Merchandising as an integral part of a Study Tour.
Please see the fashion merchandising program page in this brochure for details about the Spring 2012 tour.
cluBs And orgAnizAtions
In addition to the more than 50 student-run clubs and organizations at Stevenson, students within the Brown School of Business and Leadership have ample opportunities to stay involved in business-and law-related activities outside of the classroom. Examples include:• Accounting Association• Fashion Apparel and Design Club• Lambda Epsilon Xi Honor Society (Paralegal Studies) • Legal Society• Phi Beta Lambda National Business Society• Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society (Business Administration)• Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society (Information Systems)
FaCulTy highlighTs
aNNa kayEs
professor, Business
students in the Brown school of Business
and leadership benefit from the expertise
and guidance of faculty members who are
leaders in the business world. for example,
Anna kayes, who recently co-authored
the textbook The Learning Advantage: Six
Practices of Learning-Directed Leadership,
has extensive executive education
experience and is executive development
program fellow at george washington
university.
hillary michaud
program coordinator and Associate
professor, law
the author of two textbooks, Tort Law:
Concepts and Applications and Paralegal
Studies, hillary michaud brings a breadth
of knowledge to the classroom. Among
her experience, michaud practiced law
as in-house counsel to the coca-cola
company at its world headquarters in
Atlanta, ga., and at its nordic division
headquarters in oslo, norway. today
she conducts administrative hearings for
Baltimore city on a part-time basis.
laWrENcE burGEE
chair and Associate professor, information
systems
combining his real-world information
systems insights with numerous study
abroad opportunities, lawrence Burgee
provides his students with unique
learning experiences inside and outside
the classroom. his extensive information
systems experience includes working
as an information technology Analyst
for oracle financials technical support
and a disaster recovery coordinator for
Baltimore gas & electric company where
he was responsible for recovery activities
of information systems. Burgee leads
stevenson’s annual european study tour.
(above) stevenson students and faculty members are shown at sodexo headquarters in paris, france. sodexo was one of the inter-national firms that the group toured as part of the annual european study tour.
(right) members of the legal society pose with faculty advisor and internship coordina-tor cynthia macsherry.
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direCTions To The adMissions oFFiCe
Take the Baltimore Beltway (I-695; accessible from I-95) to exit 19 (I-795 N). Follow I-795 to exit 4, Owings Mills Boulevard (north to Reisterstown Road). Continue on Owings Mills Boulevard to Groff Lane and turn right.
For GPS directions, please use 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
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CharaCTer:
stevenson university is a coeducational, independent institution that is widely known for its unique synthesis of traditional liberal arts education and exceptional career preparation.
enrollMenT:
Approximately 3,200 full-time undergraduate, 700 part-time undergraduate and 500 graduate students.
greenspring CaMpus:
Just minutes from Baltimore in the town of stevenson, maryland, the university’s original campus offers a peaceful learning atmosphere and modern facilities amidst the rolling hills of the greenspring valley.
oWings Mills CaMpus:
conveniently located just six miles from the greenspring campus, the owings mills campus is a thriving academic and residential community.
sTudenT-FaCulTy raTio:
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high school gpA: 3.41 sAt: 1390-1650 (middle 50 percent) Act: 19-24 (middle 50 percent)
sTudy aBroad:
students may broaden their educational and cultural horizons by studying in multiple foreign destinations.
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the university has a wide range of ncAA division iii athletic teams. mustang athletics compete in the middle Atlantic conference (mAc) in all sports except men’s volleyball which participates in the continental volleyball conference (cvc) and women’s ice hockey which competes as independent.
FinanCial aid:
Approximately 90 percent of stevenson students receive some form of scholarship or need-based aid including work-study, grants, and loans.
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