Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

School of Business, Economics & Technology

School of Business, Economics, and Technology

Dr. Preston Jones, Dean
Campbellsville University, UPO 794, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718
jpjones@campbellsville.edu 270-789-5553

Dr. Joshua Switzer, Assistant Dean for Master’s Programs
Campbellsville University, UPO 794, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718
jdswitzer@campbellsville.edu 270-789-5131

Graduate Faculty and Staff

Dean of the School
Preston Jones, D.B.A. - Computing Technology, Emphasis in Training and Learning
B.S., Campbellsville College; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Assistant Dean for Masters Programs

Joshua Switzer, Ph. D - Management, Campbellsville University; B.S., Morehead State

Full-Time Faculty/Areas of Instruction

Robert Abiodun - Assistant Professor

Ph.D. - Université de Lorraine Nancy, France

Master of Information Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical/Electronic, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

Bill Adams - Professor of Business
B.S., Campbellsville University; MBA, Campbellsville University; Ph.D., Capella University

Ehimwenma Aimiuwu - Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems

Ph.D., Walden University, MBA Kent State University, BA Kent State University

David Wesley Auberry - Associate Professor

Ph.D., Sullivan University, M.A., Webster University; M.S., Sullivan University; B.A., University of Louisville

Gulsebnem Bishop - Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems

Ph.D., Pace University, MBA Stratford University, M.S. Cyber Security Stratford University, M.A. Classical Archaeology, B.A. English Literature Hacettepe University

Shellon Blackman-Lees - Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, M.A., Long Island University; B.A., Andrews University

Quiana Bradshaw - Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems/Computer Science

DCS Colorado Technical University, MSIT Florida Institute of Technology, MBA, BS Colorado Technical University

Rickey Casey - Associate Dean and Professor of Business and Director of Ph.D. Program

DBA. - Management
B.S., The College of the Ozarks; M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas; D.B.A. Nova Southeastern University

Richard Corum - Professor

DBA. - Management
B.A. College of St. Francis; M.A. Tyndale Seminary; M.A. National Louis University; D.B.A. Nova Southeastern University

Chuck Crain - Associate Professor of Business

DBA., Northcentral University, M.B.A., Campbellsville University; B.B.A., McKendree University

Brooke Dickinson - Assistant Professor of Business

Dava Dorjsuren - Assistant Professor of Financial Planning and International Business

Ph.D - Financial Planning

Madison Duncan - Assistant Dean School of Business, Economics and Technololgy for Undergraduate Programs/Assistant Professor

Ph.D Campbellsville University, MBA Campbellsville University, BSBA Campbellsville University

Nancy Duresky - Associate Professor of Business

Ph.D - University of Texas, MA University of Texas, MBA Loyola Marymout, BS University of Texas

Kathy Edwards - Associate Professor of Accounting

Ph.D - Capella University, MBA Campbellsville University, BA Lindsey Wilson College

Amanda Ewing, Associate Professor of Business and Economics
B.S.B.A., American Intercontinental University; MBA, American Intercontinental University, D.B.A., Northcentral University

Khaled Falah - Associate Professor of Business

Management and Leadership Campbellsville University, MS MIS University of Maryland, BS Electrical and Computer Engineering Southern Illinois University

Jimmie Flores - Associate Professor of Business

DM University of Phoenix, MS in Management of Technologies Regis University, BBA St. Mary University

Joe Foster - Associate Professor of Business & Economics

Caren Fullerton, Assistant Professor of Economics

PhD - Texas Tech University, Master of Land, Economics, and Real Estate Texas A&M, BS Texas Tech

Jennifer Graham - Associate Professor of Business

PhD - Management and Leadership, MBA, BSBA Campbellsville University

Thomas Jeffrey - Professor of Business

Ph.D. - Instructional Design and Technology
B.S., Sam Houston State University; M.E. Lamar University; Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University

Preston Jones, DBA - Management, MBA Nova Southeastern, BS Purdue University

John Kenney - Instructor of Business

Ph.D. - Campbellsville University

Rockie McDaniel, DHA - Health Administration
B.S., Campbellsville University; B.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S.N, Old Dominion University; Advanced Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner DL State University of NY at Stony Brook; D.H.A., University of Phoenix.

Chris McNear - Instructor of Business Information Technology

Sunny Onyiri - Lead Professor of PMBA & Professor of Business & Accounting

Ph.D. - Business Administration and Accounting
B.S., University of Louisiana; M.S., Walsh College; Ph.D., Union Institute and University; D.B.A. Northcentral University

Anil Palla - Assistant Professor of Business

Ph.D. - University of the Cumberlands, MBA Sullivan University, BM Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Kiran Palla - Assistant Professor of Business IT Management

PhD - Campbellsville University, MS University of the Cumberlands, MS Griffith University, Bachelor Madras University

Nagamani Palla - Instructor of Computer Science

Ph.D. - University of the Cumberlands

Anthony Patterson - Instructor of Business

Sean Perryman - Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Jill Roberts - Assistant Professor of Accounting

Vernon Roddy, Ph.D. - Economics
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Brent Rowe - Assistant Professor of Business & Theology

Karen Rush - Professor of Business and Lead Professor of Ph.D Program

Ph.D. - Northcentral University, B.B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D. Northcentral University

Vincent Scovetta - Professor of Computer Science
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, M.S., Long Island University, B.S., St. John’s University

Bruce Singleton - Associate Professor of Business, Economics and Technology

J.D. University of Kentucky, College of Law, M.A. Southern Christian University, B.A. University of Kentucky

Lisa Singleton - Associate Professor of Business

DBA Argosy University, MBA Indiana Wesleyan, BS Sullivan University

Gary Whittle - Associate Professor of Computer Science

Master’s Admissions Requirements

A bachelor’s or advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of:
- 2.5 overall, or
- 2.6 for the last 60 hours.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended, sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
A completed application for admission.
English Proficiency (for international applicants):
- TOEFL (Internet-based): Minimum 79-80
- Duolingo: Minimum 100
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0
- Pearson (PTE): Minimum 53
- U.S. College Coursework: Minimum 3.0 GPA with at least 6 credit hours
Credential Evaluation: Official evaluation of foreign academic work submitted before acceptance.
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International students who do not hold a permanent resident visa in the United States must submit evidence of financial support before an I-20 form can be processed.
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The School of Business, Economics, and Technology will inform the applicant of the status of the application, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to be certain that all necessary documents are on file by published deadlines for admission. Under exceptional circumstances, students may be accepted to the program and allowed to enroll for a maximum of six credit hours of coursework prior to full completion of the application file. A student will not be allowed to register for a second session until the application file is complete.

Degree Application

All candidates for graduation must complete an Application for Graduation online via Tigernet, the beginning of the semester the degree work is to be completed.

Transfer of Graduate Credit

Upon approval of the dean, a maximum of twelve credit hours of graduate course work may be accepted from another regionally accredited institution. Courses to be transferred in must have been taken within the past five years and only courses in which grades of B or higher were earned will be accepted for transfer. Students seeking to transfer course work must submit a written request along with transcripts, university course catalog descriptions, and other course information such as a syllabus or book list for faculty use in establishing course equivalency.

Ph.D. Admissions Requirements

A Master’s degree (preferably a MBA or Master’s in Business) from a regionally accredited institution is required to enter the program. Students who do not have a business background must take MGT 907 - Business Knowledge Studies along with all other students during the first term in order to obtain basic knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and statistics.

Required admission documents include the following:

Application
Official transcripts from previous colleges/universities
Resume
Three professional references
Personal essay
Interview

Applicants without a master’s in business may be required to complete the GMAT exam with an acceptable score and/or successfully complete (if not previously completed) a course in Statistics and Research Methods before they can be officially admitted to the program.

Applicants are encouraged to maintain a work or internship experience (paid or non-paid) which either currently reflects management decision-making or places them in a line leading to an eventual leadership/management position.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time and register for the appropriate course allowing work experience which is integral with coursework under Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization. In addition to the course/program requirements, the courses must include verification and documents related to the work experience, which will be an integral component of the course grade.