Baker School of Business

The Baker School of Business, officially named the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (also known as the “BSB”), is one of the five schools composing The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.

Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business

Established	2002 (2002)
Parent institution	The Citadel
Dean	Col. Michael Weeks, PhD (USAF, Retired)
Undergraduates	749
Postgraduates	251
Location	Charleston , South Carolina , US 32.795916°N 79.959491°W / 32.795916; -79.959491
Website	www.citadel.edu/root/bsb

The Baker School of Business currently enrolls over 700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in bachelor's and master's degree programs. It was established in 2002 as The Citadel reorganized its existing departments into the five schools.[1] The school is located in Bond Hall, but will relocate to the new Bastin Hall south of campus upon completion.[2][3]

On February 22, 2017, The Citadel announced that Tommy and Victoria Baker had made a gift to endow business programs, and that the school would be named in their honor.[4]

The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1996, and the MBA program is ranked among the Princeton Review's Top 282 Business Schools.[5]

Deans, Directors, & Departments

Administrative Position	Administrator
Dean[6]	Col. Michael "Mike" Weeks, PhD (USAF, Retired)
Associate Dean for Curriculum, Finance, & Outreach[7]	Iordanis Karagiannidis, PhD[8]
Director, Undergraduate Degree Completion & MBA Programs[9]	Jeremy Bennett, PhD
Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Day Program[10]	Brittany Guthrie
Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Degree Completion & MBA Programs[11]	Brian Tucker, MA
Associate Professor & Assistant Dean of Assessment[12]	Tracey Sigler, PhD

The Baker School of Business is composed of three academic departments:

Department	Department Head
Accounting & Finance[13]	Cindy Bolt, MTAX
Management & Entrepreneurship[14]	Al Lovvorn, PhD
Marketing, Supply Chain Management, & Economics[15]	Bob Riggle, PhD

Undergraduate

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is conferred upon satisfactory completion of an undergraduate major program of study within the Baker School of Business.

The Citadel's undergraduate day program is available to cadets, veterans, and active duty military members (not available to civilians). The Citadel's undergraduate degree completion program offered through The Citadel Graduate College is available to anyone.

The Baker School of Business offers the following major and minor programs of study:

Program of Study Type	Program of Study	Department	Eligible Degree Programs	Notes
Major	Accounting	Accounting & Finance	Day	Currently available
Major	Business Administration	Management & Entrepreneurship	Day	Currently available
			Degree Completion
Major	Finance	Accounting & Finance	Day	Currently available
Major	Supply Chain Management	Marketing, Supply Chain Management, & Economics	Day	Currently available
Minor	Business Administration	Management & Entrepreneurship	Day	Currently available for non-BSB majors
			Degree Completion
Minor	Economics	Marketing, Supply Chain Management, & Economics	Day	Available fall 2020
			Degree Completion
Minor	Entrepreneurship	Management & Entrepreneurship	Day	Currently available for non-BSB majors
			Degree Completion

Graduate

The degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) is conferred upon satisfactory completion of a graduate major program of study within the Baker School of Business.

The Baker School of Business’ graduate program is available to anyone and can be completed in-person or online. In 2020, the MBA program was ranked 97th[16] in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, while the online program was ranked 102nd. It also was named 58th among online programs for veterans.[17]

References

1. "Citadel reorganizes departments into schools". The Citadel. November 21, 2002. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
2. Amanda Kerr (April 5, 2015). "The Citadel poised to begin two multimillion dollar building projects". Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
3. Dave Munday (March 25, 2018). "Open for business: The Citadel produces military leaders, yes, but even more pursue civilian careers". Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
4. Warren L. Wise (February 22, 2017). "Baker Motor Co. founder, wife make 'significant' contribution to The Citadel". Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
5. "The Citadel School of Business named one of Princeton Review's Best". Charleston Regional Business Journal. October 5, 2006. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
6. "Dean's Office". The Citadel. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
7. "Dean's Office". The Citadel. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
8. "Iordanis Karagiannidis". Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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11. "Dean's Office". The Citadel. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
12. "Dean's Office". The Citadel. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
13. "Accounting & Finance Department". The Citadel. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
14. "Management & Entrepreneurship Department". The Citadel. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
15. "Marketing, Supply Chain Management, & Economics Department". The Citadel. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
16. "The Citadel Business School Overview". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
17. "The Citadel, Online Programs Overview". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 25, 2020.