Eberly College of Business

Prashanth Bharadwaj, Interim Dean
Amy Cook, Assistant Dean
Website: www.iup.edu/business

In the spring of 1994, the College of Business was renamed to commemorate the generous commitment of the Eberly family through the Eberly Family Trust to the developmental needs of the college. Departments within the Eberly College of Business include Accounting and Information Systems, Finance and Economics, Management, and Marketing.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Eberly College is to provide students with a broad range of high-value undergraduate and graduate business programs aimed at fostering ethical behavior and entrepreneurial spirit and developing skills vital to their success in today’s world.

The college enrolls a highly diverse student body from Pennsylvania, other states, and from many countries around the world. The college provides a student-centered and technologically integrated learning environment. The college maintains a global focus and provides opportunities for real-world exposure and cross-cultural experience.

The Eberly College is especially committed to high-quality instruction. It is committed to research activities which enhance the quality of instruction and contribute to both the applied and basic literature of business.

Committed to the economic vitality of the region, the Eberly College engages in service activities that include opportunities for involvement of both faculty and students with the business community.

Vision Statement

The Eberly College of Business aspires to be a premier business school, recognized worldwide for excellence through applied learning, leadership development, cross-cultural enrichment, scholarship, and service.

Accreditation

AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—has accredited the undergraduate and graduate business degree programs offered by the ECOB. Accreditation shows that a school fulfills its mission, meets its objectives, and maintains the high standards set by AACSB International. The outcome is managers and business professionals who know how to think, communicate, solve problems, and provide leadership in the global marketplace.

The Corporate Relations and Internship Office

IUP offers one of the largest business internships programs in Pennsylvania. Students can choose from a wide range of organizations to gain real-world experience while earning academic credit. Internship advisors are available to counsel students regarding internship prerequisites, procurement of the internship position, and scheduling.The Eberly College of Business partners with the IUP Career and Professional Development Center for Career Fairs, networking programs, and professional development programming.

School of International Management

With the increasing demand for cross-cultural knowledge and international competence, the ECOB has committed itself to a comprehensive strategy of providing future business leaders with a global foundation so they may become the world-class managers of tomorrow. The School of International Management offers a rich program that will strengthen business students and provide regional businesses with personnel who have a global perspective and internationally competitive management skills. This global perspective is provided to students through broad exposure to cross-cultural course work, integration of international concepts in selected business courses, direct exposure to individuals from other cultures, and a period of residency in another country.

Business Advisory Council

Eberly College’s Business Advisory Council is a select group of more than 80 business leaders. The council helps the college in its educational and service mission through counsel and feedback on matters such as program objectives, curriculum development, program development and promotion, and recruitment of students, retention, and placement of students.

ECOB Academic Policies

Academic Integrity Pledge

ECOB continually strives to strengthen the integrity and ethical conduct of both students and faculty. Students studying in the ECOB are required to sign a student pledge of academic honesty. The purpose of the student pledge is to build trust among students and faculty while fostering an academic environment of shared values.

Residency Requirement

All of the college’s majors must take a minimum of 50 percent of their required business* credits in IUP course work. IUP credits earned by examination, such as CLEP, are counted toward IUP residency.