A Note From the

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Community

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Sorrell College of Business Montgomery Campus

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It is with great pleasure that we provide you with the status of our program as we embrace the 21st Century. Over the past three years, Troy University and specifically the Sorrell College of Business have made significant strides toward our goals of becoming the preeminent business school that is clearly focused on providing students with opportunities for a truly global business education.

Global Business Accreditation

With the decision of the Troy University Board of Trustees in 2005, Troy University became “One Great University,” with teaching sites in 15 U.S. states and a presence in 25 countries outside our borders. The merger of all existing programs across all sites created a seamless University providing students with the opportunity to study under common curriculums, policies and procedures.

In recognition of this new “seamless” University, the Sorrell College requested accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs as a world-wide unit. After two years in preparing self-studies, reports and other documents and a site visit by the ACBSP Review Team, the ACBSP Board of Commissioners in November 2008 voted to award accreditation. For the first time, and under the “One Great University” umbrella, the Sorrell College received national accreditation as one comprehensive unit.

For our Sorrell College of Business students, this means that every option that is available regarding physical location of instruction, chosen business degree program, selected concentration within the degree program and mode of instructional delivery has been subjected to and passed the same rigorous level of peer institutional evaluation.

A Truly International University

Much has been said about business competition in a global environment. Very few business schools have made the commitment that the Sorrell College has to a global infrastructure that facilitates student

engagement in other cultures. The Sorrell College offers degree programs at teaching sites in eight other countries, including Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Vietnam. In addition, the Sorrell College has partner relationships with universities in many other countries, including Russia and Turkey. Students enrolling at any Troy University site are encour-aged to visit and study at other sites. All programs are taught in English and all programs are under common catalogs—both graduate and undergraduate.

You should look at the Sorrell College as your “window to the world.” You may also be surprised to learn that tuition costs in international sites may even be less than in Alabama.

In this publication, we are highlighting the Sorrell College of Business Montgomery Campus and the School of Accountancy. We hope that you will find the information useful as you consider employing our graduates and for prospective students who are selecting where they will study.

I want to express my great appreciation for the leader-ship and efforts of Dr. Anthony Rhee in providing the guidance, support and direction for the Montgomery Campus and to all of his faculty and staff, affectionately known to us as “Rhee and Company,” for their day-to-day activities.

Dr. Don C. Hines Dean

Troy UniversitySorrell College of Business

SORRELL COLLEGE DEANA NOTE FROM THE

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Dr. Don C. Hines

Vision StatementSorrell College of Business will be the first choice for

higher business education students in their quest to

succeed in a dynamic and global economy. Sorrell

College of Business will create the model for 21st Century

business education and community service.

Mission StatementThrough operations that span the State of Alabama,

the United States and the world, Sorrell College of

Business equips our students with the knowledge,

skills, abilities and competencies to become

organizational and community leaders who make a

difference in the global village and global economy.

Through this endeavor, we serve students, employers,

faculty and Troy University at large, as well as the

local and global communities.

WHY DO SO MANY SUCCESS STORIES START AT THE SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS?

Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business has a proud tradition of

educating tomorrow’s business leaders. Many colleges say something

similar. But one thing that sets the Sorrell College of Business apart is

that we are also adept at furthering the education of today’s business

leaders.

At the Sorrell College of Business, we have a special, flexible environment

tailored to the needs of nontraditional working students. People whose

careers are already on the upswing, but who are looking for an extra

advantage.

The majority of the Sorrell College of Business’s classes are taught in

the evenings and weekends and they are consolidated into nine-week ses-

sions rather than 16-week semesters. By scheduling our classes in these

ways, we’re helping to make education available to hardworking people.

No wonder the average age of our students is 28 years old.

There are other ways we’ve tailored our educational experience to make

it more accessible to more people. We’ve embraced a variety of delivery

mechanisms that allow students to complete their work at their own

pace in numerous programs. These include traditional resident courses,

live into cable, taped into cable, Internet, Web-enhanced lecture and

more.

Undergraduate majors at the Sorrell College of Business include Accounting,

Finance, General Business, Management, Marketing and more. Graduate

programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with several

different concentrations, a Master of Science in Human Resource

Management and a Master of Science in Management, among others.

Once you’ve begun your business education at TROY, you can continue

no matter where in the world your life might take you. There’s a Sorrell

College of Business on every TROY campus, and our eCampus lets you

learn anywhere. And because all Troy University campuses and sites

operate under a single accreditation, all of your courses will transfer

among them without any credits being lost.

So if you’re looking for a business school that delivers consistent excellence

and unparalleled flexibility, look no farther.

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Linda M. Browder, SPHR, is the Director of Strategic Place-ment Services, a division of the Wilson Price CPA firm located in Montgomery, Alabama. Ms. Browder is the former Human Resources Director of the Montgomery Advertiser and past President of the Montgomery Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management. She credits her Troy University MSM degree as an integral part of her continued successful career.

“The Executive MSM Program opened the door to the Directorship of Human Resources at the Montgomery Advertiser and put me on the road to my current position as the Director of Strategic Placement Services, a division of Wilson Price.

“My experience in the Troy Uni- versity executive program was instrumental in taking my mana-gerial skills to the next level due to the excellent curriculum, the expertise of the professors and the support of staff, along with the extensive interaction with fellow students.”

Sorrell Success Story

Linda M. Browder

The ultimate objective of all programs and courses in the Sorrell College of Business is to

prepare our graduates to be successful within our communities. With that in mind, we are

committed to networking with local businesses, organizations and agencies to ensure that we

are aware of their changing needs, making continual improvements to our programs in an effort

to best prepare our graduates to be successful.

In addition to reaching out to individual businesses and organizations in the community, the

Montgomery Campus of the Sorrell College of Business has an Advisory Council comprised

of key leaders in our region. Membership on this council comes from key executives at major

corporations in the area, including Hyundai, Colonial Bank, Regions and WSFA news. Key leaders

from local and regional government organizations, such as the City of Montgomery, City of

Prattville and Montgomery County, also serve on the council. The two major functions of this

council are to 1) provide feedback to the Sorrell College of Business about opportunities for

improvement and 2) maintain ongoing communication about the College of Business plans

and new developments.

Another important facet of community interaction includes events that allow students

to interface with business and community leaders. For example, faculty frequently invite

organizational leaders to deliver guest lectures to students on relevant topics. Major events,

such as a recent lecture by Cynthia Cooper, former WorldCom employee and whistle-blower,

are provided for students and also opened up to the community.

Message From the Associate DeanWe truly live in exciting times. The nature and pace of changes occurring in our business environment are clearly unprecedented. With these changes, many organizations and businesses are con-cerned about ways to survive. However, our approach here on the Montgomery Campus of the Sorrell College of Business is to prepare our students to meet the present needs of their organizations and beyond—to help them thrive in an environ-ment of economic uncertainty and globalization.

I am proud of our College of Business and the progress we are making in developing world-class educational programs. We offer a number of undergraduate and graduate programs here on the Montgomery Campus that are intentionally designed to provide students with up-to-date exposure to the practical realities they will face in the workplace.

Under the Chancellor’s vision and leadership, Troy University reaches out to the world at the same time that today’s busi-nesses produce multinational companies. These multinational companies already operate around The City of Montgomery and the State of Alabama. Our future programs should reflect this trend and practice, as well as help those companies prosper. Importantly, our programs are all designed with the adult, working student in mind.

This is accomplished through courses incorporating a high degree of flexibility, as well as a variety of delivery methods that

include classroom lectures, television courses and courses offered via the Internet.

The foundation of world-class educational programs is dependent on a world-class faculty. We are fortunate to have several world-class scholars as faculty members in our College of Business here on the Montgomery Campus. The faculty repre-sents an eclectic group with terminal degrees granted from first-rate institutions including the Ohio State University, University of Texas, University of Georgia and the University of Florida.

Numerous faculty members are also actively engaged in research and publishing. As a result, our students directly benefit from courses delivered by faculty with cutting-edge knowledge.

There has never been a better time to consider pursuing a busi-ness degree or taking business courses to promote professional development. Our Sorrell College of Business here in Montgomery is poised to offer our students an educational experience that will not only confer personal benefits, but also benefits that will spill over into our community.

Dr. Anthony K. Rhee Associate DeanTroy University Sorrell College of Business

Community Leaders/Community Interaction/Business Advisory Council

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Dr. Anthony K. Rhee

The Master of Science in Management is one of the many degree programs we offer. It is a professional program of advanced study in management specifically designed for today’s managers, military leaders and other profes-sionals who possess the potential for advancement and who are seeking a course of study to enhance their careers. The accelerated alternate weekend program format is designed to fit around busy week-day schedules and to enhance degree completion. The occupational diversity of program participants fosters an educational environment in which students benefit from the exchange of ideas and experiences from peers and professors.

Sorrell College of Business Faculty, Montgomery Campus

Benton, Brian, J.D., Law, Samford University-Cumberland

School of Law

DeLoach, James, M.B.A., Finance, University of Alabama

Dukes, Tom, D.B.A., Marketing, Louisiana Tech University

Durham, Charles, Ph.D., Organizational Psychology,

Ohio State University

Foxx, William, Ph.D., Marketing, University of Alabama

Freeman, Willie, ED.S., Ed Admin, Troy University

Griffin, Harry, Ph.D., Finance, University of Alabama

Hoover, David, Ph.D., Human Resource Management, Virginia Tech

Kim, Haksoon, Ph.D., Finance, Louisiana State University

Mathew, Thomas, Ph.D., Economics, University of Georgia

Matuszek, Patricia, Ph.D., Management & Social Work,

University of Texas – Arlington

Mills, Bruce, M.B.A., Business Administration,

University of Missouri

Morrison, Rodger, Ph.D., Management of Information Technology,

Auburn University

Portis, Ron, M.B.A., Management, Grambling State University

Roufagalas, John, Ph.D., Economics, University of Florida

Russell, Houston Roy, Ph.D., Public Management,

University of Alabama

Schraeder, Mike, Ph.D.,

Management,

Auburn University

Self, Dennis, Ph.D.,

Management, Auburn

University

Simpson, Jim, Ph.D.,

Human Resource

Management, University of

Alabama

Todd, Dewey, Ph.D.,

Managerial and Decision

Sciences, Georgia State

University

Touchstone, Kathleen,

Ph.D., Labor Economics,

Florida State University

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Dr. Tom DukesSelected as a Fullbright Senior Specialist, Dr. Dukes was awarded a fellowship to lecture at the Taganrog Management and Economics Institute in Russia. His pro-fessional travels include countries such as Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Britain, Scotland, Greece, Slovakia, Iceland, Mexico, Canada, France, Austria, China and Russia.

Dr. Ed KamnikarDr. Kamnikar has taught accounting courses in Vietnam and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has presented academic papers in Florence, Italy; Greece; England and Mexico. He also traveled to China, where he visited with faculty and staff at numerous universities.

Dr. SangSoo LeeDr. Lee has taught at Inha University in Korea. He is familiar with the accounting practice in Korean businesses and industries. As a native of Korea, he shares with his classes his understanding of the cultural differences and business prac-tices of pan-Pacific nations. He has traveled to Japan, China and Europe.

Dr. John RoufagalasDr. Roufagalas was directly involved in organizing the 2009 international confer-ence on Economic Theory, Policy and Applications of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) in Athens, Greece. He conducts seminars and presents papers at ATINER’s international conferences.

Dr. Mike SchraederAs a prolific writer, Dr. Schraeder is a recipient of the prestigious Wallace Malone Award given to a faculty member annually by Troy University. He serves on the editorial boards of highly competitive academic journals. One of Dr. Schraeder’s papers was recognized as one of the most downloaded articles (2005 Emerald Literati Network Award for Top 200 Downloaded Articles).

Dr. Jim SimpsonDr. Simpson has taught in Heidelberg, Germany. His scholarly knowledge and interests include the culture and history of Europe and Asia. He teaches comparative industrial relations, international human resource management and development and application of human resource management programs and policies for strategic advantage.

Montgomery Campus Selected Faculty Highlights

Dr. Ed Kamnikar

Dr. Jim Simpson

Dr. Tom Dukes

Dr. John Roufagalas

Dr. Sangsoo Lee

Dr. Mike Schraeder

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Sorrell College of BusinessFaculty

Troy University’s School of Accountancy faculty members are highly qualified and are dedicated to preparing students for successful accounting careers. Most of the accounting faculty are CPAs with significant professional accounting expe-rience that continue to interact closely with the accounting profession. This professional experience uniquely qualifies them to prepare accounting students for

the practice of accounting. Faculty members are also committed to the scholarship of accounting, as demonstrated

by their significant intellectual contributions published in well-respected academic and professional journals.

The program has a reputation for excellence with accounting firms throughout the Southeast. Graduates from the program are technically proficient and do well on the CPA exam and in their professional careers. Employers of TROY accounting graduates include the “Big 4” international accounting firms, regional and local accounting firms, federal and state governments and major corporations. These employers commonly praise TROY accounting graduates for their work ethic, integrity and technical proficiency.

Dr. Kaye F. Sheridan, director Troy University School of Accountancy

Troy University School of Accountancy

Dr. Kaye F. Sheridan

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Troy University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges and Schools at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions regarding the accreditation status of the institution or if there is evidence that appears to support Troy University’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.

Troy University, through its Sorrell College of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer baccalaureate degree programs in accounting, finance, general business, information systems, management and marketing. The ACBSP has also accredited TROY to offer graduate business programs.

Montgomery CampusCampbell, Alan D., Ph.D. University of North Texas, CPA

Gaines, Cleophus, Jr., J.D. University of Alabama, L.L.M., Georgetown University

Hudack, Lawrence, Ph.D.University of North Texas, CPA, CMA

Kamnikar, Edward G., Ph.D.University of Denver, CPA

Lee, SangSoo, Ph.D.University of Texas at Austin

Strachan, Beverly Jean, M.B.A.Auburn University at Montgomery, CPA, CFE, CISA, CIA, CBA

Troy CampusBurks, Eddy J., D.B.A. Louisiana Tech University, CPA

Daniel, Claude Lee, M.S. University of Texas at Arlington, CPA

Goodson, Brian, M.B.A. Troy University, CPA

Lewis, Stanley X., D.B.A., Mississippi State University, CPA, CFE

Magrath, Lorraine K., Ph.D. University of Alabama, CPA

Paul, Amanda N., M.B.A. Troy University, CPA

Sheridan, Kaye F., Director, School of Accountancy, D.B.A. Mississippi State University, M.T.A., University of Alabama, CPA

Turpin, Richard A., Ph.D.University of Alabama, CPA

Dothan CampusBilbeisi, Khamis M., Ph.D.University of Mississippi

Gaddis, Marcus D., Ph.D.University of Kentucky

Teed, Dan G., M.P.A.University of Texas at Austin, CPA

Phenix City CampusRoberts, Elizabeth J., M.S.Auburn University, CPA

Global CampusCluskey, Robert, D.B.A.Southern Illinois University, CPA, CFE, CFF

Sorrell School of Accountancy

Faculty

• TROY’sSorrellCollegeofBusinessinMontgomeryisdedicatedto primarily serving the “nontraditional” adult learner. The aver-age age of students is 28 years old.

• Themajorityofclassesaretaughtintheeveningandonweekends.

• Mostclassesaretaughtin9-weeksessionsratherthan16-weeksemesters.

• Avarietyofdeliverymechanismsallowsstudentstocompletetheir work at their own pace in numerous different programs. These include traditional resident courses, live into cable, taped into cable, Internet, Web-enhanced lecture and more.

• StudentsontheMontgomeryCampusenjoyrelativelysmallclasssizes of typically 25 students or fewer.

• Mostofourstudentsareemployed,havefamiliesandnumerousother commitments and, therefore, appreciate the many options that students have for completing their courses.

• UndergraduatemajorsincludeAccounting,Finance,General Business, Management, Marketing and more.

• Wealsoofferourstudentswhohavecreditsfromtechnicalormilitary schools the option of a bachelor’s degree in Resources and Technology Management, which could allow them to transfer the bulk of their technical coursework.

• GraduateprogramsincludeaMasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA) with several different concentrations and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM).

• Wealsoofferanacceleratedweekend-onlyprogramthatmeetsroughly every other weekend that allows students to complete a Master of Science in Management (MSM) in roughly one year.

• Inadditiontothenontraditionalprogramsandcoursesofferedon the Montgomery Campus, students also have access to degree programs and courses offered at other Troy University campuses and sites around the globe.

• CoursestransferseamlesslyamongTROYlocationswithnocredits being lost.

• Studentscanstartmostdegreeprogramsononecampusandcomplete them anywhere in the world using TROY’s outstanding distance learning programs. It is as though TROY is one big campus.

• TroyUniversityisaccreditedbytheSouthernAssociationofColleges and Schools (SACS).

• TheSorrellCollegeofBusinessalsoholdsspecializedaccredita-tion from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Pro-grams (ACBSP).

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Sorrell College of Business Quick Facts

For more information about the Sorrell College of Business, call 334-241-9703.

For more information about the School of Accountancy, call 334-241-5924.