Welcome to the John L. Grove College of Business!
The John L. Grove College of Business, established in 1971, is one of the premier business schools in the Mid-Atlantic Region (Northeast). Over the last four decades, our College of Business has established a tradition of excellence. In 1981, we became the first school in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the ninth college overall in Pennsylvania to become internationally accredited by the most prestigious business accrediting agency in the world, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Today, we are one of only 26 schools in Pennsylvania and one of approximately 850 worldwide to have earned AACSB International accreditation. Under the guidelines of accreditation, we are committed to continuous improvement as we seek to meet the educational needs of our students, our community and our region.
Dean’s Message
Welcome to the John L. Grove College of Business! We are proud to provide AACSB accredited business programs at low cost. In addition to excellent academic programs, I would like to also introduce you to our faculty, student organizations, services, and student related programs. We have an excellent faculty with diverse professional, research, and teaching interest. Classes are held in smaller settings with state-of-the-arts facilities, which support our efforts to serve your educational needs. Explore the possibilities of our nationally acclaimed Grove College of Business where "Our Goal is Your Success!"
Business Majors
As a student in the Grove College of Business, you have the opportunity to explore at least one of twelve majors:
| Accounting | International Management |
| Digital Marketing and Analytics | Business Management |
| Entrepreneurship | Marketing Management |
| Finance | Personal Financial Planning |
| Human Resource Management | Supply Chain Management |
| Information Systems and Analytics | Supply Chain Management Logistics |
During the first semester as a student in the College of Business, you will take BUSN 101– Foundations of Business Administration. This 2 credit course is required of all CoB majors! Upon completion of BUSN 101, students will have developed their academic plan as well as have gained an understanding of the CoB, professional organizations, the Business Internship Program (BIP) and other CoB connections and university resources.
Dean's Offices and Support Staff
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Dr. John Kooti |
Melissa Kougher |
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Dr. Allison Watts |
Dr. Mohammad Rahman
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Ruth Weir |
Ondai Rand |
Dean’s Office Staff
The Grove College of Business Dean’s office suite is located on the first floor of Grove Hall. Dr.’s John Kooti and Allison Watts are supported by the Administrative Assistant, Melissa Kougher.
The MBA Director, Dr. Mohammad Rahman is supported by the MBA Secretary Ruth Weir and works to assist students interested in pursuing an advanced degree in Business Administration. The MBA office has an extension of (717) 477-1483 and is located on the third floor of Grove Hall at 324.
The various offices work under the auspices of the Dean as a team to provide students with services such as academic program reviews, professional organization support, issue resolution and advanced program solutions. We can be reached by visiting Grove Hall 128, calling (717) 477-1435/1620 or via email at business@ship.edu.
Accounting / Information Systems and Analytics
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Dr. Viet Dao |
Susan Lee |
Finance / Supply Chain Management
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Dr. Robert Setaputra |
Vacant
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Management / Marketing / Entrepreneurship
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Dr. Robert Stephens |
Ally Gutshall |
Professional Organizations
All business students are encouraged to explore the different business student organizations and to join at least one during their collegiate career. Student Organizations
Accounting Professional Association
Alpha Kappa Psi (professional business fraternity)
American Marketing Association
Beta Gamma Sigma (national business honor society)
Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO)
FBLA-PBL (Future Business Leaders of America; Phi Beta Lambda)
Information Systems & Analytics Club
Investment Club
Investment Management Program
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Supply Chain Management
Study Abroad
One of the best ways to enhance your collegiate educational experience is to take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad. Given today’s global economy, it is now more important than ever to experience another culture and gain a better understanding of the business world from a different perspective. An international experience will not only enable you to learn more about the world but it will also enable you to learn more about yourself as you engage in this unique and exciting educational experience. This experience will help you personally to grow and develop new perspectives on life and it will help you professionally in your pursuit of employment upon graduation. Study Abroad
Internships
Juniors and seniors in the John L. Grove College of Business, who are in good academic standing, are eligible to participate in the Business Internship Program. Interns do major-related work in business or the professions for free elective credit during the academic year or during the summer. An internship is defined as a semester-long, supervised work experience related to a student's major or career goal for which the student earns academic credit. The work experience may be part-time or full-time and most internship are paid positions. Internship Menu
Student Benefits
- Applying academic knowledge and skills to on-the-job experiences.
- Communicating and interacting with professionals in the "world of work."
- Developing a professional self-confidence.
- Clarifying career goals through exposure to a variety of career opportunities.
- Earning money for university and personal expenses.
- Building a network of professional contacts.
- Completing free elective credit for graduation.
- Gaining valuable professional experience that is major-related.
- Returning to the university with renewed interest and a new perspective on learning
Frequently asked questions....
Q. How do I change my major/add a minor?
A. The first step in changing your major is to complete a Change of
Major/Minor form. Form can be found here:
http://www.ship.edu/Business/Student_Information/Forms/
When completing this form, in addition to newly added components be certain to
include all aspects of your academic program including unchanged
majors/minors/concentrations/certificates. If you fail to include all information,
some portion of your program may be inadvertently dropped. It is
important after you take action to alter your program of study you check your
academic record to ensure accuracy.
Q. What is MyShip ?
A. MyShip is your secure portal to access course registration, academic information,
records management, housing, student employment and a variety of other
links. You will login by using your Ship email and password.
Q. What is a Registration Time Ticket?
A. This is the time frame in which you will be able to register for classes.
Registration time tickets are assigned by the Registrar’s Office and determined
by the number of credits completed.
Q. How do I register/schedule courses?
A. Each semester you will be sent an email from the Registrar’s Office regarding
course registration and the process. Pay attention to all email notifications
from the Registrar’s Office as they contain important messages requiring some
level of action on your part. You must meet with your academic advisor prior
to course registration to ensure you are progressing in your academic program
as planned and review any revisions made on your part. At this time, you will
be provided with an Alternate PIN which is required for course registration.
Q. What should I do if the course registration system won’t allow me to
schedule a course?
A. Course Registration is driven by course work completed and in-progress.
If you receive an error message when you attempt to register for a course, you
need to note the specific message and contact the department for the course
you are attempting to register.
Q. What is MyDegree Audit?
A. Degree Audit is a tool for students and faculty advisors to aid understanding
academic program requirements. Degree Audit is accessible to students
through the MyShip portal.
Q. What should I do if I am absent from class?
A. It is always good practice to advise your professor in writing via email if you
are going to be absent from class. If you need to be absent for more than three
days, you will generally need to provide documentation regarding the
reason/nature of the absence to the dean’s office. Each professor may have
individual attendance policies and you should refer to the course syllabus.
Class attendance is vitally important to your academic success and is ultimately
your responsibility.
Q. How do I drop a class?
A. Freshmen students in their first semester and new transfer students must visit
the Dean’s office located in Grove Hall 128 to withdrawal from a class.
All other students may drop a course by accessing their semester course
registration at My Ship. Care should be taken prior to dropping any course,
as your academic plan could be adversely affected and it also may impact
financial aid and insurance if you drop below 12 credits. Please contact
the Financial Aid office to clarify these issues. If you feel you are entitled
to a refund, please refer to the refund policy and schedule at Student Accounts.
Q. What should I do if I need to withdraw from college?
A. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to withdraw from college,
you should visit the dean’s office to initiate withdraw paperwork. If you live on
campus and/or receive Financial Aid, it is advisable to contact the Dean of
Students office, OM 211A and the Financial Aid office, OM 101 as appropriate.
Grove College of Business and Other Helpful Links
Grove College of Business
Student Banner System Instructions
Computer Recommendations
Scholarships
Employment Profiles
My Ship : Connection to Banner
Info.ship.edu : Access to myInformationSystem
Desire2Learn : Electronic Learning System
E-Time : Student Employee Payroll System
Student Help Desk : Computer Help
Academic Advising Resources
Academic Services
Bookstore
Career Development
Financial Aid
Health Center
Honors Program
Registrar
Ship Email Access
Mission Statement
The John L. Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University provides a high quality and high value comprehensive educational experience that prepares students to excel as principled leaders in the global business community.