About

About the College of Business

Committed to continuous improvement, the College of Business is a collaborative learning community dedicated to the creation and sharing of knowledge that places special emphasis on developing cutting edge, best business practices. The interaction between and among our faculty, students and members of the professional community is the mechanism that makes the College a learning organization. In pursuing this mission our objectives include:

  • Achieving excellence in business education by integrating academic scholarship and practical application.
  • Producing basic and applied research to enhance business analysis, practices and policy.
  • Helping meet the economic challenges facing the state and region.

 

Our Programs

Our degree programs are designed to prepare students to be successful in both private and public sector organizations throughout the state, region and nation. These organizations are increasingly characterized by high rates of technological change, increasing levels of cultural diversity, and globalization of markets.

The College offers baccalaureate degrees and high quality graduate programs in Masters of Accountancy (MAcc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Economics, Master of Arts in Economics, Master of Science in Finance, and Master of Science in Information Systems. The objective of the baccalaureate degree is to provide students with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to succeed in entry-level professional positions in their chosen disciplines. The program is designed to prepare students for advancement into middle and upper management positions by providing breadth of knowledge in selected functional business disciplines, training in communication skills, and a solid foundation in the sciences and liberal arts.

The objective of the master of business administration degree is to prepare students for managerial and executive positions. The Master of Accountancy Program (MAcc) is designed to provide the foundation for advancement in the rapidly changing environment of the accounting profession. The college also seeks to provide opportunities for specialized training and experience in targeted industries and functional areas.

 

Our Faculty

The faculty at the Business College is an accomplished dynamic group of professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality education possible. The faculty members hold Ph.D.'s from some of the world's leading institutions and most have practical work experience in their fields-experience that fosters ties to the business community both locally and nationally. The college also has several specialized organizations with which students can become involved.

College Highlights

Center for Logistics Management

http://www.unr.edu/coba/logis/

The Center for Logistics Management was established in 1988, combining the resources of the business community and the University to focus on the field of logistic management.

 

Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming

http://www.unr.edu/gaming/index.asp

The Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming was formed in 1989 with the mission of broadening the base of knowledge and understanding of gaming and public policy in Nevada, the U.S., and throughout the world.

 

The Nevada Small Business Development Center

http://www.nsbdc.org/

The Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC) is a cooperative effort between the University and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Counselors provide services to existing and new small business enterprises throughout the state by helping them through all individual service areas, including assistance with business startup, sources of capital, marketing, financial analysis, invention assessment, planning for growth, computer systems, environmental compliance, and personnel issues.

The Bureau of Business and Economics Research

http://www.nsbdc.org/what/data_statistics/bber/

The Bureau of Business and Economics Research (BBER), founded in 1956, is the applied research unit of the College of Business Administration. It provides a large array of research services, publications, and consulting for private, local, state, and national business and governmental entities.

 

Center for Regional Studies

http://www.nsbdc.org/what/data_statistics/gis/

The Center for Regional Studies is an economic development collaborative between the University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business Administration, and the Nevada Small Business Development Center.

The Center serves the state with data and market analyses designed to help a business select a location for operations, understand current market trends, and predict where the local economy is headed. 

Some data can be accessed free of charge from the online Map and Data Downloads section, which is constantly being updated with new information.  The Data Menu and Price List (PDF) outlines the pricing and availability of some of our custom data and reports produced by the Center.


Facilities and Technology

The College of Business Administration is housed in the Nazir Ansari Business Building. Many of the classrooms have Internet connections, audio and video projection systems, and built-in podiums containing such equipment as electronic presenters, microcomputers, VCR/CD players, and connections for personal laptop computers.

In an attempt to keep up with the latest technology, the college maintains several information technology laboratories available to students. These include the general-purpose microcomputer lab, the Internet development lab, the networking and telecommunications lab, and the telecommuting lab. These networked facilities are all connected to the Internet. They house approximately 100 microcomputers and other devices, and provide access to a wide variety of software applications and databases.