Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
Contact
grad-bus@duq.edu
(412) 396-6276 Administration
Administration
Dean B. McFarlin, Ph.D. (mcfarlind@duq.edu)
Dean, Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
Karen Russo Donovan, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Executive Education
Risa Kumazawa, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Academic Systems and Accreditation
Gokhan Sonaer, Ph.D. (sonaerg@duq.edu)
Department Chairperson, Economics and Finance
Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa , Ph.D. (opokudakwaa@duq.edu)
Department Chairperson, Management and Marketing
William Spangler, Ph.D. (spangler@duq.edu)
Department Chairperson, Accounting, Information Systems and Technology and Supply
Chain Management
History
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business was established in 1913 as the School of Accounts and Finance. In 1931, the name was changed to the School of Business Administration to reflect the expansion of course offerings and growing professional stature in the education community. With programs dating from the founding of the School in 1913, the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has continued to develop, broaden and adapt its curriculum since 1957. The School earned accreditation in 1962 by the premier business school accrediting agency, AACSB International- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. About five percent of business schools worldwide have achieved the AACSB distinction, and Duquesne has maintained it proudly for more than 60 years.
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has a long history of strong ties to local business leaders. Following a generous endowment in 1991 by Antonio J. Palumbo, an accomplished business professional, the School adopted his name for its undergraduate programs. In 1999, the graduate School was named in honor of a highly successful entrepreneur, John F. Donahue, who established an impeccable reputation for integrity, wisdom and hard work. Donahue, a former World War II bomber pilot, founded Federated Investors in 1955. By the early 1980s, Federated became the country's second largest fund operator. Donahue previously served as the firm's chairman and chief executive officer.
Vision Statement
We aspire to be the best student-focused business school known for...
- Difference-making education that instills the inclusive Spiritan mindset and transforms lives
- In-demand graduates who change companies and the world for the better
- Innovative thought leadership that improves business and society
Mission Statement
We develop sought-after business leaders who possess the ethical character, Spiritan mindset and solutions-oriented skills needed to be global difference makers.
We accomplish this through faculty and staff who deeply engage our students, alumni, and community partners to create...
- Educational experiences that improve lives
- Solutions to important business and social challenges
- Thought leadership with lasting societal impact
Our Values
The Business of Difference Making - 5 Principles that Drive Us Forward...
- Our Students: We are passionate about instilling practical wisdom in our students that positions them for success.
- Ethics and integrity: We are driven by the principles of honesty, fairness, accountability, transparency and moral courage.
- Inclusiveness and belonging: We encourage diversity in all forms and strive to create a culture of inclusiveness, equity and collaboration.
- Improving the world: We develop leaders who serve others, create positive environmental change, and develop innovative solutions to business and societal challenges.
- Scholarship that matters: We pursue difference-making research that shapes disciplines, revolutionizes teaching and transforms business and society.
We add value for the greater good of our stakeholders by creating an environment of support for the intellectual pursuits of our faculty, a commitment to excellence in teaching, community outreach, and service.
Graduate School of Business Philosophy
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business at Duquesne University prepares students to
make a difference. Our approach to business education is based on a philosophy that
responsible, ethical leadership in business creates a better society for all. The
School balances its distinguished history with a focus on the future.
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business challenges our students to reach their potential
in a dynamic, intellectually exciting environment that is driven by Duquesne's century-long
commitment to an ethical perspective in one's professional and personal life, and
an emphasis on teaching excellence. The search for continuous improvement is a process
that emphasizes an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of business, a desire
to exceed the expectations of our constituents, scholarship focusing on real business
problems and creative academic-business partnerships.
Graduate Business Programs
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business offers a portfolio of graduate business programs to meet the needs of a diverse student population and equip emerging leaders with the knowledge and skills for career success and resilience:
- One-Year M.B.A.
- Flex M.B.A.
- Professional M.B.A.
- M.S. in Accountancy
- M.S. in Analytics and Information Management
- Graduate Certificate in Analytics and Information Management
- Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership
- M.S. in Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- M.S. in Finance
- Graduate Certificate in Finance
- M.S. in Supply Chain Management
- Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Business Analytics Fundamentals Micro-credential
- Business Essentials Micro-credential
- Business Essentials for Lawyers Micro-credential
One-Year Master of Business Administration (One-Year M.B.A.)
The One-Year M.B.A. is a 39-credit program delivered in an accelerated, 12-month program with daytime classes focusing on strategic sustainability issues facing business and society. The One-Year M.B.A. is aligned with the six United Nations' Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) to advance sustainable social, environmental and economic value.
The One-Year M.B.A. incorporates problem-solving consulting projects, cross-functional case studies, professional skill coaching, and an international study trip. The focus is on gaining tangible experience and competence for managing financial, social, environmental and informational resources, the top priorities for sustaining modern organizations in a dynamic global marketplace.
The One-Year M.B.A. program launches in early June, and students earn an M.B.A. the following May. Graduates are prepared for management roles in consulting, supply chain, policy planning, marketing, finance, human resources, information technology, new product development, and general management.
Flex M.B.A.
The Flex M.B.A. is a 33-credit program that offers students a seamless path to dual credentials – an MBA degree and a specialized Certificate. The program combines 18 credits of required Core courses, 6 credits of required Electives, and 9 credits of specialized Certificate coursework. Certificate coursework allows students to specialize in Analytics and Information Management, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Finance, or Supply Chain Management. All courses are available online and in hybrid formats.
Professional Master of Business Administration (Professional M.B.A.)
The Professional M.B.A. is a 42-credit* program designed to accommodate working professionals. Students have the flexibility to take a full-time or part-time course load with courses offered online, onsite, or a combination of both.
Students develop expertise in all aspects of management and an understanding of how the disciplines are interrelated. Through the program, students develop leadership skills while learning how to responsibly manage in an efficient, effective manner.
Core courses build upon a broad foundation of business and industry knowledge while the Capstone Project and Strategy sequence is designed to sharpen strategic skills and critical-thinking abilities through engagement with a real-world project partner.
* Up to 6 credits may be waived based on previous coursework in accounting, economics, finance and statistics. To be eligible for a course waiver, a grade of 'B-' or better is required in an approved course taken within the past 5 years.
Master of Science in Accountancy (MAcc)
The MAcc program is a 30-credit program of study that can be completed on a 1-year or 2-year path. The curriculum meaningfully integrates forensic accounting, information technology and ethics which are significant and challenging areas facing the accounting profession today. The program prepares students for careers in public and corporate accounting, non-profit and governmental accounting and forensic accounting.
At the completion of the program, students will have fulfilled the 150 academic credit hours required to become licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Pennsylvania and most other states.
In addition to satisfying the credit-hour requirement for CPA licensure, Duquesne's MAcc program emphasizes accounting as a profession and ensures that graduates are thoroughly prepared to be communicators, analysts and responsible leaders. Equipped with essential accounting and financial analysis skills, MAcc program graduates also have expertise that extends beyond the scope of traditional accounting, taxation, and auditing.
Master of Science in Analytics and Information Management (M.S.-A.I.M.)
The M.S.-A.I.M. program is a 30-credit program of study that can be completed on a 1-year or 2-year path. The program appeals to a range of potential students, including technical professionals who are looking to restart or retool their careers, professionals who are seeking a relevant management credential, non-technical or non-business professionals who are seeking to enter the data analytics or information systems field. The M.S.-A.I.M. program is STEM designated.
Duquesne's M.S.-A.I.M. curriculum focuses on (1) how to apply models, analytical methods, and visualization tools to data, producing insights that lead to better business decisions (2) the identification, capture, integration, management, and protection of data and (3) eliciting and communicating business requirements and analytical insights. At the completion of the program students should understand and gain experience in data governance, project management, data mining, data querying, artificial intelligence, modeling insights, behavioral analytics and visualizations.
Graduate Certificate in Analytics and Information Management (G.C.-A.I.M.)
The G.C.-A.I.M. program is a 15-credit, full-time or part-time program of study. The program appeals to a range of potential students, including technical professionals who are looking to restart or retool their careers, professionals who are seeking a relevant management credential, non-technical or non-business professionals who are seeking to enter the data analytics or information systems field.
Duquesne's G.C.-A.I.M. curriculum focuses on how to apply models, analytical methods, and visualization tools to data, producing insights that lead to better business decisions. At the completion of the program students should understand and gain experience in data mining, data querying, artificial intelligence, modeling insights, behavioral analytics and visualizations.
Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership
Learn to lead with vision and a strategic mindset with a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership. This certificate program is designed for professionals in diverse fields who wish to develop strategic and entrepreneurial acumen, an understanding of behavior in organizations and the ability to motivate and lead organizational change.
Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership (M.S.-E.L.)
The M.S.-E.L. is a 30-credit program that prepares students to successfully launch new ventures or lead existing enterprises with innovation and vision. Leveraging Duquesne’s entrepreneurship resources, including the Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and the Small Business Development Center, students will sharpen their skills in ideation, change management, pitching business projects, and securing venture capital
Depending on the student’s start term and chosen path, the M.S.-E.L. may be completed in 1-2 years. The M.S.-E.L. is comprised of a mix of hybrid and online classes, and while much of the program can be completed online, several classes have high-impact in-person evening and weekend sessions.
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship (G.C.-E.N.T.R.)
The G.C.-E.N.T.R. program is a 15-credit program of study. The program is a hybrid program where most of the curriculum is taught online, but the cohort will gather occasionally for high-impact sessions throughout the curriculum. The program appeals to both students who want to tackle challenges inside an innovative business and those wishing to launch their own business. Students can complete the G.C.-E.N.T.R. part-time in just 1 year.
Duquesne's G.C.-E.N.T.R. curriculum focuses on how to recognize and seize opportunities, how to start, structure and finance a new business entity, and how to go to market with an innovative product or service offering.
Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.)
The M.S.F. prepares early- and mid-career professionals seeking careers in financial management, capital markets, banking, corporate treasury, investment management and related fields. Students gain deep skill in financial analysis and valuation for decision making in all aspects of business investment, financing and operating activities, so that graduates are prepared to fully engage in organizations ranging from small and medium enterprises to major corporations.
The M.S.F. is 33-credit program with up to 3 credits of accounting and finance prerequisites potentially waivable. After completing or waiving prerequisites, the M.S.F. comprises a 15-credit core curriculum plus 15 elective credits, all of which can be completed in six semesters or less. Delivery is nearly 100% online asynchronous.
Graduate Certificate in Finance (G.C.-F.)
The G.C.-F. is a 18-credit online program that helps prepare early- and mid-career professionals seeking careers in financial management, capital markets, banking, corporate treasury, investment management and related fields.
Financial management, correctly practiced, is vital to the long-run growth and success of every business organization. The G.C.-F. focuses on principles of sound financial management while developing deep skill in the technology and techniques of financial analysis and valuation. Students apply these principles and techniques in all aspects of business investment, financing and operating activities.
Up to 3 credits can be waived for applicants that have completed relevant prerequisites, so that the GC-F can be completed part-time in as few as three semesters. Delivery is 100% online asynchronous.
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (M.S.-S.C.M.)
The M.S.-S.C.M. is a 30-credit degree program designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers, seize opportunities and impact any organization's bottom line through the supply chain. The blended program format of online learning and face-to-face sessions provides flexibility and convenience along with opportunities to collaborate on real projects and network with industry leaders. The M.S.-S.C.M. program is STEM designated.
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management (G.C.-S.C.M.)
The G.C.-S.C.M. is a 15-credit graduate certificate program with face-to-face evening and online classes. The certificate is ideal for students who have a bachelor's degree and are interested in improving their skills across all functional areas in supply chain management. The program format allows students to tailor the certificate to their individual career goals and then immediately apply that knowledge in the workplace. Students can complete the G.C.-S.C.M. part-time in just 1 year, and courses taken for the certificate can be applied toward the M.S.-S.C.M.
Dean B. McFarlin, Ph.D. Ryan Atkins Andrea DiBernardo Ronald J. Dick Karen Russo Donovan Peter T. Gianiodis Yeonjeong Kim Congcong Li John Niedenberger Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa John Russo Seleshi Sisaye These Centers and Institutes support innovative research and applied educational
experiences for students as well as promote interaction with local business leaders
and entrepreneurs. We give our students the skills they need to act entrepreneurially,
sell effectively and manage sustainable supply chains while also enhancing job creation
and workforce development in the region. The Investment Strategy Institute (ISI) delivers a portfolio of experiences designed
to enhance students’ career prospects in corporate finance, asset management and financial
planning, and wealth management. Prominent among these experiences is the Student-Managed
Investment Funds (SMIF) program, in which students manage approximately $1,600,000.
Utilizing the ISI’s 24 Bloomberg terminals, students manage the Duquesne Values Fund
(DVF), the Duquesne Microcap Fund (DMF), and the Duquesne Balanced Fund (DBF) while
learning about investments and financial markets.Administration and Faculty
Dean and Professor of Management
Karen Russo Donovan, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Executive Education
Risa Kumazawa, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Systems and Accreditation
Gokhan Sonaer, Ph.D.
Department Chairperson, Economics and Finance
Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa, Ph.D.
Department Chairperson, Management and Marketing
William Spangler, Ph.D.
Department Chairperson, Accounting, Information Systems and Technology, and Supply
Chain Management
Rebecca Ellsworth, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Academic Programs & Student Affairs
Chris Rouhier, M.S.
Sr. Director, Recruitment & Admissions
Richard Longo, R.N., FACMPE, FACHE
Director, Small Business Development Center
Katy Owens. B.S.
Director, Business and Administration
Tricia Brancolini-Foley, M.S.
Program Director, Marketing and Communications
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.S., M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Queen's University Belfast, Ireland
Philip L. Baird, III
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Debarati Bhattacharya
Associate Professor of Finance
B.S., M.B.A., University of Calcutta, India
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Karoly Bozan
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Technology
B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Kent State University
Georgiana Craciun
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
M.S., University of Antwerp, Belgium
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Patrick Deegan
Assistant Professor of Practice in Business Law
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
M.B.A., M.S., Duquesne University
J.D., Widener University School of Law
Associate Director, Center for Leadership in Professional Selling
Instructor, Sales and Marketing
MBA, Duquesne University 2023
B.S., Northern Illinois University
Associate Professor of Sports Marketing
B.S., M.B.A., Saint Joseph's University
Ed.D., Temple University
Pamala J. Dillon
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., American University
M.B.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Executive Education
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S.N., Carlow University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Matthew J. Drake
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.S.B.A., Duquesne University
M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Susan P. Eppley
Director, Center for Leadership in Professional Selling
Instructor of Marketing and Management
B.A., Edinboro State University
M.B.A., Robert Morris University
Charles Favreau
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Central Florida
M.S., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Ryan Garvey
Professor of Finance
Donahue Chair in Investment Management
B.A., Mercyhurst College
M.B.A., Providence College
Ph.D., University College Dublin
Mark Geiger
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
B.S., M.B.A., Illinois State University
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Min Geiger
Assistant Professor of Management
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.P.A., University of Kansas
B.S. M.S., Ewha Womans University
Pinar Geylani
Professor of Economics
B.S., Bilkent University
M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Merle E. Gilliand Professor in Entrepreneurial Finance
B.A., Dickinson College
M.B.A., Queens University of Charlotte
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Audrey Guskey
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S.B.A., Robert Morris University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Kathleen S. Hartzel
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology
B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Aimee A. Kane
Associate Professor of Management
B.A., Duke University
M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
Maryellen Kelly
Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing
B.A., Chatham College
M.B.A., Ohio State University
Ph.D., The Union Institute
Assistant Professor of Management
M.A., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
Robert J. Kollar
Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Duquesne University
C.P.A., Pennsylvania
Christina Kuchmaner
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., Kent State University
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Youngstown State University
Risa Kumazawa
Associate Dean for Academic Systems and Accreditation
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Central University of Finance and Economics (China)
M.A., Duke University
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Rui Liu
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (China)
M.B.A., Auburn University
M.Sc., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Ryan Luchs
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Leslie Mansfield
Director of the First Year Innovation Experience
B.S., Carlow College
M.S., Carnegie Mellon University
Kathryn Marley
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.A., Grove City College
M.B.A., University of Akron
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Matthew R. Marlin
Professor of Economics
B.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
K. Bryan Menk
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., James Madison University
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
C.P.A., Virginia
Kelly Moore
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A, B.B.A., University of Iowa
M.B.A., Drake University
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Wilfred Mutale
Instructor, Information Systems and Technology
Ph.D., Dakota State University
M.S., Youngstown State University
B.S., Geneva College
Brian M. Nagle
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., Siena College
M.S., State University of New York (Albany)
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
C.P.A., New York
Executive Director, Investment Strategy Institute
Instructor, Finance
B.A., Denison University
M.A. University of North Carlina at Chapel Hill
M.B.A, Virginia Tech
Staci Offutt
Director, Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Instructor, Entrepreneurship
M.F.A., Parsons, The New School
B.F.A., West Virginia University
Chair, Management and Marketing
Associate Professor of Management
B.Sc., Brown University
M.B.A., International Institute for Management Development
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Pinar Ozturk
Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Technology
B.S., University of Istanbul
M.B.A., M.S., University of Hartford
Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology
Jacqueline C. Pike Gerber
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology
B.S.B.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Stephen E. Rau
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S.B.A., Robert Morris University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Director for the Center of Excellence in Supply Chain Management
B.A., Duquesne University
M.B.A., Duquesne University
Matt Edmund Ryan
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Claremont McKenna College
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Wendy Serapiglia
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management
M.S., Point Park College
B.S., Allegheny College
Michael Sherwin
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
M.B.A., Carnegie Mellon University
M.S., Penn State University
B.S., Penn State University
Professor of Accounting
B.A., Addis Ababa University
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
M.L.S., State University of New York (Albany)
Ph.D., Cornell University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Nagaraj Sivasubramaniam
Associate Professor of Management
B.E., Birla Institute of Technology and Science
P.G. Diploma, International Management Institute
Ph.D., Florida International University
Gokhan Sonaer
Chair, Economics and Finance
Associate Professor of Finance
H.J. Halliwell Faculty Fellow in Finance
B.S., M.S., Middle East Technical University (Turkey)
M.B.A., University of North Carolina
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
William E. Spangler
Chair, Accounting, Information Systems and Technology and Supply Chain Management
Department
Professor of Information Systems and Technology
B.A., University of South Florida
M.B.A., University of Hawaii
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
David M. Wasieleski
Albert Paul Viragh Professor in Business Ethics
Executive Director of the Albert P. Viragh Institute for Ethics in Business
Editor-in-Chief, Business and Society Review
M.B.A., Duquesne University
B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Pavel A. Yakovlev
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S.B.A., Shepherd College
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Amy Jo Naponic Yurko
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Wenqi Zhou
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology
B.S., M.S., Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
Ph.D., George Washington UniversityCenters and Institutes
The Center includes an ideation suite and a maker space for creating, inventing, and
learning.
All simulated spaces allow students to project presentations onto a flat screen and
are part of a sophisticated digital video capture system. Sales sessions can be live
streamed or recorded so students can review and hone their work.
With the launch of the CSS, business students receive a comprehensive experience,
from their first contact with the School as high school students through graduation
and their transition to alumni.
Student Success Coaches are the heart of the CSS. Each coach is responsible for specific
academic programs, and they advise and counsel all students in their respective programs.
Coaches have a deep understanding of their programs and their respective fields, allowing
them to better meet the needs of their students.
Applying theory from across the curriculum, students help clients reduce costs, improve
processes and enhance competitiveness.Graduate Business Student Organizations
All graduate students are encouraged to become more involved and take advantage of
the opportunities available through the Donahue Business Society.
Currently, Net Impact focuses its efforts toward campus sustainability, education,
and awareness while collaborating with many other student and professional organizations.