Business Management: Curriculum

General Education Requirements (40 credits total)

Program Requirements (81 credits total)

Additional Information

200 Level Program Electives (6 credits total)

300/400 Level Program Electives (6 credits total)

Business Management: Semester Pathway

Recommended course of study for a full-time student. It is recommended that students speak to an Academic Advisor before registering for courses each semester.

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Faculty Profiles

Dr. Kristin Noone

Education:

B.S. (Marketing), Northeastern University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
D.B.A., University of Phoenix

Dr. Noone teaches courses in organizational and intercultural communications, marketing, management and economics and has a diverse professional background featuring experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. In the former, she has held positions as chief financial officer, manager and consultant working in industries ranging from automotive parts to sports; in the latter, she has been a volunteer, committee leader, vice president, president, and board member.  She also serves as faculty adviser to the Quincy College Business Alliance, an on-campus club for students interested in pursuing careers in business.

Publication:

Noone, K. A. (2012). Influence tactic effectiveness: A perception comparison of electrical foremen and electrical journeymen wiremen (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Phoenix).

John Mollica

Education:

B.A. (Business), Colorado State University
M.B.A., Bryant University
Ph.D. (Business Administration), Trident University

Dr. Mollica teaches courses in management, economics, and computer science. A successful entrepreneur, he offers Quincy College students more than 25 years’ experience as a small-business owner, business consultant, corporate trainer, and community educator as well as hands-on management expertise in fields including manufacturing, construction, service, and banking.

Maureen Chisholm

Education:

B.S. (Marketing), Northeastern University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
D.B.A., University of Phoenix

In addition to her role as an instructor at Quincy College, Professor Chisholm is an entrepreneur who owns two companies – one which focuses on corporate training and technical writing, the other offering consulting services to the hospitality industry.  Previously, she spent 20 years at Verizon Communications in positions including call center manager, engineer, and project manager. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in higher education administration from Capella University.

Jim Downey

Education:

B.S. (Marketing), Northeastern University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
D.B.A., University of Phoenix

Professor Downey’s expertise in accounting and business operations – gained from 30 years in the high-tech industry – is complemented by his experience in law and government.  He was a member of the legal staff of the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s securities division, provided administrative and legal services as associate counsel for Citi Fund Services Ohio, and then joined the US Department of Labor’s veterans’ employment and training service as a senior investigator. He currently also serves as an attorney/advisor in the staff judge advocate’s office of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Evelyn Lane

Education:

B.A. (Economics), Wellesley College
M.B.A (Finance), Boston University

Professor Lane teaches courses in economics, finance, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Before joining the Quincy College faculty, she was a self-employed financial planner and previously spent 15 years in investment management and financial services, where she trained stockbrokers and financial sales representatives in various investment products including mutual funds, managed investment portfolios, REITs, IPOs, and annuities. She holds the professional certifications of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).

Mark Linnane

Education:

B.A. (Business Finance), Suffolk University
M.B.A., Suffolk University

Professor Linnane, a Quincy native and Quincy College alumnus, brings a unique perspective on business education to his role as an instructor.  His professional career began in food services as owner of a distribution business, after which he entered the financial services industry as a business banking specialist.  He ultimately earned his FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations and for the past two decades has also worked as an investment advisor.

Dr. Andrieta Pritchett

Education:

B.S. (Business Administration/Finance), Goldey-Beacom College
M.S. (Accounting and Financial Management), DeVry University
Ph.D. (Business Administration/Finance), Walden University

Dr. Pritchett teaches courses across the business management spectrum including accounting, finance, management, business ethics and economics. Her professional experience includes more than two decades in investment management, corporate finance, accounting, governance and regulatory affairs, and she is a member of both the American Accounting Association and American Finance Association. She has extensive experience in both in-person and on-line instruction and has earned certification as a peer reviewer by Quality Matters, Inc.

Publication:

Pritchett, Andrieta G., “Shared Service Center Strategies in Public Sector” (2018). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 5119.

Eleanor Sanford

Education:

B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A. (Administrative Studies), Boston College

Professor Sanford’s professional background includes individual, team, leadership, and career coaching as well as preparing and delivering keynote presentations. She has held various senior leadership roles in corporate learning, leadership, organizational development, professional communication, and sales and service with major international financial services firms including Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Citizens Bank/Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander/Sovereign Bank.  She gained a solid foundation for her career by first earning her Associate’s degree from Quincy College.

Jack Zarkauskas

Education:

B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A. (Administrative Studies), Boston College

A native of South Boston, Professor Zarkauskas is a 40-year veteran of the Boston financial services industry who spent the last 10 years of his career at State Street Bank as Vice President of Risk Management.  He has broad expertise in finance, accounting, customer service, ethics, logistics and operations management.  A lifelong sailor and passionate kayaker, he also serves as treasurer and a board member of the non-profit North South Rivers Watershed Association, a 1,900-member environmental advocacy organization.

Earn your Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from anywhere in the world.

All international students who live outside the United States must meet the requirements for admission by submitting the following criteria:

International evaluations:

If your academic records are in another language, a certified English translation is required. We accept translations from:

• • Center For Educational Documentation
  • Spantran The Evaluation Company
  • World Education Services

All transcript evaluations must include a course-by-course breakdown and come directly from the evaluation service to Quincy College. Each evaluation service charges its own service fee; please check with the approved translation companies listed.  Quincy College accepts transfer coursework or credits from recognized post-secondary institutions from all over the world, in agreement with our college transfer policies.

Proof of English Proficiency:

• • Duolingo: Minimum score of a 90
  • TOEFL score: 67 internet-based (IBT); 188 computer-based (CBT), 518 paper-based (PBT)
  • IELTS score: 5.5 or higher
  • STEP Eiken: Grade pre-1 or higher
  • Michigan Test (MTELP) score: Level 2: 68 or higher (undergraduate applicants)

If your international post-secondary transcript states that your language of instruction was in English. You will not be required to provide proof of English proficiency.

•   Pearson Test of English: 59