Shields School of Business

With accredited undergraduate, graduate, and online business, communications, and criminal justice degrees, the Shields School of Business affords students every opportunity to obtain a high-caliber, student-centric and values-based business education. Our graduates have the knowledge, skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed personally and professionally.

Why Us?

What sets the Shields School of Business apart from the rest?

1. Fast track: Undergraduate students have the option to complete their masters degree (MBA degree, MHRM degree, Online MBA or Online MHRM) within five years. Double majoring is also possible within four years.

2. Personal touch: Small class sizes and interactive online tools allow our award-winning faculty to advise each student with care and concern for their success.

3. Out-of-classroom opportunities: Prestigious internships, Spring Break in London, and our nationally-ranked ENACTUS team are just a few of the real-world experiences available to students.

4. Top notch facilities: After a multimillion dollar renovation, Schwab Hall is poised to be a treasured academic facility for generations to come.

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Dr. Randy Frye
Dean, Shields School of Business
rfrye@francis.edu
P: 814.472.3041

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Accredited Business Degrees
at Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas.

Accredited Degrees Offered:
List of Accredited Business Degrees at SFU

Student Achievement/Career Placement Results:
IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement Form Summary Results 2019-2020
Undergraduate Degrees

in the Shields School of Business

Accelerated BS to MBA or MHRM
Accelerated 3+1 and five-year options
Accounting
BS, Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS to MBA, Minor
Business Analytics
BS, BS to MBA, Minor
Communications
BS, Digital Media Concentration, Integrated Marketing Concentration, Minor
Criminal Justice
BA, BS, Cybersecurity Concentration, Criminal Justice Minor, Sociology Minor
Economics
BS, Entrepreneurship Concentration, Ph.D. Track, BS to MBA, Minor
Finance
BS, Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS to MBA, Minor
Global Business Management/International Business
(BS, BS to MBA, Minor)
Management
BS, Entrepreneurship Concentration, Healthcare Management Concentration, Sports Management Minor, BS to MBA, BS to MHRM, Minor
Management Information Systems
BS, Cybersecurity Concentration, Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS to MBA, Minor
Marketing
BS, Digital Media Concentration, Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS to MBA, Minor
Graduate Degrees
Online and In-Person

MBA
MHRM

MBA Specializations
Accounting
Finance
Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
Information Systems & Project Management
Leadership and Ethical Management
Marketing
Sports Management
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CSOR Announces New Research Affiliate During Annual Conference

CSOR officially announced a fourth research affiliate during their annual occupational regulation conference. Dr. Alicia Plemmons is an Assistant Professor in the Economics & Finance Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her research uses applied spatial and econometric methods to understand how policy changes affect labor markets. Find more information under our 'research affilates' tab!

Combating COVID-19 with Licensing Reform

Director Dr. Edward Timmons, Legislative Research Analyst Ethan Bayne, and Research Analyst Conor Norris continue to compile a policy brief outlining the emergency occupational licensing reforms implemented by states for combating COVID-19. Visit our website for our April 15th revisions.

Already reaching higher, striving to go far

Desmend, an incoming freshman in the petroleum and natural gas engineering program, is no stranger to Saint Francis University. Participating in the University’s Upward Bound Program, he was one of only 1,000 scholarship recipients, out of 53,000 applicants across the U.S.

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More than just numbers

For the past five decades Sam Ranaudo has been helping families plan for and enjoy their futures. As a chartered financial consultant, he takes pride in knowing that his advice has put generations of families through school; has prepared couples for retirement; and has provided for families in some of their most dismal times.

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Poland Bound: World Youth Day 2016

Matthew Fraley (Digital Media/Marketing major) has been selected to take part in the Knights Pilgrimage to Krakow and World Youth Day 2016. Congratulations!

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Eyeing the Goal: Pablo Medina

Pablo Medina came to Saint Francis University from Mexico City, Mexico to play Division I Soccer and now is on the cusp of leaving it as a young investment banker executive with Bank of America – Merrill Lynch.

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On a Mission

During her time at Saint Francis University, alumna Leah Kessler was heavily involved in clubs and activities. Now, she is spending time on mission trips, serving as a representative for Bausch + Lomb, where she currently works.

Alumni Profile Leah Kessler

Nationals, here we come.

The Saint Francis University chapter of ENACTUS is headed to the National Exposition after winning the title “Regional Champions” in the ENACTUS Regional Competition.

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Happy 10th anniversary, Spring Break in London!

Founded 10 years ago by Dr. Frye, Dean of the School of Business, the Spring Break trip to London celebrated its 10th anniversary. Over the 10 ten years, approximately 210 students have made memories and experienced life abroad in London.

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