DIVISION OF Business

Mission


The Division of Business prepares students for successful careers in private business and industry, as well as in the public and non-profit sectors. As the problems of the business world have grown increasingly complex, multi-dimensional, and multicultural, the programs are structured to prepare students as business leaders with specialized education to understand and cope with contemporary business issues. Overall, the Division of Business aims to create an environment that is congenial to academic excellence, superior achievement, professional development, collegiate inquiry, and community involvement.

Vision


To develop positive interpersonal and leadership skills in Business Administration students.


Livingstone College Master of  Business Administration

STUDENTS IN THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS:


- Enactus Team (Formerly SIFE)
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
- Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
- Student organizations on the campus.


The Division of Business has membership with the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Leadership role a national and international levels

The Livingstone College Division of Business offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the following areas:


Public Disclosure of Student Achievement

IACBE Accreditation
The Division of Business at Livingstone College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Rd. Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66213, USA. For a list of accredited programs

Click Here for IACBE Accreditation


The Division also offers the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Culinary Arts and certificate programs in Culinary Arts, Event Planning, and Lodging Operations.

Minor programs are designed for non-business majors with an interest in Business Administration, or Computer Information Systems.

Division of BUSINESS FACULTY MEMBERS

Updated: 08/2025


Last NameFirst NameJob TitleDepartmentPhoneEmail
BalogunObafemProfessor of CISDivision of Business704-216-6126obalogun@livingstone.edu
BradfordBerkitaAdjunct Professor of HMG & Coordinator of HMGDivision of Businessbbradford@livingstone.edu
BrownCarlChef & Instructor of CULDivision of Business704-216-4307CaBrown@livingstone.edu
CrowleyCharlesAssociate Professor of SPM & Department Chair of HMG/CUL & SPMDivision of Business704-216-6981CCrowley@livingstone.edu
DavisChristopherAssistant Professor of SPM EmailDivision of Business704-216-6254ChrisDavis@livingstone.edu
DeanCurtisDirector of Evening and Weekend College and US Army ROTC Program DirectorDivision of Business704-216-6834cdean@livingstone.edu
GreatheartDameinInstructor of CISDivision of Business704-216-6922DGreatheart@livingstone.edu
MohammedShariffAssociate Professor of Accounting and Business & Department Chair for Business & CISDivision of Business704-216-6944MShariff@livingstone.edu
MolandKathrynAdjunct Professor of CISDivision of BusinessKMoland@livingstone.edu
OkeiyiSundayAdjunct Professor of HMGDivision of BusinessSOkeiyi@livingstone.edu
OsiezaghaAlphonsusAssistant Professor of HMGDivision of Business704-216-4305AOsiezagha@livingstone.edu
RogersGracieInstructor of HMGDivision of Business704-216-4306GRogers@livingstone.edu
Administrative Assistant for HMG/CUL Division of Business
SimonTerrence E.Associate Professor of Business and AccountingDivision of Business704-216-6027tsimon@livingstone.edu
SinghNishaInterim Dean, Division of Business & Associate Professor of EconomicsDivision of Business704-216-6841NSingh@livingstone.edu
SmithAlfredAssistant Professor of BusinessDivision of Business704-216-6216asmith@livingstone.edu
SusongAmyAssistant Professor of BusinessDivision of Business704-216-6893asusong@livingstone.edu
ThomasJohnInstructor of CISDivision of Business704-216-6091JoThomas@livingstone.edu
ThomasLionelChef & Director of HMG/CULDivision of Business704-216-4308lthomas@livingstone.edu
WashingtonSheilaAdministrative Assistant for School of BusinessDivision of Business704-216-6027swasington@livingstone.edu
WilksChristopherAssociate Professor of BusinessDivision of Business704-216-2060cwilks@livngstone.edu