Business Department

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Why Study Business at UNC Asheville?

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of North Carolina Asheville and prepare for a successful career in finance, management, global business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Students can also explore business-related minors to complement other fields of study, or enroll in individual courses as non-degree seeking students to pursue professional development or earn certificates. With flexible options and a strong liberal arts foundation, UNC Asheville’s Business program empowers students at every stage of their educational journey.

Business Department Programs

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Accounting

B.S.     Minor

Through a comprehensive curriculum with built-in hands-on learning, you’ll be prepared to become a thoughtful leader and effective decision-maker in the field of accounting.

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Business

B.S.     Minor

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of North Carolina Asheville and prepare for a successful career in finance, management, global business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

Career Outcomes

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Career Outcomes

With a degree from UNC Asheville, you can pursue a variety of careers that require skills in financial literacy, management, communication, and problem-solving. Our breadth of courses, combined with experiential learning opportunities, equips students with the competency to become effective leaders in their chosen fields.


Business Internships

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Business Internships

Every student in the business program at UNC Asheville completes a project-based internship with a regional or national organization, gaining hands-on experience in designing and implementing real-world solutions. These internships provide valuable insight into the innovation process and prepare students for the dynamic challenges of today’s workforce.

Learn More About Business Internships


Outside the Classroom

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Outside the Classroom

Study Abroad

With options to study abroad during the summer, a semester, or an entire academic year, UNC Asheville students have abundant opportunities to connect with peers around the world. As a partner institution to numerous colleges and universities across the globe, we empower students to build meaningful international relationships and broaden their global perspectives.

Study Business Abroad


Scholarships

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Scholarships

We offer a range of need-based and merit scholarships in the Department of Business to support students in achieving their academic goals. Scholarships are awarded each spring for the following academic year.

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I am grateful for the education and level of care I received from professors in the Business Department at UNC Asheville. The professors consistently went above and beyond to help me in my undergraduate experience, staying late to answer all of my meticulous questions, writing recommendations, and even helping me with my grandparent’s taxes. The tight-knit community and close relationships I had with my professors made them more than instructors. They were role models.
Darden Smith ‘23


Business Department Faculty

At UNC Asheville, business faculty are more than educators—they're mentors, researchers, and community partners. Through hands-on teaching, applied scholarship, and service that extends beyond campus, business department faculty lead by example, helping students develop into thoughtful professionals ready to make a difference in the workplace and their communities.


Leah Greden Mathews, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor, Department of Economics Chair, Department of Business

Office: 147 Karpen Hall
Phone: 251-6551
Email: lmathews@unca.edu

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Joanne Creech

Administrative Assistant

Office: 118 Delany Hall
Phone: 251-6554
Email: jcreech@unca.edu

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Susan Clark, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Business

Office: 128 Delany Hall
Phone: 216-5011
Email: smuntean@unca.edu

Office Hours

  • Tuesday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Ebenezer Nana Banyin Harrison, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Business

Office: 125 Delany Hall
Phone: 251-6855
Email: nharris5@unca.edu

Office Hours

  • Tuesday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Thursday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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Elizabeth Harvey, JD

Associate Chair, Lecturer of Business

Office: 111 Delany Hall
Phone: 251-6850
Email: eharvey1@unca.edu

Office Hours

  • Monday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Thursday 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Virtual: email for link

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Carol Hughes

Lecturer of Accounting

Office: 126 Delany Hall
Phone: 6286
Email: chughes@unca.edu

Office Hours

  • Monday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Friday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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Jeff Shields, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting

Office: 114 Delany Hall
Phone: 251-6843
Email: jshields@unca.edu

Office Hours

  • Monday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Ramin Vandaie, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Business - Strategy

Office: 116 Delany Hall
Phone: 251-6846
Email: rvandaie@unca.edu

Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 am – 9:30 am
  • Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:30 am
  • Friday 9:00 am – 9:30 am

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Drake Thomas

Lecturer of Business

Office: 113 Delany Hall
Phone: 284-9200
Email: dthomas2@unca.edu

Office Hours

  • Monday 8:30 am – 9:30 am
  • Tuesday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am – 9:30 am

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