Submitted by Dr. Michael Weeks, dean of the HBU Dunham College of Business
It has been my privilege to serve as the dean of the Archie W. Dunham College of Business for the past three years. During this time, we have refocused all of our programs to reflect our mission to develop innovative leaders of Christian character for Houston and beyond. We have added stewardship and innovation courses to the degree programs, and the faculty has worked hard to keep the curricula fresh and relevant. We have also expanded our reach by launching the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program online this school year. This exciting development has provided new opportunities for students to experience the difference that a faith-based education can make in their lives.
Additionally, we are preparing to launch two new innovative programs in the near future. The first offering will be our Master of Science in Management and Entrepreneurship degree, which is pending accreditation approval and currently expected to begin in Fall 2018. That program is a result of our relationship with the McNair Foundation that endowed our McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise last year. We anticipate that this program will result in entrepreneurial ventures that will provide economic impact to the community on a consistent basis. Also on the drawing board is a new online Master of Healthcare Administration program. Due to the importance of the healthcare industry in the Houston economy, we believe this program will fill a critical need, and will have a positive impact on local healthcare operations and patient care as our future graduates fill positions in Houston and other areas. This program is expected to launch in 2019.
The Archie W. Dunham College of Business provides our students an excellent educational foundation grounded in Christian principles. We are proud to send our graduates into their careers knowing that they are prepared with skills and values that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.