Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
Contact
www.duq.edu/business
(412) 396-6277
Administration
Dean B. McFarlin, Ph.D.
Dean
Karen Russo Donovan, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Executive Education
Risa Kumazawa, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Academic Systems and Accreditation
History
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business was established in 1913 as the School of Accounts and Finance. In 1931, the name was changed to the School of Business Administration to reflect the expansion of course offerings and growing professional stature in the education community. With programs dating from the founding of the School in 1913, the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has continued to develop, broaden and adapt its curriculum since 1957. The School earned accreditation in 1962 by the premier business school accrediting agency, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. About five percent of business schools worldwide have achieved the AACSB distinction, and Duquesne has maintained it proudly for more than 60 years.
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has a long history of strong ties to local business leaders. Following a generous endowment in 1991 by Antonio J. Palumbo, an accomplished business professional, the School adopted his name for its undergraduate programs. In 1999, the graduate School was named in honor of a highly successful entrepreneur, John F. Donahue, who established an impeccable reputation for integrity, wisdom and hard work. Donahue, a former World War II bomber pilot, founded Federated Investors in 1955. By the early 1980s, Federated became the country's second largest fund operator. Donahue previously served as the firm's chairman and chief executive officer.
Vision Statement
Be A Premier Business School With Distinctive Excellence...We aspire to be recognized as a global leader in business education for impactful scholarship and engaging, distinctive programs and experiences that transform students' lives in a Catholic, Spiritan tradition and provide innovative solutions for communities, organizations, and the world.
Mission Statement
Provide Transformative Education in a Spiritan Tradition...We develop ethical business professionals who understand the global marketplace and serve others by leading with integrity to transform their communities, organizations, and society. Toward this end, we engage our students, alumni, and business partners with passionate faculty members who create impactful scholarship and innovative educational experiences that connect theory to practice.
Our Values
The Business of Difference Making - Principles that Drive Us Forward...
- Respect for the world. Our business perspective is shaped by the Spiritan emphasis on respect for the world and the pursuit of good environmental stewardship and social justice in doing so. That perspective also recognizes the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and includes our commitment to creating an inclusive culture of respect, fairness and equality.
- Ethics and integrity.Ethics and integrity are essential characteristics of high-performing organizations over the long term. We want our faculty, staff and students to be guided by the highest principles of honesty, fairness, accountability, transparency, and moral courage.
- Student-centered.Everything we do is about putting students first. We have a relentless focus on giving students high quality learning and developmental opportunities that shape their ability to make a difference. Put simply, we are in the business of difference making for students.
- Scholarship that matters.We embrace impactful scholarship whether it involves discipline-based research that creates new knowledge, applied research that shapes business practice, or pedagogical research that helps improve teaching effectiveness.
- Practical wisdom.Business education is no longer just about knowledge acquisition. Instead, students need transformational experiences that show employers and others what they can do with knowledge. Instilling practical wisdom is what helps turn students into difference makers.
- Change and innovation. Business today is rapidly changing and our competitors aren't standing still. We embrace change and monitor trends in business education to measure ourselves against external benchmarks as well as by who our students become with the aim of creating innovative programs.
- Collaborative boundary-spanning.Our students need to understand and embrace cultural differences since today's business environment is increasingly and unmistakably global. Indeed, today's work world is filled with cross-functional teams and fluid boundaries across disciplines, organizations, communities, and cultures.
We add value for the greater good of our stakeholders by creating an environment of support for the intellectual pursuits of our faculty, a commitment to excellence in teaching, community outreach, and service.
Dean B. McFarlin, Ph.D. Karen Russo Donovan, Ph.D. Risa Kumazawa, Ph.D. Gokhan Sonaer, Ph.D. Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa, Ph.D. William Spangler, Ph.D. Rebecca Ellsworth, Ed.D. Chris Rouhier, M.S. Richard Longo, R.N., FACMPE, FACHE Katy Owens, B.A. Tricia Brancolini-Foley, M.S. Ryan Atkins Philip L. Baird, III Debarati Bhattacharya Karoly Bozan Georgiana Craciun Patrick Deegan Andrea DiBernardo Ronald J. Dick Pamala J. Dillon Karen Russo Donovan Matthew J. Drake Susan P. Eppley Charles Favreau Ryan Garvey Mark Geiger Min Geiger Pinar Geylani Peter T. Gianiodis Audrey Guskey Kathleen S. Hartzel Aimee A. Kane Maryellen Kelly Christina Kuchmaner Robert J. Kollar Risa Kumazawa Congcong Li Rui Liu Ryan Luchs Leslie Mansfield Kathryn Marley Matthew R. Marlin K. Bryan Menk Kelly Moore Brian M. Nagle Staci Offut Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa Pinar Ozturk Amy Luginbuhl Phelps Jacqueline C. Pike Gerber Stephen E. Rau John Russo Matt Edmund Ryan Jan Napoleon Saykiewicz Wendy Serapiglia Michael D. Sherwin Seleshi Sisaye Nagaraj Sivasubramaniam Gokhan Sonaer William E. Spangler David M. Wasieleski James F. Weber Valerie Williams Pavel A. Yakovlev Amy Jo Naponic Yurko Wenqi Zhou These Centers and Institutes support innovative research and applied educational experiences for students as well as promote interaction with local business leaders and entrepreneurs. We give our students the skills they need to act entrepreneurially, sell effectively and manage sustainable supply chains while also enhancing job creation and workforce development in the region. The Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship infuses an entrepreneurial mindset into the business student experience. This empowers graduates with the skills to recognize and seize opportunities to solve problems and create value on their own or within existing businesses. The Center includes an ideation suite and makerspace with resources for designing, developing, and creating new products. The Center also facilitates the Duquesne New Venture Challenge, a premier business plan competition with over $100k in prizes. The Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management focuses on how information systems and technology can enhance the management of complex, integrated supply chains. Our supply chain students will learn how to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of supply chains by using advanced planning, scheduling, procurement management, transportation, and warehouse management systems and technologies. The nature of selling has changed in our technology-driven world, and the Center for Leadership in Professional Selling is preparing students to meet that challenge. The Center features simulation labs where students can role-play their sales approaches in various settings with executives from partner firms. The Beard Center for Student Success (CSS) launched in fall 2022, marking the beginning of a new era for the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. The Center is the realization of the School's integrated, holistic approach to serving students. To realize this vision, staff roles across the school were reimagined to better support students, and the 7th floor of Rockwell Hall was completely renovated, making the Center a physical reality. With the launch of the CSS, business students receive a comprehensive experience from their first contact with the School as high school students through graduation and their transition to alumni. Student Success Coaches are the heart of the CSS. Each coach is responsible for specific academic programs and advises and counsels all students in those programs. Coaches have a deep understanding of their programs and their respective fields, allowing them to best meet their students' needs. The Albert P. Viragh (B'27) Institute for Ethics in Business at Duquesne University has launched an annual book series, entitled Business and Society 360, sponsored by the International Association for Business and Society (IABS). The Institute for Sustainable Business Innovation (ISBI) embraces the School's fundamental pillars of excellence: Pillar #1 Distinctive Education, Pillar #2 Thought Leadership, Pillar #3 Business Practice. Applying theory from across the curriculum, students help clients reduce costs, improve processes and enhance competitiveness. The Investment Strategy Institute delivers a portfolio of experiences designed to enhance students’ career prospects in corporate finance, asset management, financial planning, and wealth management. Among these experiences is the Student-Managed Investment Funds (SMIF) program, in which students manage approximately $1,600,000. Utilizing the ISI’s 24 Bloomberg terminals, students manage the Duquesne Values Fund (DVF), the Duquesne Microcap Fund (DMF), and the Duquesne Balanced Fund (DBF) while learning about investments and financial markets. The mission is to provide assistance to small businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania. If you are looking to start a business, receive professional guidance through one-on-one consulting, training workshops, research, and professional referrals. The following student organizations in the Palumbo Donahue School of Business exist for the promotion of the scholarly and professional interests of members. The American Marketing Association members at Duquesne University interact with the Pittsburgh professional chapter to organize seminars featuring successful marketing executives, workshops, career forums, and networking events. AMA is dedicated to furthering the profession and developing student careers. Association for Information Systems at Duquesne (AIS@DUQ) is a student association dedicated to promoting knowledge in the information technology field. The organization holds monthly meetings with corporate guests, networking and professional development events, and alumni engagements. The organization is open to all Duquesne University students, faculty, and staff. Beta Alpha Phi is the local honorary scholarship society of the School. Its membership is limited to juniors and seniors in the Business School who have attained Q.P.A.s of 3.25 or better. Beta Alpha Psi is the premier national honorary accounting fraternity. Less than 15% of eligible schools accredited by AACSB International have achieved active status. The fraternity sponsors professional growth and development programs as well as community and University service activities. The Zeta Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, a national honorary fraternity for accredited schools of AACSB International, is chartered at Duquesne University. Membership in this honorary fraternity is limited to juniors in the top 5% of their class and seniors in the top 10%. The Student Accounting Association is an organization where business students with similar interests network with professionals from the Pittsburgh business community. In relaxed and informal settings, students learn about career opportunities in accounting and other business fields. Membership is open to all School of Business students. The Dean’s Student Advisory Council consists of student leaders in the School who meet on a regular basis with the Dean to discuss School matters. Delta Sigma Pi, a national professional business fraternity, is represented by Theta Rho chapter. The fraternity makes substantial contributions to the University community through its many service activities. DAMG members learn about investing and financial markets while managing the Duquesne Values Fund, Duquesne Microcap Fund, and the Duquesne Balanced Fund. Opportunities for career development include coaching on internship and job-seeking strategies and networking with professionals from leading companies who are regularly invited as guest speakers. Financial support is available to members for extra-curricular skills development, licensing and credentialing, and conference travel. Duquesne Entrepreneurship Council (DEC) is a student organization for anyone interested in innovation, creativity, and community. DEC facilitates a guest speaker series with local entrepreneurs, organizes InnoPitch, an interdisciplinary pitch competition, and hosts Techstars Startup Weekend. The Council also delivers skill-builders throughout the year to help students pitch, prototype, and prepare for entering opportunities like the Duquesne New Venture Challenge. Duquesne Supply Chain Council (DSCC) is a student-run organization for Supply Chain Management majors. It provides opportunities for students to gain real-world experiences, network with industry professionals, and enhance their professional development. Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) is a nationally recognized professional organization that promotes the development and advancement of managerial skills for individuals. Membership with SAM provides students with opportunities for professional training as well as opportunities to network with the corporate community. FMA is an organization that engages students in various activities outside the classroom. It sponsors guest speakers in various finance-related areas, partners with community professionals to deliver financial literacy training courses, and networks with firms to identify internship and career opportunities. The International Business Association is a student organization for those interested in careers in the area of international business. Phi Beta Lambda, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is a student business association organized to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Pi Sigma Epsilon - Delta Chi Chapter is the national, professional, coeducational fraternity in marketing, sales and communications affiliated with Sales and Marketing Executives International and the Pittsburgh SME chapter. DUST provides an inclusive platform for students from all majors to explore and enhance their sales skills. Whether you're a business major or pursuing a different field, DUST offers valuable opportunities to learn about sales and develop practical expertise. Student members can join the DUST competition team, competing in prestigious sales competitions in locations like Orlando, FL, and Ocean City, MD, with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Moreover, DUST facilitates networking opportunities with local and national organizations seeking to hire students for sales roles, offering avenues for internships and full-time employment.Administration and Faculty
Dean and Professor of Management
Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Executive Education
Associate Dean for Academic Systems and Accreditation
Department Chairperson, Economics and Finance
Department Chairperson, Management and Marketing
Department Chairperson, Accounting, Information Systems and Technology, and Supply Chain Management
Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Student Affairs
Sr. Director, Recruitment & Admissions
Director, Small Business Development Center
Director, Business and Administration
Program Director, Marketing and Communications
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.S., M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Queen's University Belfast, Ireland
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Associate Professor of Finance
B.S., M.B.A., University of Calcutta, India
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Technology
B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Kent State University
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
M.S., University of Antwerp, Belgium
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Practice in Business Law
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
M.B.A., M.S., Duquesne University
J.D., Widener University School of Law
Associate Director, Center for Leadership in Professional Selling
Instructor, Sales and Marketing
M.B.A., Duquesne University 2023
B.S., Northern Illinois University
Associate Professor of Sports Marketing
B.S., M.B.A., Saint Joseph’s University
Ed.D., Temple University
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., American University
M.B.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Executive Education
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S.N., Carlow University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.S.B.A., Duquesne University
M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Director, Center for Leadership in Professional Selling
Instructor of Marketing and Management
B.A., Edinboro State University
M.B.A., Robert Morris University
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Central Florida
M.S., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Professor of Finance
Donahue Chair in Investment Management
B.A., Mercyhurst College
M.B.A., Providence College
Ph.D., University College Dublin
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
B.S., M.B.A., Illinois State University
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Management
Ph.D., Organizational Behavior, West Virginia University
M.P.A., University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S., Bilkent University
M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Professor of Management
Merle E. Gilliand Professor in Entrepreneurial Finance
B.A., Dickinson College
M.B.A., Queens University of Charlotte
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S.B.A., Robert Morris University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology
B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Management
B.A., Duke University
M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing
B.A., Chatham College
M.B.A., Ohio State University
Ph.D., The Union Institute
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Marketing Management, Youngstown State
Ph.D., Marketing, Kent State University
Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Duquesne University
C.P.A., Pennsylvania
Associate Dean for Academic Systems and Accreditation
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Central University of Finance and Economics (China)
M.A., Duke University
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (China)
M.B.A., Auburn University
M.Sc., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Director of the First Year Innovation Experience
B.S., Carlow College
M.S., Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.A., Grove City College
M.B.A., University of Akron
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Professor of Economics
B.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Associate Professor of Accounting
Director of Accreditation
B.B.A., James Madison University
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
C.P.A., Virginia
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A, B.B.A., University of Iowa
M.B.A., Drake University
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., Siena College
M.S., State University of New York (Albany)
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
C.P.A., New York
Director, Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Instructor, Entrepreneurship
M.F.A., Parsons, The New School
B.F.A., West Virginia University
Chair, Management and Marketing
Associate Professor of Management
B.Sc., Brown University
M.B.A., International Institute for Management Development
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology
B.S., University of Istanbul
M.B.A., M.S., University of Hartford
Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology
Associate Professor of Practice in Statistics
B.A., M.S., Ohio University
M.A.S., Ohio State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology
PwC Alumni Faculty Fellowship in Information Systems
B.S.B.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S.B.A., Robert Morris University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Director, Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management
B.A., Duquesne University
M.B.A., Duquesne University
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Claremont McKenna College
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Professor Emeritus
P.M.A., University of Warsaw
M.S., Econ., Ph.D., D.Sc, Central School of Planning and Statistics, Warsaw
Instructor of Supply Chain Management
B.S., Allegheny College
M.S., Point Park University
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.S., M.S., Penn State University
M.B.A., Carnegie Mellon University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Professor of Accounting
B.A., Addis Ababa University
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
M.L.S., State University of New York (Albany)
Ph.D., Cornell University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Management
B.E., Birla Institute of Technology and Science
P.G. Diploma, International Management Institute
Ph.D., Florida International University
Chair, Economics and Finance
Associate Professor of Finance
H.J. Halliwell Faculty Fellow in Finance
B.S., M.S., Middle East Technical University (Turkey)
M.B.A., University of North Carolina
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Chair, Accounting, Information Systems and Technology and Supply Chain Management
Professor of Information Systems and Technology
B.A., University of South Florida
M.B.A., University of Hawaii
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Albert Paul Viragh Professor in Business Ethics
Executive Director of the Albert P. Viragh Institute for Ethics in Business
Editor-in-Chief, Business and Society Review
M.B.A., Duquesne University
B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Professor of Business Ethics and Management
The Rev. Martin Hehir, C.S.Sp. Endowed Chair in Scholarly Excellence
Managing Director, Albert P. Viragh Institute for Ethics in Business
Managing Editor, Business and Society Review
B.A., Loyola University, Los Angeles
M.B.A., St. Louis University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting
Director of Accounting Mentorship Program
B.S., Duquesne University
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
C.P.A., C.I.A., C.H.F.P., C.F.E., C.F.F., PmP
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S.B.A., Shepherd College
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology
B.S., M.S., Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
Ph.D., George Washington UniversityCenters and Institutes
All simulated spaces allow students to project presentations onto a flat screen and are part of a sophisticated digital video capture system. Sales sessions can be live streamed or recorded so students can review and hone their work.Student Organizations