Department Philosophy

The Department of Business & Entrepreneurship's philosophy is to let students become all that they are capable of becoming and to help them in each phase of the venture. The Department provides a faculty of scholars, resources of specialized knowledge and skills, and a variety of professional programs to enhance the learning process. There is an emphasis on excellence in teaching to promote the development of the student as a whole. Preparation for life is the ultimate goal and of prime concern to the faculty. Therefore, academic, social, and personal growth are of great importance.

The Department of Business & Entrepreneurship is committed to excellence in education through a philosophy of liberal learning that entails individualized attention and service to students.

Davis & Elkins College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas.

Majors & Minors Offered

Majors

Accounting (including double major option to prepare for CPA exam)

Business Education (including Business)

Economics

Finance

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Management (including International Management, Management Information Systems)

Marketing (including International Marketing)

Real Estate

MinorsAccounting

Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Hospitality Management

Marketing

Real Estate

Recreation Management

For More Information Contact:

Dr. Carol A. Carter, Chair
Department of Business & Entrepreneurship

Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-1808
e-mail: carterc@dewv.edu

IACBE Annual Report

Davis & Elkins College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas.

The Business and Business Related Programs in the Following Degree Are Accredited by the IACBE:

Bachelor of Science

• Accounting 
• Economics 
• Management
• Marketing

Associate of Science

• Business Administration 
• Accounting
• Real Estate*

*Business-related program. This program was accredited prior to the adoption of the March 2010 Accreditation Manual in which the terminology “Business Related Program” has been phased out.