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Overview

In today’s thriving business world, you need more than just an academically rigorous degree. You need the skills, network and right perspective to launch you to your next chapter. At Lipscomb, we’re connected and ready to help you embark on the pathway to your desired industry. Gain credibility and business-know how quickly in Nashville’s broad-based business community. 

 

We have online, hybrid and in-person programs to provide ample opportunities regardless of your academic journey. Enhance your global mindset through study abroad programs, Maymester courses and other global learning opportunities. Our supportive Christian environment, one-on-one mentorships and professional development programming will provide you with the skills and business principles needed to effect change in global business communities.

 

Nationally recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek and a leader in faith-based education, we will prepare you to excel in your vocational calling as a servant leader. Lipscomb's College of Business is AACSB accredited, making it part of an elite group of business schools internationally with less than six percent - only 926 institutions across 60 countries.

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Undergraduate Programs

In today’s competitive market, businesses seek well-rounded leaders who stand out. Lipscomb develops these leaders.

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Pfeffer Graduate School of Business

As one of U.S. News & World Report's Top Graduate Schools of 2023-24, we can help take you to the next level to achieve your professional goals.

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Content Creation Studio

Lipscomb's Content Creation Studio is designed as a resource for students, alumni and faculty to grow the digital skills required in today's business environment. Whether you wish to perform mock interviews or record a podcast, this space is equipped with the tools you need to successfully create a polished result. Many of our future and current business professionals use this space to ensure quality projects.

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Global Coursework

Pfeffer Graduate School of business students have the opportunity to explore new business hubs with required coursework in a new city. Each of our graduate programs has an international experience component to produce business professionals with a global perspective. Students can take practices witnessed in other countries and apply them to their own business plans, allowing them to do business differently from competitors.

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College of Business Faculty

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    Ray Eldridge

    Dean of College of Business

    Dean, College of Business, Lipscomb University. An experienced leader in higher education. Previously served as Senior Associate Dean, Associate Dean and Department Chair at Lipscomb University; Dean at Freed-Hardeman University...

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    Jones Adukeh

    Adjunct Faculty

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    Alexandria Arnette

    Assistant Director & Operations Manager, Center for Entrpreneurship & Innovation

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    Jacob Arthur

    Assistant Dean, School of Data Analytics & Technology

    Jacob Arthur is an Assistant Professor of Information Security & Analytics in the College of Business, where he leads the efforts to fuse business, data, and technology. His background includes...

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    Andy Borchers

    Professor of Management

    Andy grew up in Midwest before heading to college at Kettering University in Michigan. There he completed a unique co-op degree program that launched him into a career in the...

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    Davis Brown

    Instructor

    Davis Brown joined the Career Connection team in 2019 and oversees digital content creation and distribution. He manages the College of Business digital presence on social media, the website, and...

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    Donita Brown

    Assistant Professor

    Donita Brown is a native Middle Tennessee, calling Robertson County home. The Lipscomb University professor teaches in the Master of Management Healthcare Administration Program and Masters of Health Administration, as well...

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    Rebecca Burcham

    Department Chair - Management, Entrepreneurship & Marketing

    Rebecca calls both Hattiesburg, MS and New Orleans, LA her dual hometowns as she spent equal amounts of time in both during her childhood. She graduated from Mississippi State University...

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    Han sheng Chen

    Associate Professor

    Han-Sheng Chen was born and raised in Taoyuan, Taiwan. He earned his BBA in Statistics from National Taipei University and MBA with Finance concentration from Tamkang University. In order to...

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    Jeff Cohu

    Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

    Dr. Jeff Cohu is an experienced management consultant, entrepreneur, and educator. In addition to his ongoing consulting practice, he currently serves as Professor of Management and Executive Director of the...

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    Craig Cordola

    Adjunct Faculty

    Craig Cordola has more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Care Delivery and member of the Management Board of...

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    Lindsay Dillingham

    Associate Professor

    Prior to earning her doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2014, Dr. Dillingham worked for Merrill in Nashville. Since joining the faculty full-time in 2015, she has continued her...

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    Allison Duke

    Senior Associate Dean

    Dr. Allison Duke is Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Management at Lipscomb University's College of Business. As Senior Associate Dean, Dr. Duke leads the development of strategic initiatives and...

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    Zach Evans

    Adjunct Faculty Data Analytics & Technology

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    Susan Galbreath

    Professor

    Helping students realize their potential is a passion for Dr. Galbreath. A certified public accountant, Dr. Galbreath is Professor of Accounting at Lipscomb University and has been on faculty since...

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    Rick Holaway

    Associate Provost for Graduate Enrollment and Director of Organizational Leadership

    Rick Holaway serves as the Associate Provost for Graduate Enrollment and Support, and as an Assistant Professor in the College of Business, teaching marketing and management courses to undergraduate and...

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    Mack Howell

    Adjunct Faculty

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    Jeff Jewell

    Accounting Department Chair

    Jeff was born in Bloomington, Indiana, but grew up in Searcy, Arkansas, where both of his parents were professors at Harding University. Jeff earned his BA in history from Harding,...

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    Mark Jobe

    Professor

    Hilton & Sallie Dean Endowed Chair of Accountancy  Mark Jobe is a native Mississippian. He was born in Elvis Presley's home town, reared in the rolling hills of northeast Mississippi, and...

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    Bart Liddle

    Associate Professor

    Dr. Bart Liddle serves the Associate Professor of Management in the College of Business. As Associate Dean, he is responsible for all undergraduate and graduate academic programming. In addition to...

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    Carol Lusk

    Assistant Professor

    Carol Lusk joined the Office of the Provost in February 2017. In her role as Director of Academic Finance, she provides senior level management and leadership related to the fiscal...

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    Beth Mangrum

    Alumni Fund and Event Director

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    Jeff Mankin

    Adjunct Faculty

    Jeff Mankin is native of Nashville, TN. He graduated from Lipscomb University with a BS in accounting with a finance minor. He attended the University of Alabama receiving a MAcc...

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    Perry Moore

    Professor and Director, Graduate Business Programs

    Charles E. Frasier Professor of Accountancy Dr. Perry Moore is the Charles E. Frasier Professor of Accountancy, Interim Director of the MAcc Program, and Director of Accreditation at Lipscomb University's Pfeffer...

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    Nina Morel

    Executive Director Coaching Leadership Development and Professor

    Nina Morel, Ed.D., is Executive Director of Leadership Development and Coaching and former Dean of Professional Studies at Lipscomb University. She has developed and led innovative coaching programs as well...

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    Karen Risley

    Senior Director of Graduate Enrollment

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    Julio Rivas

    Professor

    Julio A. Rivas, born in Torreon, Mexico, and lived in Guadalajara, Mexico, until 2007. He went to school to Monterrey Tech, Guadalajara Campus, and got his BBA in Finance and...

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    Suzanne Sager

    Associate Dean Prof Dev Engagement

    Suzanne Sager oversees the design, development, and implementation of programs and external partnerships that help students and alumni achieve their professional goals. She has an MBA in Marketing from Southern...

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    Leanne Smith

    Associate Professor

    Leanne is a Nashville native, born one frosty morning at Vanderbilt before her father could park the car. She graduated from Hillwood High School and met her husband, Stan ('86,...

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  • Jerry Stubblefield

    Jerry Stubblefield

    Assistant Director of Entrepreneurship

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    Rob Touchstone

    Director of the Center for Vocational Discovery

    Rob learned to be an entrepreneur while finding and selling golfballs as a kid growing up near a golf course in Marietta, GA. He has a passion for serving marginalized...

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    Wlamir Goncalves Xavier

    Professor

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    Ashley Yarbrough

    Assistant Professor of Operations Management

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Undergraduate Programs


Here, you will receive real-world experience that fosters personal and professional development. Acquire your academic credentials, build your personal brand and expand your global mindset through our well-rounded business degrees. With programs in accounting, finance, management and marketing, we will ensure you are equipped with the skill set needed for whatever lies ahead.

Graduate Programs


Whether you want to develop your personal brand, grow your business acumen or step into a higher position within your company, Lipscomb’s graduate business programs will set you up for success. Our flexible online and evening programs are designed to fit your busy schedule. Select from our group of impactful and high-demand specialty areas and we’ll help you break down the barriers standing in your way to continuing your education.