The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration equips students with the tools they need to excel in private sector enterprises. 

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration at AUIS offers students a comprehensive program taught by an international faculty who bring a variety of experiences into the classroom.  The discipline specific knowledge covered in this major includes accounting, finance and economics, and these areas are enhanced by courses in management, law and ethics, quantitative analysis and information technology.  Throughout the curriculum, an emphasis is placed on critical thinking and problem solving that will enable students to add value in a variety of commercial settings.  This comprehensive blend of skills will prepare students for an array of careers in commerce.

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Faculty

Earl Patrick Cline
M.B.A. University of North Carolina
B.S. Clemson University
Office: B-F2-31
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Email: pat.cline@auis.edu.iq
Courses: Principles of Financial Accounting and Principles of Finance

James Reagan McLaurin, Chair
Ph.D. Memphis State University
J.D.  University of Mississippi
M.B.A. Texas Tech University
B.B.A. University of Mississippi
Office: B-F2-31
Office Hours: Everyday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Email: james.mclaurin@auis.edu.iq
Courses:  Introduction to Business; Strategic Management

Eric Merkt
(ABD), MIBS, B.A. University of South Carolina
M.A. Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Office: B-F2-32
Office Hours: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. & Monday and Wednesday; 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Email: eric.merkt@auis.edu.iq
Courses: Business Ethics, Organizational Management, Principles of Marketing

Robert Ritchie
M.B.A. Boston University School of Management
J.D. Temple University School of Law
B.A. Arcadia University
Office: A-F2-08
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Email: robert.ritchie@auis.edu.iq
Courses: Principles of Financial Accounting, Oil and Gas: Management, Strategy and Finance