Department of Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship
College of Business
The Department of Accounting offers the BBA degree with a major in accounting. Also, we work with the College of Business Graduate Business Studies to offer the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and the PHD in Business with a concentration in Accounting.
Faculty and Staff
Accounting Faculty
Dr. Bobbie Daniels, CPA, Interim Chair, Associate Professor of Accounting
(601) 979-2708, bobbie.w.daniels@jsums.edu
Nizar M Alsharari, Associate Professor of Accounting
601-979-2331, nizar.m.alsharari@jsums.edu
Dr. Lydia Didia, Assistant Professor of Accounting
601-979-2414, lydia.n.didia@jsums.edu
Ms. Lori Liddell, CPA, Instructor
601-979-2707, lori.t.liddell@jsums.edu
Ms. Candias Maiden, CPA, Instructor
601-979-2699, candias.b.maiden@jsums.edu
Mr. Mahmoud Nabulsi, CPA, Instructor
(601) 979-4276, mahmoud.k.nabulsi@jsums.edu
Finance Faculty
Dr. Geungu Yu Associate Professor of Finance
(601) 979-2619 geungu.yu@jsums.edu
Mr. Larry Day, Instructor of Finance
601-979-2607, larry.l.day@jsums.edu
Entrepreneurship Faculty
Dr. Donald Causey, Assistant Professor and Entrepreneur
601-979-3326, donald.causey@jsums.edu
Dr. Sharon Simmons, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
601-979-2704, sharon.simmons@jsums.edu
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Deborah Griffin, Administrative Assistant
601-979-2414, deborah.j.griffin@jsums.edu
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
REAL WORLD EXPERTS
The College of Business’ accounting degree is a specialized academic program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of accounting. Generally, our bachelor’s degree program in accounting takes four years to complete and covers a wide range of topics related to financial management, analysis, and reporting. The curriculum for an accounting degree typically includes courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and information systems.
Our finance degree is a specialized academic program that focuses on the principles and practices of financial management. This degree typically takes four years to complete and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial systems, investment strategies, and risk management. The curriculum for a finance degree covers a wide range of topics, including financial accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis, financial markets, and international finance. Students also take courses in economics, mathematics, and statistics to gain a better understanding of the broader economic environment.
We also offer an entrepreneurship degree program which is a specialized academic program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to start and grow a business. The degree generally takes four years to complete and covers a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing, finance, and innovation.The curriculum for an entrepreneurship degree focuses on developing the skills needed to create and manage a successful business. Students learn about market research, customer analysis, product development, and strategic planning. They also learn about the legal and financial aspects of running a business, including accounting, taxation, and risk management.
LEARN BY DOING
In addition to classroom instruction, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship degree programs often provide opportunities for hands-on learning through internships, co-op programs, experiential learning projects, and case studies. These experiences allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world business situations, helping them to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Graduates of our accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship degree programs are well-prepared for a variety of career paths, including public accounting, corporate accounting, risk management, investment banking, and more. Our entrepreneurship degree program produces quality graduates that are ready to pursue careers as entrepreneurs, small business owners, or managers in startups and established businesses.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
| Public Accounting | Corporate Financial Reporting | Internal Audit | Audit Agencies |
| Internal Revenue | FDIC | FBI | State Tax |
ORGANIZATIONS
We seek to unite those who have similar interests in the accounting field, provide them with experiences that will expand their knowledge about the accounting profession, and enhance their ability to make sound decisions about their career path..
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PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2411. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
