Division of Business | Livingstone College
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Division of Business | Livingstone College
DIVISION OF Business
Location:
Ballard Hall, 201-A
701 W. Monroe St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-216-6827
Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 5:00
Dr. Singh, Nisha
Professor of Economics
Interim Dean Divison of Business
Nsingh@livingstone.edu
Ms. Washington, Sheila
Administrative Assistant for School of Business
SWashington@livingstone.edu
Mission
The Division of Business prepares students for successful careers in private business and industry, as well as in the public and non-profit sectors. As the problems of the business world have grown increasingly complex, multi-dimensional, and multicultural, the programs are structured to prepare students as business leaders with specialized education to understand and cope with contemporary business issues. Overall, the Division of Business aims to create an environment that is congenial to academic excellence, superior achievement, professional development, collegiate inquiry, and community involvement.
Vision
To develop positive interpersonal and leadership skills in Business Administration students.
Livingstone College Master of Business Administration
STUDENTS IN THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS:
- Enactus Team (Formerly SIFE)
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
- Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
- Student organizations on the campus.
The Division of Business has membership with the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Leadership role a national and international levels
The Livingstone College Division of Business offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the following areas:
The main goals and objectives of the Business Administration program are as follows:
To provide students with a broad perspective of the modern business organizations and their operations through sound management principles
To offer a program of study designed to equip students with analytical tools based upon logic and critical thinking for decision-making
To prepare students for responsible professional positions in various sectors of the economy
To prepare students for graduate studies in businessn
Business students are encouraged to become active members of at least one student organization such as Livingstone College Enactus Team, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), International Economics Honor Society, and Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program combines the study of system analysis and design, computer architecture and operating systems, networks, telecommunications, global communications, computer programs and their application in business decision making. Students completing the program are prepared to pursue careers, graduate and professional studies, and life-long learning as needed for a changing social and technological world. The main goals and objectives of the Computer Information Systems program are as follows:
To provide students with a greater range of skills and understanding in all areas of Computer Information Systems development
To prepare students for graduate studies in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration
To prepare students for responsible positions in applied Computer Information Systems as well as in Computer Engineering
The Livingstone College Hospitality Management Programu2019s mission is to develop global leaders for the hospitality industry through academic excellence in a rigorous learning environment, industry work experience, and community service activities. The main goals and objectives of the Hospitality Management Program are as follows:
To provide students with a broad perspective of the hospitality organizations and their operations through sound management principles
To offer a program of study designed to equip students with analytical tools based upon logic and critical thinking for decision-making
To prepare students for responsible professional positions in various sectors of the Hospitality Industry
All Hospitality Management students are encouraged to join National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) - A ten dollar annual fee is required for membership.
The main goals and objectives of the Sports Management Program are:
To develop leadership and management skills
To understand and interpret the business setting
To obtain practical experience in the field of sport management
To obtain knowledge of functional and structural aspects of the human body
To understand and appreciate the physical education and sport setting
Sport Management students are encouraged to join Sport Management Club (SMC). Membership fees may apply.
Public Disclosure of Student Achievement
IACBE Accreditation
The Division of Business at Livingstone College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Rd. Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66213, USA. For a list of accredited programs
Click Here for IACBE Accreditation
The Division also offers the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Culinary Arts and certificate programs in Culinary Arts, Event Planning, and Lodging Operations.
Minor programs are designed for non-business majors with an interest in Business Administration, or Computer Information Systems.
Division of BUSINESS
FACULTY MEMBERS
Updated: 08/2025
Last Name
First Name
Job Title
Department
Phone
Email
Balogun
Obafem
Professor of CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6126
obalogun@livingstone.edu
Bradford
Berkita
Adjunct Professor of HMG & Coordinator of HMG
Division of Business
bbradford@livingstone.edu
Brown
Carl
Chef & Instructor of CUL
Division of Business
704-216-4307
CaBrown@livingstone.edu
Crowley
Charles
Associate Professor of SPM & Department Chair of HMG/CUL & SPM
Division of Business
704-216-6981
CCrowley@livingstone.edu
Davis
Christopher
Assistant Professor of SPM Email
Division of Business
704-216-6254
ChrisDavis@livingstone.edu
Dean
Curtis
Director of Evening and Weekend College and US Army ROTC Program Director
Division of Business
704-216-6834
cdean@livingstone.edu
Greatheart
Damein
Instructor of CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6922
DGreatheart@livingstone.edu
Mohammed
Shariff
Associate Professor of Accounting and Business & Department Chair for Business & CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6944
MShariff@livingstone.edu
Moland
Kathryn
Adjunct Professor of CIS
Division of Business
KMoland@livingstone.edu
Okeiyi
Sunday
Adjunct Professor of HMG
Division of Business
SOkeiyi@livingstone.edu
Osiezagha
Alphonsus
Assistant Professor of HMG
Division of Business
704-216-4305
AOsiezagha@livingstone.edu
Rogers
Gracie
Instructor of HMG
Division of Business
704-216-4306
GRogers@livingstone.edu
Administrative Assistant for HMG/CUL
Division of Business
Simon
Terrence E.
Associate Professor of Business and Accounting
Division of Business
704-216-6027
tsimon@livingstone.edu
Singh
Nisha
Interim Dean, Division of Business & Associate Professor of Economics
Division of Business
704-216-6841
NSingh@livingstone.edu
Smith
Alfred
Assistant Professor of Business
Division of Business
704-216-6216
asmith@livingstone.edu
Susong
Amy
Assistant Professor of Business
Division of Business
704-216-6893
asusong@livingstone.edu
Thomas
John
Instructor of CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6091
JoThomas@livingstone.edu
Thomas
Lionel
Chef & Director of HMG/CUL
Division of Business
704-216-4308
lthomas@livingstone.edu
Washington
Sheila
Administrative Assistant for School of Business
Division of Business
704-216-6027
swasington@livingstone.edu
Wilks
Christopher
Associate Professor of Business
Division of Business
704-216-2060
cwilks@livngstone.edu
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DIVISION OF Business
Location:
Ballard Hall, 201-A
701 W. Monroe St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-216-6827
Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 5:00
Dr. Singh, Nisha
Professor of Economics
Interim Dean Divison of Business
Nsingh@livingstone.edu
Ms. Washington, Sheila
Administrative Assistant for School of Business
SWashington@livingstone.edu
Mission
The Division of Business prepares students for successful careers in private business and industry, as well as in the public and non-profit sectors. As the problems of the business world have grown increasingly complex, multi-dimensional, and multicultural, the programs are structured to prepare students as business leaders with specialized education to understand and cope with contemporary business issues. Overall, the Division of Business aims to create an environment that is congenial to academic excellence, superior achievement, professional development, collegiate inquiry, and community involvement.
Vision
To develop positive interpersonal and leadership skills in Business Administration students.
Livingstone College Master of Business Administration
STUDENTS IN THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS:
- Enactus Team (Formerly SIFE)
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
- Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
- Student organizations on the campus.
The Division of Business has membership with the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Leadership role a national and international levels
The Livingstone College Division of Business offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the following areas:
The main goals and objectives of the Business Administration program are as follows:
To provide students with a broad perspective of the modern business organizations and their operations through sound management principles
To offer a program of study designed to equip students with analytical tools based upon logic and critical thinking for decision-making
To prepare students for responsible professional positions in various sectors of the economy
To prepare students for graduate studies in businessn
Business students are encouraged to become active members of at least one student organization such as Livingstone College Enactus Team, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), International Economics Honor Society, and Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program combines the study of system analysis and design, computer architecture and operating systems, networks, telecommunications, global communications, computer programs and their application in business decision making. Students completing the program are prepared to pursue careers, graduate and professional studies, and life-long learning as needed for a changing social and technological world. The main goals and objectives of the Computer Information Systems program are as follows:
To provide students with a greater range of skills and understanding in all areas of Computer Information Systems development
To prepare students for graduate studies in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration
To prepare students for responsible positions in applied Computer Information Systems as well as in Computer Engineering
The Livingstone College Hospitality Management Programu2019s mission is to develop global leaders for the hospitality industry through academic excellence in a rigorous learning environment, industry work experience, and community service activities. The main goals and objectives of the Hospitality Management Program are as follows:
To provide students with a broad perspective of the hospitality organizations and their operations through sound management principles
To offer a program of study designed to equip students with analytical tools based upon logic and critical thinking for decision-making
To prepare students for responsible professional positions in various sectors of the Hospitality Industry
All Hospitality Management students are encouraged to join National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) - A ten dollar annual fee is required for membership.
The main goals and objectives of the Sports Management Program are:
To develop leadership and management skills
To understand and interpret the business setting
To obtain practical experience in the field of sport management
To obtain knowledge of functional and structural aspects of the human body
To understand and appreciate the physical education and sport setting
Sport Management students are encouraged to join Sport Management Club (SMC). Membership fees may apply.
Public Disclosure of Student Achievement
IACBE Accreditation
The Division of Business at Livingstone College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Rd. Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66213, USA. For a list of accredited programs
Click Here for IACBE Accreditation
The Division also offers the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Culinary Arts and certificate programs in Culinary Arts, Event Planning, and Lodging Operations.
Minor programs are designed for non-business majors with an interest in Business Administration, or Computer Information Systems.
Division of BUSINESS
FACULTY MEMBERS
Updated: 08/2025
Last Name
First Name
Job Title
Department
Phone
Balogun
Obafem
Professor of CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6126
obalogun@livingstone.edu
Bradford
Berkita
Adjunct Professor of HMG & Coordinator of HMG
Division of Business
bbradford@livingstone.edu
Brown
Carl
Chef & Instructor of CUL
Division of Business
704-216-4307
CaBrown@livingstone.edu
Crowley
Charles
Associate Professor of SPM & Department Chair of HMG/CUL & SPM
Division of Business
704-216-6981
CCrowley@livingstone.edu
Davis
Christopher
Assistant Professor of SPM Email
Division of Business
704-216-6254
ChrisDavis@livingstone.edu
Dean
Curtis
Director of Evening and Weekend College and US Army ROTC Program Director
Division of Business
704-216-6834
cdean@livingstone.edu
Greatheart
Damein
Instructor of CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6922
DGreatheart@livingstone.edu
Mohammed
Shariff
Associate Professor of Accounting and Business & Department Chair for Business & CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6944
MShariff@livingstone.edu
Moland
Kathryn
Adjunct Professor of CIS
Division of Business
KMoland@livingstone.edu
Okeiyi
Sunday
Adjunct Professor of HMG
Division of Business
SOkeiyi@livingstone.edu
Osiezagha
Alphonsus
Assistant Professor of HMG
Division of Business
704-216-4305
AOsiezagha@livingstone.edu
Rogers
Gracie
Instructor of HMG
Division of Business
704-216-4306
GRogers@livingstone.edu
Administrative Assistant for HMG/CUL
Division of Business
Simon
Terrence E.
Associate Professor of Business and Accounting
Division of Business
704-216-6027
tsimon@livingstone.edu
Singh
Nisha
Interim Dean, Division of Business & Associate Professor of Economics
Division of Business
704-216-6841
NSingh@livingstone.edu
Smith
Alfred
Assistant Professor of Business
Division of Business
704-216-6216
asmith@livingstone.edu
Susong
Amy
Assistant Professor of Business
Division of Business
704-216-6893
asusong@livingstone.edu
Thomas
John
Instructor of CIS
Division of Business
704-216-6091
JoThomas@livingstone.edu
Thomas
Lionel
Chef & Director of HMG/CUL
Division of Business
704-216-4308
lthomas@livingstone.edu
Washington
Sheila
Administrative Assistant for School of Business
Division of Business
704-216-6027
swasington@livingstone.edu
Wilks
Christopher
Associate Professor of Business
Division of Business
704-216-2060
cwilks@livngstone.edu
Latest News
Livingstone College to Host 2026 ICRABIF Conference on Business and Finance
SALISBURY, N.C. (March 16, 2026) Livingstone College is proud to announce that the George E. Battle School of Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation,…
Garette Hunter
From Sit-ins to Standing Up: Livingstone’s Legacy of Leadership
By Kamari Scales, Junior English Education Scholar This February marks 100 years since the founding of Negro History Week in…
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By Esinam Dedoo, Junior Business Administration Scholar Livingstone College has helped shape leaders whose impact extends far beyond campus, including…
Garette Hunter
Baltimore’s WBAL-TV Features Dr. Anthony J. Davis, SGA President Jeremiah Brown During Live 5 p.m. CIAA Tournament Segment
No excerpt…
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
ALUMNI & FRIENDS
FACULTY & STAFF
Anthology
Andrew Carnegie Library
EAB Navigate
ADP | INTRANET
School Dudes
BLACKBOARD
JICS
REQUESTS
I.T. DEPARTMENT
WEBMAIL
LC Self-Service
LC Self-Service Instruction
LC Password Change/Reset
Qualtrics.XM
Digital Vaccination Certificate
Pebbles – Newsletter
Students
2025 Summer & Fall Registration Information
Andrew Carnegie Library
Livingstone APPs Portal
BLACKBOARD
Password Reset
JICS
Final Exam Schedule
Final Exam Schedule (2025 December Graduates)
2025 Fall Final Exam Schedule
RESIDENCE LIFE
HOUSING FEE PAYMENT
STUDENT WEBMAIL
Qualtrics.XM
LC Students FAQs
ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID
ACADEMICS
ATHLETICS
CAMPUS LIFE
Success Center
Honors Program
BLACKBOARD
JICS
OFFICES
EMERGENCY
Campus Police
Health Services
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Office of the President
Office of Academic Affairs
Office of Athletics
Office of Business and Finance
Office of Marketing and Communications
Office of Human Resource
Office of Institutional Advancement
Office of Public Safety & Campus Police
Office of Student Affairs
COLLEGE AND ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Division of Business
Division of Education, Psychology & Social Work
Division of Liberal Arts & Humanities
Division of Mathematics and Science
Division of Hospitality Management
INSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
Andrew Carnegie Library
NC LIVE
Evening & Weekend College
Bookstore
Cashier
Counseling Services
Career Readiness Institute
Financial Aid
Computer Information Systems
Mail & Package Services
Residence Life
Registrar
Student Activities
Spiritual Life
MAKE A GIFT
APPLY NOW
Andrew Carnegie Library
SACSCOC
Livingstone College: CIAA Tour Feb. 24
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