NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

277 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 H. WAYNE HUIZENGA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Dean’s Message Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship does not just talk about the need to transform business education—it lives it. In an era when business schools are struggling to keep pace with the trends and challenges faced by the business world, NSU is pioneering the development of an integrated approach to leading and managing that places our graduates at the forefront of management application and theory. The Huizenga Business School is focused on creating value for you and your organization. Our theory-based, intuitive, and pragmatic approach brings all the necessary pieces together to create leaders and managers who develop a holistic approach to life and work. The Huizenga Business School’s value-driven management philosophy is a revolutionary approach to leading and managing that focuses on maximizing value over time. You will learn to balance your perspectives of world cultures; the United States and its subcultures; and what the customers, suppliers, third parties, employees, competitors, and owners of your organization value. You will learn how effective leaders and managers manage this juggling act and make good decisions that lead to positive results. If you want to be on the cutting edge of a management education that delivers results for you and your organization in the 21st century, then the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship is for you. Our professors bring a mix of research and practical real-world business experience to the classroom. Our flexible and high-quality learning systems meet the needs of working professionals, full-time students, and organizations. The Huizenga Business School at Nova Southeastern University is committed to serving as your partner in the business world, preparing you to be a strong competitor in this challenging marketplace. We want students who share our excitement about the future of leading and managing in the 21st century. Together, through this cutting-edge approach to management education, we will create a foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience on which you can build your future. J. Preston Jones, D.B.A. Dean, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship