Tabor School of Business

RJ Podeschi, Dean • 217-420-6760

RJ Podeschi, Director

The Tabor School of Business, the first named school in Millikin University history, honors the late Purvis F. Tabor, a former member of the University’s Board of Trustees, and his wife, Roberta Morris Tabor. The School offers a curriculum with majors in Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Communication, Communication, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Organizational Leadership, as well as minors in Business Administration, Communication, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Finance. In addition, the Tabor School offers academic certificate programs in Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems Application Development, Information Systems Data Management, Information Systems Security & Compliance, Organizational Leadership, Process Improvement, and Project Management.

The following majors in the Tabor School of Business are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP):

Accounting
Digital Marketing
Finance
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems

Mission

Millikin University’s Tabor School of Business transforms students into highly skilled entrepreneurial professionals through high-quality education that prioritizes Performance Learning opportunities to experience risk and reward to build the confidence for personal and professional success.

Vision
Millikin University’s Tabor School of Business aspires to be the premier choice for business, communication, and technology, preparing them to be academically, professionally, and socially connected and engaged with local, national, and global communities.

Values

Application
• We value the integration of theory and practice.
• We value opportunities that allow students to build experience through the application of critical skills grounded in Performance Learning, real risk, and real reward.

Relationships
• We value the unique identities and expression of each individual, their diverse backgrounds, and a culture of equity and inclusion.
• We value embracing a collaborative environment through teamwork, effective communication, and a solution-focused approach.

Innovation
• We value the entrepreneurial-mindset, opportunity recognition, leveraging resources, and iterative development of ideas.
• We value pursuing continuous learning and improvement through creativity, critical thinking, strategic communication, and an enterprising attitude in an evolving business environment.

Tabor Focus

Students learn and develop successful business practices. Students will be better prepared for their career path when they perform what they have learned. Performance Learning projects include student-run ventures, small business consulting teams, client projects, internships, auditing projects, business plans, student-managed investment fund, and numerous other opportunities to demonstrate their learning.

Tabor School Offerings

The Tabor School of Business offers Bachelor of Science degrees in the following majors:

Accounting
Agribusiness
Business Communication
Communication
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing
Finance
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Organizational Leadership

The Tabor School of Business offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in the following majors:

Business Communication
Communication

The Tabor School of Business offers the following minors:

Business Administration
Communication
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Finance

The Tabor School of business offers the following skill-based academic certificates. These academic certificates are available to current students, individuals possessing a bachelor’s or advanced degree, and those who meet the pre-requisites defined in each academic certificate. Certificate courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. See Academic Definitions in this Bulletin for University policy regarding undergraduate certificates.

Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Information Systems Application Development
Information Systems Data Management
Information Systems Security and Compliance
Organizational Leadership
Process Improvement
Project Management

Tabor School Learning Goals

Students will become career-ready by:

Applying business concepts to practical situations through such things as internships, projects, consulting, and competitions.
Demonstrating written and verbal communication appropriate for business professionals.
Gaining a global business perspective.
Developing the ability to build and work effectively in diverse teams.
Effectively apply quantitative reasoning to solve business problems.

Internship Program

The Tabor Internship Program offers students another avenue for integrating theory and practice. Within an internship, students practice skills and apply theories learned in the classroom and enhance their professional development in their major fields of study. All students graduating with a degree from the Tabor School of Business will complete at least one internship (except Organizational Leadership majors).

The Tabor School is committed to providing internships that expose students to the various facets of a business professional position. The educational aspect of internships is crucial to the granting of academic credit and differentiates the internship from other work experiences. Hence, each internship is preceded by a learning contract articulating the goals, objectives, and scope of the experience. The contract is agreed to by the company, the student, and the Tabor Internship Coordinator. The overall program is facilitated by the Tabor Internship Coordinator who assists students in developing internships and builds relationships with cooperating firms. The responsibility for learning in an internship is shared by the student, the Internship Coordinator, and the organization receiving the services of the intern. The student is expected to provide a service of value to the business, the organization is expected to provide a breadth of learning experience to the student, and the Tabor Internship Coordinator is expected to help the student interpret the experience.

Millikin University Center for Entrepreneurship

Founded in 1998 with a grant from the Coleman Foundation, the Center’s overarching goal is to support and advance the study and practice of entrepreneurship with Millikin students, community stakeholders, faculty and staff.

The Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a learning laboratory for faculty and students in the development and promotion of the value of entrepreneurship to their lives and profession by encouraging and championing faculty and student work that is innovative, meaningful and relevant. The Center’s mission is to equip our student and community entrepreneurs with the tools, skills and knowledge to launch and grow successful ventures.

For more information about Millikin University and the Tabor School of Business, visit Millikin’s web site at http://www.millikin.edu/tabor or call 217-424-6285.

Degree Requirements

Either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is offered in the College as indicated above. Some majors allow the student to choose which degree they prefer. Please see the Graduation Requirements for specific Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree requirements.

Business Curriculum Elements and Credit Requirements

For the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting, Digital Marketing, Finance, International Business, Management, or Management Information Systems, a student must complete all University Studies requirements, Tabor Core requirements, and all degree and major requirements established by the Tabor School of Business. Both sets of requirements may be satisfied by the student completing the overall credit minimum required for the specific program of study.

Students majoring in Agribusiness, Business Communication, Communication, Cybersecurity, or Organizational Leadership do not follow the Tabor Business Core. They must follow a separate set of requirements

University Studies (28-30)
Tabor School of Business Core (42)
Tabor School of Business Major (21-33)
Electives (10-24)
Total (120)

University Studies Requirements

Students in the Tabor School of Business are responsible for meeting all University-wide requirements and the requirements for a major within the College.

Dual Degree Programs

The Tabor School of Business has dual degree partnerships with multiple international partner schools that allow students to study at both locations and earn a degree from each institution. This program is available to Millikin students and international students from select partner schools. Additional admissions procedures into these programs apply. For a complete list of available dual degree programs, please visit the Tabor School of Business website.