With over 20 locations nationwide with online and hybrid options, the College of Management at Park University is one of the largest non-profit management colleges in the nation.
The College of Management (COM) prepares our management degree program students to succeed professionally in their chosen careers. Our faculty have both the academic background and relevant work experience to seamlessly integrate business theory and practice and provide students with the skills they need to develop successful careers.
Our degrees in management fuel robust, well-rounded leadership at every level of industry. Our management degree programs are designed to launch careers that lead the world forward through expertise and innovation rooted in curriculum aligned to the pillars of real-world leadership — from strategic thinking to decision making.
Throughout its history, Park has been at the forefront of providing educational opportunities for students. In 1880, Park welcomed its first international student from Japan and started its relationship with the military in 1889. Today, Park students find themselves in an enriching environment on campus, online, and blended environments.
Park’s quality education flows from our faculty who play an important role in shaping our students’ futures, guiding them from limited knowledge of a topic to a level of critical thinking and complex decision-making. Park’s faculty, through teaching quality and service learning opportunities, offer students — whether from the U.S. or one of 110 countries — the building blocks to fulfill their educational goals.
The College of Management at Park University has crafted its mission and vision with input from our faculty, industry advisory boards, students, and other key constituents. We believe Park management degree graduates need to be career ready in a globally competitive environment.
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University’s mission is to provide quality, innovative, application based learning to prepare a diversity of learners who can support free enterprise in a socially responsible manner in a global community. Graduating leaders who exercise authority responsibly, make ethical decisions, act with moral courage, and advance human dignity worldwide.
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University’s vision is to prepare learners for the 21st century global economy as entrepreneurial thinkers who can influence the world as socially responsible business leaders. Developing ethically grounded professionals for public sector management and service in community nonprofit organizations through public service values education.
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading organization for specialized accreditation for business education. The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students that teaching is essential to the learning process. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide.
ACBSP was recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001, and again in 2011; accrediting organizations that are recognized by the CHEA affirms that their standards and processes as an accrediting organization are consistent with the academic quality, improvement and accountability expectations that CHEA has established. ACBSP was the first accrediting body to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels.
The undergraduate and graduate business and public administration degree programs and the Master of Healthcare Administration program in the School of Business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213 (913-339-9356). The Economics degree program is not considered to be a business program and is not accredited by ACBSP.
ACBSP Program Outcomes (Standard 4)
Welcome to the College of Management and Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University, where we offer a dynamic blend of academic programs, excellence in education, and a commitment to student success. Our programs, accredited by ACBSP, reflect the highest standards in business education. Only 3% of business schools worldwide are ACBSP accredited. “The father of modern management,” Peter Drucker, noted that “management is a liberal art.” Our management education is built on a solid liberal arts foundation to prepare students for long-term career success and upward mobility.
We are excited to invite you to explore our comprehensive academic offerings, which include associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, alongside a variety of undergraduate and graduate certificates. Our undergraduate portfolio boasts over 10 majors in business administration, grounded in a comprehensive core curriculum that equips our students with the critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills necessary for a successful career in business. We also offer 4+1 undergraduate to graduate pathways to our undergraduate students who meet the requirements.
At the graduate level, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) programs both have an integrated core spans the essential disciplines of management and 10 concentrations that cover a broad spectrum of specialized areas. Furthermore, our STEM-designated Master of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics provides cutting-edge full stack training, preparing students to lead in this rapidly evolving field.
We pride ourselves on the flexibility of our programs, offering courses in various delivery modalities to accommodate the diverse needs of our students, ensuring accessibility to our high-quality, affordable education. Whether you are seeking to advance your career or pivot to a new field, our College of Management is ready to support your journey towards achieving your professional goals.
As Heraclitus said, “change is the only constant.” We are in an interesting time that data and technologies continue to disrupt and reshape industry after industry. Every technological shift quickly brings changes that come down to our workplaces in today’s global business environment. The world needs business leaders who are ready to meet all the challenges facing an uncertain future. At Park, we have embraced this challenge in the way we teach, learn, and engage with the communities. Join us at Park University’s College of Management and Robert W. Plaster School of Business to embark on a transformative educational experience that bridges traditional business disciplines with the innovative skills required for tomorrow’s leadership roles.
Robert W. Plaster School of Business
The College of Management’s Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University builds an educational platform that opens a world of opportunities for students and the communities we serve.
We are excited to invite you to follow the links below to explore our comprehensive academic offerings, which include associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, alongside a variety of undergraduate and graduate certificates. Our undergraduate portfolio boasts over 10 majors in business administration, grounded in a comprehensive core curriculum that equips our students with the critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills necessary for a successful career in business. We also offer 4+1 undergraduate to graduate pathways to our undergraduate students who meet the requirements.
At the graduate level, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) programs both have an integrated core spans the essential disciplines of management and 10 concentrations that cover a broad spectrum of specialized areas. Furthermore, our STEM-designated Master of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics provides cutting-edge full stack training to prepare students to lead in this rapidly evolving field.
Park University is committed to providing assistance to students who do not receive federal grant assistance. We welcome applications from students who have distinguished themselves through school, community and/or church activities while showing significant academic achievement in school. We have over 7 categories of scholarships both internal and external, that cater to all our student including international scholars.
For more information on how to apply for the scholarships visit Scholarship Information Guide | Financial Aid | Park University
At Park University, we value the next career step after graduating. The Career Center is ready to assist you! With upcoming programs and events that are geared towards job opportunities, our staff members are available to connect with you.
The following ways can be used to reach out to our career teams: 1) Online drop-in hours 2) by appointment 3) by email or 4) by phone. For more information and our current hours, please visit Career Development.
Dr. Adrian James
Interim Dean, College of Management
Associate Professor of Management
adrian.james@park.edu