Degree Program Leadership

A dedicated team of academic leaders guides Mendoza's Specialized Masters Programs, committed to delivering an exceptional student experience and ensuring each program's academic excellence. Our deans and academic directors bring a blend of scholarly expertise, industry insight, and student-centered leadership to the curriculum design, faculty development, and overall program strategic direction. Working closely with program faculty, staff, and campus partners, the academic leadership teams support innovation in teaching, foster a strong learning community, and champion the ongoing success of our students both in and beyond the classroom.

	Nick Berente Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Mendoza College of Business, and James H. Sweeny III and Alicia Sweeny Collegiate Professor of IT, Analytics, and Operations
	Kristen Collett-Schmitt Associate Dean for the Undergraduate and Specialized Master’s Programs, Teaching Professor, Finance
	Angela Logan St. Andre Bessette, Academic Director of the Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration Program, the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program, and Teaching Professor, Management & Organization
	Jim Sieda Academic Director of the Master of Science in Accountancy Program, Associate Professor, Accountancy
	Seth Berry Academic Co-Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Associate Teaching Professor, IT, Analytics, and  Operations
	Sharif Nijim Academic Co-Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Associate Teaching Professor, IT, Analytics, and Operations
	Kevin Hartman Associate Teaching Professor, Marketing
	Katherine Spiess Academic Director of the Master of Science in Finance; Associate Professor, Finance
	Kris Muir Associate Teaching Professor; Academic Director of the Master of Science in Management Program, and Associate Teaching Professor, Management & Organization

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