Thank you for your interest in the Business & Economics Department. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of information to students as possible. Helping them get a start to productive careers in their field of choice.

Meet Our Professors, Instructors & Staff!
(Left to Right Back Row)
Tom Hamilton, Accounting; Dennis Heiner, Marketing/Economics; Cindy Harmon, Accounting/Bookkeeping;
Mike Johnson, Culinary Arts; Dianne Jolovich, Hospitality Management & Disney Internship;
Amber Simon-Power, Business; Frank Ellis, Finance & Computers
(Left to Right Front Row)
Teresa Christiansen, Accounting; Dr. John Hurley, Economics;
Edie Unland,
ISBDC Office Specialist;
Rosemary Fornshell, Business Dept Chair;
Mike McClymonds, Business Management & Entrepreneurship
(Not Shown)
Tracie Taylor, Business Degree Dept Office Specialist
ttaylor@csi.edu
Email fo more info, schedules or to arrange an appointment
with the Business Department Chair or a Business Professor
The CSI Business & Economics Program is offering an exciting one day program for 1/2 credits. You'll learn the principles of Lean Manufacturing through a live simulation. If you're a Business major, work for or own a small business, this is a 'must attend' class for you! Lean concepts apply to everyone in the business world and in personal life - take this class and find out why! Click on the following link to view or download a pdf flier with class details and registration information: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing BUSA 199 C05
The CSI Business & Economics Program provides a challenging, quality education to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, management, team membership and other productive roles in business, economics and related fields. We foster student abilities and skills to think critically, communicate efficiently, use information and technology responsibly, and contribute to society effectively.
The Business and Economics Department supports several Clubs that will enhance your learning experience. Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) teaches students skills in free enterprise; Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) provide business competitions that develop student skills in all business fields; the Hospitality Management Association (HOSTEURS) provides a forum where students participate in hospitality-oriented community and campus projects; and the International Business Club.
"I found the Department of Business to be very unique ... allowing valuable student/professor interaction
while at the same time providing the quality higher education necessary to enter the competitive workplace or
transfer to a university... an excellent education opportunity." -- Tony Adkins CPA
For more information or a brochure on our programs, call us at 208.732.6458 or email us at
ttaylor@csi.edu