WKU Management Department

WKU Management Department Our mission: “Learning by Doing” The Department of Management is a division of the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University.

The management major is the largest major in the college and third largest major at WKU. Our faculty have credentials from prestigious universities and are well recognized in their field. The curriculum is constantly updated to reflect the current business needs and prepares students to succeed in their careers.

Thank you to Chris Champion, EVP/General Counsel of for your willingness to come speak to our Management Law students i...
11/21/2025

Thank you to Chris Champion, EVP/General Counsel of for your willingness to come speak to our Management Law students in Dr. Daniels’s class! The students appreciated your time and insights.

Dr. Bob Hatfield is attending the 2025 MBAA International Conference this week, gaining knowledge, ideas, and feedback. ...
04/11/2025

Dr. Bob Hatfield is attending the 2025 MBAA International Conference this week, gaining knowledge, ideas, and feedback. An A+ representative for the WKU Management Department!




Last night’s Women in Entrepreneurship event was excellent. We so appreciate our panelists and their willingness to shar...
10/18/2024

Last night’s Women in Entrepreneurship event was excellent. We so appreciate our panelists and their willingness to share their knowledge and experience with our students. Gordon Ford College of Business

We are excited to feature Terry Wright, a GFCB alum and member of our advisory council, who will join us for a wide-rang...
10/02/2024

We are excited to feature Terry Wright, a GFCB alum and member of our advisory council, who will join us for a wide-ranging podcast. Terry’s illustrious career, spanning over 40 years in Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas, has taken him to all 50 states and 16 countries! During the session, Sedrik will discuss with him how his WKU experience prepared him for his career and the critical skills needed to succeed in today’s business environment.

04/16/2024

’s ENT 308 class stepping out and learning!

This episode of Management for Me Speaker Series, WKU alum, Sam Watkins will discuss the topic of managing people and pr...
04/08/2024

This episode of Management for Me Speaker Series, WKU alum, Sam Watkins will discuss the topic of managing people and processes in revenue operations. Sam, a psychology major with plans to go to law school, discusses how he parlayed his education and experiences into executive leadership roles in EdTech.

Link to Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/h7wl5AXbCIb

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Gordon Ford College of Business

How did a WKU psychology major with plans to attend law school end up in a lucrative career as an executive in the EdTec...
03/26/2024

How did a WKU psychology major with plans to attend law school end up in a lucrative career as an executive in the EdTech (Education Technology) industry? Join us tomorrow TODAY for the next Management for Me Speaker Series event, where Sam Watkins will share his experiences and what skills he learned in psychology that he now uses in managing people and processes into revenue operations. This Zoom call will give you an opportunity to hear from him and ask any questions you may have. There will be a drawing from those who attend to receive a one-on-one mentoring session with Sam to learn more about his career and coaching on your career path.

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer.

Have you ever thought about a career in Human Resources? On this Management for Me Speaker Series podcast, Sarah Herring...
03/07/2024

Have you ever thought about a career in Human Resources? On this Management for Me Speaker Series podcast, Sarah Herrington will share her experiences working in Human Resources in different industries.

Gordon Ford College of Business

WKU Alumni

Have you ever thought about a career in Human Resources? Join us for the first Management for Me Speaker Series event, T...
02/21/2024

Have you ever thought about a career in Human Resources? Join us for the first Management for Me Speaker Series event, Tuesday, February 27th where Sarah Herrington will share her experiences working in Human Resources in different industries. This Zoom call will give you an opportunity to hear from her and ask any questions you may have about a career in Human Resources. There will be a drawing from those who attend to receive a one-on-one mentoring session with Sarah to learn more about the HR profession.

Congratulations on completing your finals, Hilltoppers! We wish you a relaxing and safe Winter Break. We here in the Man...
12/08/2023

Congratulations on completing your finals, Hilltoppers! We wish you a relaxing and safe Winter Break. We here in the Management Department look forward to seeing you in the Spring!

Our latest session of the Management for Me Speaker Series – Keeping It Simple While Staying Focused and Positive, featu...
11/08/2023

Our latest session of the Management for Me Speaker Series – Keeping It Simple While Staying Focused and Positive, featuring Gordon Ford MBA alum, Vikram “Vick” Patel, a local pharmacist who owns several hotels across KY. Hear Vick's story of betting on himself when a fire destroyed his hotel in 2008 and how relationships helped him get funding on developing new hotel properties and sustained him through financial challenges faced during the pandemic.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6z9SKQTqGGgOhm3K3WKBJk?si=zibRn_QvR_SVQO2yOidIvg

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1906 College Heights Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY
42101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12707455408

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