Colleges & Schools

Andreas School of Business and Public Administration 

Founded in 1976, the Andreas School of Business and Public Administration (ASBPA) at Barry University strives to develop in our students a strong sense of ethics, social responsibility, and an entrepreneurial attitude with a global perspective. We are committed to excellent teaching, engaged learning, and collaboration with our community. Our intellectual contributions emphasize practical applications, with our faculty also engaging in theoretical and empirical research and instructional development.

The ASBPA business programs (BSBA and MBA) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), a globally recognized accreditation emphasizing excellence and continuous improvement in programs for business schools. Our holistic approach to business education results in a challenging academic experience that stimulates you to grow and become a responsible business practitioner and leader.

Barry University’s administrative hierarchy includes President Mike Allen, PhD, and the University Board of Trustees. The MPA program, which is housed within the Andreas School of Business and Public Administration, is governed by the Dean of the Andreas School of Business and Public Administration, Bogdan Daraban, PhD; Associate Dean Manuel J. Tejeda, PhD, MSEd, and the MPA Program Director Margaret Leigh Broxton Bragg, PhD, MPA.