College of Business Graduate Program Advisors provide academic and administrative support to current and prospective students and help them maximize their time as they pursue their graduate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to schedule regular appointments with advisors for questions concerning, but not limited to:

  • Application and admission requirements
  • Background course completion
  • Degree requirements
  • Policies and procedures
  • Probation & suspension
  • Other general advising questions and concerns

Graduate Program Coordinators

While the advisors are here to help you with your application and admission requirement questions, leveling requirements, degree requirements, etc., Program Coordinators are here to share with you guidance and direction regarding your program:

  • Mentoring Program’s Students on Job Prospects and Thesis options
  • Approving course substitutions and transfer courses
  • Deciding on suspension appeals
  • Suggesting, reviewing, and/or defending curriculum changes at various committee meetings
  • Marketing and promoting the program
  • Overseeing assessment processes for the program
  • Coordinating discussions with program faculty for creating, reviewing, and documenting various policies and promotional materials
  • Approving published program admission requirements and materials produced by COGs.

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Dr. Joseph H. Schuessler

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Professor of Business Computer Information Systems (2011)
Email: schuessler@tarleton.edu
Office: Fort Worth Building, Room 334
Phone: 682-703-7068

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Program Coordinator for MBA Program


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Dr. Dianna Krueger

Associate Professor
Emailkrueger@tarleton.edu
Office: BUS 132
Phone254-968-1706

Program Coordinator for MS-Human Resource Management Program


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Professor (1992) / Faculty Ombuds (2023)
Email: djones@tarleton.edu
Office: Business Building, Room 163
Phone: 254-968-9820

Program Coordinator for MS-Information Systems Program


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Dr. Jake Heller

Associate Professor
Emailjheller@tarleton.edu
Office: BUS 135
Phone: 254-968-9852

Program Coordinator for MS-Management Program


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TBD

Program Coordinator for MS-Marketing Program


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Dr. Jake Heller

Associate Professor
Emailjheller@tarleton.edu
Office: BUS 135
Phone: 254-968-9852

Program Coordinator for MS-Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program