School of Business and Social Sciences

The Business academic area offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with concentrations in accounting, computer information systems, management, and organizational management.

Students pursuing a concentration in any aspect of Business are encouraged to declare their major as early as the Freshman year and consult with an advisor in the area of interest to ensure the most desirable progress.

The mission of Business is to prepare students for professional schools and/or graduate studies along with viable careers in business, including accounting, computer information systems, management, and organizational management for profit and nonprofit institutions.

The general goals of Business are to:

1. Provide students with the necessary tools and guidance in the concentration of their choice to prepare them for admission to graduate and/or professional schools.

2. Help students develop an understanding of the world of business and the application of technology.

3. Provide students with the necessary skills to engage in professional practices in their area of specialization.

4. Provide students with the fundamental ethical and Christian values required for effective practice in business and related fields.

The following criteria are required for admission to the degree program and concentrations within the area of Business:

1. Must declare a concentration in a discipline within the area of Business.

2. Must have a GPA of at least 2.0.

To graduate from a concentration within the area of Business, students must complete the following requirements:

1. Earn at least “C” in all courses required to satisfy the departmental requirements, the major field of study, and elective courses as delineated in the student’s degree plan.

2. Earn at least a “C” in all general education courses.

3. Meet all general education requirements as specified in the catalog.

4. Meet all college requirements for graduation as specified in the catalog.

5. Enroll in GEEP each semester of attendance and receive a “P” grade.

6. Take the Rising Junior and Senior Comprehensive and Subject Field Examinations.

7. Complete an application for graduation and secure the approval of the advisor and the dean of the School.