Bachelor of Science in Business Requirements

Outline of Degree Requirements

General Studies
COL	181	Adult Student Orientation	1
COMM	171	Speech Communication	3
ENGL	101	Written Communication II	3
ENGL	102	Written Communication III	3
MATH	111	Basic Probability and Statistics	3
PSYC	182	Psychology	3
SOC	151	Sociology	3
THEO	110	Exploring the Christian Faith	3
		Bible or Theology Electives	9
		Humanities (Literature or Fine Arts)	6
		Philosophy	3
		Science (Lab Optional)	3
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Business Core
ACCT	120	Business Accounting	3
BADM	121	Introduction to Business	3
BADM	125	Introduction to Management	3
BADM	220	Business Finance	3
BADM	221	Business Law	3
BADM	222	Business Communication	3
BADM	223	Human Relations in Business	3
BADM	320	Organizational Development & Change	3
BADM	322	Principles of Marketing	3
BADM	334	Human Resource Management	3
BADM	436	Exploring E-Commerce & Internet Marketing	3
BADM	470	Christian Ethics in Business	3
ECON	150	Introduction to Economics	3
MATH		Select 1 from MATH 107, 124, or 286	3
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General Electives			18
Business Electives
		ACCT, BADM, CAPP or ECON	21

Note: Students without computer skills are urged to include at least one CAPP course in their business electives.

Course Descriptions

ACCT 120 - Business Accounting - 3 Hours

This course serves business majors who desire a basic understanding of the effects of financial transactions and financial reporting. An emphasis is on “transaction analysis” and the practical business implications of accounting.

BADM 121 - Introduction to Business - 3 Hours

An overview of the dynamic world of business, its functions and management tools. This survey course introduces students to the context of business and contemporary issues and explores the implications of viewing business as a calling and/or vocation.

BADM 125 - Introduction to Management - 3 Hours

An introduction to management as a basic process applicable in various business and non-business complexities. Emphasis will be placed on the major managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading (actuating) and controlling.

BADM 220 - Business Finance - 3 Hours

This course provides an introduction to the theory, the methods, and the concerns of business finance. Main topics include: goals and functions of business finance, financial analysis and planning, working capital management, capital budgeting process, and long-term financing.

BADM 221 - Business law - 3 Hours

A study of the principles of contract, agency, sales, employment, insurance, property, partnerships, corporations and bankruptcy. Attention is given to the rights and liabilities in commercial transactions.

BADM 222 - Business Communication - 3 Hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 101

A practical application of the principles and psychological aspects of communication theory as related to the business setting. Emphasis is on written, oral and electronic modes of effective and efficient conveyance and processing of business data for decision-making and implementation.

BADM 223 - Human Relations in Business 3 Hours

A study of how people interact and work together. Includes an examination of why values, attitudes and behaviors can cause relationship problems and how these problem can be prevented or overcome.

BADM 320 - Organizational Development& Change - 3 Hours

A study of organizational development and change with the purpose to achieve enhanced productivity, quality, and increased satisfaction among internal and external stakeholders. Emphasis is on organizational structure and design, individual and group dynamics within the organization, decision-making, change, and conflict.

BADM 334 - Human Resource Management - 3 Hours

An introduction to the management of human resources including employment law, theories and methods of selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation and employee/management relations.

BADM 322 - Principles of Marketing - 3 Hours

A study of methods of marketing and processes invloved in the flow of goods from producer to consumer. Topics may include the marketing mix, research and segmentation, recent developments, and ethical issues.

BADM 436 - Exploring E-Commerce - 3 Hours

A course designed to promote successful e-commerce. Students learn how e-commerce fits into the marketing mix. Course activities include analyzing market trends and case studies, and discussing strategies for attracting the online customer. Students will learn how to measure results and compare them to overall marketing objectives.

BADM 470 - Christian Ethics in Business-Capstone - 3 Hours

Christian ethics in the business environment are discussed. Contemporary issues and case studies are used for analysis. As a method of summative evaluation, the course integrates learning from the other courses in the business major and there is an application of that learning to a final project.