Business

Division Mission Statement

Preparing students for successful careers in a dynamic business and related environments.

Division Goals

• Division graduates will apply business concepts to make decisions and solve problems.
• Division graduates will demonstrate communication, technology, quantitative reasoning and teamwork skills.
• Division graduates will show the ability to adapt and change through personal and professional awareness of self, others and the environment.
• Division graduates will develop a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, including ethical conduct and social responsibility.

The Division of Business supports the institutional mission by preparing professionally educated business professionals. The division provides students with life-long skills necessary to function in a rapidly changing world of work. This is accomplished by offering Bachelor of Science four-year degree programs in business administration and accounting. The division also offers the Bachelor of Applied Science four-year degree program in business administration; additionally, an Associate of Arts program is available in business management.

To assist in the attainment of the division goals, all programs include:

• Providing learning experiences that complement the essential studies program by enhancing the ability to communicate effectively, using reading, writing, speaking, and listening;
• Developing advanced skills necessary to utilize technology to solve work-related problems;
• Developing rational decision-making skills utilizing critical and creative thinking and appropriate problem-solving techniques within business environments;
• Developing the ability to apply business concepts to work-related functions;
• Providing students with opportunities for work experiences in business and industry; and
• Developing foundation skills and knowledge used in pursuing advanced education.

Business