Business

Division Mission Statement

Preparing students for successful careers in today's dynamic business and professional 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 develop a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, including ethical conduct and social responsibility.
• Division graduates will demonstrate the ability to adapt and change in dynamic situations.
• Division graduates will develop strong personal and professional awareness to self, others, and the environment.

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 through a range of programs, including Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Accounting, a Master of Science in Leadership, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, and an Associate of Arts in Business Management.

To support the achievement of the Division's goals, all programs provide students with:

• Communication skills - learning experiences that strengthen reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while complementing the Essential Studies program;
• Technological proficiency - advanced skills in using technology to solve work-related problems;
• Critical thinking and decision-making - the ability to make rational decisions using critical and creative thinking and appropriate problem-solving techniques in business environments;
• Applied business knowledge - opportunities to apply core business concepts to real-world work functions;
• Practical experience - direct work experiences in business and industry; and
• Foundation for advancement - the skills and knowledge needed for successful pursuit of advanced education. 

Business