Academic Catalog Spring 2019

CAUDILL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BUS)

The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing; management, web and mobile development, accounting and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem solving skills, leaving the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community. The Caudill SOB offers an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with concentration in Management, Accounting, Information Technology, or Web an Mobile Development. An MBA is also offered with specializations in Leadership, Healthcare, Management, or Finance. Vision Statement As the Caudill School of Business, exceptional high-quality academic and experiential learning programs enable students to serve in an ever-changing global world. Mission Statement The School prepares students to successfully meet professional opportunities through a dynamic, student-centered educational environment that emphasizes servant leadership, application of knowledge, and global experiential learning. Mission Statement Components • Provides excellence in teaching through innovative approaches, small-class environment, caring faculty, and interactive focus. • Provides intellectual and professional development to students through coursework, research, and global experiential learning with a focus on leadership, ethical values, and civic engagement. • Assesses students’ learning outcomes to ensure continuous improvements and positive impact of its programs. • Engages business practitioners, alumni, students, and community and solicits their input to enhance its programs. • Provides professional development opportunities for enhancement of faculty’s teaching skills, research capabilities, practical application, global experiential learning. For a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a student must complete the General Requirements, Business Core Requirements, electives, and Concentration Requirements chosen from Accounting, Information Technology, Management or Web and Mobile Development. No minor is required. In addition, all business students must complete a 3 credit hour internship. Internships are arranged in consultation with a student’s

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