Business Management B.A.

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Overview

This major is designed to provide expansive knowledge of the business environment from a systems perspective. Classes such as economics and accounting provide the foundation for advanced classes in finance, management, organizational behavior, small groups and teams, marketing, research and analysis, computer applications and business strategy. A major project is assigned to help students focus on practical information that benefits the organization and the community. Together, all of the courses provide a practical guide to business operations in a variety of organizations, from entrepreneurial to well established. Threaded throughout the major is an ethical perspective. The major is designed to provide a solid background for graduates to use in seeking responsible employment or promotion.

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements include a minimum 2.4 GPA and four years postsecondary work experience.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Identify and understand business concepts that enable them to interpret quantitative data and make informed decisions about the operating performance and financial position of the company.
Identify and understand business concepts that enable them to interpret qualitative data and make informed decisions about the operating performance and financial position of the company.
Develop oral communication skills that bring added value to their organizations.
Understand and articulate Christian perspective in management.
Develop written communication skills that bring added value to their organizations.
Apply management theories and skills in the decision making process.
Develop critical thinking that engages in analysis, inference and explanation.
Use appropriate technology to support decision making process.

Locations Offered

North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced Campuses.

Program Length/Semester Starts

Eighteen-month cohort program.

Credit-Bearing Grades

Students must earn a C- or higher to receive credit for their business management courses. Exceptions: Students may receive credit for BIB-314 and BIB-451, as well as any other general education or elective course, with a D -.

Required Courses (39 Units)

The following units must be earned at Fresno Pacific University:

ACCT 301 - Accounting for Management 3 Units
BIB 314 - Jesus and the Christian Community 3 Units
BIB 451 - Biblical Perspectives for Leadership 3 Units
BUS 431 - Organization Behavior 3 Units
BUS 434 - Individual in the Organization 3 Units
BUS 438 - Human Resources 3 Units
BUS 442 - Ethics and Values in Organizations 3 Units
BUS 466 - Statistics for Management 3 Units
BUS 471 - Business Policy and Strategy 3 Units
ECON 301 - Economics in Business 3 Units
FIN 460 - Business Finance 3 Units
MGT 315 - Principles of Management 3 Units
MKT 320 - World of Marketing 3 Units

Prerequisites

BUS 466 Statistics is a prerequisite for Econ 301 Economics in Business
ECON 301 is a prerequisite for FIN 460 Finance
BUS 466 Statistics , ECON 301 Economics , and FIN 460 Finance are prerequisites for BUS 471 Business Policy and Procedure .

Electives

Elective units as needed to meet the bachelor of arts minimum. This requirement may be met through allowable college coursework, Advanced Placement exams, College Level Examination Program, International Baccalaureate exams, Military or ACE credit and Prior Learning Assessment.