Business Administration - Emergency Management Emphasis, B.A.

Program Director: Sharon L. Starcher, DBA

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Emergency Management is designed to provide expansive knowledge and a practical guide to leadership and management, within the field of emergency management. Classes such as management, organizational behavior, marketing, and accounting provide the foundation for advanced classes in emergency management. The key to this 24-month program is a consistent focus on participation, application of theories and concepts, and performance. With our bachelor's degree emphasis in Emergency Management, graduates will complete four courses designed specifically for first responders (fire, community agencies, etc.) and facility safety managers who want to gain knowledge in emergency management, disaster, risk, and emergency planning. Students will also obtain various FEMA certifications as part of this emphasis, preparing them for career growth and development. Threaded throughout the major is an ethical employee and leadership perspective. The major is designed to provide a solid background for graduates to use in seeking responsible employment or promotion. 

Admissions Requirements

• Application form and fee
• A minimum 2.4 GPA, below 2.4 can submit a petition
• Two years' postsecondary work experience.
  • Need a minimum of 6 transferable units, below 6 units can submit a petition
  • Note: need 60 units before starting the major

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Business Content Knowledge: the student demonstrates mastery of foundational knowledge in general management, organization development, human resource management, managerial accounting, the legal and ethical influences in business, and marketing. USLO Content Knowledge
2. Critical Thinking: the student evaluates business conditions, identifies problems, and creates solutions within the business context utilizing critical thinking skills. USLO Critical Thinking
3. Faith Integration: the student recognizes Christian ethics and values, and the student integrates his/her faith-based ethics and values as the student formulates decisions that affect the business community and its environment based on the course focus. USLO Moral Reasoning, Service
4. Communication: the student conveys researched ideas clearly through professional written and oral communication that utilizes the current language of the business community. USLO Oral Communication, Written Communication
5. Cultural Awareness: the student applies management practices that demonstrate the student's understanding and respect for organizational culture, for diverse cultures at large, and for the impact to society and the environment. USLO Perspective
6. Reflection and Personal Growth: the student integrates advanced self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness into supportive service as a professional, a team member, and a leader. USLO Reflection 

Emergency Management Emphasis

EM1. Research and Analysis: the student demonstrates the ability to analyze emergency and disaster-related data and derive accurate meaning in the emergency management context. USLO Information Literacy

EM2. Information Literacy: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and manage risks for emergency responders and managers in business or government to reduce losses both in terms of human life and in damages to property with proper emergency planning.

Credit-Bearing Grades

Students must earn a C- or higher to receive credit for their business administration-emergency 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 -. 

Program Length

24 month cohort program

Locations Offered

North Fresno, Visalia, and Merced Campuses, Online

Degree Pathways

Business Administration - Emergency Management, B.A. (DC) Two Year Pathway