The mission of the Department of Business Administration and Management is to build upon the liberal arts focus of the College and to provide the base of knowledge and experiences that will enable our graduates to be business leaders, capable of making sound and ethical business decisions in a continuously changing environment. The Department majors are designed around a common core of courses along with the requirements for each concentration. A student can obtain a double major within the Department. However, only one major is permitted in each of the following areas: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Health Care Management, Sport Management, or Computer Information Systems.

Students who successfully complete the program will:

1. Exhibit basic competencies in interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, leadership, and teamwork appropriate for the business world.
2. Acquire and apply basic knowledge in the student’s chosen field.
3. Integrate the functional components of business into a workable whole.
4. Illustrate the ability to apply critical thinking and reasoning skills and to utilize effective problem solving techniques.
5. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation for cultural, ethical, and responsible behaviors in a global world.