School of Business - Catalog

Mission

To prepare students for their callings as Christ-centered Business professionals, fully equipped for lives of Christian service and leadership.

Faculty

  • Tracy Mack, M.B.A, Dean of the School of Business
  • Matthew Bumstead, M.B.A.
  • Haley Burton, M.S.
  • Russell Dabbs, Ph.D.
  • Doug Darby, Ph.D.
  • Caren Fullerton, Ph.D.
  • Laci Richardson, Ph.D.
  • Nathan Richardson, M.S.
  • Joshua Sauerwein, D.B.A.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (30 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • ACC3301  Intermediate Accounting I
    • ACC3302  Intermediate Accounting II
    • ACC3303  Cost Accounting
    • ACC3305  Special Problems in Accounting
    • 12 hours from upper level ACC
  3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA3310  Money and Banking
    • BUA3330  Data Visualization
    • ACC3320  Business Ethics for Accountants
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
    • 3 hours upper level from ACC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, MGT, or PFP
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Science in Economics

The Bachelor of Science in Economics are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (30 hours)
    • BUA3310  Money and Banking
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • ECO3301  Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • ECO3302  Intermediate Microeconomics
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • 3 hours from
      • FIN4302  Corporate Finance II
      • FIN4309  Investments
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • 6 hours from upper level ECO
  3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • MAT1316  Business Calculus
    • 3 hours from ACC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, or MGT
    • 6 hours from FOL, GEG, GOV, HIS, MAT (1312 or higher), PHI, PSY, or SOC
    • Minor (18 hours)
      • Minors in Natural or Physical Science earn a Bachelor of Science degree
      • Up to 9 hours required for the minor may be included in the major
      • In cases where major hours count for minor courses electives will be increased
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from  BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from  AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (30 hours)
    • BUA3310  Money and Banking
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • ECO3301  Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • ECO3302  Intermediate Microeconomics
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • 3 hours from
      • FIN4302  Corporate Finance II
      • FIN4309  Investments
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • 6 hours from upper level ECO
  3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • BUA4330  Internship
    • BUA4380  Business Policy
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • MAT1316  Business Calculus
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
    • 6 hours from ACC, AEC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, MAT (1312 or higher), MGT, or PFP
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (30 hours)
    • ACC3301  Intermediate Accounting I
    • ACC3302  Intermediate Accounting II
    • ACC3303  Cost Accounting
    • BUA3310  Money and Banking
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • FIN4302  Corporate Finance II
    • FIN4309  Investments
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
  3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • BUA4330  Internship
    • BUA4380  Business Policy
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • MAT1316  Business Calculus
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
    • 3 hours upper level from ACC, BUA, COM, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, MGT, or PFP
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration with AgriBusiness Emphasis

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with AgriBusiness, General Business, and Marketing emphases are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (45 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA3320  Business Ethics
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • BUA4330  Internship
    • BUA4380  Business Policy
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
  3. Emphasis (24 hours)
    * According to ACBSP standards, before a new program can be considered for accreditation,  it must be operational with enrolled students for at least two years and have graduates. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with AgriBusiness emphasis commenced Fall 2019.
    • AGR1304  Principles of Soil Science
    • ANS1303  Principles of Animal Science
    • NRC2300  Environmental Systems
    • AEC3304  Farm and Ranch Management
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
    • 3 hours from:
      • AEC3315 Agricultural Policy
      • NRC3322 Natural Resources Policy, Regulation, and Compliance
    • 3 hours upper level ANS
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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The Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with AgriBusiness, General Business, and Marketing emphases are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (45 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA1300  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA3320  Business Ethics
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • BUA4330  Internship
    • BUA4380  Business Policy
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
  3. Emphasis (24 hours)
    •  
    • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • 18 hours upper level from ACC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, or MGT (no more than 6 hours from any one designation)
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration with Marketing Emphasis

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with AgriBusiness, General Business, and Marketing emphases are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (45 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA1300  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA3320  Business Ethics
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • BUA4330  Internship
    • BUA4380  Business Policy
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
  3. Emphasis (24 hours)
    • BUA3306  Consumer Behavior
    • BUA4300  Professional Selling and Sales Promotion
    • COM2351  Introduction to Public Relations
    • COM3354  Advertising
    • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
    • DMA3341  Advertising Design
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • 3 hours from DMA, COM, or special topics Marketing course (BUA prefix)
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from  BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from  AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (39 hours)
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
    • MGT4320  Leadership
    • MGT4306  Human Resource Management
    • MGT3310  Organizational Behavior
    • BUA3320  Business Ethics
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • BUA4330  Internship
    • BUA4380  Business Policy
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • 6 hours from upper level MGT
  3. Supporting Courses (30 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • ECO2302  Microeconomics
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • 3 hours from
      • COM3371  Group Communication
      • COM4341  Communication and Conflict
      • COM4372  Organizational Communication
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (36 hours)
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • IST1301  Foundations of Information Systems and Technology
    • IST1325  Introductory Programming Principles
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • IST3310  Online and Social Media Applications
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • IST3341  Database Management Systems
    • IST4322  Governance of Enterprise Technology
    • IST4330  Internship
    • IST4340  Network Security
    • IST4380  Systems Analysis and Design
    • WEB2320 Web Design
  3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
    • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analysis
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA3320  Business Ethics
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
    • MAT1316  Business Calculus
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
    • MGT3320  Project Management
    • 9 hours from ACC, BUA, CRJ, DMA, ECO, IST, or WEB
  4. Electives (6 hours)
  5. Total (126 hours)
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Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • 3 hours from ECO, FIN, GOV, or HIS
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (39 hours)
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • IST1301  Foundations of Information Systems and Technology
    • IST1325  Introductory Programming Principles
    • IST2335  Advanced Programming Concepts
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • IST3341  Database Management Systems
    • IST4322  Governance of Enterprise Technology
    • IST4330  Internship
    • IST4340  Network Security
    • IST4380  Systems Analysis and Design
    • WEB2310  Web Programming
    • WEB2320  Web Design
  3. Supporting Courses (24 hours)
    • ACC2301  Financial Accounting
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3320  Business Ethics
    • MGT3320  Project Management
    • 12 hours from ACC, CRJ, DMA, IST, MAT, or WEB
  4. Electives (18 hours)
  5. Total (126 hours)
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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Applications

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from HIS
    •  
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (39 hours)
    • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
    • DMA2343  Motion Graphics
    • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
    • DMA3311  Digital Video
    • DMA3331  Game Design
    • DMA3333  Digital Imaging
    • DMA3341  Advertising Design
    • DMA4324  Three-Dimensional Modeling
    • DMA4320  UI/UX Design
    • DMA4330  Digital Media Internship/Portfolio
    • DMA4340  Advanced Digital Imaging
    • DMA4380  Advanced Digital Production
    • WEB2320  Web Design
  3. Supporting Courses (27 hours)
    • ART1303  Drawing I
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA3320 Business Ethics
    • IST1325  Introductory Programming Principles
    • IST3310  Online and Social Media Applications
    • MGT3320  Project Management
    • 9 upper level hours from ART, BUA, COM, DMA, or IST
  4. Electives (9 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Science in Web Design

  1. University Core (45 hours)
    • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
    • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
    • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
    • BIB3310  Christian Life
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from HIS
      • HIS2301  History of the United States I
      • HIS2302  History of the United States II
    • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • ENG3308  Technical Writing
    • 3 hours from AFA, ENG, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI1170  University Seminar
    • UNI2000  University Skills
  2. Major (42 hours)
    • IST1301  Foundations of Information Systems and Technology
    • IST1325  Introductory Programming Principles
    • IST2314  Graphical User Interface Programming
    • IST2335  Advanced Programming Concepts
    • IST3341  Database Management Systems
    • IST4380  Systems Analysis and Design
    • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
    • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
    • DMA4320  UI/UX Design
    • WEB2310  Web Programming
    • WEB2320  Web Design
    • WEB3310  Advanced Web Programming
    • WEB4330  Web Internship / Portfolio
    • WEB4380  Web Development
  3. Supporting Courses (24 hours)
    • BUA2310  Business Statistics
    • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA3320  Business Ethics
    • MGT3320  Project Management
    • 6 hours from IST, DMA, ART, COM, or MGT
    • 3 upper level hours from IST, DMA, ART, COM, or MGT
  4. Electives (9 hours)
  5. Total (120 hours)
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Bachelor of Science in Managerial Leadership

The Bachelor of Science in Managerial Leadership is designed for non-traditional students who have earned some college credit but no degree.  This program is reserved for students who have earned at least 45 college credit hours and are at least 25 years of age.  The program is offered in an asynchronous online format to allow students flexibility to complete the degree.

  1. University Core (39 hours)
    • 6 hours from
      • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
      • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
      • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
      • BIB3310  Christian Life
      • 3 hours BIB
    • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
    • ENG1301  Composition Studies
    • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
    • 3 hours from
      • PSY1300  General Psychology
      • SOC1300  General Sociology
    • 3 hours from HIS
    • 3 hours from ECO
    • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
    • MAT1311  College Algebra
    • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
    • 6 hours from AFA, BIL, ENG, Fine Arts History, FOL, GBC, GOV, HIS, PHI, or REL
    • UNI2170  College Success
  2. Major (36 hours)
    • 3 hours from ACC
    • BUA1302  Fundamentals of Business
    • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
    • BUA4301  Business Law
    • FIN2301  Personal Financcial Planning
    • IST1301  Foundation of Informational Systems and Technology
    • MGT3300  Principles of Management
    • MGT3310  Organizational Behavior
    • MGT4306  Human Resource Management
    • MGT4320  Leadership
    • MGL4300  Managerial Faith and Business Leadership Capstone
    • 3 hours upper level PHI (or Ethics course)
  3. Electives (45 hours - at least 15 hours must be upper level)
  4. Total (120 hours)
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Minor in Agriculture Business

Minor available in Agriculture Business. See advisor for details.

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Minor in Applied Computing

(18 hours*)

  • IST1301  Foundations of Information Systems and Technology
  • IST1325  Introductory Programming Principles
  • IST3341  Database Management Systems
  • 9 hours from (6 hours must be upper level):
    • IST2335  Advanced Programming Concepts
    • IST2314  Graphical User Interface Programming
    • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • IST3330  Introduction to Computer Operating Systems
    • WEB2310  Web Programming
    • WEB3310  Advanced Web Programming

*Minor requires 18 credit hours, excluding prerequisite requirements for these courses. Students needing prerequisite courses in order to register for required courses may anticipate an additional 6-9 credit hours to complete the Minor.

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Minor in Business Administration

(18 hours)

  • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
  • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
  • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
  • MGT3300  Principles of Management
  • 3 hours from ACC, BUA, ECO, FIN, IST, MGT, or PFP
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Minor in Computer Programming Languages

(18 hours)

  • IST1325  Introductory Programming Principles
  • IST2335  Advanced Programming Concepts
  • IST2314  Graphical User Interface Programming
  • WEB2320  Web Design
  • 6 upper level hours from
    • IST3330  Introduction to Computer Operating Systems
    • IST3341  Database Management Systems
    • WEB2320  Web Programming
    • WEB3310  Advanced Web Programming
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Minor in Cybersecurity

(18 hours*)

  • MGT3320  Project Management
  • IST4333  Server Administration
  • IST4340  Network Security
  • IST4345  Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
  • CRJ4325  Forensic Computer Examination
  • CRJ4327  Cyber Crimes

*Minor requires 18 credit hours, excluding prerequisite requirements for these courses. Students needing prerequisite courses in order to register for required courses may anticipate an additional 6-9 credit hours to complete the Minor.

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Minor in Data Analytics

(18 hours*)

  • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
  • BUA2310  Business Statistics
  • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
  • BUS3330  Data Visualization
  • 6 hours from
    • IST3341  Database Management Systems
    • IST3311  Management Information Systems
    • MAT1316  Business Calculus
    • MAT3303  Probability and Statistics

*Minor requires 18 credit hours, excluding prerequisite requirements for these courses.  Students needing prerequisite courses in order to register for required courses may anticipate an additional 6-9 credit hours to complete the Minor.

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Minor in Digital Media Applications

(18 hours)

  • DMA3333  Digital Imaging
  • DMA3341  Advertising Design
  • DMA3342  Document Design
  • WEB2320  Web Design
  • 3 hours from upper level DMA
  • 3 hours from
    • DMA2343  Motion Graphics
    • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
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Minor in Economics

(18 hours)

  • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
  • ECO2302  Microeconomics
  • ECO3301  Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • ECO3302  Intermediate Microeconomics
  • 6 hours from following
    • BUA3310  Money and Banking
    • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
    • Upper level ECO 
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Minor in Finance

(18 hours*)

  • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
  • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
  • BUA3310  Money and Banking
  • FIN4309  Investments
  • 6 hours from upper level FIN 

*Minor requires 18 credit hours, excluding prerequisite requirements for these courses.  Students needing prerequisite courses in order to register for required courses may anticipate an additional 6-9 credit hours to complete the Minor.

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Minor in Game Design

(18 hours*)

  • DMA3331  Game Design I
  • DMA4320  UI/UX Design
  • DMA4324  Three-Dimensional Modeling
  • IST2335  Advance Programming Concepts
  • WEB3310  Advanced Web Programming
  • 3 hours from DMA or IST

*Minor requires 18 credit hours, excluding prerequisite requirements for these courses. Students needing prerequisite courses in order to register for required courses may anticipate an additional 6-9 credit hours to complete the Minor.

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Minor in Information Technology Management

(19 hours*)

  • IST3311  Management Information Systems
  • MGT3320  Project Management
  • IST3333  User Support and Help Desk Concepts
  • IST4333  Server Administration
  • IST4345  Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
  • IST1101  ChapDesk Customer Service
  • IST2101  ChapDesk Troubleshooting
  • IST3201  ChapDesk Leadership

*Minor requires 19 credit hours, excluding prerequisite requirements for these courses. Students needing prerequisite courses in order to register for required courses may anticipate an additional 6-9 credit hours to complete the Minor.

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Minor in Management Information Systems

(18 hours)

  • IST1301  Foundations of Information Systems and Technology
  • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
  • IST3311  Management Information Systems
  • IST4322  Governance of Enterprise Technology
  • IST4380  Systems Analysis and Design
  • WEB2320  Web Design
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Minor in Information Systems and Technology

(18 hours)

  • IST1301  Foundations of Information Systems and Technology
  • IST1325  Introductory Programming Principles
  • IST3341  Database Management Systems
  • IST4340  Network Security
  • IST4380  Systems Analysis and Design
  • WEB2320  Web Design 
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