Business/Economics

Mission Statement: The Chemistry Program provides a challenging and supportive environment in which students develop the skills and knowledge pertaining to the scientific method, the fundamental principles of chemistry, and scientific communication.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Written Scientific Communication. a. Student will convey scientific information using standard formatting and conventions. b. Student will use scientific terminology appropriate to the audience. 2. Oral Scientific Communication. a. Student will convey scientific information using standard formatting and conventions. b. Student will use scientific terminology appropriate to the audience. 3. Scientific Inquiry a. Student will be able to develop a hypothesis based on scientific literature and propose an experimental plan to test the hypothesis. b. Student will be able to evaluate an experimental plan (e.g., an original research paper). 4. Scientific Ethics. a. Student will connect scientific concepts to current events. b. Student will be able to analyze the ethical issues surrounding scientific research and the dissemination/use of scientific information. 5. Service Learning a. Participation in service learning will assist students in discerning career goals, help create professional contacts, aid in developing knowledge and skills, and provide opportunities to serve the needs of others.

Accounting Major (B.A.)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Accounting Program is to prepare students for life-long learning and to enter the business world in diverse capacities to pursue careers in government, industry and public accounting and to further academic training in graduate programs.

Student learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action. 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Business Administration Major (B.A.)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Business Administration Program is to prepare students for careers in business and related fields. This program provides general knowledge in business from both the theoretical and practical perspectives. Students learn the important ingredients effective managers need to not only survive, but also succeed in today’s business world. This major provides a solid foundation for admission into M.B.A. programs.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action. 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understand the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Economics program is to offer students an educational experience that develops their ability to understand how the interrelated activities of consumers, business, and government influence people’s daily lives both domestically and internationally.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action. 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understand the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Finance Major (B.A.)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Finance Program is to offer students an education experience which provides a balanced mix of finance theory and practical application, at the undergraduate level. The program seeks to prepare graduates with the knowledge of financial concepts and the analytical skills needed to pursue a variety of careers in corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, and insurance.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Management Major (B.A.)

Mission Statement The mission of the Management Program is to provide students with a broad base of business skills that will prepare students for the challenges and opportunities encountered in today’s business environment.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Management Major with International Management Concentration (B.A.)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Management Program, International management Concentration, is to provide students with a broad base of skills that will prepare them for a dynamic, global, and diverse business environment. Graduates of this program are prepared for a wide variety of international career opportunities. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Marketing Major (B.A.)

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Marketing Program is to provide students with an understanding of the important concepts of marketing with an emphasis on emerging technologies. The marketing program offers students a comprehensive understanding of the marketing role in business, including sales, advertising, retailing, management, market research, and strategy.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Sports Management Major (B.A.)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Sports Management Program is to prepare students to pursue careers in school and community-based programs, professional sports, and commercial and agency-based programs. Students will develop the skills necessary to work cooperatively with peers on solving cases, preparing and delivering presentations, and creating marketing, public relations, and sponsorship plans relative to sports. Students will be able to recognize the value of ethical thinking and theory in decision making for leaders in sports.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Business Minor

Mission Statement: The Bethany College Business Minor program seeks to introduce graduates to careers in Business in the United States and Abroad by providing a value based in education through beginning professional course work in the fields of accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.

Computer Applications Minor

Mission Statement: The mission of the Computer Application Minor Program is to offer students an educational experience which provides a balanced mix of basic business theory and practical computer application, at the undergraduate level. The program seeks to prepare graduates with the knowledge of computer applications processes and concepts needed to pursue any career.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Student demonstrates the ability to solve business-related problems; e.g., formulate organizational strategies. 2. Student will be able to translate business information into effective oral and written communication or action 3. Student demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 4. Student understands the subject matter of their discipline. 5. Student is prepared to enter the profession of their discipline.