2008-2009 Academic Year (Version 1.3, Effective 9.23.2008)
Table of Contents
Section 6: The College of Business and Leadership
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
PURPOSE OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY
DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY
ADMISSION POLICY FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
BACHELOR DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPLETED APPLICATION
BACHELOR DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENTS
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATES GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
TRANSFER OF UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT
UNDERGRADUATE VALIDATION OF COURSES
SECOND DEGREE OPTION FOR BACHELOR DEGREE STUDENTS
GRADUATE CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED UNDERGRADUATE SENIORS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – GENERAL BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION –INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN BEHAVIORAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
FACULTY FOR THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
CAMPUSES
Telephone Number: 800.351.4040
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ACCREDITATION AND AUTHORIZATIONS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
In addition, in compliance with federal, state, or
local laws, or executive orders,
Section 6: The
This section includes important information on the programs, courses, and degrees offered through the Amridge University College of Business and Leadership. Exceptions may be noted in the respective sections for specific programs and services specified elsewhere in this publication, noted in later editions of this publication, and/or published addenda (paper- and web-based) [Version 1.3, Effective 9.23.2008].
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE
In his landmark book, Technofutures: How Leading-Edge Innovations
Will Transform Business in the 21st Century, Dr. James Canton
wrote about how successful business leaders must be a futurist.
Specifically, Dr. Canton wrote, “The entire idea of being a leader is shifting,
given the rapid changes in technology, markets, and society. The need for
leaders to develop a futurist perspective, to be able to be more aware of the
business-critical trends that will shape tomorrow, is now essential.
Every day, presidents of companies are losing their jobs for not moving forward
fast enough. Companies are losing market share for not understanding
change. Customers are hungry to exchange their loyalty – not for name
brand or tradition – but for innovation.”[i]
The
Thank you for choosing the Amridge University College of Business and Leadership as your ticket to the future.
Best regards,
Ervin Jackson, Ph.D.
Interim Dean,
PURPOSE OF THE
The purpose of the
Additionally, the University provides a program of continuing education, through the Amridge University School of Continuing Education, for those who are not pursuing degrees.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE
To provide educational opportunity to students at the undergraduate level through a carefully planned and implemented program of study.
1. To provide scheduled and effectively utilized distance learning technologies to foster the ability for students to learn anytime and anywhere.
2. To provide foundation programs of study to undergraduate students that complement the University’s graduate programs and encourage students to further their studies for careers and professions to serve in the church, community, and/or society.
3. To recruit, retain, and promote professional development of qualified faculty, staff, and administrators.
4.
To develop and maintain periodic internal evaluation to ensure that all
programs are operating within a manner consistent with the mission of
5. To provide students with instruction on the use of the latest technologies used in the fields associated with their respective program of study.
6. To provide and maintain learning resources and an environment conducive for student learning, scholarly research, and quality teaching in the 21st Century.
GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE
To provide educational opportunity to students in leadership programs at the graduate level through a carefully planned and implemented program of study.
1. Each student will acquire a basic core of knowledge of leadership, related disciplines, and practical methods as a foundation for a productive professional life.
2. Each student will develop intellectual capacities for critical thinking and problem solving, for analyzing and utilizing information, and for reasoning ethically and morally in decision-making.
3. Each student will develop skills for research, human relations, leadership, and oral and written communication appropriate to that student’s profession.
4. Through gaining essential knowledge, developing proper attitudes, and acquiring important skills, each student will be prepared for more advanced studies, for employment in a chosen profession, and/or for life-long learning.
5. To provide students with instruction on the use of the latest technologies used in the fields associated with their respective program of study.
6. Through developing proper attitudes and values and through acquiring skills in communication and human relations, each student will be prepared to function responsibly and effectively in the familial, social, and civic arenas of life.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The business-related bachelor degrees were created to give students the tools to operate successfully in the community, business, and home. The specific programs of study include the following:
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – General Business
The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a General Business Concentration will be on foundations of business operations providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help organizations be successful in today’s globally competitive environment. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of economics, accounting, management, organizational communications, and marketing. With this preparation, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge to analyze and synthesize company data and other data elements in support of business operations critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation. Graduates will especially be prepared to assume entry-level positions in the areas of business operations, management, customer service, purchasing, costs estimation, finances, and marketing as well as the positions of adjusters, public relations specialists, buyers, compensation, and benefits specialists, and other similar positions.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with the General Business Concentration, the graduate will have:
1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;
2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;
3. Developed a basic understanding of business principles and process in accounting, project management, economics, marketing, and management to effectively work and contribute positively to the respective company or organization; and
4. Developed basic teaming, collaboration, and leadership skills and learn how to apply these skills in the workplace for improvement and effective operations at the individual, workgroup, corporate, and organizational levels.
These outcomes are assessed in the following course. A student may demonstrate achievement of these outcomes by receiving a passing grade in the course and on the comprehensive exam administered in the following capstone course:
BS4452 – ePortfolio in General Business Management
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Information Communication
The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Information Communication Concentration program is on information communication and interaction. Students successfully completing this program will be able to enter business careers in areas where people and information come together to help provide their respective company or organization with a grounded competitive advantage. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the human communication information concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of communications; effective communication via the web and email; other technology enhanced communication systems; the analysis and organization of information; and project collaboration locally and via distance using leading-edge technologies. Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter the workforce at entry levels in a broad spectrum of business–based positions or areas including technical communications specialists, technical writers, editors, public relations, marketing, web content specialists, customer relations management (CRM), information management, and other management and human interaction areas where effective communication is critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with the Information Communication Concentration, the graduate will have:
1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;
2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;
3. Developed a basic understanding of communication between individuals, within organizations, and with customers or clients using a multitude of communications processes, systems, and leading-edge technologies to effectively work and contribute positively to the respective company or organization; and
4. Developed basic teaming, collaboration, and leadership skills and learn how to apply these skills in the workplace for improvement and effective operations at the individual, workgroup, corporate, and organizational levels.
These outcomes are assessed in the following course. A student may demonstrate achievement of these outcomes by receiving a passing grade in the course and on the comprehensive exam administered in the following capstone course:
BS4453 – ePortfolio in Information Communication
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Information Systems Management
The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Information Systems Management Concentration will be on the use of technology in the workplace that will range from working with computer workstations, networks, intranets, the Internet, and training employees how to use these systems for the establishment of web servers and maintenance and security of Internet and Intranet systems. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business information services concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of information systems security, network systems, data communications systems, wireless technologies, voice–over-IP systems, training and development in information services, web design, applications management, and collaboration technologies in areas where business information services is critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation. Graduates will especially be prepared to assume positions in information technology, technical support and training, data communications specialists or analysts, management of information technology systems and services, database specialists, and internal and external customer service technology operations positions.
Upon complet