Students pursuing a major in the Division of Business and Technology are encouraged to declare their major as early as the freshman year and consult with an advisor from this division to ensure the most desirable progress.

Mission

The mission of the Division of Business and Technology is to prepare students for professional schools and/or graduate studies along with viable careers in business, including accounting, computer information systems, hospitality and tourism administration, management, and organizational management in both for profit and nonprofit institutions.

Goals

The general goals of the Division of Business and Technology are to:

• Provide students with the necessary tools and guidance in the concentrations in the areas of accounting, business administration, computer information systems, hospitality and tourism administration, management, or organizational management to be effective practitioners and to prepare them for graduate and professional studies.
• Help students develop an understanding of the world of business and the application of technology.
• Provide students with the necessary skills to engage in professional practices in their area of specialization.
• Provide students with the fundamental ethical and Christian values required for effective practice in business and related fields.

Internships

It is mandatory that all graduating students in the Division of Business and Technology successfully complete an internship program commensurate with their discipline/major. Internship programs are promoted and monitored by the faculty in each area. Each candidate for a degree in the Division of Business and Technology regardless of the concentration must complete an internship. The faculty advisor's responsibility is to supervise internships taken for academic credit.

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