Business



Faculty

Dr. J. Dwight McEntire, Chair
Mr. Steve Casarow
Mr. Ian Duncan
Dr. Robert Fraire
Dr. Richard Stratton
Mrs. Patricia Youstra

Degrees and Majors

Accounting (B.S.)
Business Administration (B.S.)
Information Systems Management (B.S.)
Secretarial Science (A.S.)

Academic Minors

Accounting
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems
Information Systems Management
Secretarial Science

Purpose

The purpose of the Division of Business Studies is to develop and educate individuals for professional qualifications and managerial leadership positions, both in Christian ministry and the business world. The courses are taught from a Christian perspective with a focus on preparing students to attain a proficiency in their chosen ministry, field, or profession while seeking God's direction in life.

Description of Division of Business Studies

The Division is committed to Christian academic leadership and teaching excellence in degree programs for business. This commitment extends to maintaining and developing majors of distinction and prominence among Christian liberal arts colleges. The Division is dedicated to integrate the students' Biblical studies and college life experiences into their business studies. International business, information technology, business strategy and leadership are taught as integral parts of each business program. The Division's faculty and its business constituents are committed to help mentor each student and business graduate in his or her career development and give support and accountability in ministry activities.



Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Accounting major provides students the general education and technical knowledge to seek employment in a professional accounting occupation and to pursue professional certification as either a Certified Management Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Freshman
ACC 201Principles of Accounting I3 ACC 202Principles of Accounting II3
BIB 101Old Testament Survey3 BIB 103New Testament Survey3
ENG 101*English Composition I3 BUS 201Management Principles3
GNS 101Freshman Seminar0 ENG 102English Composition II3
HISHIS 121, 122, 201, or 2023 HISHIS 121, 122, 201, or 2023
MAT @MAT 140 or higher3 PSY 210General Psychology3
 TOTAL15  TOTAL18


Sophomore
ACC 307Financial Acct & Report I4 ACC 308Financial Acct & Report II4
BIBBible Elective3 BIB 206Modern Religious Issues2
CIS 250Adv Microcomputer Appl3 BUS 203Business Communications3
COM 110Fund of Communication3 BUS 311Business Statistics3
ENGENG 211, 212, 221, 222, or 3313 ENGENG 211, 212, 221, 222, or 3313
   ESS 109Concepts of Fitness1
 TOTAL16  TOTAL16


Junior
ACC 305Cost & Managerial Account3 MIS 101, 201, BIB 430 or 4403
BUS 305Organizational Behavior3 ACC 422Accounting Info Systems3
ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics3 BUS 302Marketing Principles3
HUM 200Introduction to Fine Arts3 ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics3
BUS 301Financial Mgt of the Firm3 CIS/ISMCIS/ISM Elective3
SCISCI 104, 106, or 1073    
 TOTAL18  TOTAL15


Senior
ACC 410Federal Tax Accounting3 ACC 414Auditing3
BUSBusiness Elective3 ACC 420Advanced Accounting3
BIB 411Bible Doctrines I3 BIB 412Bible Doctrines II3
BUS 303Business Law3 BUS 304Advanced Business Law3
BUS 421Business Strategy & Policy3 POS 231American Const Government3
 TOTAL15  TOTAL15
     TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS128

Major requirements are in bold print and require a minimum grade of C- to satisfy program.
* Entry level courses are determined by a placement exam. 
@ Students who need remediation in algebra begin with MAT 099 Basic Algebra or MAT 130 Intermediate Algebra.

CPA Requirements

In Florida, students who plan to become a Certified Public Accountant must complete 30 semester hours primarily in accounting and business courses beyond the B.S. in Accounting and take the Uniform CPA Examination.

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant is a matter regulated by individual states, and the requirements for taking the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination vary from state to state. Many states require 30 hours of course work beyond the baccalaureate program. Students should contact their state board of accountancy for details regarding course, examination, and licensing requirements.

The following courses beyond the B.S. in Accounting satisfy the course requirements to take the CPA exam in Florida.

ACC 405Advanced Cost Accounting3
ACC 411Advanced Taxation3
ACC 415Advanced Auditing3
ACC 425Accounting for Govt and Not-for-Profit Entities3
ACC 441Advanced Accounting Theory and Principles3
ACC 460Accounting Internship3
 BUS, CIS, or ISM Electives (300/400 level)12
 TOTAL30



Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The Business Administration major provides the student with a broad selection of courses considered essential and foundational for a career in business administration, either in the small or large business enterprise and for those preparing to provide managerial leadership in ministry organizations. This degree, with the strong liberal arts and Biblical studies programs, should prepare the business administration major to accept the vocational and spiritual challenges of the business workplace. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Freshman
BIB 101Old Testament Survey3 BIB 103New Testament Survey3
CIS 100Introduction to Computers3 BUS 201Management Principles3
ENG 101*English Composition I3 CIS 250Adv Microcomputer Appl3
GNS 101Freshman Seminar0 ENG 102English Composition II3
HISHIS 121, 122, 201, or 2023 ESS 109Concepts of Fitness1
MAT @MAT 140 or higher3 HISHIS 121, 122, 201, or 2023
 TOTAL15  TOTAL16


Sophomore
ACC 201Principles of Accounting I3 ACC 202Principles of Accounting II3
BIBBible Elective3 BIB 206Modern Religious Issues2
COM 110Fund of Communication3 BUS 311Business Statistics3
ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics3 ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics3
ENGENG 211, 212, 221, 222, or 3313 ENGENG 211, 212, 221, 222, or 3313
    PSY 210General Psychology3
 TOTAL15  TOTAL17


Junior
ACC 305Cost & Managerial Acct3  MIS 101, 201, BIB 430 or BIB 4403
BUS 303Business Law3 BUS/ISMBUS/ISM Elective3
BUS 305Organizational Behavior3 BUS 203Business Communications3
CIS/ISMCIS/ISM Elective3 BUS 302Marketing Principles3
FIN 301Financial Mgt of the Firm3 BUS 304Advanced Business Law3
    HUM 200Introduction to Fine Arts3
 TOTAL15  TOTAL18


Senior
ACC 410Federal Tax Accounting3 BIB 412Bible Doctrines II3
BIB 411Bible Doctrines I3 BUS/ISMBUS/ISM Elective3
BUS/ISMBUS/ISM Elective3 POS 231American Const Government3
BUS 421Business Strategy & Policy3 SCISCI 104, 106, or 1073
 General Electives4  General Electives4
 TOTAL16  TOTAL16
     TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS128

Major requirements are in bold print and require a minimum grade of C- to satisfy program.
* Entry level courses are determined by a placement exam. 
@ Students who need remediation in algebra begin with MAT 099 Basic Algebra or MAT 130 Intermediate Algebra.



Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management

The Information Systems Management major prepares students for information system development, web page management and support positions in both business and non-business organizations by providing the necessary programming skills and knowledge of how organizations arrange their data collection and communication systems. The student will have the foundational theory to advance to network certification, database administration, web master certification or business/systems analyst. 

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management

Freshman
BIB 101Old Testament Survey3 BIB 103New Testament Survey3
CIS 250Advanced Microcomputer Appl3 BUS 201Prin of Business Management3
ENG 101*English Composition I3 ENG 102English Composition II3
GNS 101Freshman Seminar0 ESS 109Concepts of Fitness1
HISHIS 121,122, 201, or 2023 HISHIS 121,122, 201, or 2023
MAT @MAT 140 or higher3 ISM 310Intro to Information Systems3
 TOTAL15  TOTAL16


Sophomore
ACC 201Principles of Accounting I3 ACC 202Principles of Accounting II3
BIBBible Elective3 BIB 206Modern Religious Issues2
CIS 201Application Programming I3 BUS 311Business Statistics3
COM 110Fund of Communication3 CIS/ISMCIS 202 or 3203
ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics3 ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics3
ENGENG 211, 212, 221, 222, or 3313 ENGENG 211, 212, 221, 222, or 3313
 TOTAL18  TOTAL17


Junior
ACC 305Cost & Managerial Acct3 MIS 101, 201, BIB 430 or BIB 4403
BUS 303Business Law3 BUS 203Business Communications3
BUS 305Organizational Behavior3 BUS 302Marketing Principles3
BUS 301Financial Mgt of the Firm3 ISM 430Data Comm & Networking3
HUM 200Introduction fo Fine Arts3 PSY 210General Psychology3
ISM 300Database Systems3    
 TOTAL18  TOTAL15


Senior
ACC 410Federal Tax Accounting3 BIB 412Bible Doctrines II3
BIB 411Bible Doctrines I3 ISM 470Systems Analysis & Design3
BUS/ISMBUS/ISM Elective3 POS 231American Const Government3
BUS 421Business Strategy & Policy3 SCISCI 104, 106, or 1073
ISMISM 320, 450, or 4603  General Electives2
 TOTAL15  TOTAL14
     TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS128

Major requirements are in bold print and require a minimum grade of C- to satisfy program.
* Entry level courses are determined by a placement exam. 
@ Students who need remediation in algebra begin with MAT 099 Basic Algebra or MAT 130 Intermediate Algebra.



Associate of Science in Secretarial Science

Secretarial Science affords opportunity for trained secretaries to serve in Christian service areas as churches, schools, and mission boards. Graduates have also demonstrated the Christian character, skill, knowledge, and positive influence necessary to serve in the business world. Training includes preparation in the medical, legal, and business aspects of the secretarial field.

Course Requirements for Associate of Science in Secretarial Science

Freshman
BIB 101Old Testament Survey3 BIB 103New Testament Survey3
CIS 100Introduction to Computers3 BUS 201Management Principles3
COM 110Fund of Communication3 CIS 250Adv Microcomputer Appl3
ENG 101*English Composition I3 ENG 102English Composition II3
ESS 109Concepts of Fitness1 SEC 108Keyboard/Wordprocessing I3
GNS 101Freshman Seminar0    
SEC 107Keyboard/Wordprocessing II3    
 TOTAL16  TOTAL15


Sophomore
 BUS/CIS/ISM/SEC Elective3 ACC 200Survey of Accounting3
BIB 411Bible Doctrines I3 BIB 206Modern Religious Issues2
BUS 203Business Communications3 BIB 412Bible Doctrines II3
MAT @MAT 140 or higher3 MAT @MAT 140 or higher3
SEC 210Office Technology3 SEC 300Medical/Legal Transcription3
SEC 310Records Management3 SEC 101Office Procedures/Supervision3
 TOTAL18  TOTAL17
     TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS66

Major requirements are in bold print and require a minimum grade of C- to satisfy program.
* Entry level courses are determined by a placement exam.
@ Students who need remediation in algebra begin with MAT 099 Basic Algebra or MAT 130 Intermediate Algebra.



MINORS IN THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Course Requirements for Minor in Accounting

ACC 201/202Principles of Accounting I & II6
ACC 307/308Financial Accounting and Reporting I and II8
ACC 305Cost and Managerial Accounting3
ACC 410Federal Tax Accounting3
 Total20

Course Requirements for Minor in Business Administration

ACC 200Survey of Accounting3
BUS 201Management Principles3
ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics3
BUS 301Financial Management of the Firm3
BUS 302Marketing Principles3
BUS 303Business Law3
 Total18

Course Requirements for Minor in Computer Information Systems

CIS 100/250Intro to Computers or Adv Microcomputer Applications3
CIS 201Application Programming I3
CIS 202/MAT 360Application Programming II or Discrete Mathematics3
CIS 320Structured Programming in Object-Oriented Languages3
ISM 300Database Design Concepts I3
ISM 450Web Application Development3
 Total18

Course Requirements for Minor in Information Systems Management

CIS 201Application Programming I3
CIS 250Advanced Microcomputer Applications3
ISM 310Introduction to Information Systems Management3
ISM 320E-Commerce3
ISM 430Data Communications and Networks3
ISM 470Systems Analysis and Design3
 Total18

Course Requirements for Minor in Secretarial Science

BUSBusiness Elective3
SEC 101Office Procedures and Supervision3
SEC 107/108Keyboarding/Wordprocessing I and II6
SEC 210Office Technology3
CIS 250Advanced Microcomputer Applications3
 Total18