College of Business

VISION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

To be the preeminent Christian Business School - that in everything Christ might be preeminent (Colossians 1:18).

We strive to become the best business school possible through the direction and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ so that God the Father's name is made famous, and our lives and work are useful for His purposes in the marketplace and academia. We strive to do good works so that others will glorify the name of God.

MISSION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

To equip students with an exceptional business education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview so they can serve their organizations and communities. This Christian business education will integrate faith and business to equip the college's servant leaders, including current students, alumni, faculty, and staff, with a Christ-centered worldview. The students, alumni, faculty, and staff of our college should be capable of the highest level of problem-solving and effective application thereby becoming transformative in our organizations and communities (2 Chronicles 15:7, Matthew 5:13-16).

College of Business goals are supportive of the Critical Performance Indicators in the Continuous Improvement Plan by the:

• Enhancement of faculty qualifications and scholarship;

• Enhancement of business programs through curriculum, enrollment, technology, co-curricular activities, and recognition;

• Enhancement of student performance, satisfaction, and support;

• Enhancement of our Alumni connection through support, involvement, success, and satisfaction;

• Enhancement of integration of faith and learning through service, service-learning, and an in-depth study of character/ethics based on Biblical principles.

Competencies

Several core competencies are considered essential for the student to complete a program in the College of Business at Dallas Baptist University. Every student who graduates from the College of Business should be able to demonstrate the following:

• An appreciation of the importance of character, competence, and personal faith in the handling of ethical issues confronting business leaders and managers in today's organizational environment.

• A clear understanding of the role that business plays in the development of the economic structures of the United States and international markets.

• An understanding of the principles of the free enterprise system and its relation with the legal, social, and political systems and environments of the United States.

• A fundamental knowledge of the principles of the essential business disciplines of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and systems technology information management.

• The ability to use business research methods and analyze research data and information in order to develop business plans and strategies and make effective and efficient business decisions.

• A practical understanding of the dynamic business environment and successful adaptation to organizational and industry changes as a business professional and resource.

• Effective written and verbal communication interpersonal skills.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is offered in eight major fields: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hospitality Management, Management (behavioral management, general management), and Marketing. Double majors are possible. A 33-credit-hour business core is required of all BBA candidates. Students are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of their academic advisor early in their program of study to develop a degree plan and ensure the correct sequencing of courses.

 BUSINESS CORE CLASSES

All BBA students, regardless of their major field of study, are required to take the 33-credit-hour business core. These courses are foundational requisites to other higher-level courses in each area.

MANA 4320 Strategy and Problems in Management, is a capstone course and should be taken during the student's last semester in residence. Refer to the course description for requisite requirements for this course. Students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) as part of MANA 4320. Students will prepare for the exam through the completion of the coursework of MANA 4320.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete the BBA math requirement (MATH 1307 and 1308) their freshman year because they are requisite requirements to many of the upper-level business courses. Likewise, students are strongly encouraged to complete the accounting and economics requirements by the end of their sophomore year. After a student has completed approximately 55 hours of course work, he/she should concentrate on completing the 3000/4000 level courses in the business core. An academic advisor will offer direction regarding majors as will various business faculty and mentors from within the College of Business. The student is responsible for sequencing his or her studies correctly to ensure that requisite requirements are met.  Attention to the requirements set forth in this catalog and consultation with an academic advisor will eliminate any difficulties.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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