Department of Business Administration

ADMINISTRATOR

GREG RUNYAN, Coordinator, Department of Business Administration; Associate Professor of Business, 1987—
BS, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1979; CMA, CFM, CPA, Tennessee; MBA, Tennessee State University, 1989.

Department of Business Administration General Information

The Department of Business Administration offers programs for students planning careers in virtually all business or business related occupations. The Department offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, a Bachelor of Science degree, and a two-year Associate of Science degree in Information Technology. The Bachelor of Science degree is in Information Technology and is designed to provide students with many opportunities in this dynamic, growing field.

A student choosing the Bachelor of Business Administration degree will participate in a common core curriculum that includes foundational courses in accounting, computer applications, economics, finance, law, management, marketing and statistics. In addition to the business core, students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration will be required to choose a concentration in Accounting, Community Development, Information Technology, E-commerce, Digital Multimedia Communication, Management, Marketing, or Music Business. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree indicating the chosen area of concentration. The BBA is generally considered to be the equivalent of a double major in Business Administration and the area of concentration.

The Accounting Concentration provides training for professional opportunities in both public and private accounting as well as governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Students may choose the traditional four year degree or the 150 hour Professional Accountancy degree. Completion of this program will qualify the student to sit for the CPA exam in a majority of states. Students preparing for the CPA examination should consult with a member of the Accounting faculty to ensure that students meet the licensing requirements in the states where they wish to practice.

The Community Development concentration will require the student to complete the business core curriculum while also completing a significant number of courses from the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. A student completing the requirements for this degree will have many opportunities in both the non-profit and traditional business sectors. The primary focus of this degree is to allow a student to use his/her business background to improve the lives of families in communities around the world.

For those interested in incorporating a technology perspective into their BBA, the Trevecca Institute of Computer Information Technology (TICIT) within the Business Administration Department offers three computer-related concentrations including Information Technology, E-commerce, and Digital Multimedia Communication. These concentrations provide hands-on, real world opportunities to apply information technologies to business problems. Students interested in working in technology companies in non-IT areas, or those interested in systems analysis, web design, project management, or business programming will find this concentration an excellent fit.

A student wishing to pursue opportunities in the music industry in a nonperformance capacity should strongly consider the concentration in Music Business. Course work is designed to acquaint the student with the music industry and includes instruction in music publishing, concert management, studio production, music merchandising, and public relations.

Companies are constantly looking for motivated people to help sell their products as well as to keep their customers satisfied and informed. The Concentration in Marketing is designed to prepare students to meet these demands by emphasizing principles of good communication, including basic sales techniques, advertising strategies, and the art of providing quality customer service.

The Management Concentration prepares students for a variety of opportunities in the management of enterprises. Career choices range from small entrepreneurial ventures to positions with Fortune 500 companies and from generalist roles to specialization such as operations management, human resources management, and quality management.

The Business Administration Department also houses the Trevecca Institute of Computer Information Technology (TICIT). The institute provides several degree opportunities for those interested in pursuing careers in Information Technology. In addition to the BBA degree with its concentrations in information technology, E-commerce, and digital multimedia communication, the institute's primary offering is a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT). This program, one of only a few in Tennessee, provides comprehensive and substantial hands-on work in most key technologies being used by businesses today. The institute offers concentrations in three areas of study including specialized computing, web development, and digital graphic design and multimedia. The institute has partnered with IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle, among others, through their academic initiatives, to provide state of the art software and technologies within the programs of study. It is predicted that information technology will rank as the top area for which career opportunities will exist over the next seven years both in Tennessee and nationally.

The institute also offers an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology (ASIT) for those interested in a 2-year degree and a minor for those in other disciplines who seek to integrate learning in the area of information technology.

The Business Administration Department offers a total of nine minors for those desiring to integrate business and information technology learning with their chosen primary discipline. In addition, there is a unique summer sales internship program available to students in the department.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Department of Business Administration is to prepare each student for excellence in business to glorify God through stewardship, leadership, and service. In order to carry out this purpose, the following departmental objectives and learning outcomes have been adopted:

Departmental Objectives

1. To provide holistic education by encouraging spiritual, intellectual, and emotional growth in our students.
2. To create agents of change by teaching ethics based on Christian values, responsible leadership, and business competence.
3. To promote stewardship of all God's gifts including time, talents, and resources.
4. To mentor students through close relationships with faculty, exemplary life of faculty, and community with other believers.
5. To achieve excellent outcomes of Christian service in job placement, professional certification, and graduate school placement.

Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

All Bachelor of Business Administration graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in the core business areas.
2. Make ethical decisions based on Christian values.
3. Work in groups and teams and interact successfully in an organizational setting.
4. Clearly and effectively communicate business information.
5. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in at least one Business Discipline.
6. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in Accounting or Professional Accountancy will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in the area of Accounting.
2. Clearly and effectively communicate Accounting Information.
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Integrated Financial Software.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of issuing timely, accurate, reliable financial information.
5. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in Community Development will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to integrate business with social work skills in order to improve our communities.
2. Demonstrate theoretical preparation for their careers.
3. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge base of the discipline of social work.
4. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in Information Technology will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of current IT languages, databases, and technologies.
2. Solve business problems using information technologies and critical thinking.
3. Clearly communicate business requirements and technical information.
4. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in E-commerce will be able to:

1. Design and assist in the development of E-commerce solutions.
2. Demonstrate ability to integrate computing technologies and commerce and marketing techniques.
3. Clearly communicate business requirements and technical information.
4. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in Digital Multimedia Communication will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use current digital multimedia technologies.
2. Develop multimedia solutions to meet business requirements.
3. Clearly communicate business requirements and technical information.
4. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in Management will be able to:

1. Demonstrate their knowledge of management principles.
2. Demonstrate theoretical preparation for their careers.
3. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others.
4. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in Marketing will be able to:

1. Demonstrate their knowledge of marketing principles.
2. Demonstrate theoretical preparation for their careers.
3. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others.
4. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

BBA graduates with concentrations in Music Business will be able to:

1. Demonstrate their knowledge of music business principles.
2. Demonstrate theoretical preparation for their careers.
3. Obtain employment in the student's chosen profession and/or be admitted to and succeed in graduate/professional programs.

Bachelor of Business Administration BBA

Courses for Institutional Choice and Intercultural Literacy are counted in the major.

Foundations Tier—18 hours

Bachelor of Business Administration BBA Areas of Concentration

*A minor field of study is not required for any BBA degree.

BBA Accounting Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

BBA Professional Accountancy Five-Year Plan

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year