Division of Business

Programs in Business: Accounting Business Administration Management Radiologic Technology/Management Sports Management Organizational Leadership (ACCEL)

Division Chairperson: Robert Foley 1-802-776-5248 rfoley@csj.edu The Division of Business prepares students to perform successfully in business, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations. Students are provided with the fundamental skill sets (accounting, finance, marketing, management, and leadership) to successfully perform the myriad of managerial activities required for the effective and efficient achievement of organizational goals. The curriculum provides a firm business foundation while allowing students to specialize in an area of interest. Features: Small class size and personalized attention Integration of latest business theory and practices into coursework provides a firm business foundation  Application of theories and skills to “real world” situations through the use of case studies and business simulations Classroom use of business technology familiarizes the student with the latest software and hardware in the industry Mentoring relationships with professors Opportunities: Practical work experience gained through internships with local businesses Interact with peers and professionals through Phi Beta Lambda (Business Society) National recognition of academic excellence through Sigma Beta Delta (Business Honor Society) Opportunities for leadership and business related service through the Business Club Benefits: Students develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in the business world Working relationships with professors ensures student support Specialized academic programs prepare students for that first job and continued future success Students receive career direction advice and assistance from the Career Services staff ACCOUNTING (Associate & Bachelor level) The Accounting major is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, non-profit accounting, and other financial careers. The Accounting program objectives are to provide accounting graduates with a basic understanding of accounting principles (Financial, Managerial, Taxation, and Auditing) such that they are able to prepare, analyze, and communicate accounting information.  (The Associate degree in Accounting takes three years to complete.) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION  (Associate & Bachelor level) The Business Administration major provides students with a firm understanding of the differing skills (accounting, finance, marketing, and management) required to be successful in today’s competitive business environment. The Business Administration program is designed to provide students with the flexibility to pursue personal interests while acquiring the skill sets necessary to pursue a career in business. MANAGEMENT (Bachelor level) The Management major is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in private, public, and non-profit organizations. The Management program provides management graduates with an understanding of the art of decision making, leadership, supervision, and strategic planning so that graduates can effectively employ physical and human resources in the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY/MANAGEMENT The double major in radiologic technology and management is specifically designed to capitalize on the technical training and expand career opportunities with specific coursework related to management in a health care setting. SPORTS MANAGEMENT  (Bachelor level) The Sports Management major is designed to provide students with the skills to pursue careers in the management of profit and not-for profit sport enterprises. The Sports Management program provides graduates with the skills to effectively plan, coordinate, and develop strategic plans to effectively manage the physical and human resources to conduct an effective profit or not-for profit sporting activity. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (ACCEL) The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership was created for experienced individuals as a catalyst for career advancement. This unique curriculum contains 14 modules that are scheduled sequentially over a period of three semesters and have a combined value of 42 semester hours. The term modules signifies the integrated nature of this curriculum; it is not a collection of independent courses. Each module is taken with a group of students who remain together throughout the 18 months of the program. The program's learning outcomes are designed to enhance communication, understanding of management principles and processes, decision-making and problem-solving skills and lifelong learning. MINOR IN ACCOUNTING The Accounting minor provides students with a basic understanding of accounting principles. MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Business Administration minor provides non-business majors with a basic understanding of the art of decision-making and organizational leadership. MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Entrepreneurship minor provides non-business majors with the specialized background necessary to market the knowledge acquired in other disciplines in a business or commercial environment; it also provides the non-major with a basic understanding of major subject fields in business, thereby facilitating their transition into the world of business. MINOR IN MARKETING The Marketing minor provides students with a basic understanding of the "4-P’s" (product, price, promotion, and place) of marketing. Internship The Division of Business encourages students to participate in one or more internship experiences. The internship experience provides students with an excellent opportunity to synthesize the theories and methodologies comprising their academic experience with the contemporary trends of the marketplace. The internship is a three-or six-credit experience that can be applied to the electives within each Business major, with the exception of Resort and Recreation Management where nine credits of internship are required. The Division encourages all of its students to participate in an internship provided they meet the following standards of performance: Cumulative average of 2.0 or higher in Business courses; Junior/Senior standing; and Completed a majority of the requirements for the major.  TOP OF PAGE