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• Apply appropriate methodologies and technologies to business data to solve real-world problems. • Demonstrate proficiency with digital technologies applied to data organization, analysis, reporting and visualization. • Analyze ethical approaches to applying data-driven decision-making in an organizational setting. Concentration Learning Outcomes - Financial Management Graduates of the Financial Management concentration will be able to: • Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze and evaluate the most effective allocation of cash in a business organization • Technology and Analysis: students will demonstrate proficiency in using spreadsheets to make common business financial decisions • Articulate how to best demonstrate biblical values while making cash flow decisions within a business organization • Reference and practically apply fundamental principles and management/leadership theories. Concentration Learning Outcomes - Financial Planning Graduates of the Financial Planning concentration will be able to: • Demonstrate the ability to formulate, implement, and monitor financial decisions into an integrated plan that guides an individual or family to achieve their financial goals. • Articulate how biblical principles apply to formulating financial plans, particularly how a Christian can embrace a vibrant faith in the providential nature of God while, also, maintaining financial goals for the future. • Provide financial guidance to a diverse community with care and cultural competency. Concentration Learning Outcomes - International Business Graduates of the International Business concentration will be able to: • Understand the economic, cultural, and political factors that are relevant when doing business in a foreign country. • Able to analyze the opportunities and risks associated with doing business internationally. • Able to work with or manage people from various ethnic or religious backgrounds. Concentration Learning Outcomes - Management Graduates of the Management concentration will be able to: • Reference and practically apply fundamental principles and management/leadership theories. • Apply new emerging management and leadership theory, human resources management concepts, and legal requirements. • Demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to a leaderless and consensus driven team.

Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Total Credits

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Business Administration, B.S. Mission The mission of the Crowell School of Business is to equip students to develop a biblical worldview so as to see business as ministry: • To prepare students for excellence in leadership in their career. • To be strong in mind and character, and be able to articulate faith and vocational integration so that they will make an impact for God in this time and place. • To develop a student's God-given talents and pursue excellence by maintaining high expectations and proficiency in their unique field of interest. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is offered upon the completion of baccalaureate requirements and the business major in one of the following concentrations: Business Analytics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, International Business, Management, Marketing Application, and Marketing Management. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students will be able to: 1. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate alternative solutions to a wide range of business problems by presenting reliable, valid, and logical arguments that drive innovation (ULO 1). 2. Technology and Analytical: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the role digital technologies play in the success of organizations and will demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital technologies by solving business problems using those technologies (ULO 1). 3. Communications: Students will apply effective communication, research, and technological skills to business situations, write professional business documents, work effectively in teams, and prepare and deliver effective oral presentations (ULO 2). 4. Spiritual: Students will articulate their knowledge of biblical principles and their application to integrity, humility, and ethical business behavior (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Concentration Learning Outcomes - Business Analytics Graduates of the Business Analytics concentration will be able to:

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