Business Administration

PROF. HEATHER LOHMOLDER, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON

The Business Administration program of Multnomah University exists to prepare future business leaders that are highly skilled and technically competent, allowing for significant and meaningful contributions to the organizations they may serve, whether for-profit or not-for-profit. This is accomplished by significant exposure to general education and Biblical & theological studies which support, inform, and strengthen the business curriculum.

Successful business persons require an understanding and mastery of concepts such as integrity, ethics and stewardship/sustainability. These concepts are developed from a Biblical perspective and integrated across the business courses. Business is a vocation, a calling of God. Students in Multnomah University’s Business Administration Program will learn the Biblical underpinnings of this concept and be able to articulate it to others and to integrate it into their daily lives. This understanding is foundational to developing a world view that allows students to become business persons who are intentional, focused and engaged in expanding the Kingdom through the expression of their God-given gifts.

This program develops analysis, synthesis and decision-making skills through a blend of traditional coursework, case work, and the utilization of business software. Students will learn to work in a team, analyze data, synthesize new information and make decisions in ambiguous, time-bound situations. Once made, students will learn how to operationalize and assess those decisions and then communicate the results to other stakeholders. Students will develop global awareness, communication and technology skills through educational elements that are integrated across the curriculum.

Program Outcomes

• Graduates of the program will be able to recall major concepts in the areas of Management, Operations, Marketing, Finance and Accounting. (BUS1)

• Graduates of the program will be able to construct professional written and oral communication. (BUS2)

• Graduates of the program will be able to use current business technology. (BUS3)

• Graduates of the program will be able to examine how the vocation of business advances the Kingdom of God. (BUS4)

• Graduates of the program will be able to solve real-world problems. (BUS5)

In addition to meeting all B.A. degree requirements including general education and the Bible core, the business administration student must meet the listed major or minor requirements.

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