2023-2024 University Catalog

Professional Sales

HEATHER LOHMOLDER, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON

The Professional Sales degree at Multnomah University prepares students with relevant, project-based learning to develop sales skills, which are sought-after skills in both Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing technology firms.  It is built upon a firm foundation in the major concepts in the functional areas of business including management, marketing, economics, accounting and finance.  Throughout the program, students are equipped to communicate professionally and develop the in-demand skills needed by business and Sales professionals today.  Students learn the concepts of business through a Biblical perspective with a focus on understanding that business is a vocation, a calling of God.  Students not only learn the concepts but also demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply business and Sales theories into real-world settings.

Program Outcomes

  • Graduates of the program will be able to recall major concepts in the areas of Management, Operations, Marketing, Finance and Accounting. (SAL1)
  • Graduates of the program will be able to construct professional written and oral communication. (SAL2)
  • Graduates of the program will be able to use current business technology. (SAL3)
  • Graduates of the program will be able examine how the vocation of business advances the Kingdom of God. (SAL4)
  • Graduates of the program will be able to solve real-world problems. (SAL5)
  • Graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate relevant, project-based sales skills. (SAL6)

In addition to meeting all B.A. degree requirements including general education and the Bible core, the professional sales student must meet the listed major requirements.

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