Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

The College of Business holds the following values as important in all decisions:Everything is done with a pursuit of excellence:o Our performance, both in and outside the classroom, lets the world know that we are serious abouthaving an impact and making a difference.People are important:o The College of Business believes that people come first; that people create a community wherelearning can take place; that people‘s ideas are important and deserve to be heard; and that peopleshould have the freedom to find and develop in their calling from God.Collaboration can achieve better results:o Collective wisdom is an important aspect of finding a better solution and the College of Businessputs forth the necessary time and effort that is needed for collaborative efforts, setting the exampleand standard for our students.An international perspective is critical:o The College of Business recognizes and reflects the rapidly changing world around us and thatfunctioning effectively in this environment calls for an understanding of the different cultural normsthat have become an integral part of society.When people fail, we practice forgiveness:o Practicing the art of forgiveness helps to create an atmosphere of trust and care that supports andenhances the learning community in the College of Business, while understanding that forgivenessand consequences are often separate issues.Everyone has the opportunity for leadership:o Leadership can be defined as having influence on a group of people. The College of Businessteaches, models, practices and recognizes leadership among our students, our faculty and thecommunity.College of Business graduates have the necessary skills to be successful in their chosen careers as well as graduatestudies. They have learned what it means to be adaptable within an ever-changing world. Reflected in the classestaken as well as the types of programs that the College of Business offered, including a variety of areas of study,unique internships, service learning opportunities, and travel to centers of commerce throughout the world, COBstudents excel.Return to Table of Contents10.02 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Concordia University Texas, College of Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree withconcentrations in five areas: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and General Business. In addition, minorscan be earned in Accounting, General Business, and Finance. The BBA consists of 128 hours: 55-57 hours ofUniversity core curriculum, 36 hours in the BBA Major, and 15 hours in the specific Concentration. The remaininghours of the required 128 hours are electives chosen from the Business curriculum or other fields of interest for thestudent.ACCOUNTING: Accounting is ―the language of business,‖ providing the means by which business transactions andevents are analyzed, recorded, presented and interpreted for various interested parties as well as the process of betterdecision making. Receiving a BBA in the Accounting Track at Concordia University Texas will prepare you for acareer in public, private, non-profit, or government accounting. A large number of classes are available for students tofocus on specific areas of accounting.FINANCE: Understanding the principles and analysis of investments and monetary and fiscal policy are the lifebloodof all financial matters within an organization. Receiving a BBA in the Finance track at Concordia University Texasprepares students for positions in the banking industry, financial institutions, business firms, governmentalorganizations and future graduate studies. Classes focus on the principles that support the decision making process inthis area.MANAGEMENT: Management is the heart and soul of organizations – the role of the manager in relation to thepeople and products of the firm relates directly to profitability. Receiving a BBA with a concentration in managementwill prepare students for positions and careers requiring leadership and managerial skills, as well as graduate studies.The focus of management courses is on personal and organizational behavior.2008-2009 Catalog Page 56