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The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.

The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.

This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.

This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.

This two-year degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in the accounting field. Jobs include bookkeeper and cost accounting clerk. Graduates who have a Bachelor's degree and complete this program can take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.

This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to major in business-related field including business administration, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, human resources, or management.

This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in paralegal studies or business administration. This degree also prepares students for jobs as paralegal and legal assistants.

This program prepares students for a job as a dietary manager. Graduates are prepared for the Certified Dietary Managers certification exam.

This program is designed for the student who desires training and skills in the hospitality field. Upon completion of the program, the student may seek an entry-level position and earn certifications from the National Restaurant Association and American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. The Introduction to Hospitality Management Career Studies Certificate program alone is NOT eligible for financial aid. Interested students should consult an academic counselor for further information.

This program is designed for the student who desires a basic understanding of hospitality management. Upon completion of the program, the student may seek a career as an entry-level employee in the hospitality field including hotels, country clubs, restaurants, and convention operations.

Become a part of a prospering sub-field of business while serving your community and humanity. With the rapid development of computer information systems in businesses and organizations, data analytics is quickly becoming a highly sought-after tool for problem-solving. Melding data analytics and business, the business analytics major aims to prepare students to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and effective communication. Master the quantitative tools of business using a strong foundation of ethics and integrity. Build lifetime relationships with faculty and fellow students. Learn by doing with simulations, internships, research, and case studies. Use your skills to think critically and to advocate for your community and for humanity.

The major in business administration provides a broad background for people entering a career in business or leadership in private, public, or nonprofit organizations. Job opportunities include management, marketing, banking and finance, production supervision, program management, and other positions requiring skills in leadership, planning, organizing, and implementation. Students are encouraged to develop an area of specialization by adding one or more minors.

The AAS in Management degree (Plan Code 212)* is designed for individuals wishing to acquire new, develop old, or supplement existing skills and knowledge in and about business.

The Business Administration AA&S (Plan Code 216) is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration, accounting, management, marketing, or another business-related programs.

The School of Business is ranked in the top 10 percent of the nation’s undergraduate business schools and offers a Bachelor of Science in Business with innovative concentrations. The School of Business also offers several options for a minor for business and non-business majors, as well as an undergraduate certificate program in accounting. The School of Business programs are designed to prepare graduates for work in a rapidly changing and competitive marketplace with local, regional, and global companies. With Mason’s location in Northern Virginia and proximity to Washington, D.C., combined with the assistance of the School of Business’s own Career Services staff and Student Success and Academic Services staff, students are also afforded exceptional opportunities to gain practical experience and global engagement opportunities to complement their academic coursework. Students admitted spring 2020 and later will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business degree.

The B.S. in Tourism and Events Management degree prepares students to become future managers and leaders in one of the world's largest and most diverse industries: tourism, events and hospitality. Our Tourism and Events Management (TEM) major focuses on the management, planning, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of tourism, events, and hospitality businesses. Courses in Tourism and Events Management are designed to provide a variety of management competencies and fieldwork experiences, which lay the foundation for a successful career in the wide and dynamic world of tourism, events, and hospitality. 

The Business Management program is designed for individuals who are seeking full-time employment in business management or management-related fields upon completion of the program. Persons who are seeking their first employment in these fields and those who are presently employed and seeking promotion may benefit from the program. This program is not designed for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution.

The Business Administration program is designed for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration. Students who wish to pursue careers in accounting, management, marketing, economics, public administration, finance, banking, or human resource management should select this program.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Business seeks to educate students, within the context of liberal arts, in the analytical skills necessary for the understanding of the global economy, the impact of economic policies on individuals and enterprises, and the interactions between economics, politics, societies and the private sector. To enhance student skills, courses have substantial writing, quantitative, and oral-presentation components. The business major has significant requirements and electives in business-related areas, drawing strengths from economics, communication, and languages. Students follow a the optional Entrepreneurship track.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Business seeks to educate students, within the context of liberal arts, in the analytical skills necessary for the understanding of the global economy, the impact of economic policies on individuals and enterprises, and the interactions between economics, politics, societies and the private sector. To enhance student skills, courses have substantial writing, quantitative, and oral-presentation components. The business major has significant requirements and electives in business-related areas, drawing strengths from economics, communication, and languages. Students follow the optional Finance tack.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Business seeks to educate students, within the context of liberal arts, in the analytical skills necessary for the understanding of the global economy, the impact of economic policies on individuals and enterprises, and the interactions between economics, politics, societies and the private sector. To enhance student skills, courses have substantial writing, quantitative, and oral-presentation components. The business major has significant requirements and electives in business-related areas, drawing strengths from economics, communication, and languages. Students follow a General Business track.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Business seeks to educate students, within the context of liberal arts, in the analytical skills necessary for the understanding of the global economy, the impact of economic policies on individuals and enterprises, and the interactions between economics, politics, societies and the private sector. To enhance student skills, courses have substantial writing, quantitative, and oral-presentation components. The business major has significant requirements and electives in business-related areas, drawing strengths from economics, communication, and languages. Students follow the optional International track.

The rapid expansion of business and industry in Virginia has created a large, steady demand for qualified personnel to assist in the preparation and interpretation of accounting and financial information. The AAS degree in Accounting is designed for persons who are seeking their first full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. In addition, the program is designed for persons presently employed in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills.

The Management degree program is designed to serve the needs of individuals presently employed in businesses and those who are interested in ownership or management of businesses. Additionally, the program is designed for those who may be seeking a promotion and have the potential for supervisory and management positions. Students will gain a solid foundation in key business areas and management. Students will develop critical thinking skills and practices to address business issues and skills in strategic management.

The Culinary Arts program provides a comprehensive occupational-technical education that prepares students with the skills needed for immediate industry employment opportunities as culinary artisans and managers within a variety of culinary, food service, hospitality, and retail paths.

The Culinary Arts program provides a comprehensive occupational-technical education that prepares students with the skills needed for immediate industry employment opportunities as culinary artisans and managers within a variety of culinary, food service, hospitality, and retail paths.

The Culinary Arts program provides a comprehensive occupational-technical education that prepares students with the skills needed for immediate industry employment opportunities as culinary artisans and managers within a variety of culinary, food service, hospitality, and retail paths.

With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in business administration to provide leadership for this economic growth. The Associate of Science degree with a major in Business Administration is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration.

The Hospitality Management major is designed to develop hospitality management leaders through sound theoretical coursework, innovative learning activities, mentoring opportunities, exposure to premier hospitality organizations and interactions with dynamic industry professionals. Major requirements are met through small classes, team learning experiences, and meaningful personal contacts with faculty and industry professionals. In the major, students will complete a supervisory internship prior to graduation.

The B.S. degree in Hospitality Management (HM) requires a minimum of 120 credit hours of undergraduate course work. All HM majors must complete the general business minor for hospitality management, HM core and HM required courses.

Designed for students who seek full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Upon completion of this certificate program occupational objectives include accounts receivable and accounts payable clerks, bank tellers and managers, industry accountant, retail business accountant, self-employed accounting and tax services or service business accountant.

This degree is designed for people who seek full-time employment in management. Those who are seeking their entry-level jobs and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program.

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four year college or university to complete a degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management or marketing.

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four year college and earn a degree in recreation and outdoor management.

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree pursue a general course of business study that includes taking core courses in the functional areas of business. Students earning the BSBA degree must take a minimum of 50 percent of the total business hours at Longwood. For the purpose of assessing the quality of the program, graduating seniors will be tested on their general knowledge of business by taking the Major Field Test in Business. Students also gain in-depth business knowledge by concentrating in one of the areas of business. Students must declare a concentration prior to registering for the second semester of their junior year. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (BSBA) must concentrate in one of the following areas: Accounting: Students concentrating in accounting take courses that provide both technical instruction and a managerial perspective relevant to a career in accounting. The accounting concentration is designed to prepare students to be professional accountants in industry, government, or public practice. Students who complete the requirements for a concentration in accounting meet the specified content requirements to take the Virginia Certified Public Accountant examination. Students need a total of 150 credit hours to be certified in Virginia as a public accountant. A five-year BSBA and MBA program is available for students who want to graduate with 150 credit hours. Economics: Economic logic underlies all business decisions and all government policies. A goal of the economics concentration is to teach students how to think critically about a situation and analyze its implications. Emphasis is placed on exposing students to important consumer, business, government and international situations. Graduates with a background in economics are hired by government and industry. In addition, a concentration in economics is a traditional education for students wishing to enter law school. Finance: The finance concentration prepares students to make financial assessments and managerial decisions as well as plan and supervise financial activities for businesses and clients. Courses cover the theory and practice of managing financial aspects of businesses and organizations, including capital budgeting, investments, capital markets, financial institutions, and emerging financial instruments. With this background, students are prepared for lucrative careers such as financial managers, financial analysts, treasurers, controllers, credit managers, financial services representatives, stockbrokers, and more. Information Systems and Cyber Security (ISCS): The ISCS concentration is designed to prepare students to plan, design, engineer, and implement secure networks and information systems in today's modern electronic, mobile, and global environment. Students learn how to manage information technologies and exploit their full potential while protecting the information assets and rights of individuals and organizations. The concentration prepares students for a career in a variety of organizations ranging from the end users and creators of information systems to the guardians of information assets and the organization's electronic infrastructure. Management: The management concentration explores the relationship of behavioral and quantitative management techniques in the application of human resources, production processes, and organizational development. This curriculum provides students with skills in communication and critical thinking leading to management careers in any organization. In addition, the management skills of planning, directing, motivating, and controlling are essential for achieving organizational goals. The management concentration not only prepares students for professional careers with a wide range of management opportunities upon graduation, but it also provides a strong foundation for future graduate study in business. Marketing: Careers in advertising, buying, selling, logistics, product management, international marketing, and marketing research are only a few of the fields available to students concentrating in marketing. This concentration is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in these fields. The curriculum includes not-for-profit, governmental, and international applications of marketing knowledge. Classroom knowledge, internship opportunities, and involvement of students in business organizations are integral components of the marketing concentration. Real Estate: This concentration prepares students for a career as a professional in the real estate field. Students completing this concentration will be prepared to enter the areas of real estate investment, mortgage banking, property management, sales, appraisal, and development. The Principles of Real Estate (FINA 454) and Real Estate Appraisal (FINA 454) courses have been approved by the state of Virginia as preparation for the licensure exams.

The degree in Business is a preparation for engaging in the world after graduation in almost any endeavor, whether profit-seeking or not. The core of the program focuses on three critical abilities:To communicate one?s ideas to others and to learn from them,To organize people and activities in order to effectively accomplish one?s goals To track and evaluate progress against those goals.Students will be required to complete a series of business courses intended to provide a foundation in essential business competencies which will be supplemented by additional coursework in one of seven emphasis areas.

The degree in Business is a preparation for engaging in the world after graduation in almost any endeavor, whether profit-seeking or not. The core of the program focuses on three critical abilities:To communicate one?s ideas to others and to learn from them, to organize people and activities in order to effectively accomplish one?s goals to track and evaluate progress against those goals.Students will be required to complete a series of business courses intended to provide a foundation in essential business competencies which will be supplemented by additional coursework in one of seven emphasis areas.

As biology is the foundation of life, it is no surprise that our graduates directly impact the quality of life itself in myriad ways. Some perform surgeries on cancer patients, or tackle health issues overseas. Others work with endangered species conservation, or are forensic examiners, veterinarians, elementary and high school science teachers, and soil conservation technicians. Our faculty and curriculum will prepare you for a career in medicine, the health sciences, environmental biology, or the wildlife sciences.

Students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree complete a 61-credit business core that provides an overview of the primary business functions. In addition, students must take either four (4) upper-level business courses, which include any 200-level Marketing courses, any 200-level Law courses, and any 300 or 400-level courses identified in the minors, or they must complete a minor, which will provide more in-depth study of particular business areas.Student can pursue business minors in Entrepreneurship; Fashion Marketing; Finance; International Business; Marketing; Sport Management; and Retail Analysitcs.

This program provides a basic foundation in business fundamentals. Students will be exposed to basic computer literacy, principles of business, and marketing.

This program stresses issues related to the hospitality industry. Excellent customer service is the focus in all classes. Emphasis is on management for graduates to enter employment and grow in this career pathway.

Hospitality-related courses are complemented by general education including English, social sciences and basic computer applications.

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Accounting is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time and part-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college program.

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Business Management is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in a business management position upon completion of the community college curriculum. Persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.

The College and University Transfer program is designed for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university, or who are not yet prepared to select a definite career objective.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business is offered in several concentrations. Within the Business major, students may concentrate in the following areas: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. The School of Business uses the same standards for admission as the University. Non-matriculating students may not take courses in the School of Business without the consent of the Department Chair and Dean. Students transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business is offered in several concentrations. Within the Business major, students may concentrate in the following areas: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. The School of Business uses the same standards for admission as the University. Non-matriculating students may not take courses in the School of Business without the consent of the Department Chair and Dean. Students transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business is offered in several concentrations. Within the Business major, students may concentrate in the following areas: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. The School of Business uses the same standards for admission as the University. Non-matriculating students may not take courses in the School of Business without the consent of the Department Chair and Dean. Students transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing.

The International Business program allows students to take an interdisciplinary and somewhat personalized approach to the study of global business. In addition to core business and university requirements, all international business majors take specialized courses in international economics, finance, management and marketing. There are three regional concentration areas, East Asia, Europe and Latin America. Depending on which regional concentration a student chooses, they will study and obtain a high level of competency in a foreign language appropriate for the region. Students must also study the culture and history of the specific region.

Management is a broad area of study within business. It covers topics from human resource management and strategic planning to leadership and innovation. Any organization, whether it is small start-up or a large Fortune 100 firm, for profit or non-profit, government or private, requires management. A management major is appropriate for those interested in careers in different types of organizations, working in human resource management/management consulting or launching a business. Most graduates will face several career changes and job choices; thus, the management major is designed to develop a student's understanding of the principles and practice of management in a global economy.

This program of study is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a degree in a business related field.

This program is designed to prepare students for jobs in business and to upgrade skills for students already employed in business.

The associate of science curriculum in business administration is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration.

The major in management provides business and organizational skill sets to apply to the process of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Management encompasses the deployment and coordination of resources: human, ?nancial, technological and natural. Management requires an ethical commitment, a ?rm grasp of stakeholder needs, strong people skills and a healthy work/personal life balance. Management majors can also pursue specialty areas of focus such as logistics, supply chain, sales, banking, retail, real estate, event planning, public relations, music, project management, sports management, information systems and many more by adding a specialty minor to the major. 

The business curriculum treats business and management as applied disciplines; it develops skills in solving practical problems. The business program prepares students for professional careers in for-profit, government, and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, it provides a solid background for advanced training in business or management. Coursework is offered in the core areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Coursework is also offered in business analytics and other advanced topics. All business majors complete a one-session senior capstone project.

The business curriculum treats business and management as applied disciplines; it develops skills in solving practical problems. The business program prepares students for professional careers in for-profit, government, and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, it provides a solid background for advanced training in business or management. Coursework is offered in the core areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Coursework is also offered in business analytics and other advanced topics. All business majors complete a one-session senior capstone project.

To meet the needs of recent high school graduates as well as experienced employees who want to upgrade or supplement their existing business knowledge and skills, or to acquire new ones. Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Business Management have several options from which to choose. The curriculum offerings are designed to enable students to begin with a career studies certificate or certificate in various career-related areas.

Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field such as Business Administration or Accounting.

This 16 credit program teaches tangible skills that will prepare individuals for work in the global economy. RBC’s quantitative courses are technology intensive to optimize effective engagement with complex systems and networks in most STEM oriented fields. Richard Bland College’s certificate in Logistics Management is one of several stackable credentials and is a perfect addition to RBC’s Associate Degree.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree offers Roanoke College students a solid background in the major functional areas of business. This includes studies in accounting, analytics, management, marketing, and finance in order to help Roanoke students begin a competitive and professional career. Roanoke College's Department of Business Administration and Economics strives to provide Roanoke College students with a complete understanding of the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they will need to be successful in a professional setting for the rest of their lives. For the tenth consecutive year, The Princeton Review has named Roanoke College to their list of the top 36 great schools for business/finance majors. 

BBA students select a concentration to specialize in: Accounting Concentration Digital Marketing Concentration Economics & Finance Concentration Entrepreneurship Concentration Esports Management Concentration healthcare Management Concentration Information Systems & Technologies Concentration Management Concentration Marketing Concentration Sport Management Concentration You combine core courses in the business disciplines with electives that will customize your own program of study for your chosen concentration.

The Associate of Arts and Science degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete baccalaureate degree programs. Whether students are undecided about their majors, or whether they plan to enter some specialized program, the flexibility of the electives within SVCC's university parallel program allows them to select courses to meet the transfer requirements of the senior institutions. For example, students interested in the following areas of study can spend their first two years of study at SVCC qualifying for an associate degree and generally transfer to a four-year institution with junior class standing: business, education, English, humanities, mathematics, medical related fields, natural science and social sciences.

This curriculum is designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to obtain an entry level position in the culinary industry at an accelerated pace.

At Sweet Briar, our business professors actually run businesses. So what you learn in classes isn't just theory or secondhand knowledge. You'll create a business plan to market an invention by our engineering students. You'll learn how local businesspeople thrive in the face of competition and challenges.

This powerful, marketable credential is a point of entry into the paralegal profession or law school. Study with the nation's leading legal experts in the nation's capital at GW's Alexandria Education Center. The B.P.S. in Paralegal Studies is an ABA-approved, 60-credit bachelor's degree completion program.

If you are transferring courses from other than Northern Virginia Community College, please contact GWCPS Admission Specialist Thanh Tran at tntran2@gwu.edu .

The business administration major is designed to kick-start your career by providing you courses in accounting, economics, management, and marketing. Electives include classes in conflict management, ethics, finance, and advertising.ÿHoused in the Department of Business and Economics, the major is rounded out by hands-on learning opportunities in entrepreneurship.

The business administration major is designed to kick-start your career by providing you courses in accounting, economics, management, and marketing. Electives include classes in conflict management, ethics, finance, and advertising.ÿHoused in the Department of Business and Economics, the major is rounded out by hands-on learning opportunities in entrepreneurship.

The Accounting programs prepare students for careers in the accounting field or assist students in updating their skills if they are working in the accounting field. Graduates may seek employment as a bookkeeper or as an accounting or auditing clerk.

Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination may use specific course work toward fulfillment of accounting educational requirements. Some course work also meets federal government guidelines for those interested in qualifying for positions or promotions in the federal government. Students should consult an accounting instructor to determine the courses that meet the educational requirements.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and business, along with general education requirements, enabling students to seek entry-level employment in accounting. In addition, the course work prepares students for certification exams.

The certificate programs provide course work that gives students the skills to sit for one or more certification exams administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT).

The programs in Management are designed for those interested in entering or advancing in business and industry as supervisor trainees, managers, department heads, or administrative assistants. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Management offers broad theoretical and practical perspectives that include accounting, marketing, business law, statistics, economics, and human resource management. Students may also choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience at local sites.

Students completing the A.A.S. in Management have opportunities to transfer to four-year universities to pursue B.S. degrees in Business Administration, Management, and related areas. See https://www.tcc.edu/programs/transfer/transfer-agreements/ for agreements.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Culinary Arts is designed to provide the education and training necessary to prepare students for entry into or continued employment in food service operations. Graduates are prepared for positions such as assistant kitchen manager, chef de partie, caterer, banquet chef, chef tournant, sous chef, and eventually, executive chef.

The Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission. Graduates of the ACFEF accredited postsecondary degree program are eligible to receive a Certified Culinarian®(CC®) designation.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Hospitality Management prepares students for careers in the lodging industry in hotel management, event planning and restaurant/food service management.

Graduates may seek employment as front office managers, sales managers, and assistant hotel general managers, event meeting, conference and exhibition planners. Courses in supervisory management, convention and lodging management, accounting, communications, marketing, cost control, and food purchasing provide a comprehensive management background.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree specialization in Management: Maritime Logistics is aimed at those seeking employment or advancing in the area of supply chain management and supervision in maritime organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on the effectiveness and efficiency of planning, implementation, and control of the flow and storage of goods, services, and information from point of origin to point of consumption. In addition to general management course work, this program covers theoretical and practical approaches to supply chain processes, purchasing, inventory and warehouse management, accounting, integrated logistics, and financial management.

Graduates of the maritime logistics program may enter or continue employment in the field of logistics management in maritime or traditional business environments.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Management with a Specialization in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship is designed for students who plan to start, expand or manage a small business. Students may choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience in a small business setting. Students should consult with their advisor to ensure they select electives that will best prepare them for their intended goals.

The A.S. in Business Administration - Specialization: Leadership is a flexible degree that prepares students for organizational leadership and management positions. As a result of this program, students should be able to: lead organizations ethically and with integrity; make business and or organizational decisions based on established quantitative and qualitative methodologies; plan and execute programs and projects; analyze individual and group behavior; and demonstrate strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with variance by situation.

Students planning to pursue a B.S. in Business Administration from a four-year college/university are advised to pursue TCC's general A.S. degree in Business Administration (plan code 213).

The Hospitality Management Specialization in Food Service Management focuses on principles of restaurant, catering, and hotel food and beverage management. Graduates may seek positions such as banquet managers, restaurant general managers, hotel catering managers, and others.

The Specialization in Event Management is intended for individuals who wish to specialize in event planning. This program provides coursework in event organization, including meetings, educational conferences, and business conventions and exhibitions. This program also emphasizes coordination of these events, to include budgeting, logistics, registering guests, and use of technology and audiovisual equipment. Individuals completing this program will be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with vendor contracts and to survey attendees to obtain feedback on the event.

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in business administration. Typical majors include accounting, economics, information systems, international business, finance, management, marketing, and public administration.

Courses required for the Business Administration degree are available on all four campuses.

The Career Studies Certificate in Food Service Management Trainee is designed for individuals who seek management trainee positions in all the food service industries, including restaurants, catering, and hotel and motel food services.

Students in the Career Studies Certificate in Event Planning will learn how to organize events, including meetings, educational conferences, and business conventions and exhibitions. Coordination of these events, to include finances, logistics, registering guests, and use of technology and audiovisual equipment will be covered. This program also emphasizes the importance of working with vendor contracts and surveying attendees to obtain event feedback. Those desiring to continue their academic pathway may do so by completing the AAS Hospitality Management: Specialization Event Planning degree.

The Career Studies Certificate in Lodging Management Trainee prepares individuals for management trainee positions in the lodging industry, including guest services, sales, assistants in hotels and motels, and comparable roles.

The Career Studies Certificate in Kitchen Management offers preparation in the management of kitchens such as restaurants, school cafeterias, private enterprises, and franchises.

The Accounting major provides students with a sound foundation to move in a broad range of professional directions in Accounting including the public, governmental, private, and not-for-profit sectors. In addition to having many UMW graduates working in these various areas, the College of Business invites many UMW accountants back to campus to interact with current students. Each September we host “Meet the Firms;” interested students are exposed to those actually in the Accounting field, many of whom are UMW alumni.

A Business Administration major prepares graduates for a variety of opportunities.  In this major students can opt to focus in either Management or Management Information Systems, or can stay a generalist.  The largest major in the College of Business, students like its flexibility and appreciate the opportunities it offers.  Graduates with the Business Administration major work for nonprofits, governments, Fortune 500 companies, and some have started their own entrepreneurial ventures.

A major in International Business will help prepare students for jobs with multinational firms, domestic firms that import or export goods and services, public institutions such as the federal government and its myriad agencies, international charitable agencies, and environmental organizations.  By carefully selecting course electives and experiences, students may find international careers in a host of fields, including traditional business paths (accounting, finance, logistics, management, MIS, marketing, and purchasing) or unique professions determined by the desires of individual students. For example, a student may pursue a degree in International Business along with a minor in art with a goal of managing an art museum. International Business students must be able to understand the importance and influence of culture on how people make decisions.

A major in Marketing will help prepare students for jobs in virtually all industries. In today’s world of evolving technologies and media fragmentation there is great demand for those that are able to successfully identify, understand, and reach consumers. The tools that one learns in marketing enables students to work for Fortune 500 companies, non-government organizations, or as entrepreneurs who start their own business. Students are able to gain strong quantitative skills allowing them to pursue careers in market research, policy research, pricing, and supply chain management. The ability to think critically and creatively is also developed so that students are able to pursue careers in promotion (advertising, publicity, public relations), product or service design. Many graduates also choose a professional sales job for their entry into the workforce.

The concentration in human resource management gives students a broad overview of the knowledge base and applications used by professionals in the field. Students receive exposure to a wide range of topics reflecting the body of knowledge recommended by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for coursework in HR.. After graduation, students are prepared for employment in the public or private sector as human resource management generalists or as specialists in human resource management functions such as recruiting, compensation management or benefits administration.

The activity of management is concerned with setting an organization's strategic goals and formulating processes to achieve them. Managers carry out their administrative roles by handling such duties as preparing and administering budgets, planning and directing operations, and coordinating employees' activities.

The management/entrepreneurship concentration empowers students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and complementary skill set needed to provide creative solutions for new ventures and existing organizations. Students gain knowledge of entrepreneurial and design concepts useful for questioning assumptions, exploring alternatives and developing creative solutions.

The activity of management is concerned with setting an organization's strategic goals and formulating processes to achieve them. Managers carry out their administrative roles by handling such duties as preparing and administering budgets, planning and directing operations, and coordinating employees' activities.

The management/international management concentration allows students to pursue an interest in the global nature of today's business world. A variety of opportunities for international study within and outside the university are available. Students in the management/international management concentration are encouraged to enrich their learning experience by pursuing a minor in international studies or foreign language, studying abroad or taking approved courses outside the School of Business.

The concentration in supply chain management and analytics gives students the skills to manage the manufacture and movement of products in the global environment and to understand the fundamentals of decision analytics. The curriculum is comprehensive in that supply chain management and analytics involve a range of issues from inventory management to risk management, as well as the indispensable role of information and technology in coordinating modern supply chains and analyzing data for the benefit of the organization.

The activity of management is concerned with setting an organization's strategic goals and formulating processes to achieve them. Managers carry out their administrative roles by handling such duties as preparing and administering budgets, planning and directing operations, and coordinating employees' activities.

The management/business administration concentration provides students with a broad-based study of management and other business disciplines. The course options in the curriculum give students flexibility in developing a program of study that can lead to a variety of entry-level positions in private and public organizations.

This program is designed for students seeking employment in the accounting field.

This program is designed for students seeking positions in mgt.

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to complete a BS or BA degree in Business.

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to complete a BS or BA degree in Information Technology.

This program provides students with small business training.

This degree is designed for a person who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business.

To help prepare you for a career in the competitive, innovative world of modern business, you need an online business degree that can give you the foundational skills you need to adapt and thrive. Learn fundamentals such as economics, marketing, accounting, logistics and more, so you can contribute to any business environment. This program enables you to choose a concentration that aligns with your career goals. In the marketing track, you will explore how to develop campaigns that build brands and attract loyal consumers. Follow the supply chain management track to learn best practices for overseeing inventories, coordinating shipments and improving production processes.

Through a firm commitment to the liberal arts, global perspectives, and ethical decision-making, the Management, Business, and Economics Department develops leaders committed to creating sustainable social, environmental, and economic value through effective and responsible business practices. The business major combines a practical business education with a commitment to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) as developed by the United Nations in support of its Global Compact, a framework of universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. The MBE Department is firmly committed to the interdisciplinary nature of successful management education; thus the business major integrates its core curriculum with allied coursework in a variety of disciplines while providing opportunities for career-based specialization through coursework and internships. It prepares graduates with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to manage society's rapidly changing institutions both efficiently and humanely. VWU offers all of the courses required to sit for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and for the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) examinations on graduation. Moreover, the interdisciplinary nature of the program provides solid preparation for a wide variety of graduate degree programs

The Accounting program prepares students to gather and report financial information. Students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.

The Management program prepares students for positions in a variety of businesses and industries. In addition, students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.

The Culinary Arts degree prepares students for an exciting career in the food industry. With work experience, graduates will be prepared to become head cooks and chefs.

The Business Administration program prepares students to transfer to a four year college. Students will be prepared for a major in accounting, finance, management, or marketing.

The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans

The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans

The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans

The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans

The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans

This two year program is designed for those interested in working as managers in the business industry.

This two year program is designed for those planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in business administration.