This degree is designed to prepare students for the challenges of decision making in today?s organizations as well as in the organizations of tomorrow. Management skills are needed in businesses, in governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and in any organization using people and resources to accomplish organizational goals.?

Thus, the diversity of this degree allows a student access to a range of employment opportunities from CEO, to small business owner to a director position in a health care organization. The senior-level capstone course, Business Strategy, allows students the opportunity to bring together the functional areas of business and apply business knowledge and skills to solve today?s complex and ever-changing problems.?

The course focuses on developing a strategic plan for an organization using critical analysis of business data. To develop the strategic plan, students identify the current strengths and weaknesses of the organization as well as strategies for maintaining a competitive advantage in the future. Assignments such as oral presentations, written papers, and working on a team simulation help students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage successfully in the future.