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Approved and verified accurate by the director of academic operations of the Colangelo College of Business on Dec. 2, 2024.
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It can be challenging to find the right business college that fits your career aspirations. One important element to consider when making this selection is the business values that the college is founded upon. These principles permeate through all departments and degrees.
Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business’ foundation is comprised of the business pillars of servant leadership, ethics and entrepreneurism. The college’s design and the faculty and staff’s commitment to these pillars are what sets us apart from the rest.
At the Colangelo College of Business, our top three most important business values are informed by our commitment to embracing and sharing the Christian worldview. That’s why servant leadership and ethics are two of our most cherished values.
GCU is committed to teaching and implementing by offering several topic-related classes as well as leadership degrees such as the Master of Science in Leadership. The goal of servant leadership is that by focusing on the needs of others, a leader can cultivate an interdependent, optimized organizational culture.
GCU’s ethical position is derived both directly and indirectly from its Doctrinal Statement, which clearly states that the Bible, and its history and moral code, is true. In this way, GCU’s ethical standard is related to its Christian identity and heritage.
Our strategic pillars include entrepreneurism. At GCU, entrepreneurship is highly prized and fostered. The college offers undergraduate programs in entrepreneurial studies and hosts numerous clubs and events for aspiring business leaders. Students have been able to participate in stock market challenges, Canyon Angel investor meetings and more through the Colangelo College of Business. These opportunities are designed to encourage and challenge students to become ethically sound and entrepreneurial-minded professionals.
If you aspire to embrace these three business values, you don’t have to wait until you are gainfully employed after graduation to begin implementing them — the sooner you start, the better. Consider the following ways of integrating these business values into your daily life.
With all the exciting new activities and opportunities available to you in college, it is easy to get distracted from your academics. Although work, family and friends are important, it is vital that you stay on top of your coursework to make the most of your business degree.
Remember, your future career could become greatly dependent on your current academic successes. A great way to stay focused is to remember why you chose to get a business degree and think about how earning your degree can help you reach your personal goals. Establish smart study habits and practice good time management in college.
Some business students know what their purpose is on the first day of school, while others dabble in different subjects and electives before they find their true passion. Whatever the case, use your college experience to find and follow your purpose.
Many schools offer degree emphases or business clubs to cater to the various interests of their students. Take advantage of every opportunity to pursue your purpose to get the most out of your degree.
If you feel overly pressured to find your purpose after graduation and are having trouble making a decision, remember that many people transition to different specializations, career paths or even different fields altogether. Your first career choice won’t necessarily be your lifelong career choice; there is flexibility to change your course later on.
Your classes in business and club involvement will help build your resume, but work experience in aspects of the business industry that complement your degree is also important. It’s equally as helpful to discover what you do not want as much as what you do want. Get a part-time job or an internship with a company that aligns with your business values. Or, simply start by shadowing someone who works in a business and area that appeals to your own interests. The bottom line is that getting started today can potentially make you more competitive and informed for tomorrow.
The Colangelo College of Business is an established college with a wide array of business and management degree programs. Find your purpose at GCU and learn more about joining our Christian learning community. Fill out the form on this page to learn more.
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