Bachelor of Science in Finance

Business Communication and Critical Thinking Skills

Effective Communicator

Demonstrate skills for effective collaboration, negotiation, and teamwork.

Articulates clear position/ purpose throughout the writing

Apply techniques for creative problem solving and encouraging innovation within organizations.

Demonstrates control of layout/presentation, vocabulary, and uses of discipline-specific language

Write effective business messages that meet the needs of specific audiences.

Demonstrates control of diction, tone, or register appropriate to a diverse audience throughout the writing

Design and deliver persuasive business presentations.

Demonstrates proper usage of grammar and syntax throughout the writing (i.e., spelling, capitalization, punctuation, varied sentence structure)

Demonstrates proper documentation of direct quotes, paraphrasing, references, and citing sources

Information Literacy and Data Analysis

Innovative Thinking

Demonstrate appropriate research strategies for acquiring information necessary to meet specific business needs.

Presents adequate information using sources that consider other perspectives

Apply strategies for analyzing and synthesizing data and evaluating risk in making business decisions.

Selects evidence that appropriately supports the position/purpose

Use quantitative techniques and tools to analyze data relevant to business decision making.

Develops position/purpose with reasoning and consistency

States a conclusion aligned to development

Business Operations and Environments

Christian Worldview

Use financial statements in order to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization.

Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.

Examine the forces of supply and demand to understand how the market economy coordinates economic activities.

Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.

Evaluate the interaction among consumers, producers, and the public sector in various economic markets.

Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.

Analyze the decisions of economic agents under both perfect and imperfect economic markets.

Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.

Examine the role of leadership in creating competitive advantage through aligning strategy with an organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Examine management principles, strategies, and processes that lead to effective organizational outcomes.

Determine how organizations formulate marketing strategies and tactics using market and consumer data.

Analyze macroeconomic policies that impact unemployment, inflation, and growth.

Utilize financial and accounting principles to interpret financial data and employ accounting practices in business enterprises.

Legal, Ethical, and Values-Driven Business

Transformative Leader

Define relevant laws and regulations that affect the business environment and how businesses operate.

Demonstrates personal accountability and responsibility with awareness of purpose

Examine ethical dilemmas with particular emphasis on business decision making in situations of ambiguity.

Incorporates best practices with decision making, in alignment with goals

Determine how servant leaders develop leadership capacity in others and a shared value of service within an organization.

Articulates aspects of respectful collaboration with all individuals (i.e., listening, open minded, sharing ideas, follow-through, conflict resolution, etc.)

Demonstrates transformative actions to inspire and motivate growth in others (i.e., developing trust, servant leader, impact on others, being intentional, clear goals, authentic, credible/trustworthy, etc.)

Financial Management

Global Contributor

Value an asset to determine investment strategies.

Demonstrates knowledge of societal aspects of the world (i.e. languages, cultures, religions, art, history, political/social issues, etc.)

Analyze the operations of the modern monetary system including the shadow banking sector and the interconnections between the international money and capital markets.

Demonstrates an awareness and understanding toward diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives

Evaluate budgeting and accounting reports to determine the financial strength of an organization or financial proposal.

Expresses the value and dignity of others through Christian virtues (i.e., compassion, respect, belonging, equity, acceptance, empathy, grace, objectivity, etc.).

Recommend investments using knowledge of customer risk profiles, investment strategies, types of securities, economic/market fundamentals, regulatory environment, international risks, and tax situation.

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.

Apply presentation and communication skills related to investments and portfolio management.

Assess the global risks of organizations and individuals, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Collaborate in decision making within financial services organizations while complying with regulations and integrating principles of servant leadership.

Evaluate real estate proposals given appropriate valuations and financing alternatives.