Business Administration Major

Program Advisor

Dennis Debrecht, Associate Professor (ddebrech@carrollu.edu)

A Carroll University Business Administration degree facilitates integration of knowledge, development of lifelong skills, career preparation, and formulation of enduring personal values. Students who major in Business Administration are prepared for a variety of fulfilling and challenging careers with domestic and international organizations. These organizations need articulate, well-reasoning, effective leaders to manage business environments that are dynamic and increasingly complex.

Assurance of Learning Goals

1. Demonstrate Global Awareness
   To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues; and assess how global markets impact business decision-making.
2. Analyze Critically
   To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making; and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions.
3. Plan Strategically
   To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies.
4. Communicate Effectively
   To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.