2007-2008 Grace University Catalog
Business and Technology Home
Program Director:
James B. Nichols, M.B.A.
Business Programs
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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Technology Programs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
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Program Description
The Business and Technology Program is designed to prepare students to impact the marketplace through integration of a Christian world view with business and technology theory and application. The business program at Grace University is distinctive from studies at other educational institutions because of the influence of the Bible. The basis of our program is the understanding that biblical and theological principles, when applied to business, constitute best business practices. This is accomplished by beginning each course with a study of the biblical and theological principles that are pertinent to the course. The student who graduates will have created a philosophy of business built on the combined biblical and theological principles taught in Biblical Studies, General Education and Business and Technology courses.
This program is designed to prepare students for business and technology positions in mission organizations, church and para-church ministries, “tent-making” missionary service, as well as Christian witnesses in the marketplace. Study in the Business and Technology Program leads to one of the following degrees:
Bachelors of Science in Accounting
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Concentration in Business Management
Concentration in Agribusiness Management
Bachelors of Science in Intercultural Administration
Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems *
| Concentration in Networking |
Concentration in Software Programming |
| Concentration in Business |
*All technology degrees are cooperative programs offered in conjunction with Bellevue University in Omaha.
Program Objectives
There are four primary objectives of the Business and Technology Program. Students who graduate with a business or technology degree should be able to:
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Devise a personal philosophy of business that incorporates a Biblically based, Christian world view into their business or technology degree and concentration;
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Demonstrate skills that are needed to competently perform as a business or technology professional in their place of employment, whether in a Christian or secular setting;
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Demonstrate interpersonal and relationship skills that promote an active Christian witness and effective conflict management; and,
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Demonstrate proficiency in the practice of scripture, ethics, accounting, business law, finance, human relations, management, marketing, ministry promotion and servant leadership.
Business Accreditation & Its Benefits
The Business and Technology Program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Accreditation of the Business and Technology Program means that the courses, concentrations and majors are sufficiently strong to be ranked as quality courses and programs by an outside over-sight group, and that the academic business program is functioning effectively (e.g., excellent student learning outcomes).
The benefit to the student of studying in an accredited business program is significant in several ways:
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By having the quality of their Business and Technology Program validated by an external accrediting body;
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By being able to place “graduated with a degree from an accredited business program” on their resume and on a transcript
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By certifying to a prospective employer that their education is from an accredited business program; and,
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By having the student’s employer pay for tuition (adult learners) when there is a requirement that they must attend a program that has specialized accreditation.
The Business and Technology Program benefits from participation in a business accreditation program in the following ways:
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By participating in annual professional development programs offered by IACBE;
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By establishing an Advisory Board composed of business and nonprofit leaders who can assist the academic program in outcomes assessment;
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By participating in a mission-based, outcomes-driven type accreditation, which helps to identify where changes and improvements are needed in the program;
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By developing a closer linkage with the business and nonprofit community who like to be associated with programs of high quality, which is evidenced through specialized accreditation; and,
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By developing mutually beneficial cooperative agreements with other institutions of higher education that permit the Grace University Business and Technology Program to offer more specialized degree options.
Through the accreditation process, IACBE has reviewed the program and determined that the mission, goals, and objectives of the Business and Technology Program are being met according to the outcomes assessment of the program. By submitting to the accreditation process, Grace University has demonstrated its commitment to providing students a high quality education that prepares them to confidently enter into their career.
