2024-2025 Academic Catalog
School of Business
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Course Offerings: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Graphic Design, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, and Sports Management
Major Offerings: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Psychology, Digital Communication (joint program with Department of Arts and Humanities), Entrepreneurship, Finance, Graphic Design, Leadership and Management, Marketing, and Sports Management
Faculty
LISA WALLENTINE, Ed. D., Professor of Business; Associate Dean and Unit Head, School of Business
YORTON CLARK, Ed. D., Professor of Business; Chair, Department of Undergraduate Studies in Business Administration
LYNNE M. ERICKSON, C.P.A., Associate Professor of Accounting; Program Coordinator, Graduate Studies in Business
ED HEBERLING, Ed.D. (candidate), Assistant Professor of Sport Management
BOB HUMPHREY, Ed.D., Professor of Business; Program Coordinator, Professional Studies in Business
BRIAN B. MERRIMAN, M.A., Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
TRICIA L. SINCLAIR, M.B.A., Assistant Professor of Business
DAVID L. WEGLEY, Ed.D., Professor of Business
Department of Undergraduate Studies in Business
Global Learning Outcomes:
Ethics: Business graduates will develop and demonstrate a personal philosophy that integrates Christian principles with ethical business conduct.
Communication: Business graduates will be able to communicate effectively using appropriate methods and tools.
Critical Thinking: Business graduates will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and competencies in business content areas.
Technology: Business graduates will be able to effectively use technology to enhance business processes and presentation.
Management and Leadership: Business graduates will demonstrate awareness, understanding, and, as appropriate, mastery of management and leadership theories and skills.
Career Preparation and Enhancement: Business graduates will be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter or advance in a career in the field of business and/or pursue further education.
Statement of Mission:
The mission of the Department of Undergraduate Studies in Business at MidAmerica Nazarene University is to help students identify life’s call and to equip them to become leaders who can transform the marketplace through the application of Christian values. The department’s programs are designed with the following goals in mind:
- To support the Christian mission of MidAmerica Nazarene University by fostering the development of sound Christian ethical practices and leadership skills which students can integrate into their professional and personal lives, by honoring the dignity and worth of all individuals and by encouraging diversity within our faculty and student body.
- To support the general education program of MidAmerica Nazarene University and thereby further develop all MNU students.
- To support the educational mission of MidAmerica Nazarene University by offering academically challenging fields of preparation in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Psychology, Digital Communication, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Graphic Design, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, and Sports Management.
- To facilitate the development of broadly educated individuals with specific skills in: problem solving, the use of business technology, delivering business presentations, business writing, teamwork, leadership, working in multicultural environments, and adapting to change.
- To meet the needs of our stakeholders by encouraging student and faculty involvement with the church, employers and community.
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SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS
All seniors majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Psychology, Digital Communication, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Graphic Design, Marketing, Leadership and Management, and Sports Management must take the prescribed comprehensive(s) for their respective major(s) prior to graduation. All tests must be passed satisfactorily the first time or the specific area(s) of deficiency must be made up before graduation in consultation with the members of the business department faculty.
The Peregrine exam, a national standardized test, is administered to all students majoring in an ACBSP accredited program in the Fall semester of their senior year.
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Department of Graduate Studies in Business
Global Learning Outcomes:
Ethics: Business graduates will develop and demonstrate a personal philosophy that integrates Christian principles with ethical business conduct.
Communication: Business graduates will be able to communicate effectively using appropriate methods and tools.
Critical Thinking: Business graduates will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and competencies in business content areas.
Technology: Business graduates will be able to effectively use technology to enhance business processes and presentation.
Management and Leadership: Business graduates will demonstrate awareness, understanding, and, as appropriate, mastery of management and leadership theories and skills.
Career Preparation and Enhancement: Business graduates will be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter or advance in a career in the field of business and/or pursue further education.
Statement of Mission:
Graduate Studies in Business envisions developing students with the requisite knowledge, skills, and experiences focused on enriching their professional lives and enhancing service to their organizations and the global community at large as servant leaders. The department’s programs are designed with the following goals in mind:
- To support the Christian mission of MidAmerica Nazarene University by fostering the development of sound Christian ethical practices and leadership skills which students can integrate into their professional and personal lives, by honoring the dignity and worth of all individuals and by encouraging diversity within our faculty and student body.
- To support the educational mission of MidAmerica Nazarene University by offering academically challenging courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, Conflict Resolution, and Entrepreneurship.
- To facilitate the development of broadly educated individuals with specific skills in: problem solving, the use of business technology, delivering business presentations, business writing, teamwork, leadership, working in multicultural environments, and adapting to change.
- To meet the needs of our stakeholders by encouraging student and faculty involvement with Christian ministries, business organizations, and the community.
ProgramsAssociate of ArtsBachelor of Arts- Accounting, BA
- Business Administration, BA
- Business Psychology, BA
- Digital Communication (joint program), BA
- Entrepreneurship, BA
- Finance, BA
- Graphic Design, BA
- Leadership and Management, BA
- Management and Leadership in Business, BA
- Management and Leadership in Healthcare Administration, BA
- Management and Leadership in Information Technology, BA
- Marketing, BA
- Organizational Leadership, BA
- Sports Management, BA
Bachelor of Business AdministrationCertificateMinor- Accounting, Minor
- Business Administration, Minor
- Communication, Minor
- Digital Communication, Minor
- Entrepreneurship, Minor
- Finance, Minor
- Graphic Design, Minor
- International Business Studies, Minor
- Leadership, Minor
- Marketing, Minor
- Public Administration, Minor
- Sports Management, Minor
Master of Business AdminMaster of Science in ManagementOther ProgramsCoursesPage: 1
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