Business Psychology, BS

The Business Psychology Major is an interdisciplinary major combining psychology and business coursework. Students complete 24 credit hours in psychology, covering foundational topics such as general psychology, lifespan development, personality theories, and social psychology, as well as specialized areas like industrial/organizational psychology. Additionally, 28 credit hours are dedicated to business studies, including accounting, economics, marketing, management, and leadership. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of human behavior and essential business practices. This combination prepares graduates for careers in organizational management, human resources, and related fields.

Business Psychology Program Outcomes:

1. Develop and demonstrate a personal philosophy that integrates Christian principles with ethical business conduct.

2. Communicate effectively using appropriate methods and tools.

3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and competencies in business content areas.

4. Effectively use technology to enhance business processes and presentation.

5. Demonstrate awareness, understanding, and, as appropriate, mastery of management and leadership theories and skills.

6. 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.

7. Understand the various dimensions of human resources including employee relations, training and development, compensation, employment law, appraisal, and planning and budgeting.

Senior Comprehensive Exam

For the Business portion of the major, students must take the Peregrine exam, a national standardized test, administered to all students majoring in the ACBSP accredited program in the Fall semester of their senior year.  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 School of Business and Digital Media faculty.

For the Psychology portion of the major, a comprehensive examination is required to be passed by all business psychology majors before graduation. The comprehensive examination is meant to assess the student’s mastery of basic content areas of the curriculum. The examination is administered by the department in January for business psychology majors. Further details regarding the senior comprehensive are available from the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department Chair.