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Faculty: M. Bankert, K. Calderhead, L. Foote, J. Frankland, J. Glasgow, D. Hahn, A. Lawson, M. Ophardt, E. Postlewaite, C. Wilson (chair)

Mission Statement

The Malone University Department of Business and Technologies exists to provide students with a relevant education that develops intellectual maturity, wisdom, Christ-centered excellence, and ethical leadership in thought and service to church, community, and world and as it relates to business environments and organizations specifically.

Accreditation

Malone University’s Business programs are accredited by ACBSP: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. This accrediting body assures that the educational quality, quality of teachers, and educational environment provided by the Department of Business and Technologies at Malone University is regularly reviewed, assessed, and approved. ACBSP takes care to make sure that each accredited program meets its stated objectives as well as meets academic content and standards established for success in the fields of business. 

Majors and Programs

The Department of Business and Technologies offers ten (10) traditional undergraduate majors: Accounting , Business Administration , Business Management , Computer Science , Cybersecurity , Data Analytics , Finance , Marketing , Mathematics , and Sport Management . There is one primary accelerated degree-completion major in Organizational Management , with the option of three (3) secondary accelerated degree-completions majors: Environmental Management , Marketing Management , and Project Management . There is one graduate program, the M.B.A., with three specializations: Social Enterprise, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship; Business and Data Analytics; and Philanthropy and Human Resource Development.

The departmental curriculum is augmented by the general education curriculum required of all Malone undergraduates. We believe that this liberal arts foundation will better equip graduates from the Department of Business and Technologies with the knowledge and skills needed for positions of management and leadership in a diverse workplace environment.The faculty in the department is key to the quality of the education. The faculty has solid academic and professional credentials. In addition, many of the faculty have considerable professional work experience and are able to combine real-world experience with theory in the classroom.

A Christian worldview informs all courses and programs in the department. We strive to prepare students who can integrate Christian values such as integrity, stewardship, and justice with their business knowledge and thereby serve God in the business world.

Minors

Business students may also consider additional business minors to increase business knowledge in other specific areas. Malone students with majors outside the Department of Business and Technologies can also add a business component to their education by obtaining one or more of the twelve (12) business minors: Accounting , Business Administration , Business Analytics , Computer Science , Economics , Finance , Hospitality and Tourism , International Business , Management , Marketing , Mathematics , and Sport Management .

The University requires a minimum of a 2.25 gpa in the courses required for a minor. The University requires that a minor contain at least 9 additional hours of coursework beyond those required as support for the major. A course could be used to fulfill the requirements for two minors as long as there are at least 9 hours per minor that are not used in the major or in the other minor. (For example, ECON 401 - Money and Banking or BUS 333 - Intermediate Finance could be used in both the Economics minor and the Finance minor.) Likewise, a course used for a minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for six hours of 300- or 400-level business or economics electives within the business administration major as long as the previously stated University requirement is observed.

Faculty

The faculty in the department is key to the quality of the education. All faculty in the Department of Business and Technologies have solid academic and professional credentials, and many bring considerable professional work experience and experiential learning into the classroom and curriculum.

Program Goals

The Department of Business and Technologies has adopted and seeks to achieve the following program goals that can be applied to all major-specific programs of study:

• To develop students that reflect on the role of Christian faith in the program of major profession
• To develop students who are positioned for successful completion of industry certification and job placement
• To develop students who engage in critical thinking and problem solving through the program of study and resolution of business related problems
• To develop leaders who understand the stewardships of vocational callings to serve church, community, and world

Program-Intended Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to learn what they need to know to attain personal success and fulfill their public responsibilities in a global and diverse society. We define educational quality by how well we achieve our mission relative to program intended learning outcomes. The Department of Business and Technologies has developed the following Program-Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) that are adapted to specific major program of study:

• Students will apply course-specific skills and knowledge within their programs of study contexts.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of current standards, theory, and practices applicable to their programs of study.
• Students will effectively communicate and demonstrate critical and thinking about theory and practice as it relates to their programs of study.
• Students will apply Christian values (such as stewardship, integrity, and justice) to business contexts, while taking into consideration the impact on church, community, and world.

Accelerated Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion in Management (MGMT)

The Accelerated Degree-Completion Program in Management (MGMT) was first offered by Malone University in 1984. In 2012, it was accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The program offers three models: (a) 12-month, (b) 16-month, and (c) 24-month online delivery. Major focus is Organizational Management; however, affiliated secondary majors in Project Management, Marketing Management, and Environmental Management are available. The complete program description and requirements for MGMT are found below.

For an application or information, please direct inquiries to 330.471.8500; 800.257.4723; Fax 330.471.8343; gps@malone.edu; www.malone.edu/gps

The accelerated Bachelor of Arts degree-completion program offers one 36-credit-hour major: Organizational Management .

The three other secondary/dual majors are only available to completers of the Organizational Management degree-completion program. They are as follows:

Project Management  
Marketing Management  
Environmental Management  

Certificate Offerings

All disciplinary areas listed above are also available in abbreviated certificate programs as non-credit, stand-alone Certificates of Completion. Course descriptions are identical to the courses within the major programs; however, academic requirements for non-credit seekers differ from those for credit seekers.

The certificate options are as follows:

• Organizational Management - BUS 304 , BUS 322 , BUS 332 , BUS 443  
• Project Management - MGMT 341 , MGMT 342 , MGMT 345 , MGMT 346  
• Marketing Management - BUS 311 , BUS 327 , BUS 329 , BUS 417  
• Environmental Management - BIOL 220 ; BUS 372 , BUS 374 , BUS 471  

Student Requirements for Admission

Students applying for admission must meet the following:

• Have 40 to 88 credit hours of undergraduate coursework from regionally accredited colleges or universities
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Have 5 years of work experience
• Demonstrate writing proficiency through college/university English composition or a writing sample

For any applicant that may not meet all of the admission requirements, the student may submit a letter requesting review by the Enrollment Committee.

Course Requirements for Graduation

A student must have a minimum of 124 semester credit hours including the general education, liberal arts, and organizationalmanagement curriculum requirements to complete the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in organizational management. The required minimum gpa in the major is 2.25. The graduation plan should be confirmed with the Malone University adviser.

A student pursuing the organizational management major must meet the following course requirements for graduation: all major requirements (ACCT 211; BUS 211, 240, 300, 304, 311, 322, 330, 332, 383, 443, 473) Additionally, the General Education curriculum requires one course in English composition (ENG 145 ); one in communications (COMM 110 ), one in natural science (BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, SCI); three courses in foundations of faith: BIBL 100 , GEN 460 , and THEO 201  or THEO 211 . A student must complete the following liberal arts requirements: five courses from at least three of the following areas: fine arts, history, literature, natural science, philosophy, psychology, social science, statistics/mathematics (BUS 240 ), and one must be cross-cultural/global encounters/foreign language (min. 15 hours).

Transfer Credits

• Accredited college course work
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) National testing program for awarding of college credit (maximum of 20)
• Credits recommended by the American Council of Education (ACE) Guides, The Military Guide, The National Guide, and other guides.

Malone University reserves the right to set standards which may be higher than those recommended by ACE, CLEP, or other such agencies.

Additional Credit Options

• Credit by Examination (maximum of 20) - CLEP and subject area exams at Malone University
• Prior Learning Assessment (maximum of 31) - An assessment of prior learning from work/college-level, life-learning experience and technical/professional training (GEN 111 - Prior Learning Assessment)
• General Education Courses
• Supplementary Courses - After transferring credits, additional courses may be needed. Courses can be taken at Malone University or any regionally accredited school.

Credit Requirement for Graduation

Programs

• Accounting, BA
• Business Administration, BA
• Business Management, BA
• Computer Science, BA
• Cybersecurity, BA
• Data Analytics, BA
• Environmental Management (Accelerated Degree Completion), BA
• Finance, BA
• Marketing Management (Accelerated Degree Completion), BA
• Marketing, BA
• Mathematics, BA
• Organizational Management (Accelerated Degree Completion), BA
• Project Management (Accelerated Degree Completion), BA
• Sport Management, BA

• Accounting Minor
• Business Administration Minor
• Business Analytics Minor
• Computer Science Minor
• Economics Minor
• Finance Minor
• Hospitality and Tourism Minor
• International Business Minor
• Management Minor
• Marketing Minor
• Mathematics Minor
• Sport Management Minor

Courses

• ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting I
• ACCT 212 - Principles of Accounting II
• ACCT 311 - Intermediate Accounting I
• ACCT 312 - Intermediate Accounting II
• ACCT 313 - Cost Accounting
• ACCT 411 - Advanced Accounting I
• ACCT 412 - Advanced Accounting II
• ACCT 421 - Tax Accounting I
• ACCT 422 - Tax Accounting II
• ACCT 423 - Auditing Theory
• ACCT 450 - Advanced Topics

• BUS 112 - Fundamental Computer Applications
• BUS 125 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• BUS 126 - Introduction to Lodging Management
• BUS 200 - Personal Finance
• BUS 202 - Accounting and Financial Management
• BUS 211 - Foundations of Critical Thinking
• BUS 220 - Introduction to Business
• BUS 240 - Statistics for Business
• BUS 281 - Career Preparation
• BUS 300 - Business Communication
• BUS 301 - Management of Sport
• BUS 302 - Business Law
• BUS 304 - Principles of Management and Leadership
• BUS 311 - Principles of Marketing
• BUS 322 - Human Resource Management
• BUS 327 - Media Marketing
• BUS 329 - Sales and Marketing
• BUS 330 - Christian Ethics: Implications and Applications in Business
• BUS 332 - Business Finance
• BUS 333 - Intermediate Finance
• BUS 351 - Marketing Research
• BUS 361 - International Business
• BUS 371 - Management of Information Systems
• BUS 372 - Environmental Regulation, Policy, and Law
• BUS 374 - Environmental Conservation and Sustainability
• BUS 377 - Content Strategy for Social Media
• BUS 380 - Entrepreneurship and the American Enterprise System
• BUS 383 - Applied Problem Solving
• BUS 390 - Investments
• BUS 415 - Consumer Behavior
• BUS 417 - Marketing Management
• BUS 419 - Sales Management
• BUS 423 - Operations Management
• BUS 433 - International Finance
• BUS 442 - Sport Marketing
• BUS 443 - Organizational Behavior
• BUS 450 - Advanced Topics
• BUS 453 - Strategic Management
• BUS 457 - Business Analytics
• BUS 463 - Philanthropy Principles and Applied Fundraising Strategies
• BUS 471 - Environmental Planning, Strategy, and Leadership
• BUS 473 - Creative Problem Solving
• BUS 481 - Internship
• BUS 483 - Applied Leadership in Development in Hospitality, Tourism, and Events

• CPSC 130 - Introduction to Computer Science
• CPSC 131 - Computer Programming and Computer Science Concepts I
• CPSC 231 - Computer Programming and Computer Science Concepts II
• CPSC 290 - Data Structures
• CPSC 301 - Computer Architecture
• CPSC 304 - Operating Systems
• CPSC 313 - Analysis and Design of Algorithms
• CPSC 322 - Software Engineering
• CPSC 341 - Networking
• CPSC 414 - Server Operating Systems: Enterprise Systems
• CPSC 420 - Research
• CPSC 430 - Database Design and Implementation
• CPSC 450 - Advanced Topics

• CYBR 130 - Cybersecurity and Society
• CYBR 311 - Cryptography and Data Security
• CYBR 321 - Secure Software Development
• CYBR 332 - Organizational Cybersecurity
• CYBR 341 - Network Security
• CYBR 361 - System Security
• CYBR 372 - Identity and Access Management
• CYBR 431 - Ethical Hacking

• ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 203 - Principles of Microeconomics
• ECON 347 - The Global Economy
• ECON 353 - Public Finance
• ECON 401 - Money and Banking
• ECON 450 - Advanced Topics

• GEN 105 - Writing Skills
• GEN 111 - Prior Learning Assessment

• MGMT 101 - Business Survey of Algebra
• MGMT 308 - Management Control Systems
• MGMT 341 - Fundamentals of Project Management
• MGMT 342 - Scope and Time Management
• MGMT 345 - Cost and Risk Management
• MGMT 346 - Project Quality Management
• MGMT 371 - Foundational Principles of Environmental Science

• MATH 130 - Intermediate Algebra
• MATH 140 - Introduction to Statistics
• MATH 150 - Precalculus
• MATH 203 - Calculus I
• MATH 204 - Calculus II
• MATH 210 - Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 215 - Teaching Arithmetic Concepts in the Early and Middle Grades
• MATH 241 - Teaching Geometry, Measurement, and Statistical Concepts in the Middle Grades
• MATH 303 - Probability and Statistics I
• MATH 304 - Probability and Statistics II

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