Division Dean: A. Payne
Program Faculty: K. Calderhead, S. Campbell, L. Foote, J. Frankland, D. Hahn, D. Jensen, A. Payne, E. Postlewaite

Mission Statement

The Malone University Division 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. Please visit https://www.malone.edu/about/mission-foundational-principles-doctrinal-statement to view the Malone University Mission, Foundational Principles, and Doctrinal Statements.

Majors and Programs

The Division of Business and Technologies offers eleven (11) traditional undergraduate majors: Accounting , Business Administration , Hybrid Business Administration with Concentration in the Trades , Business Management , Computer Science , Data Analytics , Finance , Hospitality and Tourism , Marketing , Mathematics , and Sport Management . There is one primary accelerated degree-completion major in Organizational 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 divisional 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 Division of Business and Technologies with the knowledge and skills needed for positions of management and leadership in a diverse workplace environment.

A Christian worldview informs all courses and programs in the division. 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 Division of Business and Technologies can also add a business component to their education by obtaining one or more of the thirteen (13) business minors: Accounting , Business Administration , Business Analytics , Computer Science , Cybersecurity , Economics , Finance , Hospitality and Tourism , International Business , Management , Marketing , Mathematics , 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 division is key to the quality of the education. All faculty in the Division 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 Division 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 Division 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 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. The program offers three models: (a) 12-month, (b) 16-month, and (c) 24-month online delivery. 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 .

Certificate Offerings

Abbreviated certificate programs are available 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  
• 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 84 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 120 semester credit hours including the general education, liberal arts, and organizational management 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
• Data Analytics, BA
• Finance, BA
• Hospitality and Tourism, BA
• Hybrid Business Administration, BA with Concentrations in the Trades
• Marketing, BA
• Mathematics, BA
• Organizational Management (Accelerated Degree Completion), BA
• Sport Management, BA

• Accounting Minor
• Business Administration Minor
• Business Analytics Minor
• Computer Science Minor
• Cybersecurity 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 260 - Enactus Practicum
• BUS 281 - Career Preparation
• BUS 300 - Business Communication
• BUS 301 - Application of Sport Management
• 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 341 - Fundamentals of Project Management
• BUS 343 - Scope and Time Management
• BUS 345 - Cost and Risk Management
• BUS 346 - Project Quality Management
• 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 and Data Analysis II
• BUS 463 - Philanthropy Principles and Applied Fundraising Strategies
• BUS 471 - Environmental Planning, Strategy, and Leadership
• BUS 473 - Creative Problem Solving
• BUS 481 - Internship

• 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 311 - Cryptography and Data Security
• CYBR 332 - Organizational Cybersecurity
• 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 111 - Prior Learning Assessment

• 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 303 - Probability and Statistics I
• MATH 304 - Probability and Statistics II
• MATH 311 - Linear Algebra
• MATH 313 - Differential Equations
• MATH 333 - Multivariable Calculus
• MATH 341 - Modern Geometry
• MATH 420 - Research
• MATH 422 - Mathematical Modeling
• MATH 432 - Algebraic Structures
• MATH 435 - Real Analysis
• MATH 450 - Advanced Topics
• MATH 460 - Mathematics Seminar