Department of Business

Faculty

Hunter S. Taylor, Chair, Business Administration Coordinator, and Business Coordinator

Thomas I. Eisenmenger
Audrey S. Griffin
Mary Ann Howell
Patsy W. Taylor
Shannon T. Williams

Daniel O. Wilson, Organizational Leadership Coordiator

Vision Statement

The Department of Business at Chowan University envisions a business community of talented and ethical individuals with professional competencies enabling them to work cooperatively to compete successfully in the global marketplace.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Business is to develop the ethical business leaders of tomorrow. Building upon the strength of our Christian heritage, we empower our students by guiding them in the mastery of business theories, organizational skills, technical proficiencies, and critical analyses that prepare them for careers in the rapidly changing business world.

Business Administration Educational Outcomes

Students completing the degree program in Business Administration will demonstrate technical proficiency in information systems; mastery of the economic theories of business; mastery of the fundamentals of accounting, management and marketing.
Students completing the degree program in Business Administration will demonstrate mastery of critical thinking skills to analyze and create solutions for issues arising in the changing business environment.
Students completing the degree program in Business Administration will communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Students completing the degree program in Business Administration will demonstrate in-depth mastery of their areas of concentration.
Students completing the degree program in Business Administration will be prepared to assume professional positions within their area of concentration, or a closely related field. They will be prepared also to continue their education at the graduate or professional level, if they so choose.

Business Educational Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Business program will demonstrate knowledge in information systems; economic theories; mastery of the fundamentals of accounting, management and marketing.
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Business program will demonstrate mastery of critical thinking skills to analyze and create solutions for issues arising in the changing business environment.
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Business program will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the global business environment.
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Business program will communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Business program will be prepared to assume professional positions in business, or a closely related field. They will be prepared also to continue their education at the graduate or professional level, if they so choose.

Overview of Organizational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for upper-level management positions. The course work consists of a Foundation Core, an Organizational Leadership Core, and a Culminating Experience. The curriculum focuses on skills required for leaders to have a positive influence on their organizations. Candidates in the program are provided with an in-depth study of the organizational leadership and management concepts that are relevant to every manager, regardless of the organization or industry.

The stated purpose of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program is to prepare leaders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to further the mission of their organizations. Program graduates will have the skills to interpret and apply current research findings and conduct relevant leadership research. The program is designed to develop leaders that will positively influence organizations and communities through team building, financial stewardship, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. The courses require application and investigation through rigorous data collection and analysis.

Organizational Leadership Educational Outcomes

The goals and student learning outcomes for the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership are:

Goal 1: (Leadership Theory) Students completing the graduate program in Organizational Leadership will demonstrate in-depth mastery of effective leadership practices to include team leadership, financial leadership, ethical leadership, change management, and diverse leadership.

Student Learning Outcome 1.1: Students will compare and contrast leadership theories and apply them effectively in developing organizational solutions.
Student Learning Outcome 1.2: Students will identify his/her own leadership style and examine how his/her individual style impacts followers.
Student Learning Outcome 1.3: Describe the stages of team development and identify the key actions leaders can take to facilitate team development in each stage.
Student Learning Outcome 1.4: Apply and evaluate alternative methods of revenue generation and allocation.
Student Learning Outcome 1.5: Access the role and responsibility of business in society, both locally and globally.
Student Learning Outcome 1.6: Explain multiple types of diversity affecting workgroups, including racial, gender, cultural, socio-economic, and generational diversity.

Goal 2: (Critical Thinking) Students completing the graduate program in Organizational Leadership will demonstrate mastery of critical thinking skills to analyze leadership issues and to create solutions supported by leadership literature and best practices.

Student Learning Outcome 2.1: Evaluate theoretical and practical aspects of organizational leadership to develop innovative strategies based on best practices that help the organization achieve operational and strategic goals.

Goal 3: (Change Management) Students completing the graduate program in Organizational Leadership will be able to apply change management strategies to practical situations in organizations.

Student Learning Outcome 3.1: Students will apply leadership theories to their own organization or previous experience.
Student Learning Outcome 3.2: Students will apply change management strategies to practical situations in organizations.

Goal 4: (Research Skills) Students completing the graduate program in Organizational Leadership will design and conduct research, collect and analyze data and use data to support decisions.

Student Learning Outcome 4.1: Students will identify credible scholarly sources using various mediums for research within the leadership discipline.
Student Learning Outcome 4.2: Students will apply the elements of APA style.
Student Learning Outcome 4.3: Students will identify plagiarism.

Goal 5: (Communication Skills) Students completing the graduate program in Organizational Leadership will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Student Learning Outcome 5.1: Students will communicate their ideas in writing using clear, concise, and scholarly written language.
Student Learning Outcome 5.2: Students will produce a written research project that follows APA formatting guidelines.
Student Learning Outcome 5.3: Identify and evaluate the core components of organizational communication in a variety of organizations and across a range of communication media.

Admission to minors within the School of Business requires approval of the Dean of the School of Business.

Distance Education

The B.A. in Business is approved for distance education and face-to-face instruction. However, Chowan currently does not offer the B.A. in Business online.
The M.A. in Organizational Leadership is approved for distance education and face-to-face instruction.
The U.S. Federal Government limits the number of online courses that an F1 (international) student can count towards a fulltime course load. It is important that students contact the Registrar before enrolling in online courses so that they can make an informed decision about their enrollment.

Programs

Major

Minor

Other Programs

Organizational Leadership, M.A.

Courses

Accounting

Business

Economics

Information Systems

Organizational Leadership