School of Business and Economics
Dean: Prof. George W. Wright
Mission Statement
Delivering leaders of character shaped by Christian faculty for the global economy.
Purpose Statement
The School of Business and Economics seeks opportunities to extend the Christian educational mission of the university by providing learning opportunities to traditional undergraduate and graduate students.
Traditional undergraduate students may enroll in the Business Administration or Economic programs. Graduate students may enroll in the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Sports Business
Undergraduate Minors
- Accounting
- Business
- Business Data Analytics
- Economics
- Marketing
- Sports Business
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Director: Dr. Drew Wolf - Master of Business Administration in Sports Business (MBAS)
Director: Prof. Mark Francis
Business Administration Program Learning Outcomes
Emphasis: Accounting
Students taking the Business major will be able to:
- Explain the technical and functional aspects of financial and tax accounting.
- Explain the major concepts, theories, and practices of managerial accounting.
- Critique the impact of differences in global accounting treatments.
- Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environment of accounting.
- Describe and explain the ethical obligations and professional responsibilities of accountants.
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Collect and apply accounting data in an integrated manner for decision making.
Business Administration Program Learning Outcomes
Emphases: Business Data Analytics, Business Economics, Finance, Healthcare Management, International Business, Management, Marketing
Students taking the Business major will be able to:
- Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, and management.
- Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of business.
- Describe the global environment of business.
- Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
- Apply decision-support tools to business decision making.
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
Economics Program Learning Outcomes
Students taking the Economics major will be able to:
- Explain the major theoretical concepts of economics.
- Evaluate the relationship between legal, social, and economic environments.
- Describe the global economic environment.
- Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of economics.
- Apply modeling and decision-supporting tools to economic decision making.
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Apply knowledge of economic concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
Sports Business Program Learning Outcomes
Students taking the Sports Business major will be able to:
- Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, and management.
- Evaluate the legal, social, and economic environments of sports business.
- Describe the global environment of business.
- Describe and explain the ethical obligations and responsibilities of sports business.
- Apply decision-support tools to business decision making.
- Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
- Apply knowledge of sports business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
Pre-Business Program
The Pre-Business Program is an undergraduate program designed for students considering a bachelor of art’s degree in Business Administration. The intent of the program is to improve the probability of success for those students committed to pursuing this degree as well as offering exposure to students considering the business program.
The courses in the pre-business program are all core business courses. Students will take these courses before they enter the emphasis. Upon successful completion of the following courses with an overall GPA of 2.0 and a School of Business and Economics GPA of 2.5, the student may apply to be classified as a business major. The application process is described in the School of Business and Economics' undergraduate handbook.
Transfer students may participate in the pre-business program and petition for classes taken at other accredited institutions to be considered for substitution within the guidelines of Concordia University Irvine.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| ACT 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Introduction to Management, Marketing and Information Technology | 3 |
| BUS 224 | Business Writing and Presentations | 1 |
| BUS 261 | Business Analysis Tools and Business Statistics | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 202 | Microeconomics | |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| Personal Finance | 3 | |
| Finance | 3 | |
| Management | 3 | |
| Marketing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 16 | |
The undergraduate business program operates within the university’s mission statement of preparing students to succeed in the business world studying under the direction of faculty experienced in both the educational and vocational aspects of the discipline. Each student is considered for their unique gifts and how these gifts may be encouraged, developed, and strengthened including the opportunity to participate in business activities and organizations.
A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses applied to any School of Business and Economics undergraduate major or minor. A student earning a grade less than C- in a required business course (e.g., business/economics core, emphasis, or elective) will be required to repeat the course.
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Emphases:
- Accounting
- Business Data Analytics
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
Business Administration: Bachelor of Arts Degree
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| ACT 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 212 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 224 | Business Writing and Presentations | 1 |
| BUS 251 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Analysis Tools and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 483 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 202 | Microeconomics | |
| FIN 331 | Finance | 3 |
| MGT 321 | Management | 3 |
| MKT 341 | Marketing | 3 |
| Strategy Options | ||
| Choose 1 of the following courses based on emphasis selected: | 3 | |
| Business Data Analytics Thesis | 3 | |
| Business Strategy | 3 | |
| Economic Major Thesis | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar in Healthcare | 3 | |
| International Business Strategy | 3 | |
| Marketing Strategy | 3 | |
| Internship Options * | ||
| Choose 1 of the following courses based on emphasis selected: | 2 | |
| Professional Development and Internship Emphasis | 2 | |
| Professional Development and Internship Emphasis | 2 | |
| Professional Development and Internship Emphasis | 2 | |
| Professional Development and Internship Emphasis | 2 | |
| Professional Development and Internship Emphasis | 2 | |
| Internship: Healthcare Administration Emphasis | 2 | |
| Seminar: International Business | 2 | |
| Professional Development and Internship Emphasis | 2 | |
| Professional Development and Internship Emphasis | 2 | |
| Emphasis | ||
| Choose 1 of the following emphases | 21 | |
| Total Units | 54 | |
| * | The business program requires the completion of 2 units of internship. Students may take an additional 1 unit of internship; however, this additional internship unit will be considered a general elective. |
Emphases
Accounting
The Accounting emphasis is designed to prepare students to observe, measure, and report on the economic and financial aspects of corporations, partnerships, governments or individuals in an accurate, informed, and ethical manner. Courses are designed to prepare graduates with the skill set necessary to achieve these functions and be able to participate in the establishment of strategies and the subsequent measurement of activities and results used by various levels of leadership to manage the vitality and economic status of their organization. Separate tracks are available for students targeting private accounting roles as well as those pursuing pre-licensure status in public accounting.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 311 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACT 312 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACT 313 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 315 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACT 417 | Federal and California State Personal Taxes * | 3 |
| or ACT 418 | Corporate Tax Accounting | |
| ACT 419 | Auditing | 3 |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 3 | |
| GASB Accounting, Reporting and Compliance | 3 | |
| Federal and California State Personal Taxes * | 3 | |
or ACT 418 | Corporate Tax Accounting | |
| International Accounting (IFRS) | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| * | ACT 417 or ACT 418 may be taken if not taken in the business core. |
Business Data Analytics
The Business Data Analytics emphasis prepares students to make sense of real-world phenomena and everyday activities by synthesizing and mining big data with the intention of uncovering patterns, relationships, and trends by focusing on understanding the methodologies used to analyze and interpret data. Advances in our ability to collect, store, and process different kinds of data from traditionally unconnected sources enable us to answer complex, data-driven questions in ways that have never been possible before. Big data has emerged as the driving force behind critical business decisions.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BDA 337 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| BDA 338 | Data Wrangling and Decision Making | 3 |
| BDA 436 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| BDA 437 | Fundamentals of Machine Learning | 3 |
| ECO 321 | Econometrics | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | 3 | |
| Studies in Public Relations | 3 | |
| Intermediate Macroeconomics and Public Policy | 3 | |
| Global Enterprise | 3 | |
| Operations | 3 | |
| Diversity in Organizations | 3 | |
| Professional Selling | 3 | |
| Digital Marketing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Business Economics
Business Economics is the study of the financial issues and challenges faced by corporations. Business economics is a field in economics that deals with issues such as business organization, management, expansion, and strategy. Studies might include how and why corporations expand, the impact of entrepreneurs, the interactions between corporations, and the role of governments in regulation. In sum, the Business Administration Bachelor with a Business Economics emphasis at Concordia University Irvine will prepare the student for decision making in work and life by incorporating the analytical process of modern economic thought in business operations and the pursuit of maximizing value.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics * | 3 |
| or ECO 202 | Microeconomics | |
| ECO 221 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| ECO 321 | Econometrics | 3 |
| ECO 421 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 428 | Intermediate Macroeconomics and Public Policy | 3 |
| MTH 252 | Introduction to Calculus | 3 |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 | |
| Money and Financial Markets | 3 | |
| Morality, Social Policy, and Economics | 3 | |
| Environment, Climate and Sustainability | 3 | |
| International Finance | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Finance
The Finance emphasis studies the acquisition and use of monetary resources for individuals and organizations. Finance considers the rewards of financial ventures in contrast with their risk, giving financial managers the necessary tools to evaluate alternative financial decisions.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 323 | Money and Financial Markets | 3 |
| FIN 332 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 333 | Investments | 3 |
| FIN 335 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| FIN 431 | Intermediate Finance | 3 |
| FIN 445 | International Finance | 3 |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | |
| Professional Financial Planning | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Healthcare Management
The Healthcare Management emphasis prepares business students to take advantage of the career opportunities that the changing healthcare industry provides in a wide variety of sectors including hospitals, clinics, long-term care, information technology, nonprofit organizations, public health, mental health, insurance, marketing, finance, and public policy. This unique business emphasis in Healthcare Management focuses on professional development and advocacy with a business perspective on quality, cost, and access of care while preparing students for professional positions that will enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare and related organizations, while improving the delivery of healthcare services.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HCM 312 | Management of Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCM 414 | Legal Aspects of Healthcare | 3 |
| HCM 415 | Health Information Systems | 3 |
| HCM 424 | Marketing and Strategic Planning for Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCM 425 | Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 | |
| Organizational Behavior, Theory and Design in Healthcare Management | 3 | |
| Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
International Business
The International Business emphasis is designed for students with broad global horizons. Through a focused course of study and advisement, students will position themselves for a global career in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds. Studies will include international business preparation, cultural exposure, and intensive overseas study led by faculty with deep experience in global enterprise.
The International Business emphasis requires a minimum of 6 units and a maximum of 12 units be taken internationally from 1) the International Business emphasis required courses; 2) the International Business emphasis elective courses; and/or 3) the following courses in the Business core: FIN 331, MGT 321 or MKT 341. Prior approval of the overseas institution(s) and the student's course selection is required.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 443 | International Accounting (IFRS) | 3 |
| ECO 221 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| FIN 445 | International Finance | 3 |
| MKT 445 | International Marketing | 3 |
| SOC 365 | Sociology of Globalization | 3 |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Modern European History | 3 | |
| Latin America | 3 | |
| Eastern Political Thought | 3 | |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Contemporary Global Issues | 3 | |
| Grand Strategy | 3 | |
| World Religions | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Management
The Management emphasis prepares students to manage and lead in this essential business function in private enterprises, partnerships, international conglomerates, government agencies, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurial endeavors, etc. Managers are required to not only be technically adept in their business and industry in diverse environments but must possess effective interpersonal skills, foster decision making, and engage entrepreneurial thinking. A manager must effectively and efficiently manage people, projects, resources, and regulations in the pursuit of the organization’s mission and objectives in real time. A good leader is a manager that inspires others to consistently perform optimally and harmoniously with fellow employees, supervisors, competitors, customers, financial markets/institutions, and regulatory agencies by displaying, deploying, and encouraging superb communication skills, creative problem solving capabilities, and competent leadership style.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 323 | Global Enterprise | 3 |
| or MGT 324 | Global Enterprise Experience | |
| MGT 326 | New Ventures and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT 327 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 343 | Operations | 3 |
| MGT 424 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics * | 3 | |
or ECO 202 | Microeconomics | |
| Econometrics | 3 | |
| Environment, Climate and Sustainability | 3 | |
| Investments | 3 | |
| Real Estate Finance | 3 | |
| Diversity in Organizations | 3 | |
| International Marketing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| * | Either ECO 201 or ECO 202 is allowed if not taken in the Q&I Core. |
Marketing
The Marketing emphasis aims to prepare students to understand and predict how consumers and competitors act and operate in emerging global markets and exploding technological advancements. Marketers attract customers by identifying potential needs, developing products and services to meet those needs, creating awareness, and communicating benefits. Subsequently, marketers retain customers by ensuring customers receive great value, outstanding service, and innovative products.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BDA 337 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| MKT 353 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKT 371 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 442 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKT 445 | International Marketing | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Studies in Public Relations | 3 | |
| Econometrics | 3 | |
| Global Enterprise | 3 | |
or MGT 324 | Global Enterprise Experience | |
or MGT 351 | Diversity in Organizations | |
| The Advertising Agency | 3 | |
| Services Marketing | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics with Motion | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Economics: Bachelor of Arts Degree
Economics is the study of expanding human needs and wants in an environment of increasingly elaborate economies, production processes, intricate technologies, more refined skills, and greater trade. Combining this with a world of ever increasing constrained resources, the study of economics incorporates philosophies and moral precepts that more properly define the wants and desires of individuals, business and the global community to both better compete and collaborate for the common good. In sum, an Economics major will prepare students for decision-making in work and life by incorporating the analytical process of modern economic thought in the pursuit of maximizing value.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BDA 337 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Introduction to Management, Marketing and Information Technology | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Analysis Tools and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 483 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 221 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| ECO 321 | Econometrics | 3 |
| ECO 421 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 428 | Intermediate Macroeconomics and Public Policy | 3 |
| ECO 485 | Economic Major Thesis | 3 |
| FIN 331 | Finance | 3 |
| MTH 252 | Introduction to Calculus | 3 |
| Choose 3 of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Data Wrangling and Decision Making | 3 | |
| Money and Financial Markets | 3 | |
| Morality, Social Policy, and Economics | 3 | |
| Environment, Climate and Sustainability | 3 | |
| International Finance | 3 | |
| Total Units | 51 | |
Sports Business: Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Sports Business degree provides professional preparation for management and leadership positions with professional sports teams, intercollegiate and intramural athletics and recreation programs at colleges and universities and amateur athletic organizations. Professional preparation is also given for careers in private and public health and fitness clubs, corporate fitness and wellness programs, sports stadiums and arenas, and the sports marketing, management, and communication firms that service the larger marketplace.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 212 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 224 | Business Writing and Presentations | 1 |
| BUS 251 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Analysis Tools and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 483 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 202 | Microeconomics | |
| FIN 331 | Finance | 3 |
| MGT 321 | Management | 3 |
| MKT 341 | Marketing | 3 |
| SPBU 222 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| SPBU 323 | Sport Marketing and Sponsorship | 3 |
| SPBU 326 | Sport Operations and Facility Management | 3 |
| SPBU 350 | Sport Law | 3 |
| SPBU 420 | Finance and Economics of Sports | 3 |
| SPBU 430 | The Profession of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPBU 475 | Sport Management Strategy | 3 |
| SPBU 490A | Professional Development and Internship | 2 |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Media | 3 | |
| Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| The Advertising Agency | 3 | |
| Professional Selling | 3 | |
| Marketing Research | 3 | |
| Total Units | 54 | |
Minors
Minors in accounting, business, business data analytics, marketing, economics, and sports business are intended to supplement students’ knowledge in complementary areas both with majors in the School of Business and Economics as well as majors outside the School of Business and Economics. A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses applied to any School of Business and Economics undergraduate major or minor. A student earning a grade less than C- in a required business course (e.g., business/economics core, emphasis, or elective) will be required to repeat the course.
Accounting Minor
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 212 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 311 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACT 312 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Cost Accounting | 3 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | 3 | |
| Federal and California State Personal Taxes | 3 | |
| Auditing | 3 | |
| Choose 1 of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Management, Marketing and Information Technology | 3 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| Theory and Practice of Interviewing | 3 | |
| Finance | 3 | |
| Management | 3 | |
| Global Enterprise | 3 | |
or MGT 324 | Global Enterprise Experience | |
| New Ventures and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| Marketing | 3 | |
| Marketing Research | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Business Minor
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Introduction to Management, Marketing and Information Technology | 3 |
| MGT 321 | Management | 3 |
| Choose 3 of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | 3 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| Theory and Practice of Interviewing | 3 | |
| Finance | 3 | |
| Global Enterprise | 3 | |
or MGT 324 | Global Enterprise Experience | |
| New Ventures and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| Marketing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Business Data Analytics Minor
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 201 | Introduction to Management, Marketing and Information Technology | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Analysis Tools and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BDA 337 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| BDA 338 | Data Wrangling and Decision Making | 3 |
| BDA 436 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| BDA 437 | Fundamentals of Machine Learning | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Economics Minor
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 221 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| Choose 3 of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Econometrics | 3 | |
| Money and Financial Markets | 3 | |
| Morality, Social Policy, and Economics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Macroeconomics and Public Policy | 3 | |
| Environment, Climate and Sustainability | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Marketing Minor
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MKT 341 | Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 353 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKT 371 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 442 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Financial Accounting | 3 | |
| Introduction to Management, Marketing and Information Technology | 3 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| The Advertising Agency | 3 | |
| Services Marketing | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics with Motion | 3 | |
| International Marketing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Sports Business Minor
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPBU 222 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| SPBU 323 | Sport Marketing and Sponsorship | 3 |
| SPBU 326 | Sport Operations and Facility Management | 3 |
| SPBU 420 | Finance and Economics of Sports | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Management | 3 | |
| Sport Law | 3 | |
| The Profession of Sport Management | 3 | |
| Professional Development and Internship | 1-2 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |