CLASS OF 2024
The curriculum outlined below provides a suggested sequence to complete the baccalaureate degree requirements. It incorporates some modifications based on particular majors.
This suggested sequence should not be viewed as limiting since individual adjustments can be made to achieve your goals. Please refer to the for more detailed information on the courses listed below.
FRESHMAN YEAR
A Humanities seminar based principally on texts and readings drawn from primary sources up to 1650. Extensive written work and seminar discussions. Required readings: Hebrew and Christian scriptures, selections from the works of Augustine, Greek and Renaissance works. Readings from different genres and disciplines. Themes developed by the instructor in accordance with the selected readings.
A Humanities seminar based principally on texts and readings drawn from primary sources 1650 to the present. Extensive written work and seminar discussions. Readings from each of the following five historical eras: Early Modern, Enlightenment, Romantic, Modernist, Contemporary. Readings will also reflect different genres and disciplines. Themes developed by the instructor in accordance with the selected readings, including a specific Augustinian theme.
The price system; demand and supply analysis; the production process; analysis of market structures.
The economic system and it fundamental principles. The economic functions of government, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade.
Introduction to literature and the methods of literary analysis. Close readings of texts. Individual sections vary in the works covered.
Statistical concepts and methods useful in analyzing problems in all areas of business. Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time series. Applications in various areas of business and economics.
Philosophical responses to the questions of how we can know, what is real, and what is the nature of human existence that explore the dialogue between Catholic, Christian, secular and skeptical perspectives on these questions.
Continuation of professional development activities to include but not limited to resume review, participation in networking etiquette interactive sessions and an intro to Handshake. Restricted to: VSB Freshman Cohort
On line course focuses on design and use of spread sheets to support decision making/problem solving.
Explores dynamic nature of business in a changing environment. Cross functional view of business and contribution of functions to accomplish vision. Integrates global, ethical, and technological dimensions. Emphasizes innovation as business, personal skill.
Course introduces generally accepted accounting principles and both the creation and analysis of financial statements. Students are exposed to the importance of accounting in making decisions such as those related to business, investing, and financing.
TOTAL CREDITS 33
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to sources and major thinkers that have shaped responses to fundamental human questions that underlie all religions and shape the human search for meaning. Engagement of religious truth claims, themes, values, and witness as resources for analyzing and critically evaluating contemporary cultural challenges.
Professional development program combining class sessions and out-of-class activities focused on career exploration, job search skills, and development of soft skills.
Strategic alignment of business and information technology (IT); managing IT as a strategic resource; strategies for sourcing IT development and services.
Examines law, ethics, corporate responsibility, and business regulation. Studies the sources, substantive principles, and evolving nature of law, and its role in ethical business decision making.
Use of business intelligence and quantitative methods, including statistical analysis, forecasting/extrapolation, predicative modeling, optimization and simulation in the context of organizational decision making and problem solving.
The theory and techniques of financial management. Financial markets; financial statements and analysis; time value of money; interest rates; bond valuation; risk and return; equity valuation; cost of capital; capital budgeting; working capital management. Restricted to VSB students and Business Minors.
Explores value creation for stakeholders and establishing competitive advantage; how goods/services are developed to meet customer/consumer needs and are distributed for consumption. Innovating, problem-solving, leading, and controlling through effective use of human capital explored. Satisfies Intro to Management/Intro to Marketing.
Any 3 credit PSY, SOC, or classes with PSY or SOC attributes.
Choose from AAH 1101, AAH 1102, or any HIS.
Choose from American Sign Language, Art & Art History, Classical Studies, English (2000 level or higher), Humanities, *Languages, Philosophy, Studio Art & Music, Theater, or a course with fine arts attribute.
TOTAL CREDITS 31
JUNIOR YEAR
Three Major Courses (9 Credits)
Non Business Elective (3 Credits)
Socio-economic conditions, political history, and government policy and the global impact on international trade and monetary relations; regional integration; stability of international economic systems; economic development and transition strategies; role of multinational corporations in the global world.
Major Western ethical traditions as they apply to selected contemporary ethical problems, with special consideration to Jewish and Christian perspectives.
Professional development program built around an internal case competition. Topics addressed include written and oral communication; business research; team dynamics and leadership.
How management accounting information can be used to help firms achieve strategic goals and profitability objectives. Use of an entrepreneurial perspective to examine how managers apply risk measurement and management technique to business planning and control systems. Case-based learning to help students develop communication, technology, and team work.
Concepts and techniques for problems in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics: decision-making, forecasting, resource allocation, project management, quality, materials management, technology and strategy.
Computer Science: choose from CSC 1010, CSC 1035, CSC 1051, CSC 1052, or CSC 1300; Natural Science: choose from Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Meteorology, Physics, GEV 1050, GEV 1051, or GEV 1052 (a lab is not required).
Computer Science or Social Science or Natural Science: choose from CSC 1010, CSC 1035, CSC 1051, CSC 1052, CSC 1300, Criminology, Geography and the Environment, History, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Science, or the Natural Sciences listed above.
TOTAL CREDITS 31
SENIOR YEAR
Three Major Courses (9 Credits)
THL Elective (3 Credits)
Emphasizes strategy concepts to achieve integrative cross-functional solutions for competitive advantage. Application of strategy tools as well as concepts from prior course work. Application of knowledge to global and ethical challenges emphasized through the practice opportunities used in this course.
BL 2185: is recommended for ACC majors who want to sit for CPA certification.
TOTAL CREDITS 30