128 Credit Hours

Description

This degree program provides an education in business administration with a minor in an additional field. The Bible minor is directed at students who aspire to supplement a strong foundation in the business discipline with a core of biblical courses that will enable professional work supported by faith-based knowledge. The Sports Management minor is directed at students who plan to apply their business training in a variety of athletic organizations. Other minors may be selected with approval.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the global, ethical, and social-political context of business
  • Integrate content knowledge from the core areas of business and management by engaging in experiential learning opportunities, within the classroom and the community
  • Use strategic analysis and decision-making skills effectively, supported by the appropriate quantitative methods and theoretical constructs to solve business problems
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills integrating digital tools
  • Contribute effectively within organizations as leaders and team members possessing ethical values and civic responsibilities

Admissions Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
  • Completed application with Piedmont International University

Graduation Requirements

In order to become a candidate for graduation a student:

  1. Shall have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at PIU;
  2. Shall have maintained a minimum academic average of C (higher for some programs);
  3. Shall have passed all courses in his/her curriculum and made a C or better in key courses designated as essential in each program;
  4. Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Piedmont International University.

*In non-ministry programs, the 12 hours of Biblical Studies count as part of the required 36-hour General Education Core.