BUSINESS
58 credit hours
Why Study Business at Trinity?
Because Trinity is situated just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, we have formed relationships with many of the thriving businesses that call this city home. You will be required to complete a professional internship that will not only build your resume, but also give you an advantage over business graduates from other schools as you hit the job market following graduation.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN MY DEGREE?
Most Business majors finish their degree in 3-4 years, depending on their course load. Requirements total 58 hours for the accounting, human resources, management, marketing, nonprofit and ministry management, and general business emphases, and 60 hours for the organizational leadership emphasis. Of the above totals, 46 hours are a business core (required courses). All Business majors must demonstrate proficiency in algebra and in general computer skills.
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WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The Business major will prepare you for administrative careers in businesses or nonprofit organizations as well as for potential graduate work. The curriculum includes content recommended by specialized accrediting agencies, enabling you as a Trinity Business graduate to successfully compete with students who graduate with business degrees from from internationally accredited colleges and universities.
COURSEWORK:
Requirements total 58 hours for most emphases, and 60 hours for the organizational leadership emphasis. Of the above totals, 46 hours are a business core (required courses). All Business Majors must demonstrate proficiency in algebra and in general computer skills. You’ll take interesting courses such as:
- Survey of International Business
- Leadership Dynamics
- Advertising
Emphases:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- General Business
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Organizational Leadership
Business
| CORE | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 111 | Principles of Management | 3 hours |
| BUS 113 | Principles of Marketing | 3 hours |
| BUS 115 | Human Resources Management | 3 hours |
| BUS 181 | Survey of International Business | 3 hours |
| BUS 201 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 hours |
| BUS 207 | Microeconomics | 3 hours |
| BUS 208 | Macroeconomics | 3 hours |
| BUS 221 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 hours |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BUS 223 | Managerial Accounting and Analysis (recommend for non-accounting students) |
3 hours |
| BUS 411 | Financial Management* | 3 hours |
| BUS 440 | Seminar in Management Policy | 3 hours |
| BUS 445 | Management Internship | 3 hours |
| BUS 490 | Seminar in Business and Management Ethics | 3 hours |
| ENG 210X | Business Communication | 3 hours |
| MA 285X | Statistics** | 4 hours |
| Emphases | ||
| Select one emphasis from the below emphases | 12–14 hours | |
| Total Hours | 58–60 hours | |
| * CIS 112 is a required prerequisite if computer proficiency is not met. | ||
| ** Students with an ACT of under 22 should take MA 117, MA 118, or MA 120 prior to attempting MA 285X. MA 285X may be used for general education credit in Mathematics with an ACT of 22 or greater (520 on SAT). Student must have a C- or better for this course to count toward a Business major. | ||
| EMPHASES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Accounting Emphasis | ||
| Required Course for Business Core | ||
| BUS 222 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 hours |
| Required Accounting Courses | ||
| BUS 321 | Financial Reporting I | 3 hours |
| BUS 322 | Financial Reporting II | 3 hours |
| BUS 323 | Individual Income Taxation | 3 hours |
| BUS 326 | Cost Accounting | 3 hours |
| BUS 423 | Management Information Systems | 3 hours |
| Total Hours | 18 hours | |
| Accounting Emphasis with CPA Readiness Track | ||
| Required Course for Business Core | ||
| BUS 222 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 hours |
| Required Accounting Courses | ||
| BUS 321 | Financial Reporting I | 3 hours |
| BUS 322 | Financial Reporting II | 3 hours |
| BUS 323 | Individual Income Taxation | 3 hours |
| BUS 326 | Cost Accounting | 3 hours |
| BUS 423 | Management Information Systems | 3 hours |
| Additional Requirements for Students Completing the CPA Readiness Track | ||
| BUS 327 | Theory and Practice of Auditing | 3 hours |
| BUS 425 | Accounting Research and Analysis | 2 hours |
| Select 4 credit hours from the following: | 4 hours | |
| BUS 325 | Accounting for Business Combinations and Consolidations |
|
| BUS 421 | Corporation Taxation | |
| BUS 422 | Not-for-Profit Accounting | |
| Highly Recommended (for students preparing for the CPA exam): | ||
| BUS 325 | Accounting for Business Combinations and Consolidations |
|
| BUS 327 | Theory and Practice of Auditing | |
| BUS 421 | Corporation Taxation | |
| BUS 422 | Not-for-Profit Accounting | |
| Total Hours | 27 Hours | |
| Entrepreneurship Emphasis | ||
| BUS 390 | Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation | 3 hours |
| BUS 391 | Entrepreneurial Accounting and Finance | 3 hours |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 hours | |
| BUS 310 | Personal Finance | |
| BUS 323 | Individual Income Taxation | |
| BUS 333 | Sales Principles and Practices | |
| BUS 423 | Management Information Systems | |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | |
| General Business Emphasis | ||
| BUS 310 | Personal Finance | 3 hours |
| Select three other upper-division business courses (BUS 3xx or BUS 4xx) |
9 hours | |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | |
| Human Resources Emphasis |
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| BUS 346 | Organizational Behavior | 3 hours |
| BUS 352 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 hours |
| Choose at least two of the following: | 6 hours | |
| BUS 353 | Management of Change | |
| PSY 305 | Organizational Psychology | |
| PSY 355 | Group Dynamics | |
| PSY 220 OR COM 332 |
Interpersonal Skills Training OR Interpersonal Communication |
|
| Total Hours | 12 hours | |
| Management Emphasis | ||
| BUS 346 | Organizational Behavior | 3 hours |
| BUS 353 | Management of Change | 3 hours |
| Choose at least two of the following: | 6 hours | |
| LR 173 AND LR 174 |
Emerging Leadership I AND Emerging Leadership II |
|
| BUS 310 | Personal Finance | |
| BUS 319 | Investments | |
| BUS 333 | Sales Principles and Practices | |
| BUS 334 | Advertising | |
| BUS 423 | Management Information Systems | |
| BUS 433 | Marketing Strategy | |
| LR 378X | Servant Leadership | |
| PSY 220 OR COM 332 |
Interpersonal Skills Training OR Interpersonal Communication |
|
| PSY 305 | Organizational Psychology | |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | |
| Marketing Emphasis | ||
| BUS 433 | Marketing Strategy | 3 hours |
| Choose at least three of the following: | 9 hours | |
| BUS 331 | Consumer Behavior | |
| BUS 333 | Sales Principles and Practices | |
| BUS 334 | Advertising | |
| BUS 388 | Digital Analytics | |
| COM 140 | Introduction to Public Relations | |
| COM 281 | Social and Interactive Media Strategies | |
| COM 334 | Group and Organizational Communication | |
| GPH 271 | Introduction to Web Design | |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | |
| Nonprofit Management Emphasis | ||
| (for students preparing for management within nonprofit social services or church-related organizations) | ||
| BUS 372X | Nonprofit Management | 3 hours |
| BUS 373X | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 hours |
| Choose at least two of the following: | 6 hours | |
| BUS 333 | Sales Principles and Practices | |
| BUS 346 | Organizational Behavior | |
| BUS 353 | Management of Change | |
| BUS 423 | Management Information Systems | |
| COM 281 | Social and Interactive Media Strategies | |
| CM 172 | Introduction to Ministry | |
| CM 260 | Introduction to Intercultural Ministries | |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | |
| Social Entrepreneurship Emphasis | ||
| BUS 373X OR BUS 391 |
Nonprofit Financial Management OR Entrepreneurial Accounting and Finance |
3 hours |
| BUS 392 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 hours |
| Choose at least two of the following depending upon your area of social interest: |
6 hours | |
| BUS 333 | Sales Principles and Practices | |
| BUS 353 | Management of Change | |
| BUS 372X | Nonprofit Management | |
| BUS 423 | Management Information System | |
| CM 172 | Introduction to Ministry | |
| CM 260 | Introduction to Intercultural Ministries | |
| CM 342 | Relational Skills for Ministry | |
| COM 281 | Social and Interactive Media Strategies | |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | |
CAREER OUTCOMES: |
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| Accountant | Financial Analyst |
| Entrepreneur | Corporate Lawyer |
| Nonprofit Manager | Human Resource Manager |
| Leadership Consultant | Church Administrator |
| Brand Manager | Organizational Ethicist |
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