Mission Statement
The Economics and Business Division is committed to providing the opportunities and the environment for students to develop analytical and creative thought processes to make effective and ethical business-related decisions. The division faculty holds as a core value the importance of anticipating, understanding and adapting to change.
Program Offerings
The Division of Economics and Business is committed to providing you with opportunities and an environment where you can develop analytical and creative thought processes to make effective and ethical business-related decisions. Majors are offered in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Principles (for secondary education students), and Economics.
- Business Administration major
- Business Administration minor
Goals and Objectives of the Business Administration Major Students graduating from Doane College with a major in Business Administration are expected to demonstrate:
A. The ability to think critically when analyzing business situations.
Recognize the ethical issues involved in business situations.
Apply appropriate concepts and theories to a pre-defined problem.
Use analytical and creative thought processes when examining business situations and identifying potential outcomes.
B. The ability to anticipate, understand, and adapt to changes affecting the diverse business world.
Identify and understand the components of the business environment.
Identify and understand the interrelationships among the components of the business environment.
Develop action plans that will explicate and accommodate anticipated changes in the business environment.
C. The ability to communicate effectively within the context of business.
Identify and comprehend both general and discipline-specific business terminology.
Convey simplistic and complex business information, in written or oral form, using appropriate language and presentation methodology.
Create and effectively execute formal presentations that integrate the use of appropriate technology with oral communication skills.
D. Effective human interaction skills in a variety of business contexts.
Given specific situational parameters, determine appropriate behavior within business contexts.
Display the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Requirements for the Business Administration Major:
- Complete the following 27 credits: BUS 205, 212, 215 (or MTH 356), 226, 242, 251, 302 (or ACC 411 for accounting majors), 341, 497.
- Complete the following cognates: ACC 103, 104, ECO 203, 204, MTH 115 or 235
- Complete 9 additional credits of 300/400 level Business courses (excluding BUS 317, 319, 321, 421) with at least 3 of those credits at the 400 level.
- The senior capstone course, BUS 497 (Business and Professional Ethics), plus six business credits at the 300/400 level (excluding BUS 317, 319, 321, 421), must be completed in residence through the Division of Economics and Business.
- No more than 48 credits of BUS courses may apply toward graduation.
Students choosing a business administration major may want to focus on a specific functional area of business and should consider suggested electives for each area, as stated on-line or available from their advisors. Students/Class Size
Approximately 160-180 students major in one of the four areas in the Division of Economics and Business.
- In introductory courses, class size is approximately 25-30 students
- In upper-level courses, class size averages approximately 15 students, depending on the area of study
Requirements for a Business Administration Minor
Complete 24 credits of Accounting, Business, and Economics courses.
- Complete BUS 226, 251, and 212 (or 242).
- Complete six credits from any 300 or 400 level business course except BUS 317, 319, 321, 325, 421, and 497.
- Complete the following cognates: ACC 103, 104; ECO 203.