Archie W. Dunham College of Business Catalog
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
The Archie W. Dunham College of Business offers the following degree programs: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MS-HRM) and Master of Science in Management and Entrepreneurship (MSME).
Undergraduate Programs
The Dunham College of Business offers undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor of Arts (BA). A student in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program may choose from the following majors: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, or Marketing. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program has a concentration in General Business
Information Technology Policy
Students taking courses offered in the Dunham College of Business will be expected to use e-mail, the university’s intranet system, the World Wide Web, as well as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Details of these requirements change from time to time, and current statements are available on the undergraduate and graduate web sites as well as from program or departmental offices.
Dunham College of Business Exit Exam Policy
All graduates from the Dunham College of Business must complete the Dunham College of Business Exit Exam. The Dunham College of Business Exit Exam is normally taken in the last semester prior to graduation and is taken as part of the MGMT 4936, Global Business Strategy class. A course fee is assessed in this class to cover the cost of the exam. All students must earn a score of 70 percent or higher on the exam in order to graduate. Students who do not pass the exit exam will be given one opportunity during the graduating semester to re-take and pass the exit exam. If the exit exam is not passed, graduation will be delayed, and students may be asked to take additional coursework to demonstrate proficiency in business administration.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is available only to students who major in the Dunham College of Business. Every undergraduate seeking the BBA degree must complete a major in an academic area – Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, or Marketing. This degree option is designed to prepare candidates for careers as professionals, entrepreneurs or for continued study towards graduate education.
The Business Administration core (required for all BBA students) consists of the business core requirements necessary for the study and practice of all business principles.
Major/Minor Options
Students pursuing a BBA will choose a major from the departments below.
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Accounting
The undergraduate major in accounting is designed to prepare students for careers in public accounting, industry, or government as professional accountants. Emphasis is placed on accumulating, communicating and analyzing financial data to determine its relevance for effective management and to make better business decisions.
Finance
The undergraduate major in finance is designed to prepare students for a career in financial management, banking, financial planning, and investment management. This major recognizes that financial decisions and financial management are critical to the success of the enterprise.
Finance Major Requirements
Finance Minor Requirements
Department of Management, Marketing And Business
General Business
The General Business program is designed to offer students the opportunity to maximize the benefit of attending a University with a strong liberal arts focus, while simultaneously gaining marketable skills in the business disciplines. The BA in General Business infuses the market value of a business major into the broad liberal arts preparation of a Bachelor of Arts degree. A liberal arts foundation allows students in this discipline to develop strong skills in interpersonal communication, writing, and critical analysis.
General Business Major Requirements
General Business Minor Requirements
Certificate in General Business Requirements
Business for Entrepreneurs
There is no major in Entrepreneurship. However, certificates in Entrepreneurship and Business for Entrepreneurs are offered.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Business for Entrepreneurs
Data Analytics
There is no major in Data Analytics. However, a minor and a certificate is offered.
Data Analytics Minor Requirements
Certificate in Data Analytics
International Business
The undergraduate major in international business provides students with a solid foundation in business concepts, along with key international skills to prepare the student for a career in the global business environment.
International Business Major Requirements
International Business Minor Requirements
Marketing
The undergraduate major in marketing is designed to prepare students for a career in marketing and provides the background necessary for subsequent advancement to higher-level marketing positions. Marketing majors work for many different types of companies such as advertising and PR firms, marketing research firms, non-profit organizations, retailing, or service firms.
Marketing Major Requirements
Marketing Minor Requirements
Management
The undergraduate major in management is designed to provide students with an understanding of key business concepts and technologies, along with principles and procedures to manage resources for globally competitive business organizations.
Management Major Requirements
Management Minor Requirements
Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA Program is structured to develop the knowledge and skills vital for all aspects of management. The program offers an intensive curriculum with focus on globalization, ethics and leadership. This curriculum is also uniquely innovative and flexible. The program length is 36-48 hours, depending on the student’s undergraduate coursework. Students will select a nine credit hour concentration from one of the following areas: General Management, International Business, Accounting (not available to online students), Organizational Development & Change, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Data Analytics (not available to online students), or Sustainability.
Master of Business Administration Accounting Track Requirements
Master of Business Administration Data Analytics Track Requirements
Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track Requirements
Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track (Online) Requirements
Master of Business Administration General Management Track Requirements
Master of Business Administration General Management Track (Online) Requirements
Master of Business Administration International Business Track Requirements
Master of Business Administration International Business Track (Online) Requirements
Master of Business Administration Marketing Track Requirements
Master of Business Administration Marketing Track (Online) Requirements
Master of Business Administration Organizational Development and Change Track Requirements
Master of Business Administration Organizational Development and Change Track (Online) Requirements
Master of Business Administration Sustainability Track (Online) Requirements
Master of Business Administration Certificates
Certificate in Accounting Requirements
Certificate in Data Analytics Requirements
Certificate in Entrepreneurship Requirements
Certificate in General Management Requirements
Certificate in International Business Requirements
Certificate in Marketing Requirements
Certificate in Organizational Development and Change Requirements
Certificate in Sustainability Requirements
Master of Science in Management and Entrepreneurship (MSME)
This program is designed to develop the knowledge and skills vital for entrepreneurs to manage all facets of new and emerging ventures. The program offers an intensive curriculum focused on creativity and market opportunity, innovation and strategy, the new venture development process, and fully integrates Biblical ethics and strong moral leadership. This 11-course (33 credit hours) curriculum is offered to full-time students, completed in three sequential terms covering 12 months, with a capstone praxis focused on an immersive entrepreneurial experience with a local Houston-area start-up company.
Master of Science in Management and Entrepreneurship Requirements
Master of International Business (MIB)*
The MIB provides students with the specialized knowledge that is needed in global companies—cross-cultural communications, international law, international finance, global economics, and many other disciplines. This program has no electives. The program length is 33-45 hours, depending on the student’s undergraduate coursework.
*(This program has been approved by SACSCOC for closure. No new students are being admitted to the program at this time.)
Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MS-HRM)
The Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MS-HRM) provides students with the latest and most useful knowledge and skills needed by successful human resources professionals. To ensure currency, the faculty contains an effective mix of highly successful practitioners and those with a rigorous academic background. This program has no electives. The program length is 36-48 hours, depending on the student’s undergraduate coursework. Students admitted to the MSHRM will be required to take an assessment test. The fee for the assessment exam is covered in the application fee.
Master of Science in Human Resources Management Requirements
Master of Science in Human Resources Management (Online) Requirements
Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate
The Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership provides the pathway to turn innovative ideas into actions. Designed for students with little or no business background, the certificate provides a foundation in Entrepreneurship and Marketing with an understanding of the integral areas of Accounting and Finance. Whether the purpose is starting a business, planting a church, or growing an existing organization, the Certificate will introduce new ways of thinking about innovative opportunities.
