Bachelor of Social Work

at Enrollment Advisory Group - Concord University USA

The Business Administration degree program at Concord University has  earned a business-specific accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).  Why does this matter?  ACBSP accreditation is a standard of excellence and superiority among business schools.  Such designation is a sign of student success and satisfaction in learning programs.  ACBSP means you are part of the best of the best.

Management
The mission of the management emphasis is to offer business students a curriculum that will prepare them to be effective managers; to equip them with critical thinking skills which will provide them with the knowledge to manage organizations and work with employees; to learn development skills to effectively lead people and manage projects; and to be valuable contributions to their organization and society.

Within the management emphasis, students gain extensive knowledge of basic business practices, focusing on coordinating efforts of people in order to accomplish goals & objectives, by using available resources effectively & efficiently.  Critical thinking skills are instilled in students so that can better understand various theories and concepts involved in becoming a successful manager. Real-world examples & case studies are used to help students make the transition from the classroom into the corporate world. There are opportunities for students to participate in state wide Business Plan Competitions, international trips, & to achieve high recognition through CAPSIM Business Strategy Simulation.

This degree program is designed to prepare students for scientific careers or graduate study in geology and/or environmental science. The curriculum includes a comprehensive geology core that qualifies graduates to apply for licensure as a professional environmental geologist through ASBOG (Association of State Boards of Geology).  Students will acquire field, laboratory, and computer skills necessary for long-term employment in the environmental, engineering, geospatial, energy, and geologic workforce.

Geoscience is the study of the Earth, including its resources, fresh water, oceans, and atmosphere. As outlined by the American Geosciences Institute, geoscientists explore, study, and monitor the Earth to protect it and the people who live on it. They seek solutions to some of our most challenging problems:

• Finding adequate supplies of natural resources such as geothermal energy, fossil fuels, minerals, and water
• Developing natural resources in ways that safeguard the environment
• Maintaining the quality and sustainability of groundwater and surface water supplies
• Reducing human loss and suffering from natural hazards and disasters, such as floods and landslides
• Determining geologic controls on natural environments and habitats, and predicting the impact of humans
• Understanding global climate patterns and the history of global change through geologic time
• Understanding how naturally occurring elements and minerals behave in nature and how they affect our health
• Advising policy makers on scientific and environmental issues that affect society

Courses in Political Science are designed to stimulate in students a greater awareness and understanding of political institutions, processes, relationships, and their underlying principles. One goal of these courses is to generate the requisite interest and skilled civic participation that are so crucial to the maintenance of a just, responsible and democratic society. In addition, the program is designed to prepare students for graduate study and law school.

Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree may earn a major or a minor in political science. Note the required grade average in the Department of Social Sciences.

The Business Administration degree program at Concord University has  earned a business-specific accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).  Why does this matter?  ACBSP accreditation is a standard of excellence and superiority among business schools.  Such designation is a sign of student success and satisfaction in learning programs.  ACBSP means you are part of the best of the best.

Marketing
Marketing is a career-oriented emphasis that provides a professional education as a Bachelor of Science.  Students will become well-informed in advertising, promotion, sales, consumer behavior, public relations, marketing strategy, research, and in delivering value to customers. The mission of our marketing emphasis is to foster successful marketing professionals who provide outstanding value to their customers, employers, and communities.   

Marketing careers attract driven individuals from the creative to the analytical. The marketing emphasis provides a curriculum that will challenge you to develop & learn the expertise essential to work in nearly any industry today with a focus heavily on customer satisfaction. The emphasis in marketing focuses on preparing students for careers such as Brand, Product, Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, or PR Managers, as well as Research Analyst/Director, Media Director, Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner, or CRM Specialist.

The Business Administration degree program at Concord University has  earned a business-specific accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).  Why does this matter?  ACBSP accreditation is a standard of excellence and superiority among business schools.  Such designation is a sign of student success and satisfaction in learning programs.  ACBSP means you are part of the best of the best.

Accounting
The mission of the accounting emphasis is to equip students with relevant, foundational knowledge of business and accounting while fostering growth of critical thinking skills necessary for future professionals and academic success.
The emphasis in Accounting focuses on preparing students to understand "the language of business." Our students are employed by top CPA firms in WV & throughout the country.  They work in the area of audit, fraud detection, payroll reporting, financial reporting to the government & shareholders as well as bookkeeping, cost accounting, & taxation.

The Bachelor of Science in Biology - Liberal Arts. The liberal arts major is designed for students who are interested in graduate school or employment directly after graduation. Students successfully completing the program will be prepared for graduate studies in wide range of disciplines, including environmental science, molecular biology and genetics, and forensic science, or employment as a research technician.

The Bachelor of Science in Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy. The pre-physical therapy major is designed for students who plan to attend physical therapy or occupational therapy school after graduation.

The Concord University Advertising/Graphic Design program focuses on preparing students for careers in the fields of web design, publishing, graphic art, illustration, package design, advertising design, printing technology, 35mm and digital photography, and creative/art direction for advertising. The Advertising/Graphic Design program is closely aligned with the Studio Art Program and is designed to fulfill the Mission and Goals of Concord University. Students develop creative and artistic skills while learning the latest in computer graphics and digital technology.
The program provides students with excellent facilities, advanced technology and is designed to develop graphic designers and advertising professionals with the ability to understand and appreciate the creative process. The program has an updated computer lab as well as faculty who are knowledgeable in both the fine arts and computer graphics. The program also prepares students to face the demanding world of advertising or the option to enter a graduate program. Graduates are equipped with the ability to analyze moral and ethical issues in both advertising and during the course of their lives.

The Advertising/Graphic Design Program offers students a unique opportunity to work with faculty that bring into the classroom years of professional advertising experience. Thanks to the faculty interactions with national, and international clients, students are frequently challenged by class projects that involve advertising design at a professional level. Classes have been carefully designed to involve the local community as part of our students’ education. Student instruction is delivered via lecture and special instructional field trips to commercial printers and businesses to facilitate their understanding of complex technical subjects. By visiting different local businesses of the printing and publishing industry, students are exposed to design projects that are in the production process. This approach of taking the classroom out into the actual advertising market places program graduates in an advantageous position when the time comes to enter the work force or graduate school.

The Sociology - Criminology Emphasis program offers students seeking careers in criminology or criminal justice a broad liberal arts education that encourages them to think critically about crime and justice issues and prepares them for careers in the criminal justice systems or preparation for a graduate degree program.

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree gives students the opportunity to design a course of study that includes music as an important component of their career or professional goals. This degree can lead to fulfilling careers in fields such as independent music teaching, arts management, music theatre, and music entrepreneurship. In addition to studies in music, students choose one or more complementary academic disciplines to fulfill their career goals including pre-approved tracks in theatre, public relations, and business administration. Students also have the option to work with a faculty member to design additional areas of study.