School of Business and Leadership

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Ronald W. Ferner, M.B.A., Dean 

Professor

William R. Bowles, Ed.D.
Timothy S. Yoder, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Sali Kaceli, M.S.
Yunn K. Kang, M.Div.

Part-time Faculty

Gail Z. Benchener, M.S.

Adjunct Faculty

Samuel G. Hardman, M.A.
Pamela S. Holden, M.B.A.
Daniel Hornickel, J.D.
James M. Liebler, J.D., M.B.A.
John Mesher, J.D. 
Susan B. Smith, M.B.A.
Jeremy P. Van Etten, M.B.A.
Robert T. Witthauer, J.D.
 

The School

In America today more business degrees are conferred upon college graduates than any other degrees. But succeeding in business is about more than getting a job. And the marketplace needs more than graduates with business degrees. Business is influential and people in business shape the world we live in.

Students who are serious about their faith and and want to be successful business leaders, managers, or entrepreneurs can bring those commitments together at Cairn.

Students in the School of Business and Leadership receive an education that prepares them professionally and personally through the development of business skills, ethics, integrity, and character. A biblical wordview is integrated in every subject, whether business communications, accounting, or organizational leadership.

On both the undergraduate and graduate levels, students are mentored by faculty with business and leadership experience. Faculty instill and encourage initiative, responsibility, creativity, and the application of wisdom in and out of the classroom. Practical business experience through internships, student groups, and employment strengthen the business education at Cairn. Graduates of the School of Business and Leadership serve in for-profit and non-profit business careers.

Mission Statement

The School of Business and Leadership offers undergraduate and graduate programs that aspire to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world by integrating the business skills learning process with a biblical worldview to produce biblically minded, well-educated, and professionally competent men and women of character.

The mission statement is realized by pursuing the following major goals in all of the School’s programs:

• Admitting students from diverse backgrounds with high leadership potential.
• Engaging students with a powerful Christian developmental experience using a nurturing educational process.
• Fostering a biblical world/life perspective grounded in ethical standards, a global outlook, deep functional knowledge, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Developing programs that foster intellectual and spiritual maturity, leadership potential, and a global view of missions.
• Sustaining an environment that attracts, develops, and retains the finest faculty in the world for this purpose.
   

The Programs

Single-Degree Program

• Business Administration (B.S. in Business Administration)

This single-degree program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. A student in this program takes 61 credits of the University core, which includes 30 credits in Bible and theology. In addition, the student takes 69 credits of business courses for a total of 130 credits required in this degree program. Fifty percent (35 credits) of the business credits must be taken in residence. The student in this program can select from the following elective tracks: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, and Sports Management.

Double-Degree Programs

• Accounting (B.S. in Bible/B.S. in Business Administration)

This program follows the model of other Cairn double-degree programs. In 4-1/2 years, the student can earn a Bachelor of Science in Bible degree and a second degree in Business Administration. The student takes 61 credits in the University core, 84 credits of program requirements, and 6 credits of electives for a total of 151 credit hours. Fifty percent (35 credits) of the business credits must be taken in residence. This program provides the course requirements needed for the student to take the Certified Public Accountant examination.

• Business Administration (B.S. in Bible/B.S. in Business Administration)

This program follows the model of other Cairn double-degree programs. In 4-1/2 years, the student can earn a Bachelor of Science in Bible degree and a second degree in Business Administration. The student takes 61 credits in the University core, 78 credits of program requirements, and 12 credits in elective courses for a total of 151 credit hours. Fifty percent (35 credits) of the business credits must be taken in residence. The student in this program can select from the following elective tracks: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, and Sports Management.

Dual-Level Degree Programs

• Accounting (B.S. in Bible/M.B.A.)

Each academic year the School of Business and Leadership accepts a limited number of students into the dual-level bachelor’s/master’s degree programs. This program leads to a bachelor’s degree in Bible (with a Business Administration major–Accounting) and a master’s degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.). This program requires 61 credits of University core courses, 66 credits of undergraduate program requirements, and 36 credits in graduate education for a total of 163 credits. This program provides the course requirements needed for the student to take the Certified Public Accountant examination.

• Business Administration (B.S. in Bible/M.B.A.)

Each academic year the School of Business and Leadership accepts a limited number of students into the dual-level bachelor’s/master’s degree programs. This program leads to a bachelor’s degree in Bible (with a Business Administration major) and a master’s degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.). This program requires 61 credits of University core courses, 66 credits of undergraduate program requirements, and 36 credits in graduate education for a total of 163 credits.

• Business Administration (B.S. in Bible/M.S. in Organizational Leadership)

Each academic year the School of Business and Leadership accepts a limited number of students into the dual-level bachelor’s/master’s degree programs. This program leads to a bachelor’s degree in Bible (with a Business Administration major) and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership (M.S. in Organizational Leadership). This program requires 61 credits of University core courses, 66 credits of undergraduate program requirements, and 33 credits in graduate education for a total of 160 credits.

Business Minor

A minor in business is also available. A minimum of 18 credits of focused study in business is required and may be added to any of the existing undergraduate degree programs in the University. This minor is not accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
 

Related Program Information

Accreditation

The Business Administration program has been granted professional accreditation by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. The following degrees are accredited by IACBE: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.

Internships and Career Opportunities

Cairn University is located in a major metropolitan area and has access to numerous organizations which provide valuable internship experiences. Cairn students have completed internships with Bloomberg Financial, Campbell Soup Company, Vanguard, Hertz, Enterprise, Lincoln Financial, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia KIXX, QVC, various hospitals, mission agencies, banks, and small businesses. Cairn students are consistently rated among the best interns by their direct supervisors.

A great variety of global career options are available in church and non-profit administration with mission agencies, publishing houses, bookstores, schools, camps, counseling centers, and television and radio stations. These organizations need dedicated Christians with professional business and leadership skills.

Careers in the secular business world are many and varied, including international opportunities. Business Administration can help prepare a student to become an entrepreneur, executive, manager, accountant, business analyst, manufacturing supervisor, store manager, human resources manager, sales person, marketer, or fund raiser, to name a few.

Enactus

Enactus is an international organization founded in 1974. Currently, over 1,500 colleges and universities worldwide have Enactus groups on their campuses. Enactus’ mission is to provide college students the best opportunity to make a difference and “to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise.” (www.enactus.org)

Cairn Enactus, founded in 1999, is available to all Cairn students, and business majors are encouraged to become involved in the program. Enactus students provide community service, conduct educational outreaches, and promote entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Cairn Enactus has achieved national ranking as a top sixteen team at the Enactus National Exposition.

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