The BA in Accounting degree will prepare students for careers in accounting in business, government or non- profit organizations. The major builds upon a strong liberal arts and business core foundation and will prepare students for professional certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
The BA in Business Management program prepares students for leadership roles in business and non-profit organizations. It emphasizes applying effective management in real world situations based on sound theory. A problem solving approach is applied using appropriate management tools for specific situations. Efficient management of resources is needed in every organization in today's environment and students learn to think creatively and critically about how to achieve organizational goals. Sustainable, "green" business concepts are integrated into all the courses in the program.
The purpose of this degree is to educate learners to work with young children and families in early childhood settings. Practices of early childhood professionals focus on teaching strategies based on child development and learning styles; creating developmentally, individually, and culturally appropriate practices; assessing children's development and learning; and developing positive relationships with children and their families.
This fully accredited undergraduate degree program is designed to enhance interest, experience and knowledge in the field of Criminal Justice. This Criminal Justice program at Concordia University is designed for students working in the criminal justice field who desire to improve the work they do, to position themselves for promotional opportunities, and to facilitate life transition. Leadership, ethics and professionalism are central themes throughout the program. This degree program is not intended for Minnesota peace officer licensure, but will qualify for continuing education credits where accepted.
Whether you aspire to become a more effective industry leader or attend graduate school for physical or occupational therapy, the Exercise Science in Kinesiology program will get you right on track. Coursework and hands-on activities will prepare you to be an expert in the field by engaging you in American College of Sports Medicine and the National Council on Strength and Fitness content and teaching you to apply the concepts to current healthcare, fitness and wellness challenges and opportunities.
The goal of the Family Life Education degree is to articulate the definition and role of an education professional - particularly the role of the family life professional. The broad principles and philosophy of family life education are explored including the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs, and the ability to define and establish.
The Food Retail Management major combines the building blocks of merchandising, marketing and management with the practical tools that individuals need in the food retail industry. The program is based on concepts of adult education, which include an interactive classroom or online setting, limited lectures, and a focus on practical, hands-on learning. Ethics, innovation, merchandising, operations, economics, and consumer behavior are some of the topics explored throughout the curriculum. Students achieve an understanding of leadership skills and group dynamics related to organizational effectiveness and directing change.
Students enrolled in the Human Resource Management program advance their knowledge and skills in the ever-growing human resource field. Students will receive development in key areas of HR: strategic planning, compensation, staffing, and legal issues for HR professionals. Students in this program will broaden their understanding of the role of HR within the context of organization management and strategy.
The Information Technology in Management (ITM) program bridges the gap with a degree program designed specifically to help IT professionals approach technology from a strategic business perspective. Successful IT managers understand technology is an integral part of business strategy. In the virtual world of technology, IT support is easy to outsource; strategic management is not. Prepare yourself to manage IT; prepare to succeed.
The Marketing & Innovation Management major combines the building blocks of marketing with the practical tools that individuals will need in the business world for years to come. The program is based on concepts of adult education, which include an interactive classroom setting, limited lectures, and a focus on practical, hands-on learning. Ethics, globalism, creativity, customer service, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship are some of the topics explored throughout the curriculum.
The Organizational Management and Leadership major brings together key ideas and skills useful in working with people. Students achieve an understanding of group behavior and its relation to organizational effectiveness by translating theoretical learning into practical, hands-on experience. By learning to implement ideas in practice, students apply concepts and themes from a variety of disciplines to effective organizational approaches. Students become proficient in understanding change, directing change, and making decisions about the behavior of people within groups.
The Pulmonary Science degree completion program is designed to assist Registered Respiratory Therapists to complete their Bachelor of Science degree at Concordia University, St. Paul in an accelerated format. The program consists of 13 courses (3-4 credits each) which are delivered through a combination of online and in-class instruction. Because most students are working full-time as Registered Respiratory Therapists, this program is cohort-based and students only take one class at a time on the same night each week.
