A major in any of the three disciplines can prepare students for graduate and professional school as well as for a variety of occupations that benefit from these perspectives. Interdisciplinary majors and minors are clearly defined programs of study that can also be suitable preparation for either employment or further study. In the Division of Business and Graduate Programs, knowledge gained from a liberal arts education is integrated and applied to the practical realm of organizational life. The faculty are committed primarily to teaching and advising, and they engage in professional development and intellectual contributions that enrich the dynamics of teaching and learning. The learning environment is adapted to be responsive to the needs of both undergraduate and graduate students.
Graduates are prepared to become leaders and managers in a variety of organizational settings.
The learning environment, which is adapted to be responsive to the needs of students at all levels, enables them to be proactive and responsible for decisions, individually and within team settings, and to explore ideas, examine values and ethical issues, express contradictory opinions, and take intellectual risks. Managers, executives, and professionals who seek the Masters in Public and Private Management are encouraged to grow beyond the limits inherent in specialized fields, to see organizations and situations in their entirety, and to develop the critical success factors of leadership, entrepreneurship, ethical choice, communication, critical strategic thinking, creativity innovation, global perspectives, teamwork, and decision analysis. In addition, majors are offered in education for students who wish to pursue careers that do not require a teaching certificate. Chair The arts are a vital part of the education of students at Birmingham- Southern College, contributing knowledge and experiences considered to be essential for the liberally educated person. The Division of Fine and Performing Arts includes the disciplines of art, dance, music, speech, and theatre arts.