An increasingly important management activity in businesses and organizations functioning today is the gathering, analyzing and synthesizing of data in order to formulate an appropriate organizational response. In addition to the business course work, the program contains a sequence of courses in computing and in the liberal arts. The student learns to apply spreadsheets, database systems, and statistical and graphics software to solve business problems.
Students also use national on-line databases to conduct business research.
The liberal arts core is designed to develop the capacities for inquiry, abstract logical thinking, critical analysis and the students' understanding and use of quantitative data. Students may also choose to fulfill their general electives so as to develop a foundation in Economics , Financial Management , Human Resources , International Business , or Marketing .