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Business Economics
Our world needs business professionals who live lives marked by uncompromising Christlike values, dedication and compassion. At Cornerstone University, a major in business economics prepares students for positions requiring business and analytical skills or further education.
Program Learning Outcomes
The business economics program reflects our commitment to developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in five distinct yet interconnected areas: specialized knowledge; applied knowledge and collaborative learning; intellectual skills; civic and global learning; and biblical worldview integration.
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Specialized Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the terminology, theories, concepts, practices and skills specific to the field of economics.
- Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the overall foundations of an economy as it relates to supply and demand and its impact on the domestic and world economy.
Exhibit competency in demonstrating both reasoning and analytical skills in determining optimal outcomes in contemporary economic situations.
- Interpret and forecast economic events based on the application of your specialized knowledge.
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Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning
Understand the domestic and international marketplace from internal, external and Christian worldview perspectives including: market roles and realities, legal and regulatory environment, economic theory and forces, financial influences and outcomes, management strategies, price system/consumer behavior, supply/demand, domestic and international regulation/marketplace, management (four functions), marketing in contemporary society and financial/accounting statements.
Demonstrate ethical leadership and proficiency in analyzing, organizing and executing basic business strategy through interpretive, interactive and innovative marketplace action in response to internal and external environments. This includes knowledge of analytic tools (gather/gain meaning from data), effective business communication methodology (oral, written and other industry-specific), business plan artifacts (financial, etc.), marketing strategy (five Ps), teamwork, leadership and innovation/entrepreneurship.
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Intellectual Skills
Demonstrate your ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
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Civic and Global Learning
Demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.
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Biblical Worldview Integration
Articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.
Jeff Halsted (’17)The people within the community of Cornerstone caused me to grow in ways that I never thought possible and prepared me for living a God-honoring life outside of campus.
Related Programs
Our accredited Business Division has a wide range of disciplines beyond economics. Take a look at the other programs we offer that could enhance your experience.
