Business
Introduction
Sterling College has created a unique business program that prepares Sterling students for the workplace and/or graduate school immediately upon graduation. Sterling has done so with a practical and relevant core curriculum that emphasizes workplace training. Traditional business theory is also emphasized, and is taught from an application perspective.
Research Based Curriculum
The Business Department’s core course requirements were derived from a survey sent out to over 1000 people in the business world. Their responses confirmed what our secondary research had indicated; businesses need people with foundational business knowledge who can also communicate, write, think critically, act ethically, listen, and follow directions. The Sterling College business curriculum meets these needs.
Real-Life Application for Course Credit
The Sterling College Business Department is actively integrating actual business projects into the curriculum. In March of 2008, the Business Department opened a Quiznos franchise in the town of Sterling. The project began nearly three years ago with two teams of business students researching potential franchise opportunities for the city of Sterling. Each team recommend a franchise to an investor in January of 2007. The investor made a choice based on the recommendations. Those two teams, along with other Sterling business students then went through the process of building and opening a franchise in Sterling.
Integration of Christian Principles into the Classroom
Biblical teachings are integrated into each and every course in the business department. Students are given the opportunity to apply foundational Christian concepts to business situations with guidance from faculty members.
Real Estate Concentration
The Business Department is excited by the launch of the real estate concentration. Students choosing this concentration have the opportunity to be involved with actual real estate projects in the Sterling area, as well as to receive foundational concepts in the classroom.
Hybrid Online Courses
Students have the opportunity to take “hybrid” online courses through the business department. These courses will be taught online through on-campus faculty. The courses will still meet certain weeks for an hour (at the professor’s discretion) to provide an opportunity for some student interaction, and the professors will be available through office hours to provide one-on-one help as needed.