Business

Cottey offers a Bachelor of Science in business administration, as well as minors in management, international business, marketing, entrepreneurship and fine arts management.

Program Description

Cottey business administration students learn the traditional theories and strategies of managing organizations with an emphasis on practical, hands-on approaches that prepare them for a career running complex organizations, small businesses, and managing others. Good business managers have strong communication skills, are creative problem-solvers, and are precise thinkers who can lay out clear plans for their subordinates.

Cottey’s business program also places an emphasis on experiential learning! Learn more about our many opportunities here!

View more info on Concentrations in the next section!
*All concentrations include a capstone and internship focused in area of concentration.

Concentrations

Management

Business students will dig into different types of management courses, such as Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Human Relations Management, and many Leadership courses.

They will be able to apply their knowledge in multiple spectrums, from restaurant manager, to art gallery manager, or even a hospital manager.
International Business

Students concentrating in international business will gain knowledge for diverse settings that vary by business etiquettes, cultural norms, political systems, and legal environments.

They will take classes such as International Management, Export Policies and Procedures, International Law, and International Organizations.

Signature Courses

BUS 105 Business Communications

Business Communications will prepare students to communicate effectively in a professional manner. Students will learn communication concepts and techniques that will prepare them to be a successful communicator in oral, written, and nonverbal forms.
BUS/MAT 270 Data Analytics and Visualization

Data Analytics and Visualization will prepare students to clean, process, and visualize data. They will also learn software programs such as advanced Excel and Tableau. Students will learn skills to use data to solve problems and support business decisions. Communication skills include verbal communication through story-telling applications related to data.
BUS 350 Organizational Behavior

This course provides an overview of theories and concepts regarding human behavior at work. Students will obtain a comprehensive knowledge of factors and forces that shape individuals’ actions and how they respond to their working environments. Subjects include different leadership styles, ways to increase employees’ motivation and satisfaction, teamwork and team-building, job enrichment and employee empowerment.
BUS 490 Strategic Management

Strategic Management is a senior-level course that focuses on the culmination of business coursework and real-time cases of business decisions from a leadership and global perspective. Students work with real business situations to apply analysis and decision-making scenarios to real problems.
INB 450 Corporate Social Responsibility

This course examines the responsibilities of businesses and their stakeholders regarding business operations. It explores various theories and investigates the state of current sustainable practices. It includes concepts of ethics, environmental and social responsibility, governance, compliance, and sustainability.
INB 480 International Management

This course analyzes cross-cultural and international management practices and the problems that arise from managing in a global environment. It focuses on cultural and regional differences, political and economic influences, global market factors, and other variables that multinational enterprises must face.

Career Outcomes

Career Outcomes
Business Management
- Project Manager
- Marketing Professional
- Banking Professional
- Entrepreneur
International Relations
- Import/Export Coordinator
- Trade Specialist
- Foreign Service Officer
- Financial Analyst

Minors

Management

Business students will dig into different types of management courses, such as Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Human Relations Management, and many Leadership courses.

They will be able to apply their knowledge in multiple spectrums, from restaurant manager, to art gallery manager, or even a hospital manager.
International Business

Students concentrating in international business will gain knowledge for diverse settings that vary by business etiquettes, cultural norms, political systems, and legal environments.

They will take classes such as International Management, Export Policies and Procedures, International Law, and International Organizations.

Why Cottey’s business program is unique.

Business Management

Cottey’s business management program focuses on applying classroom lessons to real-world situations. Most students participate in an internship—some with local businesses and others at major corporations and governmental agencies. Students have interned recently at the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis, Target Corporate Headquarters, an agri-business company in Belarus, and many other places.

International Business

The study abroad portion of the curriculum is a central focus of the Cottey international business program. By studying abroad, students develop a deeper cultural, political, and economic understanding of another country. In the past, our students have studied in Spain, Great Britain, France, Germany, Turkey, Hong Kong, Japan, China, and Thailand.

Additionally, international business at Cottey is a versatile and hands-on program that merges perfectly with the College’s deep commitment to women’s leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. It is an interdisciplinary degree that can be customized to match a student’s goals and aspirations.