Business Management Program (B.S.)

Admission Requirements

Candidates for Van Loan School's undergraduate programs should have a minimum of two years full-time work experience. Admission to an undergraduate program requires a high school diploma, GED or conferred Associates degree from an accredited college or university. Prospective students may apply online at www.endicott.edu/VanLoan/Van-Loan-Admissions or submit the following materials to Van Loan School Admissions, Endicott College, 376 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915:

• Completed undergraduate application;
• Non-refundable $25 application fee (check made payable to Endicott College, cash or online). Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
• Essay of 250 - 500 words on career goals;
• Official final high school transcript or GED certificate;
• Official transcripts of any post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s), including Joint Service Transcripts;
• Official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for Endicott College is 3369. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better.

All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted, or matriculated, in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of 12 Endicott credits.

​International Applicants for Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Endicott College welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants must request that an official academic transcript confirming a secondary school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma be sent directly from the secondary school. Educational documents from outside the U.S. must be accompanied by a certified English translation, if deemed necessary.

All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. Endicott College reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency. International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their high school transcript and diploma are not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, Endicott College will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.

Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course - 3 cr.
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course - 3 cr.
Literary Perspectives Course - 3 cr.
Individual & Society Course - 3 cr.
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course - 3 cr.
Science & Technology Course - 3 cr.
Global Issues Course - 3 cr.
Core Electives - 6 cr. (must be 300 level or higher)
Business Major Electives - 9 cr.
Open Electives - 18 cr.

• ACC 175 - Financial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• ACC 185 - Managerial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 110 - Business Computers I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 120 - Business Fundamentals I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 121 - Business Fundamentals II (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 200 - Marketing (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 210 - Finance (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 270 - Communicating in Business (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 320 - Organizational Behavior (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 350 - Career Transitions (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 201 - Macroeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 202 - Microeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  

• LST 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration - 18 credits

Required Concentration Courses

• BUS 355 - Risk Management (Cr: 3)
  

• CSC 230 - Cyber Threats and Security (Cr: 3)
  

• HLS 105 - Introduction to Homeland Security (Cr: 3)
  

• HLS 205 - America's Intelligence Community (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 216 - International Conflicts (Cr: 3)
  

• SST 301 - Terrorism Studies (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate the analytical and problem solving skills needed to solve complex challenges in business.
• Recognize ethical dilemmas and issues faced in business and understand the social consequences of choices that business and individuals make. This is a recommended change for next year.
• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication within the conventions of business.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within business management.
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the student's personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program, students completing the concentration in Homeland Security Studies will:

• Comprehend the interdisciplinary field of Homeland Security and the complex political, cultural and legislative issues that are required to protect the homeland and respond to disasters.
• Implement processes that strengthen project management, evaluation, and accountability within the homeland security directorate.
• Identify and describe research issues relevant to existing and emerging homeland security challenges.
• Assess current and future homeland security risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrate the critical thinking, writing and research skills that are necessary to participate in the homeland security field.

View academic catalog and learning outcomes

Admission Requirements

Candidates for Van Loan School's undergraduate programs should have a minimum of two years full-time work experience. Admission to an undergraduate program requires a high school diploma, GED or conferred Associates degree from an accredited college or university. Prospective students may apply online at www.endicott.edu/VanLoan/Van-Loan-Admissions or submit the following materials to Van Loan School Admissions, Endicott College, 376 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915:

• Completed undergraduate application;
• Non-refundable $25 application fee (check made payable to Endicott College, cash or online). Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
• Essay of 250 - 500 words on career goals;
• Official final high school transcript or GED certificate;
• Official transcripts of any post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s), including Joint Service Transcripts;
• Official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for Endicott College is 3369. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better.

All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted, or matriculated, in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of 12 Endicott credits.

​International Applicants for Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Endicott College welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants must request that an official academic transcript confirming a secondary school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma be sent directly from the secondary school. Educational documents from outside the U.S. must be accompanied by a certified English translation if deemed necessary.

All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. Endicott College reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency. International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their high school transcript and diploma are not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, Endicott College will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.

Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course - 3 cr.
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course - 3 cr.
Literary Perspectives Course - 3 cr.
Individual & Society Course - 3 cr.
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course - 3 cr.
Science & Technology Course - 3 cr.
Global Issues Course - 3 cr.
Core Electives - 6 cr. (Must be 300 level or higher)
General Education Electives - 12 cr.
Business Major Electives - 9 cr.
Open Electives - 6 cr.

• ACC 175 - Financial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• ACC 185 - Managerial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 110 - Business Computers I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 120 - Business Fundamentals I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 121 - Business Fundamentals II (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 200 - Marketing (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 210 - Finance (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 270 - Communicating in Business (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 320 - Organizational Behavior (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 350 - Career Transitions (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 201 - Macroeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 202 - Microeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  

• LST 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration- 18 credits

Required Concentration Courses

Elective* - 3 cr. 

• BUS 380 - Small Business Management (Cr: 3)
  

• PE 202 - Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 105 - Health Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 206 - Foundations of Mindfulness (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 323 - Stress and Illness (Cr: 3)
  

*Required Concentration Elective

• ART 110 - Foundations of Creative Therapies (Cr: 3)
  

• ART 240 - Imagination and Creativity (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 300 - Entrepreneurship (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 450 - Dynamics of Leadership (Cr: 3)
  

• EDM 200 - Culture and Identity (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention (Cr: 3)
  

• LST 301 - Yoga: Theory, Culture & Practice (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 115 - Substance Abuse and Society (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 201 - Trauma & Society (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate the analytical and problem solving skills needed to solve complex challenges in business.
• Recognize ethical dilemmas and issues faced in business and understand the social consequences of choices that business and individuals make. This is a recommended change for next year.
• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication within the conventions of business.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within business management.
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program, students completing the concentration in Integrative Health will:

• Recall and apply the foundational knowledge of health psychology as it applies to integrative health.
• Demonstrate the writing, critical thinking, research and presentation skills necessary to communicate across the integrative health field.
• Understand processes that strengthen individual and community accountability and awareness of health disparities.
• Recognize business conventions and opportunities within the integrative health field and execute projects that enhance the field.
• Develop the self and interpersonal awareness necessary to build resilience in one's self, community and work environments.

View academic catalog and learning outcomes

Admission Requirements

Candidates for Van Loan School's undergraduate programs should have a minimum of two years full-time work experience. Admission to an undergraduate program requires a high school diploma, GED or conferred Associates degree from an accredited college or university. Prospective students may apply online at www.endicott.edu/VanLoan/Van-Loan-Admissions or submit the following materials to Van Loan School Admissions, Endicott College, 376 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915:

• Completed undergraduate application;
• Non-refundable $25 application fee (check made payable to Endicott College, cash or online). Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
• Essay of 250 - 500 words on career goals;
• Official final high school transcript or GED certificate;
• Official transcripts of any post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s), including Joint Service Transcripts;
• Official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for Endicott College is 3369. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better.

All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted, or matriculated, in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of 12 Endicott credits.

​International Applicants for Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Endicott College welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants must request that an official academic transcript confirming a secondary school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma be sent directly from the secondary school. Educational documents from outside the U.S. must be accompanied by a certified English translation if deemed necessary.

All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. Endicott College reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency. International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their high school transcript and diploma are not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, Endicott College will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.

Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course - 3 cr.
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course - 3 cr.
Literary Perspectives Course - 3 cr.
Individual & Society Course - 3 cr.
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course - 3 cr.
Science & Technology Course - 3 cr.
Global Issues Course - 3 cr.
Core Electives - 6 cr. (Must be 300 level or higher)
Business Major Electives - 9 cr.
Open Electives - 18 cr.

• ACC 175 - Financial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• ACC 185 - Managerial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 110 - Business Computers I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 120 - Business Fundamentals I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 121 - Business Fundamentals II (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 200 - Marketing (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 210 - Finance (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 270 - Communicating in Business (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 320 - Organizational Behavior (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 350 - Career Transitions (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 201 - Macroeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 202 - Microeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• LST 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration- 18 credits

Required Concentration Courses

One Elective* - 3 cr.

• PSY 225 - Psychology of Trauma (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 326 - Developmental Trauma (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 201 - Trauma & Society (Cr: 3)
  

*Trauma Studies Electives

• CJ 241 - Victimology (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 341 - Domestic Violence (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 309 - Contemporary Issues in PTSD Treatment (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 327 - The Victimization of Children (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 357 - Workplace and School Violence (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 216 - International Conflicts (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 430 - Human Rights (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 317 - Criminal Profiling and Threat Assessment (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 435 - Group Therapy: Theory and Practice (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate the analytical and problem solving skills needed to solve complex challenges in business.
• Recognize ethical dilemmas and issues faced in business and understand the social consequences of choices that business and individuals make. This is a recommended change for next year.
• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication within the conventions of business.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within business management.
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the student's personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program, students completing the concentration in Trauma Studies will:

• Comprehend how trauma is an individual, political and cultural issue.
• Assess individual and organizational risk by engaging in critical thinking regarding the impact of trauma on individual and society.
• Prepare students to understand the populations that have experienced trauma and to develop programs that better service populations who have experienced trauma.
• Identify and describe research issues relevant to policy and educational issues that prevent trauma.
• Demonstrate the critical thinking, writing, and research skills that are necessary to participate in the trauma studies field.

View academic catalog and learning outcomes

Admission Requirements

Candidates for Van Loan School's undergraduate programs should have a minimum of two years full-time work experience. Admission to an undergraduate program requires a high school diploma, GED or conferred Associates degree from an accredited college or university. Prospective students may apply online at www.endicott.edu/VanLoan/Van-Loan-Admissions or submit the following materials to Van Loan School Admissions, Endicott College, 376 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915:

• Completed undergraduate application;
• Non-refundable $25 application fee (check made payable to Endicott College, cash or online). Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
• Essay of 250 - 500 words on career goals;
• Official final high school transcript or GED certificate;
• Official transcripts of any post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s), including Joint Service Transcripts;
• Official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for Endicott College is 3369. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better.

All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted, or matriculated, in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of 12 Endicott credits.

​International Applicants for Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Endicott College welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants must request that an official academic transcript confirming a secondary school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma be sent directly from the secondary school. Educational documents from outside the U.S. must be accompanied by a certified English translation, if deemed necessary.

All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. Endicott College reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency. International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their high school transcript and diploma are not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, Endicott College will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.

Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course - 3 cr.
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course - 3 cr.
Literary Perspectives Course - 3 cr.
Individual & Society Course - 3 cr.
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course - 3 cr.
Science & Technology Course - 3 cr.
Global Issues Course - 3 cr.
Core Electives - 6 cr. (Must be 300 level or higher)
General Education Electives - 12 cr.
Business Major Electives - 9 cr.
Open Electives -6 cr.

• ACC 175 - Financial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• ACC 185 - Managerial Accounting (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 110 - Business Computers I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 120 - Business Fundamentals I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 121 - Business Fundamentals II (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 200 - Marketing (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 210 - Finance (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 270 - Communicating in Business (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 320 - Organizational Behavior (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 350 - Career Transitions (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 201 - Macroeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ECN 202 - Microeconomics (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  

• LST 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration- 18 credits

Required Concentration Courses

• BUS 309 - Project Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 328 - Sales Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 380 - Small Business Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 415 - Business Negotiation (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 460 - Brand Management (Cr: 3)
  

• CMM 203 - Public Relations (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

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Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate the analytical and problem solving skills needed to solve complex challenges in business.
• Recognize ethical dilemmas and issues faced in business and understand the social consequences of choices that business and individuals make. This is a recommended change for next year.
• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication within the conventions of business.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within business management.
• Design, execute, and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program, students completing the concentration in Small Business Management will:

• Understand how to manage the financial, sales and public relations issues associated with small business ownership.
• Demonstrate the writing, critical thinking, presentation and business development skills necessary to succeed in promoting and managing a small business.  
• Demonstrate capacity to communicate and negotiate with suppliers, potential investors, customers and employees. 
• Recognize the role of promotion, customer service and public relations in profitability running a small business.
• Understand the role of effective project management and delegation to meet small business needs.

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