Carter School of Business

VISION OF THE CARTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

To honor God by becoming a leader in Christ-centered business education.

Inherent in the DBU CSB Mission/Vision is a commitment to extraordinary business education that is unapologetically Christ-centered and biblically-based. In the unfolding of this mission/vision, we are striving to become a global leader in this market niche, and we will work to be among the thought leaders in business education, embedding a biblical worldview in course content that then finds its expression in graduates, faculty, centers, partners, community, and scholarly output that promote human flourishing.

MISSION OF THE CARTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

We exist to produce exemplary servant leaders and followers who blend a Kingdom mindset and market knowledge for the glory of God. (2 Chronicles 15:7, Matthew 5:13–16)

In the Carter School of Business, we have created our programs and curricula in light of the overarching mission of Dallas Baptist University. We provide business baccalaureate and masters degrees, as well as various certificate- and badge-related coursework. Specifically, we are working to produce exemplary students and graduates who are equipped to both lead and serve in the marketplace. Our culture, worldview, and coursework are aimed at shaping these servant leaders and followers according to the market knowledge necessary for creating value, as well as the Kingdom wisdom found throughout the Bible. This is done in the light of our call to love our neighbors through solving problems and addressing the maladies negatively impacting humankind.

We will live out the mission – and approach the vision – of the DBU Carter School of Business through our efforts in achieving four major Initiatives to propel forward the School’s marketplace impact and simultaneously facilitate the fulfillment of the University Mission and Vision. These four major Initiatives aim at creating value through the Carter School of Business in the following areas:

1. Embolden Kingdom Impact by enhancing our faculty qualifications and scholarship.. We aim to integrate the Christian faith with business learning in all of our courses, and in all of our market interactions. We desire to be among the premier sources of published data and research on the interweaving of faith, learning, and business practice.

2. Enliven Community and Societal Impact by building a Christ-centered community among faculty, staff, students, and the community that is dedicated to mutual growth, well-being, discipleship, and fulfillment. According to this calling, we aim to build a supportive environment that facilitates the mission and vision of the School, reflects the diversity of our communities, serves our communities, and invites new friends into the family.

3. Enact Marketplace Impact by engaging in partnerships with the various marketplace entities that are key stakeholders in our mission. According to this calling, we aim to create mutually beneficial value for and from these partners in a way that glorifies God and enacts the School’s Vision. (Prov. 22:1; James 4:13-15)

4. Enrich Academic Impact by being focused on our primary mission which is the academic and spiritual development of our students. According to this calling, we aim to enrich the lives and ministries of our students through rigorous, relevant academic programs and curricula that reflect the needs of the world in which they will be serving, leading, and creating.

Competencies

Several core competencies are considered essential for the student to complete a program in the Carter School of Business at Dallas Baptist University. Every student who graduates from the Carter School of Business should be able to demonstrate the following:

• An appreciation of the importance of character, competence, and personal faith in the handling of ethical issues confronting business leaders and managers in today's organizational environment.

• A clear understanding of the role that business plays in the development of the economic structures of the United States and international markets.

• An understanding of the principles of the free enterprise system and its relation with the legal, social, and political systems and environments of the United States.

• A fundamental knowledge of the principles of the essential business disciplines of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and systems technology information management.

• The ability to use business research methods and analyze research data and information in order to develop business plans and strategies and make effective and efficient business decisions.

• A practical understanding of the dynamic business environment and successful adaptation to organizational and industry changes as a business professional and resource.

• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is offered in five major fields: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Double majors are possible. A 37-credit-hour business core is required of all BBA candidates. Students are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of their academic advisor early in their program of study to develop a degree plan and ensure the correct sequencing of courses.

 BUSINESS CORE CLASSES

All BBA students, regardless of their major field of study, are required to take the 37-credit-hour business core. These courses are foundational requisites to other higher-level courses in each area.

course Global Strategy and Operations, is a capstone course and should be taken during the student's last semester in residence. Refer to the course description for requisite requirements for this course.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete the BBA math requirement (course) their freshman year because it is a requisite requirement to many of the upper-level business courses. Likewise, students are strongly encouraged to complete the accounting and economics requirements by the end of their sophomore year. After a student has completed approximately 55 hours of course work, he/she should concentrate on completing the 3000/4000 level courses in the business core. An academic advisor will offer direction regarding majors as will various business faculty and mentors from within the Carter School of Business. The student is responsible for sequencing his or her studies correctly to ensure that requisite requirements are met.  Attention to the requirements set forth in this catalog and consultation with an academic advisor will eliminate any difficulties.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.