Fermanian School of Business

Purposes

• To provide challenging courses that prepare graduates to meet the demands of the competitive business world and graduate school;
• To surround and assist students in spiritual development, by encouraging the utilization of strong Christian values, and applying those values to ethical issues in each topic of study;
• To enhance education with opportunities for students to experience the business world firsthand, and to meet and network with Christian business leaders of exemplary integrity and experience.

Tradition of Excellence

The Fermanian School of Business educates students broadly in preparation for multiple careers and a wide variety of jobs. Christian values and ethical conduct are emphasized throughout the program, which also provides balance between theory and practice, emphasizes the global dimensions of business and encourages cross-cultural experiences. Small classes provide students with individualized attention from faculty who are dedicated to the academic success of each student. The faculty have earned doctorates or possess an earned professional credential, focus predominately on effective teaching, and take seriously their call to be Christian role models and mentors.

Career Opportunities

The Fermanian School of Business provides quality preparation integrating theory, technology and practice. Resources such as the Fermanian Business Center promote student and business interaction through internships, the Entrepreneur Enrichment Program, networking and other innovative programs. Graduates have been successful pursuing graduate programs in academic environments such as University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, San Diego State University, and Fermanian School of Business, etc. Accounting graduates have been successful passing the CPA examination. Highly respected firms in San Diego and throughout the world (i.e. Teledyne Ryan, IBM, Sheraton Hotels, Science Applications International, McDonnell-Douglas, Bank of America, Ernst and Young, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Internal Revenue Service, etc.) have actively recruited and hired graduates of the Fermanian School of Business.

Point Loma Nazarene University, through its Fermanian School of Business, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the following business degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Majors

Accounting Business Administration         Concentrations          Marketing         Entrepreneurial/Finance         Management         international Business         Marketing International Development Studies Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Minors

Accounting Business Administration International Development Studies Nonprofit Organization Management Public Relations

Courses

Accounting Business Economics

Faculty

Senyo Adjibolosoo, Ph.D. Simon Fraser University Randolph M. Ataide, M.A., J.D. Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary San Joaquin College of Law Margaret Thomas Bailey, Ph.D. University of Southern California Daniel S. Bothe, M.B.A. University of Southern Caifornia Steven C. Cosentino, CPA, M.B.A. San Diego State University Daniel A. Croy, Ed.D. Vanderbilt University Robert C. Gailey, M.Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary Carl T. Hammond III, CPA, M.B.A. San Diego State University Rebecca A. Havens, Ph.D. University of California, San Diego H. Ruth Toews Heinrichs, D.P.A. University of LaVerne Kimberly S. Hogelucht, M.A. San Diego State University Julie K. Huntley, Ph.D. Arizona State University James H. McEliece, Ph.D. Colorado School of Mines José E. Muñoz, Jr., M.B.A. Florida State University Bruce A. Schooling, Ph.D., Dean New Mexico State University Harry S. Watkins, Ph.D. University of Oregon Joseph E. Watkins, III, Ph.D. University of Arizona

 

COMPUTER REQUIREMENT

All majors must own a personal notebook computer for their program of study. The notebook is required upon entry into Accounting 201 Principles of Financial Accounting. Accounting 201 is normally taken in the fall semester of the sophomore year. Specific hardware requirements are available from the Fermanian School of Business Web site.