The School of Business Undergrad Booklet

U N DER G R A D U AT E DE G R EE PR O G R A M S

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“The students from Liberty University come in with all the tools that you need. They come in with the right attitude, and they do a wonderful job ... [and are] unbelievably bright, committed, faith-based, and ready to work.”

RICK HENDRICK

Hendrick Automotive Group

There is an expectation that comes with Liberty University School of Business graduates. Their reputation as honest, hardworking professionals precedes them.

Wall Street banks, boutique investment firms, Fortune 500 companies, major nonprofits, and leading software developers are all interested in hiring Liberty graduates.

“We emphasize a strong work ethic in our programs,” said Dr. Gene Sullivan, professor of accounting. “Employers see an employee with a strong work ethic, good character, and integrity, and they say, ‘We want more of that.’”

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U N D ER G R A D U AT E D E G R EE S Computer Science Cybersecurity (B.S.)* Healthcare Administration (B.S.)* Hospitality Management (B.S.)** Conference and Event Management Informatics (B.S.) Healthcare Informatics Information Systems (B.S.) Accounting Information Systems Data Networking Database Global Studies** Information Assurance Information Technology (B.S.) Application and Database Development Data Networking and Security Gaming Design Web and Mobile Programming Sport Management (B.S.) Conference and Event Management* General Sport Administration Sport Communication and Public Relations Sport Outreach Sport Venue Management

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Accounting (A.A.)* Business (A.A.)* Information Systems (A.A.)* B A C H E L O R’S D E G R E E S

Accounting (B.S.) Business Administration (B.S.) Automotive Dealership Management Communications Data Analytics Digital Marketing and Advertising Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Financial Planning Green and Sustainable Management* Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Humanitarian Aid** International Business Leadership* Marketing Analytics Marketing: Sales Management and Professional Selling Music Business* Project Management Public Administration* Real Estate* Strategic Marketing Management* Supply Chain Management** Coaching (B.S.)** Computer Science (B.S.)** Cybersecurity General Software Engineering Web and Mobile Programming

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Accounting Business Coaching** Computer Science** Entrepreneurship** Information Security Information Systems Sport Management** Sport Outreach *Online only | **Residential only 5

Get the Most Out of Your Business Degree With the

DEGREE OPTION

Our 3+1 option allows you to earn both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just four years.

Using specific course sequencing, you can begin your master’s degree after your third year.

DID YOU

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All of Liberty’s undergraduate business degree programs are accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), or the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or are in the process of gaining accreditation by the respective accrediting agency.

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AREAS OF STUDY

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With more than 200 areas of study, Liberty’s School of Business allows students to customize their degree to meet their unique interests.

The Center for Entrepreneurship connects students who have ideas for business ventures with faculty and local entrepreneurs who can help them determine if their ideas are viable and, if so, develop and launch them.

Students can also connect peer-to-peer to take advantage of a variety of talents and skills.

GLOBAL PROGR A MS

LU Study Abroad gives students the opportunity to assist an overseas business development venture. Students spend several weeks in-country working alongside locals and gaining invaluable hands-on international business experience.

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INTERNSHIPS

Internships provide students with the opportunity to discover and develop their interests and talents as they sharpen their skill sets. Working diligently at numerous companies, our students are being hired for permanent positions after completing internships. These companies include Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG), Samaritan’s Purse, Nationwide, Hendrick Automotive Group, Tate & Tryon, Google, and Cisco.

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5 | WA S H I N G T O N F E L L O W S H I P

This fellowship offers students of all majors the opportunity to complete a semester-long internship in our nation’s capital. Students are provided with housing and exclusive networking opportunities in some of the city’s most prestigious organizations.

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PA RT N E R S H I P S

The School of Business leverages strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Adobe, the Internet Marketing Association, Hendrick Automotive Group, and Kingdom Advisors to provide opportunities for career placement.

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GUEST SPE AKER S

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Guest speakers are one way the School of Business brings the business world to campus. Recent guests have included Art Laffer, an American economist; Jim Bridenstine, former director of NASA; Tony Nobles, inventor and entrepreneur; James Golden, producer of the Rush Limbaugh radio talk show; and Heather Preu, VP of the International Business Machines Corporation.

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T R AV E L

Students can travel with the School of Business and have the opportunity to earn course credit. Students have explored Germany, Haiti, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, and many other countries.

C YBER EXCELLENCE

The Center for Cyber Excellence provides guidance and oversight of the cybersecurity programs at Liberty University. With a mission to establish Liberty as the premier location for cybersecurity study, research, and hiring, the center is committed to preparing you for success in this rapidly growing field.

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CENTER FOR FINANCIAL LITER AC Y

The Center for Financial Literacy serves as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and the Lynchburg community. The center focuses on financial stewardship in all areas of life and provides students with tools they may use to properly manage student debt.

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Student organizations provide School of Business students ways to connect with their peers and network with professionals in their career field. These organizations also oversee competition teams and give back to the community through service projects.

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“Our mission in the School of Business is to represent the kingdom of God, where He is sovereign over every sphere of our lives. In our school, we teach our students to know what is good and how to live it out at Liberty and in the workplace. Our reputation for quality and educational excellence, along with care and concern for our students, is spreading far and wide.”

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BRINGING DREAMS TO FRUITION Tom Cirbus graduated from Liberty in 2013 with bachelor's degrees in finance and accounting.

After graduation, Cirbus started his career at KPMG in its Transaction Services group in New York City.

In his role with KPMG, he helped advise private equity and corporate clients and complete financial due diligence on potential acquisition targets.

After a year with the firm, Cirbus took a job with Wells Fargo Securities on its Equity Capital Markets desk in New York City. While at Wells Fargo Securities, Cirbus helped consumer and retail clients navigate

IPOs, follow-ons, and a number of other strategic equity-linked transactions. During his tenure, Cirbus helped raise over $13 billion in equity capital through restaurants, retailers, food and beverage providers, consumer products, and gaming companies.

More recently, Cirbus moved to Eastdil Secured — a boutique real estate advisory firm — as an investment banking associate. In his role at Eastdil, Cirbus advises public real estate investment trusts on a wide range of strategic processes, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt capital market transactions, equity capital market transactions, and many other corporate financing needs. In his free time, Cirbus enjoys golfing, spending time with friends, working on a graduate degree, and volunteering as the production manager at his church, Hillsong NYC.

U N D E R G R A D U AT E J O B P L A C E M E N T S TAT I S T I C S *

93% of graduates currently employed obtained employment within 6 months of graduation.

62%

78%

of graduates currently employed obtained employment prior to graduation.

of graduates currently employed are working in their field or a related field of study.

*based on 2019-20 alumni survey data 13

ACCESS TO PROFESSIONALS The School of Business faculty and staff are committed to teaching and regularly interacting with students to help them on their educational journey. Faculty bring decades of real-world experience into the classroom, giving students practical knowledge.

Positions previously held by faculty members include: U.S. Representative Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Vice President of Operations Yves Delorne Wealth Management Advisor Merrill Lynch Economic Research Assistant Taiwan Institute of Economic Research Counsel Pennsylvania Governor’s Office President Benchmark Systems 14

DEVELOPING WORKERS FOR NEW FRONTIERS Liberty was among the first universities to offer a simulated computer networking environment online.

With Liberty’s partnership with Cisco Systems, students gain experience in an “enterprise-class” environment (a computer network large enough to serve a major company or Internet Service Provider).

Through other strategic partnerships with leading companies, such as Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware, Liberty students are not only able to earn system certifications as part of their education but also get a foot in the door with these top employers.

“All of these partnerships have produced jobs that students were given because of these relationships,” said Dr. Michael Hart, former chair of Information Technology for the School of Business.

For example, students who earn certification in Oracle Database — the lead enterprise database provider in the world — are “earmarked [for employment] before they even leave,” said Hart.

DID YOU

Know?

Liberty’s business graduates are working for some of the top 10 companies on Universum’s World’s Most Attractive Employers – Business 2016 list, including Google (1), Apple (2), Ernst & Young (3), Goldman Sachs (4), PwC (5), Deloitte (6), Microsoft (7), and KPMG (8).

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