School of Business & Leadership Prospectus 2020 - Regent University

LEAD THE WAY REGENT UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

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REGENT A FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY & PURPOSE

The rapid pace of industry, technology and consumer change requires agility, data-driven knowledge and mission-driven leadership to affect the greater good. Developing professionals who drive market value with expertise and character are hallmarks of Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership. We believe business, leadership and faith, together, are nonnegotiable.

Thousands of our graduates lead for God’s glory across every industry and around the world. They work in Fortune 500 companies, public and nonprofit organizations, government, military, and the academy — delivering measurable, positive impact and growth. Now, it’s your time.

Whether you study online or on campus in Virginia Beach, you will be challenged to create, build, innovate, and transform.

Lead the way.

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“WHOEVER WANTS TO BE A LEADER AMONG YOU MUST BE YOUR SERVANT.” M AT T H E W 2 0 : 2 6

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EXCELLENCE

Industry Ready Develop principles and skills that can be applied to your business and industry immediately, but with flexibility to adapt for the future. Real-world applications form the basis of your coursework, providing an interactive experience in business planning, principles of revenue growth, marketing, finance, accounting, data analytics, human resources, and other core competencies.

Workplace Ready Gain “soft” skills successful organizations demand that will give you a competitive edge. Teamwork, written and oral communication, negotiation, integrity, and strategic foresight are a few attributes you will develop that create a positive culture and high-functioning organization.

Leadership Ready The core of your Regent experience is the integration of leadership-ready principles that are proven and timeless. You will be challenged to cultivate your mission mindset and bias toward action alongside skills in problem-solving, entrepreneurialism, and team building. Through faith integration, you’ll also learn to apply principles that honor God above self.

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E N D U R I N G FA C U LT Y CONNECTIONS

TA I L O R Y O U R P R O G R A M TO YO U R N E E D S

Work with renowned international scholars and practitioners who are invested in your success.

These supportive faculty-student connections extend beyond graduation as you continue to engage and solve problems from a biblical perspective.

Whether your ambition is to contribute to or lead a team, manage an organization, or launch your own company, you can earn a game-changing MBA or master’s degree completely online in an eight-week format or your doctoral degree online with strategic, streamlined residencies.

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SPIRITUAL & LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT

ACCREDITED Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Our curriculum focuses on leadership training while emphasizing the importance of integrity and service.

CONTACT ADMISSIONS 757.352.4400 | 866.402.9938

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INFLUENCE REGENT UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP ALUMNUS

ALLEN CHEEK ‘13 DIRECTOR OF LEARNING OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION COX COMMUNICATIONS • VIRGINIA

I was amazed at how much I was able to apply to the work sector. It was these true, real-life scenarios that allowed me to grow and expand at Cox.

For Allen Cheek, one of his favorite aspects of work and life is to inspire and motivate others to do and be their best.

“At Cox, we put a lot into mentoring relationships, and that’s something I value,” he says. Encouragement from his own mentor at Cox led him to pursue his MBA. Regent’s

location, flexibility and commitment to training students through real-world workplace scenarios made his decision easy. “I was amazed at how much I was able to apply to the work sector. It wasn’t just this academic textbook, it was true scenarios that I practice here, and that

allowed me to be able to grow and expand at Cox.” Allen now mentors others throughout Cox to become lifelong learners — always evolving, improving and fostering innovative ideas with the goal of building a better future for the next generation.

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KNOWLEDGE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

M.A. IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

M.A. IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

This innovation-focused master’s degree will show you how to develop new products, services and business processes. Gain hands-on experience with the tools used by product designers, managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

This program will help unlock your leadership potential while building on key organizational elements, such as motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning, teamwork, and technology.

Online 33 credit hours 12-month fast-track option 8 start times per year CULTIVATE skills in prototyping, innovation and consumer behavior.

PLAN innovative campaigns, market products, and generate support while optimizing your communication skills.

UNDERSTAND how to raise start-up capital and forecast fiscal needs.

PARTICIPATE in a Shark Tank-style presentation of your new product, service or idea.

DRIVE business innovation and creative strategy.

Online 33 credit hours 12-month fast-track option 8 start times per year PRACTICE data-driven, strategic decision-making through collaboration and effective communication.

EXPLORE how to develop and implement initiatives that keep your organization moving forward.

EXAMINE dynamics of international work groups.

CONCENTRATIONS Global Business Leadership & Communication Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Interdisciplinary Studies Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Not-for-Profit Management Organizational Development Consulting Servant Leadership Small Business Technology Management Social Entrepreneurship

EXECUTIVE MENTOR PROGRAM Having access to business professionals can help you establish career connections and gain valuable marketplace insights. The Executive Mentor Program offered through Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership provides selected graduate students with one-on-one access to a seasoned executive. These leaders promote professional development, as they help students: • Clarify career goals • Become ready for the workforce • Increase business connections

• Improve networking skills • Enhance opportunities for career success and impact

Mentors and students are matched for a six-month period during which they are encouraged to meet monthly (in-person or remotely). Learn more at regent.edu/emp.

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INFLUENCE REGENT UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP ALUMNUS

MYRA DINGMAN VANDERVELDE ‘02, ‘04 LEADER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST D E LO I T T E CO N S U LT I N G • V I RG I N I A

I learned skills like culture building and succession planning to create more impact and engagement with our employees.

Dr. Myra Dingman Vandervelde chose Regent’s online program for the quality and flexibility. Its emphasis on business ethics and innovation also taught her real-world skills and a servicefirst approach to leadership: “Every day I feel like I’m

making an impact at my organization by encouraging people to become ethical leaders,” Myra shares. Most importantly, she gets to help leaders become more positive role models both to staff members and to clients

engaged in their professional service: “We have employees across the globe who are looking at our team and learning from them. So it’s crucial to be an ethical leader who impacts company culture from the top to the bottom.”

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KNOWLEDGE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

M.S. IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS Acquire training in one of the fastest-growing career fields: data mining and analysis. You will become proficient in business processes, high-level mathematics, computer science and statistics, predictive analytics, optimization, risk analysis, and data visualization.

Online 30 credit hours 12-month fast-track option 8 start times per year PRESENT data and predictions using top industry tools and foundational analytic concepts.

ANALYZE best practices for corporate data storage and handling.

APPLY the use of modern analytical software, algorithms and methodologies through hands-on experience.

BECOME a highly sought after data expert.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) This highly ranked MBA program will equip you for career advancement. Fast track your MBA by choosing the accelerated option, or add a specialized concentration with just two more courses. By earning your MBA, you’ll be equipped to bring innovative leadership and data-driven solutions to your field.

Online or Hybrid 36 or 42 credit hours 8 start times per year ACBSP Accredited APPLY accounting and financial information for decision-making in diverse business settings.

DEVELOP operational plans and determine appropriate quality-improvement strategies.

CONSTRUCT & PRESENT business strategies and plans for a new business or a new product/service.

CONCENTRATIONS Accounting Business Analytics Cybersecurity Management Entrepreneurship Finance & Investing General Management Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Innovation Management Leadership Marketing Not-for-Profit Management Product management

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INFLUENCE REGENT UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP ALUMNUS

DR. JASON CARTHEN ‘09 FOUNDER AND CEO JASON CARTHEN ENTERPRISES 2019 REGENT ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

When I think about Christian leadership, I think about the examples I saw throughout my time at Regent. The Ph.D. program was tough, but there was a transformation that took place in my life because of the type of leadership I was under.

Dr. Jason Carthen’s resume is notable: NFL linebacker, entrepreneur, radio host, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and doctoral learner.

“I didn’t know I would have this type of success. I was just trying to make it day to day.

As I began to develop a pattern of resilience, I realized everything was going to work out,” Jason explains. “You’ve got to have a very intense focus. That is what allowed me to continue moving forward in leadership.”

He says there were difficulties

along the way, professionally and personally. But his faith in God and desire to live out his purpose is what led him to earn his doctorate in organizational leadership at Regent: “The program transformed me. I knew I was born to change the world.”

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KNOWLEDGE D O C TO R A L D EG R E E P RO G R A M S

DOCTOR OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP (DSL)

PH.D. IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

This high-quality executive doctorate program is designed for organizational leaders to advance to the next level of management and executive leadership positions, including consulting operations. With multiple concentrations to choose from, you can tailor your doctoral studies to your needs and aspirations.

This research-focused degree will prepare academic leaders, researchers and scholars to develop new theory in the field of organizational leadership from a Judeo-Christian perspective.

Online with two 4-day residencies 51 credit hours 8 start terms per year

Online with two 4-day residencies 60 credit hours 3 start times per year Cohort model

EVALUATE & PRACTICE changemanagement methods.

TEACH, RESEARCH & PREPARE leadership development programs for face-to-face and virtual environments.

STUDY biblical foundations, perspectives and examples of servant leadership, and how they can positively impact organizations.

ANALYZE how social, cultural, religious and political conditions and trends impact leadership theory and practice.

WRITE, PUBLISH & PRESENT on the theoretical and practical concepts of leadership.

CONDUCT & PRESENT research that advances theories of leadership and organizational studies.

MONITOR & ASSESS how to renew and transform systems and teams to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

CONSULT with clients to advance their organization.

CONCENTRATIONS Ecclesial Leadership Entrepreneurial Leadership Global Consulting Healthcare Leadership Human Resource Development Individualized Leadership Coaching Servant Leadership Strategic Foresight Strategic Leadership

CONCENTRATIONS Ecclesial Leadership Entrepreneurial Leadership Human Resource Development Individualized Organizational Leadership

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The 51-credit-hour DSL launches in the Spring 2021 semester.

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COMMUNITY R E G E N T I S A P L AC E F O R S T R E N GT H E N I N G YO U R M I N D A N D S O U L

STUDENT RESOURCES Earning your degree takes hard work and determination, so having access to “life tools” is essential to your success. At Regent, we know supportive services help improve the student experience. That’s why you’ll have access to a network of team members and services designed to help you thrive.

STUDENT SUCCESS COACHES

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

CAREER SERVICES

FINANCIAL AID SPECIALISTS

CENTER FOR STUDENT HAPPINESS

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COUNSELING SERVICES

CHAIRS & FACULTY MEMBERS

CAMPUS MINISTRIES

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A C T I V E - D U T Y M I L I TA R Y, VETERAN & DEPENDENT BENEFITS

Our alumni are working at these and other organizations:

25% tuition reduction for veterans and active-duty service members.

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15% tuition reduction for spouses and dependents of active-duty service members.

Free Transcript Request Service.

Post-9/11 GI Bill* Yellow Ribbon Program and Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) participation, as well as other generous discounts.

Our dedicated military team is available to address your education and career counseling needs. regent.edu/military

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Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. Regent University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, age or veteran status in admissions, treatment or access to its programs and activities, or in the administration of educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics or other University programs. In addition, Regent does not discriminate based on religion, except as necessary to comply with Regent’s Standard of Personal Conduct and Statement of Christian Community and Mission. View the full nondiscrimination policy at regent.edu/nondiscrim. Questions or concerns regarding discrimination based on sex may be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator at T9Coordinator@regent.edu, or the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at OCR@ed.gov. To learn more about Disability Services or to contact Regent’s Section 504 coordinator, visit regent.edu/disability. Regent University is authorized to operate in the state of Virginia and is exempt from the requirements of certification by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. SBL181488