The School of Business is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in a global economy characterized by complex issues, ambiguity, and change. A key belief underlying the department’s programs is that business success generally depends on specialized skills, awareness, and understanding beyond a field of specialization and personal attributes such as leadership skills, adaptability, healthy self-esteem, competency in problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Requirements for Admission to Business Programs

Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to programs in the School of Business. Admission to the School of Business programs requires:

Incoming first-year students: Overall high school GPA 2.75 or better; At least three years of high school mathematics; Or with the School of Business dean's approval

Transfer students with at least 16 semester hours of transfer credit: Overall transfer GPA 2.75 or better; Completion of MTH 111 Introduction to Mathematical Methods and Applications or the equivalent with a C or better; Completion of ENG 106 Composition II or the equivalent with a C or better; Or with the School of Business dean approval

The School of Business affords each student the opportunity to develop these skills, perspectives, and personal attributes, recognizing that students come to the program with different needs and expectations. The School draws on the liberal arts heritage and resources of Elmhurst University to fulfill its mission. The School maintains close ties with the business community to ensure its programs are viable and relevant in a dynamic business environment.

The School of Business also offers several programs for graduate students, including degree programs in business administration, project management and supply chain management. Please refer to the Graduate Study section of this catalog.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the School of Business are as follows:

• The student has a basic knowledge of the content of functional areas of business.

• The student can interpret numerical data and solve problems using quantitative methods.

• The student can leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The student also demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.

• The student can demonstrate sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. To do so, the student can obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

• The student can effectively articulate thoughts and ideas in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside the organization individually and in teams.

• The student demonstrates personal accountability and effective work habits. Also, the student understands the role of integrity and ethical behavior relative to the larger community.

• The student demonstrates openness and the willingness to value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.

• The student can work within a team structure, build collaborative relationships with diverse individuals, leverage other individual’s strengths, and manage conflict.

• The student can leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others.

• The student can explore job options, understand and can take steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.