| School of Business
Mission, Vision and Objectives
The School of Business is critical in accomplishing the mission and vision of JP Catholic, which is to shape creators and innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs at the intersections of communications media, technology and business, guided by the spiritual, moral and social teachings of Jesus Christ. The curriculum prepares students to create, lead, manage, sustain, and grow entrepreneurial product and service companies.
BS in Business – Concentration in Entrepreneurial Business
The concentration in Entrepreneurial Business focuses students on the leadership and management of innovation driven product and service organizations, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial start-ups. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to master the complexities of today’s global and ever-changing business environment. Courses provide the key fundamentals of management and in-depth exposure to the trends shaping the foundations of business today. Students learn to passionately pursue new and innovative ideas, to defy conventional wisdom, to dare mighty things, and to lead through action and example. Students can expect a "transforming" experience, acquiring self-confidence, knowledge, and the tools they will need to chart their own future, and likely in partnership with peers from JP Catholic. The industry-experienced faculty brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit underpinned by a serious focus on forming student-led businesses to thrive within the increasingly competitive global marketplace.
BS in Business – Concentration in the Business of Entertainment
The major in the Business of Entertainment focuses students on the leadership and management of product and service companies within the entertainment industry, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial start-ups. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to master the complexities of today’s global and ever-changing business environment in film, television, video, interactive media, and the stage. The student learn the fundamentals of business, and to the business of the entertainment media industry, followed by two years of advanced coursework, directed studies, industry experiences, and team projects. Students are exposed to the business and financial nuances of all facets of entertainment project development, production and distribution. Following graduation they will be well prepared to into the investment, business and financial, sales and marketing parts of the industry.
The learning experience at JP Catholic is influenced by the call of the late Pope John Paul II to the need that "the world needs genuine witnesses to Christian ethics in the field of business" making the world's marketplaces and workplaces better for every race and creed.
Occupations for Which Students Will be Prepared
The BS degree in Business, with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Business prepares students for careers as leaders and managers of organizations and companies that create and commercialize general products and services in the global marketplace; business development; marketing; sales; and financial analysis.
The BS degree in Business, with a concentration in Business of Entertainment prepares students for careers as leaders and managers of organizations and companies that create and commercialize entertainment media products and services in the global marketplace; business development; marketing; sales; and financial analysis.
Program Objectives for Business Degree
- Prepare students to understand the dynamic complexity of the global business environment.
- Prepare students for the challenge to ideate, evaluate, build, launch and sustain their own business.
- Prepare students for employment in public and private companies and organizations.
- Prepare students for graduate school.
- Demonstrate an understanding the ethical and moral challenges faced and resolution in today’s global business
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by identifying, evaluating, synthesizing, and presenting issues related to core business skills of accounting, economics, finance, management, leadership, HR, marketing and sales.
- Demonstrate superior communication skills in written reports and papers and oral presentations.
- Demonstrate team skills by working effectively with others in academic and non-academic environments.
- Demonstrate the ability to conceive and evaluate a business idea, assemble a team and launch the concept to a market.
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