College of Business and Executive Education

Businesses measure their growth by financial measurements. Financial success is measured by numbers. It has been said that Accounting is the language of practical business life. Accountants provide insight, skills, experience, and expertise for financial decision-making. Managing money and assets is one aspect of an accountant’s job that is needed by individuals, small businesses, and multimillion-dollar corporations.

Openings for accounting jobs are expected to rise by 6% over the course of the next decade according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Accounting is a career that never goes out of style.

• Auditor
• Tax Accountant
• Forensic Accountant
• Corporate Controller
• Internal Auditor
• Government Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Certified Public Accountant

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An education in business administration offers a wide perspective on overseeing and managing a business enterprise, touching on subjects like accounting, finance, data analysis, and much more. That’s where the Harris College of Business and Executive Education at Faulkner University comes in. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program, which readies students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in business. This program is offered at our main campus in Montgomery, Alabama, as well as our satellite campuses in Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville.

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Are you interested in investing, personal financial planning, problem-solving or financial management? If the answer is yes, then a degree in Finance is for you. Finance is a business degree focused on the big picture of markets and the economy. A degree in finance allows you to help clients find solutions and create plans for investments and retirement. Finance students need skills in math, statistics, communication, leadership, and organization. These skills provide insight into long-term investing and other financial decisions.

Jobs in finance are predicted to increase steadily at a rate of 5% or 450,000 jobs, over the next ten years according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Finance degrees offer careers in a variety of areas and often provide high-paying positions soon after graduation.

• Finance Officer
• Financial Analyst
• Loan Officer
• Commercial banking
• Investment Banking
• Financial Planner
• Insurance Agent
• Hedge Fund Manager
• Venture Capitalist
• Chief Financial Officer

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At Faulkner University’s Harris College of Business and Executive Education, students seeking to develop the foundation for a career in management can earn a Bachelor of Science in Management degree. Offered at our campus in Montgomery, Alabama, the program follows a traditional daytime schedule and offers a versatile, preparatory curriculum rooted in the Christian faith. Upon graduation, students will have gained the education to help them find employment in management positions or pursue graduate studies.

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MIS focuses on the information and systems needed to manage organizations efficiently and effectively. The strength of an MIS major lies in the ability to work with managers and users in an organization to develop, implement, and manage the information technology infrastructure. 

The demand for MIS graduates is increasing faster than the general demand for other fields of study. Because of the wide variety of MIS application areas and technical specialties, numerous career choices are available. MIS majors have among the highest average salary offers for business majors. MIS majors are most likely to go into positions in information services for companies or consulting. Jobs in computer and information technology fields are projected to grow at a rate of 11% in the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics), much faster than the average for all occupations.

• Business Systems Analyst
• Information Technology Manager
• Business Process Engineer
• Information Security Manager
• Database Administrator
• Chief technology Officer

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Everyone in the world of business needs a little bit of marketing. In today’s business environment understanding the motivations of the customer in critical to anyone in business. Marketing helps students understand what drives a business, you get to be creative and strategic. Marketing is an essential area of business that helps companies reach goals and earn profits.

Marketing professionals need to understand what customers want and need to ensure the company they represent offers something that customers are willing to pay for. Informing a customer about a product is a complex process that leads to many marketing-related roles. A degree in marketing offers many career opportunities.

• Market Research Analyst
• Marketing Director
• Marketing Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Director of digital marketing
• Data scientist
• Content strategist
• Advertising and promotions manager
• Public relations specialist

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Why Ethics?

With numerous examples of corruption across the business landscape, society is in desperate need of ethical leaders and employees. In the Harris College of Business at Faulkner University, we find ourselves uniquely positioned to address this ethical conundrum by combining biblical principles with contemporary research in the field of ethics.

What is the Ethics Institute?