Fermanian School of Business

Mission

Provide the World, Business Leaders Who Demonstrate Christ-Like Character, as characterized by the motto:  "More than the bottom line, business education to change the world."

Purposes

• To provide challenging courses that prepare graduates to meet the demands of the competitive business world and graduate school; 
• To surround and assist students in spiritual development, by encouraging the utilization of strong Christian values, and applying those values to ethical issues in each topic of study;
• To enhance education with opportunities for students to experience the business world firsthand, and to meet and network with Christian business leaders of exemplary integrity and experience.

Tradition of Excellence

The Fermanian School of Business educates students broadly in preparation for multiple careers and a wide variety of jobs. Christian values and ethical conduct are emphasized throughout the program, which also provides balance between theory and practice, emphasizes the global dimensions of business and encourages cross-cultural experiences. Small classes provide students with individualized attention from faculty who are dedicated to the academic success of each student. The faculty have earned doctorates or possess an earned professional credential, focus predominately on effective teaching, and take seriously their call to be Christian role models and mentors.

Career Opportunities

The Fermanian School of Business provides quality preparation integrating theory, technology and practice. Resources such as the Fermanian Business and Economic Institute promote student and business interaction through internships, the Entrepreneur Enrichment Program, networking and other innovative programs. Graduates have been successful pursuing graduate programs in academic environments such as University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, San Diego State University, and Fermanian School of Business, etc. Accounting graduates have been successful passing the CPA examination. Highly respected firms in San Diego and throughout the world (i.e. Teledyne Ryan, IBM, Sheraton Hotels, Science Applications International, McDonnell-Douglas, Bank of America, Ernst and Young, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Internal Revenue Service, etc.) have actively recruited and hired graduates of the Fermanian School of Business.

Point Loma Nazarene University, through its Fermanian School of Business, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the following business degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Majors
Accounting
Business Administration
    Concentrations
     Entrepreneurial/Finance 
     International Business 
     Management 
     Marketing
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
International Development Studies

Minors
Accounting
Business Administration
International Development Studies
Nonprofit Organization Management
Public Relations (Interdepartmental)
Sustainability Studies

Course Descriptions
Accounting Courses
Business Courses
Economics Courses 

Faculty

Senyo Adjibolosoo, Ph.D.
Simon Fraser University

Kenneth D. Armstrong, Ph.D., Interim Dean
Northwestern University

Randolph M. Ataide, M.A., J.D.
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
San Joaquin College of Law

Margaret Thomas Bailey, Ph.D.
University of Southern California

Daniel S. Bothe, M.B.A.
University of Southern California

Steven C. Cosentino, CPA, M.B.A.
San Diego State University

Daniel A. Croy, Ed.D.
Vanderbilt University

Robert C. Gailey, Ph.D.
University of San Diego

Carl T. Hammond III, CPA, M.B.A.
San Diego State University

Rebecca A. Havens, Ph.D.
University of California, San Diego

H. Ruth Toews Heinrichs, D.P.A.
University of LaVerne

Kimberly S. Hogelucht, Ph.D.
University of San Diego

Julie K. Huntley, Ph.D.
Arizona State University

José E. Muñoz, Jr., M.B.A.
Florida State University

Bruce A. Schooling, Ph.D.
New Mexico State University

Harry S. Watkins, Ph.D.
University of Oregon

Joseph E. Watkins, III, Ph.D.
University of Arizona

Computer Requirement

All majors must own a personal notebook computer for their program of study. The notebook is required upon entry into Accounting 201 Principles of Financial Accounting. Accounting 201 is normally taken in the fall semester of the sophomore year. Specific hardware requirements are available from the Fermanian School of Business Web site.