{"id":18192,"date":"2017-03-07T14:04:58","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T22:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=18192"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:19:47","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Business Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m7o0fbzz-c87397c95b642819ecbb489140a2c363\">\n.avia-section.av-m7o0fbzz-c87397c95b642819ecbb489140a2c363{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/03\/School-of-Business-About-Page-Title-Image-Girl-Studing-From-Textbook.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-m7o0fbzz-c87397c95b642819ecbb489140a2c363 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  home-box avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-60 av-height-percent  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='60' data-av_min_height_opt='percent'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18192'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-qw9n5c-fddd6a12fdbfc0083e557f8e11bb5bdd av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  dog-house museo-head first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:21px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m7o0d5z6-b239be1501577c5f72c2b8acc46377b6 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  small-pillow head-fog av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g7qmvqo-18e8fb0e30aca0c4c826234543f0b4a6\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-g7qmvqo-18e8fb0e30aca0c4c826234543f0b4a6 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-g7qmvqo-18e8fb0e30aca0c4c826234543f0b4a6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock big-pillow av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal\u00a0is to cultivate business strengths in our future leaders. Enhance your confidence in technical and applied skills through our hands-on programs that will position you for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-fb9m9g0-1e8b09bf3f976314a6a90769eb107028 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  no-border goofy-foot av-sticky-submenu submenu-not-first container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-center'><ul id=\"menu-business-program\" class=\"av-subnav-menu\" role=\"menu\"><li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-18150\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Business<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-18190\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/programs\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Programs<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-69677\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/online-learning\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Online<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-55376\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/business-internship-opportunities\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Internships<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-58217\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/clubs\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Clubs<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-58262\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/stories\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Stories<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-18228\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/about\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">About<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-18225\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/faculty\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Faculty<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-18153\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/business\/contact\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Contact<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='sticky_placeholder'><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_2' aria-label='SOU Business About Page - 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Our team values assistance in the development of small group skills that are vital in today&#8217;s workplace. Case studies provide opportunities to develop critical thinking and analytical skills.<\/p>\n<p>The School of Business offers hands-on experience in diverse local businesses and nonprofit organizations. International exposure comes from students from around the world and study abroad programs. Faculty members are well-educated, friendly, flexible, have years of private sector business experience, and are dedicated to providing our students with the best possible education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jvicx521-0de452aceb7c89ca092ac8e3a784a02d av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Vision: Cultivating the Power of Communities to thrive<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9m6ssq8-cc10a9556831100f41f50a67df157202\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-9m6ssq8-cc10a9556831100f41f50a67df157202 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-9m6ssq8-cc10a9556831100f41f50a67df157202 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>With a sincere desire to see regional and global communities flourish, the School of Business will prepare learners for hybrid jobs, fulfilling careers, and lives of purpose by emphasizing innovation, compassion, equity, and conscientious decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2lfks4w-2b6ff83e1058347bd12f390cfff873a4 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >School of Business Mission Statement<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9m6ssq8-3-d7179e9c525335bef737858e0c9cb00d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-9m6ssq8-3-d7179e9c525335bef737858e0c9cb00d .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-9m6ssq8-3-d7179e9c525335bef737858e0c9cb00d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The School of Science and Business at Southern Oregon University supports academic programs, scholarship, and community-based projects focused on solving real-world problems. Our faculty, students, researchers, and community partners work collaboratively to promote vibrant communities, a healthy and livable future, and a flourishing planet. Our programs involve students in significant research or project-based activities that build investigative and communication skills in order to achieve competence, coupled with confidence. Through hands-on programing, our diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students complete their degrees knowing they can make a difference because they already have. Leadership begins here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-24kan3k-b76808682d50e5e48efceba17151ce3d av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >School of Business \u2013 Values Statement<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kw6o8g5n-42bc24c7cdb2763365ddfd2989261419\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-kw6o8g5n-42bc24c7cdb2763365ddfd2989261419 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kw6o8g5n-42bc24c7cdb2763365ddfd2989261419 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This Value Statement represents our belief of what constitutes ethical, legal and professional behavior for students, staff, and faculty in all of our interactions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Ethics.<\/span> We demonstrate ethical conduct in our communication and practices. We manage ourselves with integrity and make decisions based upon the greater good.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Sensitivity.<\/span> We value and respect diversity including political, philosophical and cultural viewpoints. We show concern for the welfare of others, expect equity, impartiality and openness.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Academic honesty.<\/span> We believe in academic integrity, personal honesty, tolerance, respect for diversity, and civility.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Respectful communication.<\/span> We show care, tolerance and respect towards the rights and dignity of others. We expect fairness without reference to individual bias.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Responsibility and accountability.<\/span> We exercise sound judgment and serve the best interests of the University, the community, and the environment.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Professionalism.<\/span> We hold each other to high standards of conduct. We demonstrate collegiality and believe in nurturing mutually beneficial relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-3385u8-681c52ffae8653bc60cfbda69ac8133a av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Essentials of our Mission<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8ezbpo0-d82dfaa3aa04322b6926f71a88927ebe\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8ezbpo0-d82dfaa3aa04322b6926f71a88927ebe .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8ezbpo0-d82dfaa3aa04322b6926f71a88927ebe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A coherent, integrated curriculum within the functional \u00a0areas of business emphasizing the increasingly global nature of the business environment, ethical conduct in business decision-making, and technological competency;<\/p>\n<p>A requirement that students demonstrate the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner. These communication skills are refined through oral class presentations, written assignments, and the development of a comprehensive business plan that serves as a senior capstone project;<\/p>\n<p>A foundation in the liberal areas and sciences supplemented with a required non-business minor, an interdisciplinary certificate, or a year-long study abroad experience;<\/p>\n<p>A dynamic set of academic offerings consisting of business concentrations, business co-majors, interdisciplinary certificate programs, and a comprehensive degree completion program;<\/p>\n<p>A requirement that students earn internship credit or engage in practical undergraduate research in the business community;<\/p>\n<p>Accessible programs available to all qualified students through day and evening courses offered at multiple locations and online;<\/p>\n<p>Faculty that reflect a balance between theory and practice, teaching and research, and service to the University and community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1q0nwk0-cce89b105d78db7cca7050f8676d157f av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Our Strengths<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8ezbpo0-2-9684db8dcc0f99a50640d02d4458cb46\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8ezbpo0-2-9684db8dcc0f99a50640d02d4458cb46 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8ezbpo0-2-9684db8dcc0f99a50640d02d4458cb46 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A degree in Business Administration develops you into an open-minded, responsible citizen with skills to carry you throughout your career. You can travel the world, start your own successful business, and inspire those around you. In this program, you will practice interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and time management in addition to mastering many tangible skills involving software programs, finance, marketing, and accounting, just to name a few. In short, the Business Administration degree teaches you to become a leader in any industry. Our graduates are enjoying very successful careers all around the Rogue Valley and the world. The program offers students the option to further develop their managerial skill sets and competencies in four option areas: Marketing, Management, Hospitality &amp; Tourism Management, and Accounting. The Accounting option offers two tracks \u2013 Management Accounting and Public Accounting. The latter is intended for students planning to take the CPA examination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">So, what makes us different than all the other universities out there? We pride ourselves on five basic strengths:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Small class sizes. The average class size in the School of Business is 26. This means you get to know your professors, and they get to know you. When it comes time to graduate, professors can be a huge support in the way of providing leads to job opportunities, writing letters of recommendation, and helping you network in a professional community. You won\u2019t find that at a large school. You also build lifelong friendships with your classmates. You aren\u2019t stuck in a class where no one knows you.<\/li>\n<li>Community involvement. When you\u2019re a senior, you are required to participate in a community learning activity: an internship or business research project. We realize that one of the keys to a great experience is putting your education into action. An internship allows you to gain practical experience that can lead to a full-time job after graduation. The business research project allows you to work with a real organization on a real problem. Both opportunities get you out into the community and network with other business professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Experienced faculty. Most of our professors have extensive business experience. That means they aren\u2019t just teaching from a textbook. They can provide real-world examples to demonstrate course concepts.<\/li>\n<li>International exchange. There are many opportunities for you to study abroad, periods ranging from three weeks to a full academic year. International exchange helps you see there are multiple ways of viewing the world. By studying with people from other cultures, you can learn new ways of solving problems and communicating.<\/li>\n<li>Degree supplementation. Every business student is required to complete a minor outside the School of Business, an interdisciplinary certificate, or a study abroad program for one year. Earning a certificate or minor will allow you to develop knowledge and skills in another area that may jump-start your career and open even more doors of opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On top of all that, the School of Business is ACBSP accredited, which is a national accreditation just for business programs, and we are rated #25 by <em>US News and World Report<\/em> for Top Public Schools and #20 on <em>Get Educated<\/em>\u2019s list of Best Buys.<\/p>\n<p>Stand out from the crowd with a degree in Business at Southern Oregon University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-10kuxu8-6235d4ac6e9bead08d873b8e6ba8c500 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Study Abroad<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4hot01c-ed2d4e3a48895a1191f2dfe35099fd26\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-4hot01c-ed2d4e3a48895a1191f2dfe35099fd26 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4hot01c-ed2d4e3a48895a1191f2dfe35099fd26 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Undergraduate Dual Degree<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Students in this program earn both a business degree from SOU and a degree from one of \u00a0our partner universities in Germany (Hochschule Harz or HTW Saarlandes). The program of study can be completed in four years, with a year of study at one of the German universities during a student&#8217;s Junior or Senior year. Business classes are taught in English.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oip.sou.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about SOU International Studies Programs here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3wpr2nk-17e39cbacd3645582b678dcc364920f5\">\n.flex_column.av-3wpr2nk-17e39cbacd3645582b678dcc364920f5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3wpr2nk-17e39cbacd3645582b678dcc364920f5 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2to6xps-1b1f41fb70b6b5eb67b6963ed0280ece\">\n.avia-section.av-2to6xps-1b1f41fb70b6b5eb67b6963ed0280ece{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3' aria-label='SOU Business Home Page - 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