A. J. PALUMBO SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Leadership and Change Management concentration prepares students to become authentic
leaders with the capacity to lead their employees
and organizations to overcome the unforeseen
challenges in today’s business and societal environments.
Students will need to complete five required
courses in each of these areas to qualify for the
concentration. In addition, students can take nine
to twelve credits in another business discipline or
tailor these electives to suit their individual career
interests. Students should consult with an academic
advisor in order to review the course offerings and
select appropriate electives. As organizations worldwide are confronted with
volatile markets, vigilant shareholders, and rising
customer expectations, leadership and change
management capabilities have become paramount
to organizational success. The LCM concentration
provides students with a competency-based, wellrounded
education and offers a unique combination
of experiences and perspectives to help students develop
into creative, adaptable and authentic leaders
who can work across diverse business disciplines,
environments, and cultures in the new economy.
Students are encouraged to also specialize in a
functional area of business as part of their program
of study. Career path options include a wide range
of management, consulting, and entrepreneurial
positions in organizations ranging in size from sole
proprietorships to multinational firms.
Duquesne University's School of
Business is accredited by the AACSB
International—The Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business—the highest accreditation that American
schools of business can attain. Of the more than 1,200 collegiate
schools of business in the United States, less than one-third
has earned accreditation through the AACSB International.
A total of 122 credits is required to satisfy degree requirements.
The University Core provides undergraduates with a common intellectual foundation for their college careers. Core
courses focus on issues and values central to the tradition and mission of the University. These courses are not merely
preparation for professional study, but for life-long learning.
In keeping with our Catholic-Spiritan vision, the Core Curriculum emphasizes the students’ intellectual and ethical development through the liberal arts. Using the modes of inquiry particular to the humanities and the social and natural sciences, students expand their self-understanding and their knowledge of the world. The Core Curriculum provides students with the opportunity to explore how religious faith and spiritual values enrich human life. By connecting learning in the classroom to community service, students are encouraged to develop as responsible, global citizens.
Some University Core requirements may be fulfilled through CLEP testing, transfer credits or alternative courses. Students are advised to consult with their
academic advisor to determine advanced standing and/or identify alternative courses where appropriate. The Core Curriculum also includes a Service Learning
Requirement (embedded in a course); Information
Literacy (COSC 030) Requirement for 1 credit; and a Writing Intensive Requirement
where students must take four courses that are writing
intensive prior to graduation (embedded in a course and
noted with a "W" at the end of the course number).
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES |
24 CREDITS |
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3
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Biblical and Historical Perspectives |
| UCOR 142 |
Theological Views of the Person |
| UCOR 143 |
Global and Cultural Perspectives |
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THEME AREA COURSES |
9 CREDITS |
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3 Credits |
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Business requirements professionally prepare students to meet the challenge of a business career through an
appreciation of initiative and responsibility; by developing the ability to work harmoniously with others and to adjust to changing circumstances; by encouraging logical thinking and analytical reasoning; and by developing an awareness of the important role of quantitative measurements in today's business world. Students must complete 60 credits, including all required freshman and sophomore business courses, prior to enrolling for 300 or 400 level business courses. Please note: All courses are 3 credits except BUAD 103 Gateway to Business, which is 2. Students who qualify may register for honors sections of required accounting courses (noted with an "H" in the course number). Please meet with your academic advisor for more information. |
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Major requirements provide the theoretical background and the specific skills particular to the field of Leadership and
Change Management.
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BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS |
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BUSINESS ELECTIVES |
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Electives provide the opportunity for students to select business and non-business courses based upon their areas of interest. Consultation with an academic advisor is recommended to fully benefit from the wide variety of electives available.
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COMM 202: Business & Professional Communications (3 cr.) is required. Students may choose one additional Culture course based on approval by their Academic Advisor.
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This literature is designed to
provide prospective students a general overview of academic
coursework necessary to fulfill degree requirements. Admitted
students are advised to consult Duquesne University's Undergraduate
catalog for comprehensive policies and procedures. Admitted
students are further advised to consult regularly with their
academic advisor to develop overall plans of study, create
semester schedules, and identify course alternatives where
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