Stephen Preacher, DBA, Dean
Vision Statement
The Benson School of Business at Southern Wesleyan University will be a leader in Christian business education equipping and empowering its students academically and spiritually to discover their Christ-centered purpose as servant leaders who impact the community, the marketplace, and the world.
Core Values
Biblical
Develop stakeholders to be persons of integrity based on Biblical truth that transforms personal and professional lives.
Practical
Develop opportunities for students to experience their education beyond the classroom through activities such as internships, field trips, applied projects, and other experiential learning that adds value for stakeholders.
Innovative
Promote approaches to problems that emphasize creativity, entrepreneurship, technological implementation, globalization, and change.
Diversity
Develop a shared vision to build an understanding of the global economy and the importance of diverse people working together to build a better world.
Culture of Success
Work cooperatively to promote successful outcomes in an environment that encourages individuals to find God’s purpose for their lives.
Mission
The mission of the Southern Wesleyan University Benson School of Business is to deliver a high quality business education with a Christian perspective that prepares students for positions of leadership and service.
Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes
- Business Communication: Become effective in both oral and written communication;
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrate leadership in effective collaboration, interacting and contributing as a team member to meet stated goals;
- Social and Corporate Responsibility: Exercise the ability to articulate the impact of corporate social responsibility for business and society;
- Ethics and Christian Servant Leadership: Model a clear perception of business ethics based on Christian principles and utilize leadership skills that reflect Christian servant leadership principles;
- Problem-Solving and Decision Making: Apply critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems using various analytical tools and technology.
Bachelor of Science
Minor
