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INTRODUCTION
BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY
The Departments of Business and Accountancy at LaGrange College are committed to academic
excellence through degree programs designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers in
business. The liberal arts education that students receive at LaGrange College provides the
foundation for critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills needed for a successful
professional career. The departments seek to enhance the College's liberal arts curriculum by
offering coursework and internship opportunities that give students a fundamental understanding
of business and provide them with the knowledge and skills needed for effective decisionmaking
in a dynamic, global, and technologically-oriented environment.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are dedicated to the development of our students‘ abilities to think critically and
creatively and to the enhancement of their communication skills.
We seek to integrate and extend liberal arts-based values through discussion, discovery, and
reflection based on contemporary business content.
We seek to provide a safe, caring, and ethical place for all our students to grow and mature.
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF OUR PROGRAMS
Upon completion of a degree from the Departments of Business and Accountancy, a student
should be able to:
demonstrate general knowledge and comprehension of business concepts and the ability to
integrate this knowledge.
synthesize and make connections among different ideas, as well as demonstrate the ability to
think creatively and critically, and to formulate logical arguments.
show an intrinsic desire to learn and a curiosity about the world and about business by
actively participating in class, group work, and individual research.
formulate and defend ethical judgments and develop an understanding of individual moral
responsibility, particularly in a group or corporate setting.
communicate in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, using technology
appropriately.
work in teams and demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal relations, and the
leadership and followership processes.
accept and embrace risk and uncertainty in the business environment.
PROGRAMS
The following programs are available:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accountancy
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