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This course provides a comprehensive examination of the general principles of risk management and insurance planning for individual and family clients. These topics constitute approximately seventeen percent of the principal knowledge topics tested on the CFP® Certification Examination. The course first introduces students to the risk management and insurance planning process and working with clients to analyze and evaluate risk exposures. Second, the core insurance lines of coverage are explored in detail, including: health, disability, long-term care, life, and personal property and casualty (homeowners', personal auto policy, etc.). In addition, the student will learn to analyze an individual and family's insurance needs, to select the most appropriate insurance policy and company, and to understand a business owner's use of insurance to protect the business's assets and future income. Course offered through LCMC Rize consortium partner.

This course is designed to provide students with the foundation to conduct a retirement needs analysis for individuals, to understand the different types of retirement plans available to individuals, and to recognize the key factors that affect retirement plan selection for business owners. Students will be able to evaluate and compare the characteristics of various retirement plans, address client suitability, and provide plan recommendations. The course covers tax-deferred retirement plans, IRAs, nonqualified plans, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, distribution strategies, taxation of distributions, and regulatory considerations. Course offered through LCMC Rize consortium partner.

The course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the financial planning and asset management profession. The course and curriculum are approved by the CFP® Board of Standards and meet one component of the educational requirement for becoming a Certified Financial Planner. This course explores the securities market, sources of information, risk/return, stocks, bonds, options, futures, and security analysis, and culminates in portfolio construction and analysis. You will learn how to evaluate different asset classes for different investment objectives and determine their suitability for investors considering investment goals, time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax situations. Course offered through LCMC Rize consortium partner.

This course covers taxation for individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, as well as the tax aspects of investments, insurance, annuities, and retirement planning. Students will be able to identify the likely tax consequences of personal and business financial activities and select appropriate and lawful tax minimizing tactics and strategies.

This course provides an introduction to federal gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes and the many planning techniques used to minimize the impact of these taxes on transfers of wealth. It also explores the income-tax effects of gifts and bequests, with particular attention to the limitations on income-shifting to family members. The non-tax aspects of estate planning, including the estate planning process, property ownership, planning for incapacity, and planning for business owners are examined as are the need for estate planning documents for individuals, spouses, and unmarried couples. The course stresses the need for balancing tax and non-tax considerations in creating successful estate plans. Course offered through LCMC Rize consortium partner.

This course provides students an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge learned through the prerequisite six course CFP® curriculum. Students will participate in developing a complete financial plan, through the use of case studies and interviewing mock clients. Presentations of a formal financial plan, demonstrating the ability to set client expectations and communicate with clients by answering questions and concerns, are also
required. Course offered through LCMC Rize consortium partner.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration program provides students with a strong foundation in business principles, leadership, and decision-making skills necessary for success in today’s dynamic and competitive business environment. Through a comprehensive curriculum that blends theory with practical application, students gain expertise in key business functions, including management, marketing, and finance.

Students can customize their degree by choosing from one of several tracks to align their studies with their career goals.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Business Administration major will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of core business concepts and their applications.
• Analyze financial data and economic trends to support business decision-making.
• Apply strategic management principles to solve organizational challenges.
• Develop marketing strategies to meet consumer and business needs.
• Utilize digital tools and emerging technologies in business operations.
• Exhibit leadership, teamwork, and ethical decision-making in a global business context.

Utilizing new technology, this course takes advantage of the synthesis of media as a current and prevalent trend in the promotion and marketing of contemporary fine arts work.

Mission 

The Visual and Performing Arts programs at Bethany College are designed to achieve the following goals for their students: 

• Provide study in the disciplines of Music, Theatre, and Visual Art
• Promote the understanding of the historical and aesthetic unity of the disciplines
• Enhance understanding of historical and aesthetic unity with creative practice
• Promote life-long participation in the arts
• Prepare students for careers and graduate study

Learning Outcomes 

The Visual and Performing Arts programs at Bethany College are designed to achieve the following goals for their students:

• Provide study in the disciplines of Music, Theatre, and Visual Art
• Promote the understanding of the historical and aesthetic unity of the disciplines
• Enhance understanding of historical and aesthetic unity with creative practice
• Promote life-long participation in the arts
• Prepare students for careers and graduate study

Mission

The Department of Biology fosters lifelong learning about the natural world by providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in biology and environmental science. The faculty are dedicated to active learning strategies and meaningful research opportunities, empowering students to engage directly in the practice of biology, environmental science, and exercise science. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will establish effective verbal, written, and visual communication skills consistent with the expectations of exercise science professionals.
2. Students will demonstrate professional knowledge and collaborative understanding of the scientific facts, principles, and concepts of exercise science.
3. Students will validate scientific knowledge and skills equivalent to the standards of graduate program entry of their choosing,