Essential Functions

The purpose of the essential functions list is to allow prospective students who are considering a career to be informed of the physical, emotional, and psychological demands related to training and employment in a field of study. These lists are provided to allow prospective students to make informed career choices by providing them with a summary of the physical abilities and personality traits that are generally required for the successful completion of a curriculum and result in employment in a field of study after graduation. For students to be successful in the Business Management program, they must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Write letters, reports, and memoranda clearly, logically, and persuasively using concise and grammatically correct language.
• Speak clearly, distinctly, and effectively with individuals or groups using tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically.
• Use technology effectively to complete required tasks and communicate results.
• Display flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate time management and multitasking skills.
• Use good judgment and problem solving skills.
• Listen effectively to clients, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Analyze and report data for informed business decisions.
• Assist with the planning and directing or coordinating of the operations of a business.
• Exhibit leadership skills.
• Apply accounting and financial knowledge to the operations of an organization.
• Value diversity.
• Practice ethical leadership.
• Apply knowledge of human resources, accounting, marketing, ethics, and information technology to the operations of the organization.
• Possess sufficient strength, coordination, mobility, and manual dexterity to perform tasks accurately, safely, and efficiently.

Physical requirements vary depending on the specific position and business location. The physical requirements may include: 

• Walking, stooping, sitting, bending, climbing stairs, and reaching.
• Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity in arms, hands, and fingers.