Business Education Programs
The Business Education faculty at Fort Hays State University collaborates with faculty from the College of Education, the Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, the College of Health and Life Sciences, and the Graduate School to provide a wide range of learning opportunities for students from the Associates level to Graduate Study.
Associates of Applied Science
Through a collaborative partnership with the faculty in the Department of Applied Technology, we offer two concentrations in the Associates of Applied Science in Technology and Leadership program:
Bachelors of Business Education
The Bachelor of Science in Business Education is available with three distinct concentrations:
To see the course work for each concentration, please click on the name of the program.
These concentrations provide you the opportunity to earn a degree in business that is tailored to your interests and future goals. As you complete your program, you will be exposed to coursework from accounting, business law, communication, economics, leadership, management, marketing, website design, and many more. Additionally, you will complete classes specific to your concentration. The benefit of a degree structured like this is a specialized degree that also offers a generalized overview of business.
Our degree programs can be completed on-campus, virtually, or a combination of both to fit into your schedule.
Business Teacher Licensure prepares you to teach tomorrow's business leaders in grades 6-12. A dual-degree program, Business Teacher Licensure prepares you to receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Education with a concentration in Business Teacher Licensure and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Graduates from this program have taught a wide range of classes, served as student group advisors, and served as coaches.
Corporate Communication is the most adaptable concentration in Business Education. As a Corporate Communication graduate, management positions as directors of communication, public relations, media relations, and many more are available to you in the public and private sector.
Talent Development is an excellent choice for first-time college students as well as working adults who want to increase their education level. With a degree in Training and Development, you will be prepared to train employees to better perform their jobs. Graduates are prepared to develop management and collaboration systems, web applications, and training programs.
Graduate Programs
For individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree, the Business Education program offers a wide-variety of graduate-level learning opportunities. Business Education Graduate Programs include degree programs, certificate programs, and continuing education.
Graduate Degree Programs include:
- EDS – Educational Specialist in Business Education and Workforce Leadership
- MSE – Masters of Science in Education with an emphasis Business
- MLS – Masters of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Corporate Communication
- MPS – Masters of Professional Studies with an emphasis in Workforce Development
- MPS – Accelerated MPS in Workforce Development
- MBA – Master of Business Administration in Corporate Communication
To see the course work for each concentration, please click on the name of the program.
Graduate Certificate Programs include:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Education (focus in on teaching and learning)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Communication