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Business Administration - Mortuary Science Cooperative Program

Major: Business Administration – Mortuary Science
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Total credit hours: 65
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

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About Business Administration – Mortuary Science

Thiel College’s Mortuary Science major is a cooperative program offered through the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS). This joint venture includes a variety of courses in accounting, business management, statistics, business communication, and economics.

Students spend their first five semesters at Thiel, followed by three trimesters at PIMS. Upon completion, students earn a B.A. in Business Administration from Thiel and a diploma in funeral directing and embalming from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

Business Administration - Mortuary Science Program Objectives

At Thiel College, the bachelor’s degree and diploma courses prepare students to:

1. Gain admissions into PIMS (Pittsburgh Institute for Mortuary Science)
2. Sit for the State Board of Exam for Funeral Directors.
3. Perform basic business management functions.
4. Develop competency in data analysis techniques, including use of spreadsheets and databases.
5. Gain experience in resolving ethical dilemmas faced by business managers.
6. Demonstrate effective communication in oral and written forms in the field.
7. Cultivate interpersonal skills and learn to be a valuable member of a team.
8. Network with distinguished business alumni.

Business Administration - Mortuary Science Curriculum

This business administration program includes depth and breadth in data analytics, principles of investments, international business and strategic management. PIMS courses are designed to prepare our students to be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and skill necessary for a successful future within the funeral industry.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to our undergraduate business students for reasons of academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more.

The scholarships available to business administration majors are:

• The August and Susan Bamford Scholarship
• Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
• The Roger ’52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
• The John T. Egbert Jr. and Phyllis Faries Egbert Scholarship
• Daniel A. Hamo Scholarship
• Huether Foundation Endowment for Business
• The David ’71 and Deborah ’75 Mogle Endowed Scholarship
• Helen Patterson Hill Memorial Scholarship
• Lend-A-Hand Scholarship
• The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
• The Wise Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs and Organizations

It’s easy to get involved on campus at Thiel; joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet fellow students and gain leadership experience.

A Mortuary Science major might be interested in the following student organizations:

• National Society of Leadership and Success
• Accounting Club
• Greenville Jr. Chamber of Commerce
• Chi Eta Sigma (National Commerce Honorary Society)

Explore a full list of Thiel student clubs and organizations.

Alumni and Careers

Students in the Business Administration and Accounting Department are exceptionally successful in finding first-time jobs after graduation. Our faculty members work closely with students to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills they need, as well as mentoring them as they prepare for and pursue a range of professional opportunities. For example, the department hosts many networking events that allow students to speak with professionals from numerous companies in the area.

Aligned with our business administration program, you’ll be in excellent company upon graduation. Countless Thiel graduates have joined Fortune 500 companies and become successful business owners and community leaders in the local western Pennsylvania region and beyond.

Potential career paths for graduates of the public relations, advertising, and integrated marketing communication major include:

• Family Service Counselor
• Funeral Sales Associate
• Funeral Director
• Embalmer
• Mortuary Inspector

Thiel College has a strong and active alumni community that supports recent Thiel graduates as they begin their business careers.

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