“Helpful, well taught, and thought through. Really helpful to me as a business owner”
Business & Leadership
Business Leadership Program
Zollikon is expanding its commitment to serving the local business community through intentional professional development. Mark Miller, a respected business leader and Zollikon board member, now serves part-time as a liaison between regional employers and the Institute. In this role, he helps identify real-world workforce needs, shape relevant course offerings, and ensure programs are accessible for both students and businesses. This initiative reflects Zollikon’s mission to cultivate strong, homegrown leadership that serves the community with excellence and purpose.
To learn more, contact Mark Miller at [email protected] or our Chief Academic Officer, [email protected].
Courses
Join a cohort of like-minded Anabaptists, committed to learning from the expertise of Holmes County business professionals and Zollikon board members. Gain valuable knowledge and insight from organizations like: Center for Serving Leadership, Superb Industries, Keim, and ProVia. Connect in community with students desiring to grow as Christian business leaders.
Introduction to Marketing
This course prepares students to plan and execute a clear and effective marketing strategy while exploring the impact of different forms of media on society. Students will focus on reaching the right people at the right time with the right message.
Leadership
This course will include areas of authentic leadership, developing and living organizational mission/vision/values, and developing teams and structure. Local business and organizational leaders will present and reflect on their lived leadership experiences.
Financial Management
Financial Management provides practical approaches to the most common financial decisions. We’ll cover the basics of financial accounting, the accounting cycle, financial statement analysis, and cost management that includes internal controls, pricing strategies, and budgeting.
Human Resources Management
This course provides a comprehensive overview of HR practices in the modern business environment. Through case studies and practical applications, this course equips learners with the skills to effectively manage human capital, enhance organizational performance, and navigate the complexities of the HR field and is ideal for those seeking to build a solid foundation in HR.
Sales Management
This Sales Management course covers essential strategies for leading sales teams, optimizing performance, and driving revenue growth. Topics include sales forecasting, customer relationship management, and goal setting, providing the skills to manage and motivate sales teams effectively. The course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their sales leadership abilities.
Student Testimonials
“The importance on leader's need (for) spiritual disciplines was eyeopening”
“The content was excellent and I enjoyed the class very much”
“It was revolutionary in evaluating cost/value benefits and in developing a larger marketing plan that honors the values of my organization.”
“It was revolutionary in evaluating cost/value benefits and in developing a larger marketing plan that honors the values of my organization.”
“Extremely helpful in our business. Already paid for the class in what we've saved.”
“Would recommend 100%”
“Basic explanations to complex problems”
“It was practical and authentic”
“Great teaching, new ideas”