Program Overview
A successful career in business leadership and management requires a sound understanding of the marketplace. This program is designed for those who seek a broad spectrum of business courses with an understanding of the cultural and sociological forces that shape business success. It also develops competence in conceptual, interpersonal, and technical skills. The acquired skills and knowledge are applicable in both public and private enterprises.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- 1 Integrate critical thinking and a Christian worldview within general education fields of study.
- 2 Analyze business decisions within the context of complex, interdependent global systems.
- 3 Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication.
- 4 Connect biblical principles across disciplines and experience.
- 5 Apply Christian ethical reasoning in entrepreneurial decision-making.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of instruction vary depending on the nature of the course. In general, courses will be experiential and practical, emphasizing real-life business practices.
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration will be awarded to the student upon successful completion of 120 semester credits, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.00. Students are also required to successfully complete an internship program.
Course Requirements
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS (72 SEMESTER CREDITS)
ACCT 325 | Cost Accounting (Prereq: BUS 121) | 3 Credits |
BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
BUS 120 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 Credits |
BUS 121 | Principles of Accounting II (Prereq: BUS 120) | 3 Credits |
BUS 240 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 Credits |
BUS 250 | Business Ethics | 3 Credits |
BUS 303 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
BUS 313 | Quantitative Analysis for Management | 3 Credits |
BUS 330 | Financial Management | 3 Credits |
BUS 340 | Principles of Organizational Management & Leadership | 3 Credits |
BUS 360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 Credits |
BUS 370 | International Business | 3 Credits |
BUS 390 | Principles of Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits |
BUS 405 | Business Report Writing & Communication | 3 Credits |
BUS 410 | Production Management | 3 Credits |
BUS 420 | Human Resource Management | 3 Credits |
BUS 445 | E-commerce | 3 Credits |
BUS 450 | Policy & Planning | 3 Credits |
BUS 480 | Applied Statistics (Prereq: BUS 313) | 3 Credits |
ECON 250 | Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
ECON 251 | Macroeconomics (Prereq: ECON 250) | 3 Credits |
MKTG 361 | Marketing Communication | 3 Credits |
MKTG 362 | Consumer Behavior (Prereq: MKTG 361) | 3 Credits |
MKTG 364 | Sales & Sales Management | 3 Credits |
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (42 SEMESTER CREDITS)
Humanities – 1 equivalent courses (3 Credits) required
PHIL 110 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
Behavioral Science – 1 equivalent course (3 Credits) required
PSY 110 | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 Credits |
Social Sciences – 4 equivalent courses (12 Credits) required
HIST 131 | Western Civilization I | 3 Credits |
HIST 132 | Western Civilization II | 3 Credits |
POLISCI 123 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 Credits |
SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits |
English – 2 equivalent courses (6 Credits) required
ENG 102 | English Composition | 3 Credits |
LIT 102 | Intro. to World Literature: Fiction, Poetry, & Drama | 3 Credits |
Physical Sciences – 1 equivalent courses (3 Credits) required
NSC 150 | Introduction to Natural Sciences | 3 Credits |
Mathematics – 1 equivalent courses (3 Credits) required
MATH 116 | College Algebra | 3 Credits |
Religion Courses – 4 equivalent courses (12 Credits) required
REL 100 | Introduction to Religion | 3 Credits |
REL 110 | Introduction to the Bible and Biblical Literature | 3 Credits |
REL 120 | Christianity: History and Tradition | 3 Credits |
REL 200 | Comparative World Religions | 3 Credits |
ELECTIVE COURSES (6 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED)
ACCT 225 | Intermediate Accounting I (Prereq: BUS 121) | 3 Credits |
HUM 113 | Humanities: Ideas & Values | 3 Credits |
LIT 101 | Literature & Other Cultures | 3 Credits |
POLISCI 125 | United States Government | 3 Credits |
Units of Credit
Academic work is established by semester credit hours. One (1) semester credit hour equals forty-five (45) units comprised of the following academic activities:
- One clock hour in a didactic learning environment = 2 units
- One clock hour in a supervised laboratory setting of instruction = 1.5 units
- One clock hour of externship = 1 unit
- One clock hour of out-of-class work and/or preparation for the didactic learning environment, or supervised laboratory setting of instruction = 0.5 unit
One (1) clock hour equals a minimum instruction time of fifty (50) minutes of supervised or directed instruction and appropriate break(s).