Business

Bachelor of Science Degree:
Major in Business Administration
(M.B.A. Preparation, International Business, Department Approved Emphases)

This program provides broad preparation in three areas: professional business courses,
Arts and Sciences, and Theological Studies. The program includes a wide range of courses
in business administration.

The student who completes this program should be well prepared for a career in business,
for either a secular firm or a Christian organization, or for graduate school in the field.
This curriculum also serves as an excellent pre-law program (see page 88). Emphasis on
the spiritual growth and development of each student, and on the importance of Christian
witness and service in the world of work, is a unique feature of this program in its Bible
College setting.

Specific objectives include those stated elsewhere in the Catalog for the major in
Theological Studies (page 49) and for the Arts and Sciences core (page 49). In addition,
the student who successfully completes the program should be able to:

(1) demonstrate a broad knowledge of general business principles, skills, and
techniques;
(2) understand the legal environment within which businesses operate;
(3) analyze and apply economic theories and principles to present-day situations;
(4) apply basic financial and accounting principles to the needs of business;
(5) understand the principles and problems involved in the management and operation of businesses, including the planning, organization, and controlling of work as well as supervision of employees;
(6) understand and apply the principles and techniques of retail business activities:
including advertising, marketing, and selling;
(7) apply oral and written communication skills in a business environment;
(8) integrate computer skills and techniques into business decision making.
(9) evaluate ethical dilemmas with Biblical foundations for ethical decisions.

 

Requirements: 124 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each major.

(1) Theological Studies major, 30 hours (page 49)
(2) Arts and Sciences core, 43 hours:

BU 105 Microcomputer Applications, 1
EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar and Usage; and Basic English
Composition, 6
EN 211-2 Masterpieces of World Literature, 6
HI, 6 (any history elective approved by department)
MA 110 College Algebra, 3
MA 301 Statistics I, 3
PE 210 Lifetime Fitness and activity elective, 3
Science elective, 4
PR 460 Christian Philosophy, or PR340 Survey of World Religions,
or HU 200 Appreciation of the Arts, 3
PS 200 General Psychology, or PS 230
Group and Interpersonal Relationships, or MI 220
Missions and Culture, 3
SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech, 3
SS 100 Freshman Orientation, 1
Elective, 1

(3) Business Administration core, 30 hours:

BU 120 Introduction to Business, 3
BU 200 Business Communications, 3
BU 221 Principles of Accounting I, 3
EO 241 Principles of Macroeconomics, 3
BU 311 Legal and Social Environment of Business, 3
BU 320 Marketplace Management, 3
BU 330 Principles of Management, 3
BU 340 Business Finance, 3
BU 420 Strategic Planning, 3
BU 492 Capstone Experience, 3

(4) Business Emphasis, 21 hours to be approved by Business faculty (see the following):

 

 

(a) M.B.A. Preparation, 21 hours

 

BU 222 Principles of Accounting II, 3
BU 240 Management of Information Systems, 3
EO 242 Principles of Microeconomics, 3
BU 302 Managerial Decision Making, 3
BU 350 Production & Operations Systems, 3
Business electives, 6
Department of Arts and Sciences—75
(b) International Emphasis, 21 hours (including electives)
BU 222 Principles of Accounting II, 3
EO 242 Principles of Microeconomics, 3
EO 373 History of the World Economy, 3
BU 410 International Business, 3
Business/International electives, 9

Note: Student should take World History topics and PR 340 in Arts and Sciences.