The Business Administration program exists to prepare students for entry-level management positions in various business organizations, within the context of a Christian worldview. The computer information systems concentration gives in-depth training in technology within a business management context.
Students may enroll to complete either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; the B.A. degree requires an extra concentration of foreign languages and fewer electives. Course content areas for the program include but are not limited to Accounting (Financial and Managerial), Business Ethics, Business Law, Business Policy and Strategy, Computer Office Applications, E-Commerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship (Small Business Management), Finance (Managerial), Human Resources, Information Systems, International Business, Internships, Management and Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Personal Financial Management, Production Operations, and Statistics.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OPTION
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
Art-Music Appreciation/Philosophy/Theater/Foreign Language/Literature 3 hrs.
Social & Behavioral Science
History 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Sciences/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
MA 124 (College Algebra) 3 hrs., or a higher math
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
Senior Seminar 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Business Foundation Courses (required for all Business Administration majors):
BU 200, 201 (Macro/Microeconomics) 6 hrs.
BU 250 (Computer Office Apps I) 3 hrs.
BU 260 (Financial Acct) 3 hrs.
BU 264 (Managerial Acct) 3 hrs.
BU 285 (Personal Financial Mgmt) 3 hrs.
BU 300 (Management/Org. Behavior) 3 hrs.
BU 305 (Marketing) 3 hrs.
BU 310 (Business Law) 3 hrs.
BU 315 (Business Statistics) 3 hrs.
BU 360 (Management Communications) 3 hrs.
BU 422 (Business Ethics) 3 hrs.
BU 440 (E-Commerce Management) 3 hrs.
IS 255 (Information Systems) 3 hrs.
Computer Information Systems Concentration:
BU 251 (Computer Office Apps II) 3 hrs.
IS 240 (Micro Oper Systems I) 3 hrs.
IS 241 (Micro Oper Systems I Lab) 1 hr.
IS 342 (Micro Oper Systems II) 3 hrs.
IS 355 (Advanced Database) 3 hrs.
IS 358 (Systems Analysis and Design) 3 hrs.
IS 380 (Programming Logic) 3 hrs.
IS 457 (Windows Application Pro.) 3 hrs.
IS 458 (Web Application Programming) 3 hrs.
IS 476 (CIS Internship) 3 hrs.
General Electives 10 hrs.
TOTAL 124 hrs.
BACHELOR OF ARTS OPTION
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
Art-Music Appreciation/Philosophy/Theater/Foreign Language/Literature 3 hrs.
Social & Behavioral Science
History 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Sciences/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
MA 124 (College Algebra) 3 hrs. or a higher math
Christian Ministries
BI 111(Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Humanities Courses
Foreign Language 6-8 hrs.
(French, Greek, or Spanish)
Business Foundation Courses (required for all Business Administration majors):
BU 200, 201 (Macro/Microeconomics) 6 hrs.
BU 250 (Computer Office Apps I) 3 hrs.
BU 260 (Financial Acct ) 3 hrs.
BU 264 (Managerial Acct) 3 hrs.
BU 285 (Personal Financial Mgmt) 3 hrs.
BU 300 (Management/Org. Behavior) 3 hrs.
BU 305 (Marketing) 3 hrs.
BU 310 (Business Law) 3 hrs.
BU 315 (Business Statistics) 3 hrs.
BU 360 (Management Communications) 3 hrs.
BU 422 (Business Ethics) 3 hrs.
BU 440 (E-Commerce Management) 3 hrs.
IS 255 (Information Systems) 3 hrs.
Major Professional Courses:
Computer Information Systems Concentration:
BU 251 (Computer Office Apps II) 3 hrs.
IS 240 (Micro Oper Systems I) 3 hrs.
IS 241 (Micro Oper Systems I Lab) 1 hr.
IS 342 (Micro Oper Systems II) 3 hrs.
IS 355 (Advanced Database) 3 hrs.
IS 358 (Systems Analysis and Design) 3 hrs.
IS 380 (Programming Logic) 3 hrs.
IS 457 (Windows Application Pro) 3 hrs.
IS 458 (Web Application Programming) 3 hrs.
IS 476 (CIS Internship) 3 hrs.
General Electives 2-4 hrs.
TOTAL 124 hrs.




