Class Type
Blended, 15-week seated courses and 6-week online courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
August 11th, 2025
Accreditation
Mission University is accredited by HLC and ABHE
Credit Hours
Months (avg)
Career Outlooks
Career Opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Business Management Graduates:
- Social entrepreneurship
- Global business trends
- Financial management
- Marketing strategies
- Non-profit work
- Organization leadership
- Ethical business practices
- Creative problem solving/decision making skills
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Management, students will be able to:
1. Analyze global or domestic business principles in keeping with professional biblical standards. (ILO 1)
2. Apply information technology to support business processes and make
3. Create a global business plan that applies professional and biblical principles. (ILO 3)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental business principles that align with Scripture. (ILO 2)
Program Mission
The mission of the Business Department is to prepare the student to be a Christian leader, putting into practice sound, ethical business practices in local churches, mission organizations, ministries, non-profit organizations, tent-making missionary enterprises or in secular business.
Why Choose Mission U?
At Mission University, we have been training effective Christian leaders since 1950. Mission U alumni are impacting the world all over the globe, and we strive for excellence in all that we do. Here are some of the benefits of pursuing your degree with us:
- Mission University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). You can rest assured that you’re earning your degree from an institution that has met rigorous accreditation standards and will be well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
- Our faculty have years of practical, real-life experience in ministry pastoring churches, running ministries, doing intercultural work abroad, and more. They are excited to share what they’ve learned with you.
- Each of your courses is taught from an evangelical Christian perspective – so whether it’s a leadership, communication, science, or history course – biblical principles and weekly devotions will be incorporated into your studies.
Degree Plan
General Education (54 hours)
Biblical Studies and Christian Philosophy (30 hours)
- (3) BSEB 103 Old Testament Survey 1
- (3) BSEB 104 Old Testament Survey 2
- (3) BSEB 105 Introduction to Christianity
- (3) BSEB 111 Life of Christ
- (3) BSEB 112 Life of Paul
- (3) BSEB 212 Gospel of John
- (3) BSEB 213 New Testament Survey
- (3) BSEB 224 Hermeneutics
- (3) BSEB 341 Romans
- (3) BSST 200 Introduction to Theology
English (Communication and Literature) (9 hours)
- (3) GSCE 141 English Grammar and Composition
- (3) GSCE 142 English Composition and Research
- (3) GSCS 200 Public Speaking
Natural Sciences (3 hours)
- (3) GS__ ___ Science Elective
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
- (3) GSBP 212 General Psychology
- (3) GSSH 133 Christian Worldview in Contemporary Culture
Mathematics (3 hours)
- (3) GS__ ___ Math Elective
Arts and Humanities (3 hours)
- (3)GS__ ___ Arts and Humanities Elective
Professional Education (75 hours)
Business Management (30 hours)
- (3) PSBU 136 Personal Finance
- (3) PSBU 151 Introduction to Business
- (3) PSBU 201 Business Communications
- (3) PSBU 242 Spreadsheet Management
- (3) PSBU 271 Accounting I
- (3) PSBU 322 Microeconomics OR (3) PSBU 322 Macroeconomics
- (3) PSBU 473 Organizational Leadership ***
- (3) PSBU ___ Business Elective (see elective list below)
- (3) PSBU ___ Business Elective (see elective list below)
- (3) PSBU ___ Business Elective (see elective list below)
Criminal Justice (12 hours) (Completed at Mission University)
- (3) CRJU 181 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- (3) CRJU 320 Diversity in Criminal Justice
- (3) CRJU 461 Ethics in Criminal Justice
- (3) CRJU 468 Criminal Justice Administration
Criminal Justice (33 hours) (Completed at IWU)
- (3) CRJ 309 Youth and Crime *
- (3) CRJ 358 Criminal Law *
- (3) CRJ 472 Court Procedures*
- (3) CRJ 463 Forensics *
- (3) CRJ 465 Constitutional Law/Civil Liberties *
- (3) CRJ 467 Research Methods and Analysis in Criminal Justice *
- (3) CRJ 319 Probation and Parole *
- (3) CRJ Victimology *
- (3) CRJ Restorative Justice *
- (3) CRJ Cybercrime *
- (3) CRJ Capstone in Criminal Justice *
Total (129 hours)
Business Management Electives
- (3) PSBU 272 Accounting II
- (3) PSBU 302 Human Resource Management ***
- (3) PSBU 322 Microeconomics OR (3) PSBU 322 Macroeconomics
- (3) PSBU 351 Financial Management **
- (3) PSBU 352 Principles of Marketing ***
- (3) PSBU 362 Principles of Management ***
- (3) PSBU 396 Internship
- (3) PSBU 432 Business Strategy **
- (3) PSBU 433 International Business ***
- (3) PSBU 434 Non-Profit Management **
- (3) PSBU 435 Social Entrepreneurship **
- (3) PSBU 463 Database Management
- (3) PSBU 471 Business Law and Ethics **
Comments:
- All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Students are responsible for the “retake” tuition charges for any partnership courses not successfully completed with a “C” or better.
- Students are responsible for any books/materials and related fees.
- Students are responsible for any additional Mission University partnership course fees.
- Students must be aware of the policies, which govern their opportunity to complete both their BS from Mission University and the BS from Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). They must work closely with their advisor at Mission University.
- The faculty advisors at Mission University and IWU work with students to create a degree plan that enables them to complete the program in four years.
- All “CRJ” courses and/or courses noted with a single asterisk (*) must be completed online through IWU.
- Courses with a double asterisk (**) are offered in odd years only.
- Courses with a triple asterisk (***) are offered in even years only.
Mission University student application for IWU:
https://indwes.my.site.com/admissions/s/login/SelfRegister?language=en_US&attrs=bridge
Department Head
Julie Beck
Department Head
"I was blessed to have two Christian parents, Hilly and Nadine Beck, who directed my life towards serving God. My parents sent me to a Christian school, so I developed a passion for service at a young age.
I attended Mission University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree and earned a Master of Education degree at Drury University. My education prepared me to accomplish my goal of service to God through a teaching ministry. I have been a professor at Mission University for over 30 years.
I wanted to live consistent with the Biblical principle, “to whom much is given, much is required.” Luke 12:48. I also wanted to reflect the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31 who worked with her hands, bought a vineyard, made clothing, and took care of the needs of her family. She was not idle, but rather invested her talents to serve.
My professional interests and skills include technology, finance, banking, and business, which I continue to develop and use while serving as the Chair of Professional Studies, and as Department Chair to the Business Department at Mission University. Other professional responsibilities include Chair of the Curriculum Committee, member of the Budget Committee, and member of the Institutional Effectiveness Committee.
The best part of my job is helping students! The Business graduates are/have been employed in many fields such as, banking, finance, accounting, insurance and church work. The successful service of my students is very rewarding and motivates me to continue improving the effectiveness of the Business Department at Mission U!
Student Spotlight
McKenzie Harkrider (Class of 2020)
"A degree in Business Management is helping me move forward in my job; gaining new responsibilities and opportunities. I love that the professional studies degrees at Mission U come with a degree in Bible as well. While a Business Management degree will help with my job, a Bible degree will help me with work, ministry, and life in general. I transferred in to Mission U after attending 3 other colleges pursuing the same degree. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do as far as a career, so Business Management was a good overall degree. I’m so glad that Mission U offered Business Management because I have loved my experience here more than any other school I attended."
Evan Berry
“A business degree at Mission U is different. It provides the same education you would get at a public university and it gives a Biblical foundation. I chose to study business because God can use a business degree for most anything. I was just faithful in deciding to come to the school.”
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completed Mission University application
- Official high school transcript showing the graduation date, or GED certificate.
- Official transcript from all previous colleges or universities attended (if applicable).
- Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA waiver form.
- Completed Mission University financial check-in documents.