Class Type
Blended, 15-week seated courses and 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
B.S., Business Management (Mission University) with A.S. Nursing (SBU/Mercy)
Biblical Studies…………………………………………………………… 30 hours
(3) BSEB 103 Old Testament Survey 1
(3) BSEB 104 Old Testament Survey 2
(3) BESB 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) BSST 200 Introduction to Theology
(3) PSMU 324 Local Church Music
General Studies ………………………………………….…………….. 29 hours
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
Sciences (11 hours)
(4) GSNS 213 Human Anatomy w/Lab
(4) GSNS 214 Human Physiology w/Lab
(3) GSNS 215 Microbiology
Social Sciences (6 hours)
(3) GSBP 212 General Psychology
(3) NUR 3453 Spirituality in Healthcare *
Mathematics (3 hours)
(3) BEH 2243 Elementary Statistics *
Business ………………………………….………………………………… 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 1
(3) PSBU 321 Microeconomics OR
(3) PSBU 322 Macroeconomics
(3) PSBU 473 Organizational Leadership***
(3) PSBU ___ Business Elective (see below)
(3) PSBU ___ Business Elective (see below)
(3) PSBU ___ Business Elective (see below)
Nursing (Completed at SBU/Mercy)……………………………. 36 hours
(7) NUR 1017 Foundations of Nursing Practice *
(2) NUR 1012 Health Promotion in Nursing I *
(6) NUR 1026 Patient Centered Care *
(3) NUR 1023 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice *
(7) NUR 2037 Advanced Patient Centered Care *
(2) NUR 2032 Health Promotion in Nursing II *
(7) NUR 2047 Nursing Role Integration *
(2) NUR 2052 NCLEX Preparation *
Total ………………………………………………………..……………… 125 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 362 Principles of Management ***
- (3) PSBU 396 Internship
- (3) PSBU 432 Business Strategy **
- (3) PSBU 433 International Business ***
- (3) PSBU 434 Non-Profit Management **
***Even years only
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 in the SBU/Mercy nursing partnership program are responsible for any SBU/Mercy nursing student, book, technology, lab, or other associated fees in addition to their Mission University student fee(s).
- Students are responsible for any additional Mission University partnership course fees.
- Students who exceed the block tuition range (12-18 credit hours) in a given semester are responsible for additional tuition charges based upon the current published “over 18 credit hours” tuition rate.
- Students must be aware of the policies which govern their opportunity to complete both their BS from Mission University and the ASN from SBU/Mercy. They must work closely with the Registrar of Mission U and their advisor at SBU/Mercy.
- The faculty advisors at Mission U and SBU/Mercy work with students to create a degree plan that enables them to complete the program in four years.
- All “NUR” courses and courses with a single * must be completed through SBU/Mercy.
Mission University student application for SBU/Mercy: https://apply.sbuniv.edu/register/mission
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.