Class Type
Seated, Traditional 15-week Semester
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
August 12th, 2024
Accreditation
Mission University is accredited by HLC and ABHE
Credit Hours
Months (avg)
Career Outlooks
Career Opportunities for Associate of Arts 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 Associate of Arts 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 sound, ethical financial decisions. (ILO 1)
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 accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and a participating member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). 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 (27 hours)
Biblical Studies (Christian Philosophy) (12 hours)
- (3)BSEB 103 Old Testament Survey 1
- (3)BSEB 112 Life of Paul
- (3)BSEB 212 Gospel of John
- (3) BSST 200 Introduction to Theology
Note: BSEB 213 may be substituted for BSEB 111 or BSEB 112
English (Communication) (6 hours)
- (3)GSCE 141 English Grammar and Composition
- (3)GSCE 142 English Composition and Research
Humanities (3 hours)
- (3)GS__ ___ Humanities Elective
Mathematics (Natural Science) (3 hours) - (3)GS__ ___ Math Elective or Science Elective
Social Science (3 hours)
- (3)GSBP 212 General Psychology
Professional Education (33 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 272 Accounting 2
- (3)PSBU 321 Microeconomics
- (3)PSBU 322 Macroeconomics
- (3)PSBU 362 Principles of Management**
- (3)PSBU 461 Database Management
- (3)PSBU 471 Business Law and Ethics
*** OR
- (3)PSBU 473 Organizational Leadership **
Total (60 hours)
Comments:
- Faculty advisors work with students to create a degree plan that enables them to complete the program in two or three years.
- Students must complete the following requirements in Business Management. Introduction to Business and Accounting 1 must be passed with at least a “C”.
- Courses with a double asterisk (**) are offered in odd years only.
- Courses with a triple asterisk (***) are offered in even years only.
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!
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completed Mission University application
- Official high school transcript showing the graduation date, GED certificate, or completed high school graduation self-certification form.
- 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.
Degree Audit
2022-23 Associate of Arts in Business Management Degree Audit
2021-22 Associate of Arts in Business Management Degree Audit
2020-21 Associate of Arts in Business Management Degree Audit