Business Administration (ASBA - Accelerated)
Degree: Associate of Science in Business Administration
Major Mission: The mission of the Business Administration program is to educate Christian students with the necessary business knowledge and skills that they may proclaim Jesus Christ and serve Him in the Church and society. Specifically, the vision of the Business Administration program is to develop, equip and inspire fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ and provide them with the necessary skills to be successful God-honoring business leaders. Highly skilled and devoted workers will be sent into the market place to model the life of Jesus Christ to the business world.
Location: Lancaster, DC, Philadelphia, Online
Program Outcomes - Students will:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of prioritization related to spiritual aspects of life, relational interactions and their service to the church and the world. Specific skills developed will be time management, goal setting, resource allocation, vision, organization, drive and critical thinking.
- Analyze and express information and ideas in a variety of appropriate means with clarity and coherence in written and spoken forms.
- Master the key sub-disciplines within the business realm. Specific skills developed will be subject matter expertise, applying knowledge to everyday life, decision-making, problem solving and confidence in decisions.
- Analyze their role in the world and work, following Jesus Christ's example as their model of leadership. Specific skills developed will be driven-ness, working with excellence, flexibility, self-motivation, and ethical actions.
- Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence in both personal and business relationships. Some of the basic features of emotional intelligence include delegation, collaboration, motivation and candor.
- Apply the concept of maximizing God's gifts in our lives. Areas of emphasis will be identifying and developing gifts and talents and balancing resources.
Major Details:
Credits Needed
18 Credits - Biblical Studies
18 Credits - General Education
21 Credits - Business Administration
3 Credits – Electives
TOTAL - 60 Credits
Program Director:
Keli Gentzler
Keli Gentzler has two decades of experience, allowing her to refine her expertise in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and demand planning. Ms. Gentzler leads companies to success by analyzing systems for efficiency and productivity. She previously assisted developing the proposal and launch materials for the program. She is currently an instructor of marketing, operations, and leadership. Ms. Gentzler has a proven track record of implementing and customizing demand planning software and sales and operations planning processes for various employers. She holds a B.A. in French from James Madison University, an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University and a B.B.A. from James Madison University in International Business. In her free time, she volunteers as a Girl Scout Leader and teaches Junior Achievement in her school district.
Education:
M.S., Western Governor’s University, Curriculum & Instruction, Salt Lake City, UT
M.B.A., Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
B.B.A., James Madison University, International Business, Harrisonburg, VA
B.A., James Madison University, French, Harrisonburg, VA
Curriculum Plan
Biblical Studies (18 Credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
General Education (18 Credits)
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| LAN 340 | Business Writing | 3 |
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LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
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HIS ____
| HIS Core (200 Level) | 3 |
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MAT ___
| MAT Math Core (200 Level) 3 credits | 3 |
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| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| OR | |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| OR | |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
Business Administration ( 21 credits)
Electives (3 credits)
Electives can possibly be filled through Life Experience Credits.