Business Administration Associate Degree (ASBA)
Credential: Associate of Science in Business Administration
Major: Business Administration
Certification/Licensure: This program is not intended to lead to certification/licensure.
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Paul Mulholland, MBA
Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Business Administration Associate Degree program is to educate Christian students with the necessary business knowledge and skills so that they may proclaim Jesus Christ and serve Him in the Church and society. Specifically, the vision of the Associate Degree 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.
Program Description: The Business Administration Associate Degree program offers students the opportunity to learn from industry leaders who are committed Christians. Students will complete the program in approximately two years and gain a basic overview of key areas of business. Courses integrate faith and business while tackling real-world business problems. Students will gain practical experience through internships, case studies and project-based learning, while applying Christian ethics and adaptive thinking. Students have the option of completing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in the future by completing additional coursework.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Comprehension and Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in concepts, practices, and skills specific to the functional areas of business.
2. Competency and Critical Thinking: Use creative thinking to synthesize ideas and expertise, apply analytical and problem-solving skills, and take appropriate risks in developing innovative and practical approaches to various business challenges.
3. Communication: Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communications. Communicate in writing to a targeted audience with clarity, appropriate tone, proper mechanics, and relevant content. Orally present with confidence, effective voice inflection, clarity, and appropriate visual aids.
4. Character: Respond appropriately when confronted with moral and ethical dilemmas through the integration of a biblical worldview in personal and professional situations
Experiential Learning: None
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curriculum Structure
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Credits
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LBC Foundation Studies Courses
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4
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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15
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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15-16
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Major Courses
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21
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Exploration Studies – Elective Courses
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6
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Program Total
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61
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LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible and Theology Courses (15 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
Arts and Sciences Courses (15-16 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Applied Business Math | 3 |
| Structures of Human Culture Elective* | 3 |
Business Courses (21 credits)
Exploration Studies (6 credits)
Program Director: Paul Mulholland, MBA
Paul Mulholland serves as a full-time professor and Program Director. He holds B.S. degree in Economics from Eastern University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Temple University. Paul has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Faculty
Paul Mullholland, MBA
Anjanette Bender, JD
Erin Dimitriou Smith
Ted Mavraganis
Bill Rodruan
Larry Rohrer
Martin Sauer, MBA