Business Administration (BSBA) - Online
Credential: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Business Administration
- Students may add a second major in Biblical Studies by completing 30 credits of Bible/Theology instead of the 18 required credits
Locations: Online
Program Mission Statement: 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.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in concepts, practices, and skills specific to the functional areas of business.
2. 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. 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. Respond appropriately when confronted with moral and ethical dilemmas through the integration of a biblical worldview in personal and professional situations.
Experiential Learning: None required.
Business Administration BS Curriculum Scope
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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18 credits
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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37 credits
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Business Administration Courses
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42 credits
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Electives
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23 credits
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Christian Service CSV 199, CSV 200
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0 credits
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Program Total
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120 credits
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Bible & Theology Courses (18 Credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 223 or THE 224 or BOT/BNT | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (37 Credits)
HIS
| HIS History (200 Level) | 3 |
| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Elective (100/200 level) | 3 |
MAT ___
| MAT Math Core (200 Level) 3 credits | 3 |
SCI
| Science Elective (100/200 level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Lab (100/200 level) | 1 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Business Administration Courses (42 credits)
| BUS 113 | Foundations of Accounting | 3 |
BUS 201
| Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 204 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Finance | 3 |
| BUS 230 | Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 302 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 305 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUS 307 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 402 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS 425 | Personal Finance and Investment | 3 |
BUS ___
| Business Elective 3 credits | 3 |
BUS ___
| Business Elective 3 credits | 3 |
BUS ___
| Business Elective 3 credits | 3 |
BUS ___
| Business Elective 3 credits | 3 |
Electives (23 credits)
| FAS 100 | Foundations for Academic Success | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective (2 credits) | 2 |
FAS 100 Foundations for Academic Success is required for students studying online unless they are transferring in 45 or more credits, not including life experience credits. Students should take this course at the beginning of their program.
Electives can possibly be filled through Life Experience Credits.
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 199 and
CSV 200
Program Director: Dr. Garet Robinson
Dr. Garet D. Robinson has been serving nonprofit organizations and churches for over 20 years. Growing up in Bel Air, Maryland, Robinson attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia where he graduated with degrees in Religion (AA) and Business Management (BS). To prepare himself for the ministry, he then attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated with an MDiv (Advanced Track).
Following his time in seminary, Robinson began serving in local churches in Atlanta and then Houston. During this time, he worked toward and earned a PhD in Theology with a focus on organizational development and leadership patterns of the earliest Christian communities. In pursuing one final degree, Robinson attended Harvard University and received a Master of Liberal Arts with a focus on management. He also earned two graduate certificates in nonprofit management and strategic management during this time.
Dr. Robinson has authored works in popular literature, leadership publications, and academic journals. He currently works as the Program Coordinator for Lancaster Bible College's Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Master of Business Administration degrees. Robinson lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife and family. Outside of his work with Lancaster Bible College, Robinson adjuncts for several other institutions and works as a management consultant at a major medical institution.