Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree is a postsecondary professional degree designed to equip students for effective leadership in churches, organizations, and businesses. This program requires a high school diploma or equivalency certificate, an ACT or SAT score, and the completion of 120 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.
Completion Requirements
To qualify for graduation from Mid-America College, each student seeking the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree must satisfy the general requirements for graduation as set forth in this catalog.
General Education Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration are required to complete a minimum of 33 semester hours of general education courses that includes courses in each of the following three areas: the humanities or fine arts, the social or behavioral sciences, and the natural sciences or mathematics. General education courses may be transferred from another postsecondary institution or they may be completed within the required course structure of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Humanities or Fine Arts | ||
EN 4900 | Introduction to Research and Writing | 3 |
EN 4914 | Introduction to Literature (Pure Humanities) | 3 |
WH 4961 | World History 1 | 3 |
WH 4962 | World History 2 | 3 |
MU 4701 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
CM 4484 | Introduction to Christian Ministries | 3 |
PH 3901 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PM 4270 | Leadership Development | 3 |
Natural Sciences or Mathematics | ||
SC 4981 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
CS 4950 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
MA 4971 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
Total Hours | 33 |
General Education Goals
The goals of the general education core are to help the student acquire broad-based knowledge in the areas of:
- Humanities or Fine Arts: To evaluate and critique the influence of artistic techniques and expression on culture and society.
- Social or Behavioral Sciences: To identify and analyze data, perspectives, trends, concepts, or issues pertaining to human social function and experience.
- Natural Sciences or Mathematics: To examine issues related to the natural sciences from an evidence-based perspective and use in applied contexts.
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree must complete the 120 semester hours of courses specified in the following table.
Minor Concentrations
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree contains a minor component. Students choose a minor concentration of study to complement their major studies. The minor concentrations are biblical counseling, Christian studies, communication, and organizational leadership.
Required Courses
First Year | Hours | |
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OT 2101 & OT 2102 | Old Testament Survey 1 and Old Testament Survey 2 | 6 |
PH 3901 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
MU 4701 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
EN 4900 | Introduction to Research and Writing | 3 |
EN 4914 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
CS 4950 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
WH 4961 & WH 4962 | World History 1 and World History 2 | 6 |
MA 4971 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
Hours | 30 | |
Second Year | ||
NT 2601 & NT 2602 | New Testament Survey 1 and New Testament Survey 2 | 6 |
Language 1 * | 3 | |
Language 2 * | 3 | |
CH 3001 | The History of Christianity | 3 |
EV 3200 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
TH 3701 | Basic Biblical Doctrines | 3 |
PM 4270 | Leadership Development | 3 |
CM 4484 | Introduction to Christian Ministries | 3 |
SC 4981 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
Hours | 30 | |
Third Year | ||
BU 4850 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
MG 4800 | Managing Innovation/Change in Organizations | 3 |
MG 4803 | Individual/Group Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
BU 4866 | Marketing | 3 |
BU 4873 | Strategy and Public Policy | 3 |
BU 4886 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
Minor 1 | 3 | |
Minor 2 | 3 | |
Minor 3 | 3 | |
Minor 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 30 | |
Fourth Year | ||
MG 4812 | Human Capital Management | 3 |
BU 4869 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
BU 4876 | Management Consulting | 3 |
BU 4879 | Strategic Management | 3 |
BU 4883 | Research Methods in Management | 3 |
BU 4890 | Business Practicum | 3 |
Minor 5 | 3 | |
Minor 6 | 3 | |
Minor 7 | 3 | |
Minor 8 | 3 | |
Hours | 30 | |
Total Hours | 120 |