Business Administration Degree
Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Associate & Minor Available
Credits
120
Avg. Completion Time
3 - 3 ½ years for a full-time student with no transfer credits.
Delivery Method
Online
Study Business Administration at LBC
The business world needs Christian leaders. Be one of them. Whether you’re an aspiring business mogul, want to run your own startup, long to work at a Fortune 500 company or consider yourself more of the entrepreneurial type, get the training you need to succeed.
Through our Business Administration major, you’ll receive a blend of both Bible and business classes, equipping you spiritually and academically to effectively serve in your professional and personal life. Our hands-on learning and practical business training puts our graduating students on equal footing with other candidates applying for entry-level business positions. Our program offers students a unique chance to learn how to integrate their faith into the workplace through Christian education.
This Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree is part of LBC’s online undergraduate degree programs, which is designed for busy people as they balance working full time, family responsibilities, serving in ministry and more. Each course is taught in an 8-week subterm that can be taken in a 100% online format. Refer to the catalog link below for the engaging courses that are part of this bachelor’s degree program. Students can customize the sequence of their classes based on which courses are being offered and their prerequisites. This way, with the help of their LBC Student Success Coach, students can chart a class schedule that fits their stage in life. To be considered a “full-time student,” students must take four 3-credit courses in a semester (16-week term).
Course Length
8 weeks
When Can I Start?
As soon as you are ready! LBC has multiple enrollment points per year, meaning that you are only ever a few weeks away from the next course starting.
Program Cost
Can I Transfer Credits?
Yes! If you have completed courses in other regionally accredited colleges or in the military, you may be able to transfer in credits. Read our transfer policy.
Get Credit for Life Experience
You may be able to start our degree path at LBC with some college credits! Life Experience Credit is college credit a student can earn based on prior learning. Read more.
Other Business Administration Program Options
Associate of Science (AS) – 60 credits
Minor – 18 credits
See bottom of this page for more information
Business Administration Program Scope
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) (120 Credits)
Bible & Theology Core 18 Credits
Arts & Sciences Core 37 Credits
Business Administration 42 Credits
Electives 23 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and program details.
Schedule a Time to Chat
Want to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree or the online undergraduate programs? Consider scheduling an appointment to talk virtually or in person with an Admissions Counselor who will be glad to answer all your questions about earning an undergraduate degree.
What makes the LBC Business Administration program unique?
- Fast & Flexible Schedule: The fast-paced schedule allows you to concentrate on one or two 8-week online courses at a time.
- Life Experience Credit: Earn college credits from our evaluation of your life experiences.
- Accredited: Earn your degree from a top-ranked, accredited Bible college in PA.
- Experienced Faculty: Learn from our experienced faculty who have worked at and with world-leading companies, including ExxonMobil, Turkey Hill, Cargill and Armstrong World Industries.
- Integrate your Christian faith and calling with your business skills and unique gifts.
What are career paths with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration?
The Business Administration bachelor’s degree prepares students for a wide range of technical and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers and opportunities this degree affords:
- Accountant
- Entrepreneur
- Agency Underwriter
- Banker
- Budget Analyst
- Business Risk Consultant
- Certified Financial Planner
- Non-profit Management
- Senior Management
- Supply Chain Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Business Management
Business Administration Program Goals – In this program, students will…
- Comprehension and Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in concepts, practices and skills specific to the functional areas of business.
- 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.
- 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 visual aids.
- Character: Respond appropriately when confronted with moral and ethical dilemmas through the integration of a biblical worldview in personal and professional situations.
How Do I Determine Which Courses to Take?
Each student’s path to degree completion is unique, depending on the courses you transfer into the program. The curriculum plan gives a broad picture of the required credits. If your transfer credits come from mostly one of those areas, you will need to take credits in other areas. The remaining courses you need for graduation can best be determined after reviewing your transcripts. With flexible electives, Biblical Studies requirements and General Education requirements, most students are able to transfer to LBC the maximum number of credits.
Credits for Prior Learning. Students can earn up to 30 Life Experience Credits, through the Credits for Prior Learning evaluation process, which will often reduce the time to complete a degree. The Life Experience Credit evaluation process is done after a student begins a program.
Our Admissions Counselors are here to help guide you in planning your course of study.
Other Business Administration Programs Options
Associate Degree Program Scope
| Credits | |
| Biblical Studies | 18 |
| General Education | 18 |
| Business Administration | 21 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and program details.
Minoring in Business Administration
Required Courses for a Minor in Business Administration (18 credits)
- BUS 113 Foundations of Accounting (3)
- BUS 201 Business Ethics (3)
- BUS 204 Managerial Economics (3)
- BUS ____ Business Elective* (3)
- BUS ____ Business Elective* (3)
- BUS ____ Business Elective* (3)
View the Academic Catalog for details.
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