Business to the glory of God
The purpose of this program is to provide a Christ-centered quality business education, preparing pastors, missionaries, and business professionals for Kingdom work throughout the world.
Meet local business leaders
Dialogue with and learn from Christians in business.
Prepare for service around the world
Whether you serve in administration, cross-culturally, or in a traditional business, this degree has the training you need.
“ I enrolled in Boyce's Business Administration program because it equips students to serve Christ through excellence in the marketplace. Professors are available for students and because of that, I have been provided with many connections for internships, jobs, and other opportunities. ”
Course Information
Use the tabs below to explore the courses, outcomes, and further information on this program.
| General Studies | 36 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA251 | Management and Org. Behavior | 3 |
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HS 161 | World History | 3 |
| HS 171 | American History | 3 |
| HU 121 | Great Books I | 3 |
| HU 122 | Great Books II | 3 |
| MA 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 33 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| TH 311 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
| TH 331 | World Religions | 3 |
| Ministry Studies | 6 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| Business Core Studies | 39 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BA 212 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BA 221 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| GS 221 | Issues in Globalization | 3 |
| BA 226 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 241 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| BA 310 | Social Ventures & Global Studies | 3 |
| BA 361 | Finance | 3 |
| BA 371 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 422 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BA 481 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Areas of Emphasis | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| choose one of the four areas of emphasis in the "Degree Emphases" tab at the top of this program page. | ||
| Total Credits | 129 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to demonstrate, conceptually and practically, a biblical worldview within the professional area of Business Administration.
- Students will be able to explain the holistic concept of Business as Mission with respect to the fundamental concepts of business.
- Students will recognize and recall key issues from accounting, economics, management, marketing, ethics, and finance, as well as international business issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of Boyce's Business program will have a variety of career options available to them. Depending on what concentration you pursue, students could pursue careers in business as missions, marketing, finance and accounting, entrepreneurial start-ups, or within the non-profit sector of business.
Dr. David Bosch serves as the Program Coordinator for our business program.
You can learn more by viewing faculty profiles here.
As a prospective student, we have two next steps that we would love for you to consider taking. Follow the links below to take your next steps!
Yes, our bachelors degree in Business Administration can be done completely online. We offer courses in 8 or 16 week online options over the course of the four years necessary to complete the program. Students may also complete this program over four years on-campus in Louisville. Click here to learn more about online learning.
Students who start their application must complete their application and submit the following additional documents:
You can view more information about our admissions requirements here.
Degree Emphases
The Entrepreneurial Management emphasis will prepare students for management jobs in small and medium businesses as well as give students the tools to be a part of an entrepreneurial start-up venture.
| Entrepreneurial Management | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA 341 | Market Research & Cons. Beh. | 3 |
| BA 322 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BA 351 | Operations & Project Mgt | 3 |
| BA 362 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| BA 489 | Internship or Upper Level Elective | 3 |
The Non-Profit Management emphasis will prepare students for leadership roles in non-profits such as churches, relief and development organizations, social ventures, mission organizations and international NGO's.
| Non-Profit Management | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA 321 | Non-Profit Leadership & MGT | 3 |
| GS 231 | Transformational Dev't & Relief | 3 |
| BA 351 | Operations & Project Mgt | 3 |
| BA XXX | Pick 1 of these 3 courses: Non-Profit Accounting & Finance OR Intermediate Finance/FSA OR Social Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| BA 489 | Internship or Upper Level Elective | 3 |
The Financial and Accounting Management emphasis will prepare students for financial roles in both for-profit businesses as well as non-profit organizations. One path for students would be a Master's of Accountancy program and a CPA.
| Financial & Accounting Management | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA 301 | Intermediate Accounting | 3 |
| BA 362 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| BA XXX | Pick 2 of these 4 courses: BA 302 Tax Accounting, BA 303 Non-Profit Accounting & Finance, BA 304 Financial Audit, BA 462 Intermediate Finance & Analysis | 6 |
| BA 489 | Internship or Upper Level Elective | 3 |
The Global Management emphasis gives students a semester long study abroad program where they are working and living overseas with a team that is operating a business or organization while doing cross-cultural ministry. Done only in conjunction with the Hands On Program of the IMB.
| Global Management | 15 Credits | |
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| GS 341 | On-field Language & Culture I | 3 |
| GS 342 | On-field Language & Culture II | 3 |
| GS 441 | On-field Language & Culture III | 3 |
| GS XXX | Pick 1 of these 2 courses: BA 321 Non-Profit Leadership & Management OR BA 322 Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BA 489 | Internship or Upper Level Elective | 3 |