Business Administration Degree
Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA)
Credits
122
Course Length
16 weeks (semester)
Delivery Method
Traditional, On-Campus at Lancaster, PA
Study Business Administration at LBC | Capital
The business world needs Christian leaders. Be one of them. Whether you’re an aspiring business mogul, want to run your own startup, 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 business administration program is truly singular and offers students a unique chance to learn how to integrate their faith into the workplace through a Christian education at college. Plus, you can earn your business degree online through our undergraduate degrees program.
The business major has grown immensely, and to accommodate that rapid growth and interest in the program, we created a business suite on campus to give students a taste of what working the real world might be like. The business suite is complete with office-style work spaces and cubicles, meeting areas, collaborative technology and a real-time feed of the stock market showcased on LED ticker tape.
Areas of focus include: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Admissions Process
Where LBC Students Have Interned
- Human Resources, Fortune 500 Company
- Online Advertising Coordinator, Marketing Agency
- Business Management Assistant, National Franchise
Can I Transfer Credits?
Yes! Read about LBC’s transfer policy
Other Program Selections
Associate of Science Business Administration (ASBA) – 61 credits
Minor – 17 credits
Business Administration Program Scope
Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA) (122 Credits)
LBC Foundation Studies Courses 4 Credits
Bible & Theology Core Courses 30 Credits
Arts & Sciences Core Courses 31 Credits
Major Courses 45 Credits
Exploration Studies Courses 12 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and program details.
Business in Action on Campus
Hear how JJ’s experience managing LBC’s campus cafes gave him real-world experience in the food industry.
What makes this LBC Business Administration program unique?
- Learn from our experienced faculty who have worked at and with world-leading companies, including ExxonMobil, Turkey Hill, Cargill and Armstrong World Industries.
- Get practical, hands-on experience in real-world businesses with internships.
- Integrate your Christian faith and calling with your business skills and acumen.
What are career paths with a Business Administration bachelor's degree?
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
- Agency Underwriter
- Banker
- Budget Analyst
- Business Risk Consultant
- Business Management
- Certified Financial Planner
- Entrepreneur
- Nonprofit Management
- Purchasing Manager
- Senior Management
- Supply Chain Manager
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 appropriate visual aids.
- Character: Respond appropriately when confronted with moral and ethical dilemmas through the integration of a biblical worldview in personal and professional situations.
Core Courses in the Business Administration Program
BUS 102 Introduction to Business
BUS 104 Business Information Systems
BUS 113 Foundations of Accounting
BUS 205 Finance
BUS 230 Leadership
BUS 302 Marketing
BUS 307 Business Law
BUS 402 International Business
BUS/MKT/ACC Major Electives [4]
BUS 204 Managerial Economics
BUS 425 Personal Finance
BUS 350 Business Internship
BUS 410 Career Planning Seminar
THE 314 Theology of Work and Wealth
BUS 400 Cross Cultural Experience
Other Business Administration Programs Options
Business Administration Associate Degree Program Plan
| Credits | |
| LBC Foundation Studies Courses | 4 |
| Bible & Theology Core Courses | 15 |
| Arts & Sciences Core Courses | 15 |
| Major Courses | 21 |
| Exploration Studies Courses | 6 |
| Total | 61 |
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and program details.
Minoring in the Program
These are the required courses for a minor in Business Administration (17 credits)
- BUS 102 Introduction to Business (3)
- BUS 103 Information Systems for Business (2)
- BUS 113 Foundations for Accounting (3)
- BUS 302 Marketing (3)
- BUS BUS 205 Finance or BUS 307 Business Law (3)
- BUS BUS 230 Leadership or BUS 207 Organizational Behavior (3)
View the Academic Catalog for details.
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