Program Overview
Built on a Christian worldview, BUF’s Business Leadership major equips you with accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing skills—plus biblical ethics—to lead in churches, nonprofits, and the marketplace. The curriculum moves from foundational business theory to upper-level courses in strategy, human resources, not-for-profit accounting, and a required internship that gives you résumé-ready experience before graduation.
Program at a Glance
Credential: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Leadership
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Residential or 100 % online
Typical length: 4 academic years (15 credits each fall & spring)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Credential: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Leadership
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Residential or 100 % online
Typical length: 4 academic years (15 credits each fall & spring)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Apply TodayDegree Requirements
FYI 101 Student Success – 3
General-Education Foundation – 33
includes MA 230 College Algebra & IT 202 Information Technology Applications
Additional Requirements – 6
HI 200 History of Economic Thought & STA 300 Statistics
Biblical/Theological Foundation – 12
Business Leadership Major – 63
BUS 103, 201, 202, 205, 215, 220, 304, 306, 308, 310, 407, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418; plus Business Internship (choose BUS 420 + 6 hours electives or BUS 421 9-hour semester internship)
General Electives – 3
Career & Next-Step Pathways
Administrative or finance pastor • Church business administrator
Manager or analyst in nonprofit or small-business settings
Preparation for BUF’s MBA, M.A. in Leadership, or other graduate business programs
What You’ll Learn
Analyze financial statements and apply managerial accounting tools for decision-making.
Evaluate economic trends and formulate biblically informed business strategies.
Demonstrate competency in marketing, human resources, and organizational management.
Apply Christian ethical frameworks to real-world business dilemmas.
Lead teams effectively in church, nonprofit, and for-profit contexts.
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