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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General Education Foundation
(36 Credits)
• College Composition I & II (ENG 151, 152)
• Speech Communication (COM 200)
• Humanities/Fine Arts elective
• Literature elective
• College Algebra (MA 230)
• Pair of History electives
• Science elective
• General Psychology (PSY 201)
• Technology elective
• Statistics (STA 300)
Additional Requirements
(6 Credit)
• History of Economic Thought (HI 200)
• Statistics (STA 300)
3. Biblical/Theological Foundation
(15 credits)
• Old Testament Survey (BF 101)
• New Testament Survey (BF 103)
• Spiritual Formation (SF 101)
• Personal Evangelism (EV 201)
• Introduction to Christian Missions (MI 202)
Major Specific Coursework
(57 Credits)
• Introduction to Business (BUS 103)
• Principles of Accounting I (BUS 201)
• Communication for the Workplace (BUS 202)
• Managerial Accounting (BUS 205)
• Principles of Microeconomics (BUS 215)
• Principles of Macroeconomics (BUS 220)
• Business Law and Ethics (BUS 304)
• Business Management (BUS 306)
• Personal Finance (BUS 308)
• Business Finance (BUS 310)
• Human Resources Management (BUS 407)
• Principles of Marketing (BUS 410)
• Not-for-Profit Accounting (BUS 415)
• Income Tax (BUS 416)
• Casesin Business Ethics (BUS 417)
• Financial Statement Analysis (BUS 418)
• Business Internship (BUS 420 with additional 6 hours of electives or BUS 421)
General Electives
(6 credits)
• Any additional upper-division coursework or minor to reach 120 total credits.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain expertise in accounting, marketing, management, finance, and strategic planning; develop leadership and human-resources skills; apply ethical decision-making from a Christian worldview; and prepare to lead effectively across nonprofit, ministry, and for-profit sectors.
Career & Graduate Pathways
Small-business owner or entrepreneur
Church business administrator or operations director
Nonprofit executive or development officer
Management, marketing, or HR professional
Graduate study in MBA, Leadership, or M.A. in Organizational Management programs
What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain expertise in accounting, marketing, management, finance, and strategic planning; develop leadership and human-resources skills; apply ethical decision-making from a Christian worldview; and prepare to lead effectively across nonprofit, ministry, and for-profit sectors.
Career & Graduate Pathways
Small-business owner or entrepreneur
Church business administrator or operations director
Nonprofit executive or development officer
Management, marketing, or HR professional
Graduate study in MBA, Leadership, or M.A. in Organizational Management programs
Ready to start your journey?
Let us help you. Fill out a form or contact us at: 800-328-2660 ext. 460 or admissions@buf.edu