At Grace, we understand that one of the biggest challenges relates to the cost of your career. We want to alleviate your anxiety so this doesn’t hinder your ability to pursue God’s calling on your life.
Preparing you for your calling by equipping you for your career
We will help you find your path in this world
We will use scripture as the foundation for this path
Develop rich, godly friendships that will last a lifetime
We will prepare you for a higher level career
At Grace, we know that the Bible is essential to a Christian education. We want to help you to stand on God’s Word as you begin your career.
Our Business Program provides the necessary core to give students skills for life, allowing them to focus on possibilities – not obstacles.
You’re more than just a name. Our professors and staff believe in the importance of investing in each student at Grace.
You are a person with unlimited potential made in the image of a loving God. We understand that your calling and career path will be as unique as you are. At Grace, we will help you align your calling with the skills needed for your future careers so you can confidently impact the world, well beyond your time with us.
By stimulating a rich appreciation of and a thirst for knowledge, the School of Arts and Science’s Business program prepares students to be difference-makers in today’s world. A biblically informed education takes students’ natural talents, gifts, and passions and prepares them to serve effectively and immediately.
Welcome to the School of Arts And Science: Business Program page. As the Chair of the Business Program I am excited to help you academically and spiritually. The mission of the business program at Grace Christian University is to provide a Biblically informed interdisciplinary education designed to take the natural talents, gifts, and abilities from a diverse group of students and prepare them to serve effectively and immediately in the workforce. The program will provide students with an interdisciplinary look at the field of business. Students will learn to utilize a variety of field experiences with businesses, real-world case studies, role-playing, and group projects for developing business opportunities and ventures in society. The program is committed to leveraging the use of current technology in every discipline.
Sincerely,
Fallon McMurray, M.B.A.
Chair and Professor of Undergraduate Business Program
Every major at Grace Christian is focused on intertwining spiritual and academic growth. The school aims to develop passionate servants of Jesus that emphasize the integration of character transformation, ministry experience, and biblical truth.
The Grace Christian University School of Business has four pillars; Business as Mission, Personal Mastery, Business Acumen, and Cultural Intelligence. Successful understanding of these pillars enables graduates to advance their local church, and think strategically about their call to various business opportunities. With in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to lead others, develop improved processes, promote financial stewardship, and analyze financial statements, graduates responsibly reflect Christ using business as a medium.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BUS 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
BUS 202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
BUS 210 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
BUS 212 |
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
BUS 255 |
Fundamentals of Business Law |
3 |
BUS 260 |
International Business |
3 |
BUS 295 |
Fundamentals of Business Technology |
3 |
BUS 301 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
BUS 303 |
Principles of Finance |
3 |
BUS 372 |
Organizational Leadership |
3 |
BUS 485 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
BUS 495 |
Business Portfolio |
3 |
BUS 499 |
Business Internship |
3 |
MKT 330 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
Every Associate of Arts degree is designed to meet the Art and Science core required of students while intertwining our biblical core. The school aims to develop passionate servants of Jesus that emphasize the integration of character transformation, ministry experience, and biblical truth.
Begin your story with the flexibility of a General Studies Associate Degree. Even if you’re not sure where God’s leading you yet, that’s okay—you don’t have to have it all figured out. Build a solid biblical and academic foundation before deciding. General Studies allows students to pursue a well rounded Associates degree before deciding on a Bachelor’s Degree.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Degree Requirement |
COM 140 |
Life Communication |
3 |
Written and Oral Communication |
ENG 101 or |
English Composition or |
3-4 |
|
HST — |
History Elective |
3 |
Humanities |
ENG — |
Literature Elective |
3 |
|
PSY 201 or |
Introduction to Psychology or |
3 |
Social Sciences |
MTH — |
Math Elective |
3 |
Math and/or Science |
SCI — |
Science Elective |
||
— |
Arts and Science Electives |
6 |
Arts and Science |
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BBL 102 |
Old Testament Literature |
3 |
BBL 202 |
New Testament Literature |
3 |
BIB 205 |
Bible Study Methods and Application |
3 |
THE 161 |
Christian Worldview |
3 |
THE 162 |
Christian Mission |
3 |
THE 213 |
Biblical Christian Thought |
3 |
The Associate of Arts is comprised of:
Students may elect to complete one of the following Emphases:
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BUS 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
BUS 202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
BUS 210 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
BUS 212 |
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
BUS 255 or |
Fundamentals of Business Law or |
3 |
BUS 301 or |
Principles of Management or |
3 |
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
COM 210 |
Foundations of Communication |
3 |
COM 220 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
COM 250 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
MKT 265 |
Social Media Marketing |
3 |
PSY 282 |
Research Statistics |
3 |
COM 290 |
Professional Communication |
3 |
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
CJS 220 |
Introduction to Legal Studies |
3 |
CJS 251 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
PSY 201 |
Introduction to Psychology* |
3 |
PSY 245 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
PSY 215 |
Psychology of Leadership |
3 |
SOC 251 |
Principles of Sociology* |
3 |
SOC 255 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
* PSY 201 and SOC 251 apply toward both the Arts and Sciences Core and Social Science Content Area requirements.
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
A concentration is a specialized field of study within the major you have chosen. These concentrations are available to Business Major and they are 12 credits. Choosing a concentration bolsters a student’s knowledge of the languages scripture was written in and helps students have a deeper understanding of the historical context of these languages.
Students adding a concentration in management will take courses on personal development, leadership, culture and conflict. Students will experience the challenge of learning how to improve their group communication skills through participation. Exploring biblical characteristics of leadership and teamwork. Engaging in production and operations management. Topics include inventory control, production control, quality control, services management, and facilities management and control. Students will learn about strategies in competitive versus collaborative negotiation and conflict negotiation. Providing a well rounded skill set needed to step in a leadership role across a wide range of industries.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BUS 470 |
Personnel Development |
3 |
BUS 475 |
Operations Management |
3 |
COM 330 |
Culture and Conflict Management |
3 |
COM 350 |
Leadership and Group Communication |
3 |
Recommended PSY 215 |
Psychology of Leadership |
3 |
Students adding a concentration in marketing to their business degree will engage with course work on social media, advertising, market research. Students will engage with a biblical framework to determine and guide the identification and use of rapidly changing media and explore various engagement options to ensure cultural awareness in advancing a marketing strategy. Students will learn about marketing research and discuss key concepts, processes, and techniques, as well as their applications.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
MKT 265 |
Social Media Marketing |
3 |
MKT 310 |
IT for Marketers |
3 |
MKT 315 |
Advertising and Promotions |
3 |
MKT 435 |
Market Research |
3 |
The School of Arts and Sciences offers a range of minors designed to support students’ desire to engage in an area they are passionate about beyond their major. Adding a minor helps students enhance their ministry and vocational preparations.
Students pursuing a minor in business will engage in basic styles of management, principles of planning, organizing, motivating, directing, supervising, staffing, controlling work and work performance in a business. There is a major emphasis on business as mission and how our faith fits into workforce management. Students Engage in a basic overview of conflict resolution, fundamental principles of resource allocation, production and income distribution, evaluation of consumer and government spending, business investment, taxation and monetary policy.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BUS 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
BUS 210 |
Accounting I |
3 |
BUS 301 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
MKT 330 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
BUS 470 |
Personnel Development |
3 |
The past is an entrance to your future. Understanding the stories behind you helps you know where you’re going. Students receive training in the interpretation of primary sources, historical reasoning, the evaluation of historical data and are acquainted with historiography. Study of the experience of minorities in American society as documented in historical, literary, and biographical sources. Students will examine the political, social, religious and economic history of the United States. Students learn how to create a historical argument by developing a research question, annotated bibliography, and a research prospectus or research paper. With a history minor, you’ll enhance your chosen degree program, find yourself in an unfolding redemptive story, and realize you are here for such a time as this.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
HST 200 |
Introduction to the Study of History |
3 |
HST 357 |
Civil Rights in America |
3 |
Select two of the following |
||
HST 113 or |
World History to 1500 or |
6 |
Select one of the following |
||
HST 331 or |
U.S. History to 1877 or |
3 |
Communication is not only the ability to be heard but the ability to make others feel heard. By pairing your chosen degree program with a minor in Intercultural Communication, you will gain a wide range of knowledge and know how to share it effectively with others. You will learn the skills needed to succeed in the professional world and broaden your knowledge of how to engage with different cultures. It examines the important role of social, cultural, and historical context in human interactions.The history, methods, and theory of conflict resolution will be explored. Exploring biblical characteristics of leadership and teamwork will provide students with a framework for communicating and effectively leading in a diverse world. This degree is a great addition for those looking at engaging with others beyond our borders through missions or in business.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
COM 220 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
COM 250 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
COM 330 |
Culture and Conflict Management |
3 |
COM 350 |
Leadership and Group Communication |
3 |
COM 370 or |
Crisis Communication or |
3 |
Are you ready to share stories with the world? In Professional Communications students focus on how to share effectively through audio and visual media. Emphasis will be given to communication concepts, skillful writing, professional interviewing, organized informational presentations, and cultural intelligence in the workplace.Students will explore current issues and trends and analyze the ethical issues from both a legal and biblical perspective. Case studies will be utilized and discussed. In addition, the student will learn public relations writing skills and prepare a public relations plan.
This minor differs by offering students a more technical skillset with audio video production.Audio Production explores multi-track MIDI and audio recording, editing and mixing using Apple’s Logic Pro software. In addition, students will learn about different types of microphones and recording strategies for popular musical instruments. It provides students with the technological tools and hands-on experience necessary for producing professional audio recordings.Video Production explores video camera basics, video recording, editing, and file management skills using Apple’s Final Cut Pro software. It provides students with the technological tools and hands-on experience necessary for production professional videos.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
COM 290 |
Professional Communication |
3 |
MWT 324 |
Audio Production |
3 |
MWT 328 |
Video Production |
3 |
COM 420 |
Public Relations |
3 |
ENG 401 |
Narrative Journalism |
3 |
Start equipping your athletic passion with a deeper understanding of communication and leadership. Students gain an overview of: sports communication practices, insights and principles for promoting sports events and teams, advertising, social media, digital platforms, community relations. Activities will allow students to experience the challenge of learning how to improve their group communication skills across a wide range topics. You will explore biblical characteristics of leadership and teamwork will provide students with a framework for communicating and effectively leading in a diverse world.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
SMG 201 |
Intro to Sports Communication and Media |
3 |
SMG 210 |
Introduction to Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management |
3 |
COM 350 |
Leadership and Group Communication |
3 |
ENG 401 |
Narrative Journalism |
3 |
Select one of the following: |
||
COM 370 or |
Crisis Communication or |
3 |
You have a story, and it’s time to tell it. In the Writing & Literature minor, you’ll unleash the power of storytelling and experience time-honored literature. Students are introduced to the discipline and study of literature, especially through the lens of a Christian worldview. You will build interviewing, writing, editing, and storytelling skills, and deepen your understanding of ethical issues in media and mass communication. Discover meaningful conversations through reading, hearing, writing, and crafting stories for the glory of God.
Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ENG 223 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENG 301 |
Creative Writing |
3 |
ENG 401 |
Narrative Journalism |
3 |
Select two of the following: |
||
ENG 254 |
Dystopian Literature |
3 |
ENG 305 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
ENG 325 |
World Literature |
3 |
ENG 409 |
Multiethnic Literature |
3 |
ENG 449 |
Independent Study in English |
1-3 |
Grace Christian University is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). ABHE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education and has designated Grace Christian University as an institute of higher education in which the Bible is central and the development of Christian life and ministry is essential.
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