Spangenberg School of Business


Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership


About the Business Leadership Program

Most students within the Business Leadership Program select this field of study due to its extreme flexibility. However, most students quickly find their “niche” or calling after a few introductory business courses, whether that is accounting, marketing, finance, human resource management, etc.  While choosing business as a selected field of study is relative to the individual, doing so will enable students to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the marketplace and be salt and light that the world desperately needs.

What to Expect from the B.A. in Business Leadership Program

Students in this program will not only learn foundational business principles and theories, such as various accounting and finance concepts, communication techniques, leadership styles, management and people practices, and organizational behavior but will also help students make application to those same concepts that are learned in the classroom. In essence, we do our best to ensure that the program offers hands-on experience. Most importantly, students learn how to apply these principles from a Bible-centered and ethical perspective.

FYI 101

FYI 101. Student Success Course ............3 SEM/HOURS

General Education Foundation

Communications (9 hours)
ENG 151. Introduction to College Composition (3 hours)
ENG 152. Intermediate College Composition (3 hours)
COM 200. Introduction to Speech Communication (3 hours)

Humanities/Fine Arts (6 hours)
HUM 103. The Humanities: Ancient to Medieval AND HUM 104. The Humanities: Renaissance to Twentieth Century OR HUM 101. Appreciation of the Arts OR HUM. 102. Applied Humanities OR WA 101. Visual Art Appreciation OR any ensemble, any applied music course by audition, MT 100, MU 330, MU 201, MU 303 (3 hours) AND ENG 221. Survey of World Literature OR ENG 222. Survey of American Literature I OR ENG 226. Survey of American Literature II OR ENG 223. Survey of British Literature I OR ENG 227. Survey of British Literature II OR ENG 224. Survey of Christian Literature (3 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)
MA 130. Business Mathematics OR equivalent OR higher (according to major) (3 hours)

History (6 hours)
HI 211. Western Civilization: Earliest Times to 1700 AND HI 212. Western Civilization: 1700 to Present OR HI 223. American History: Age of Exploration to Reconstruction AND HI 224. American History: Reconstruction to Present OR MH 403. Music History and Literature: Antiquity to Baroque AND MH 404. Music History and Literature: Classical to Twentieth Century (according to major) (6 hours)

Science (3 hours)
SCI 201. Introduction to Biological Science OR
SCI 202. Introduction to Earth Science OR
SCI 203. Physical Science OR
SCI 204 Introduction to Chemistry

Psychology (3 hours)
PSY 201. General Psychology (3 hours)

Technology (3 hours)
IT 202. Information Technology Applications OR
EDU 2040. Information Technology for Educators OR
MU 202. Basic Technology for Worship Ministry OR
MUE 360. Technology for the Music Classroom: K-12 (according to major) (3 hours)

TOTAL......................................................33 SEM/HOURS

 

HI 200. History of Economic Thought (3 hours)
STA 300. Statistics (3 hours)

Additional Requirements........................6 SEM/HOURS

Biblical Theology Foundation

BF 101. Old Testament Survey (3 hours)
BF 103. New Testament Survey (3 hours)
EV 201. Personal Evangelism (3 hours)
SF 101. Spiritual Formation (3 hours)

TOTAL......................................................12 SEM/HOURS

Degree Requirements

BUS 103. Introduction to Business (3 hours)
BUS 201. Principles of Accounting (3 hours)
BUS 202. Communication for the Workplace (3 hours)
BUS 205. Managerial Accounting (3 hours)
BUS 215. Principles of Microeconomics (3 hours)
BUS 220. Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hours)
BUS 304. Business Law and Ethics (3 hours)
BUS 306. Business Management (3 hours)
BUS 308. Personal Finance (3 hours)
BUS 310. Business Finance (3 hours)
BUS 407. Human Resources Management (3 hours)
BUS 410. Principles of Marketing (3 hours)
BUS 415. Not-for-Profit Accounting (3 hours)
BUS 416. Income Tax (3 hours)
BUS 417. Cases in Business Ethics (3 hours)
BUS 418. Financial Statement Analysis (3 hours)

Business Internship:
BUS 420. Business Internship (3 hours)
and 6 hours of electives (9 hours) OR
BUS 421. Semester Business Internship (9 hours)

Six hours of any of the following:
LA 102. Biblical Foundations of Leadership (3 hours)
LA 200. The Ministry of Leadership (3 hours)
LA 201. Leadership for Church Growth (3 hours)
LA 202. Church Staff Relations (3 hours)
LA 303. Team Ministry (3 hours)
LA 320. Church Business Administration (3 hours)
LA 325. Strategic Leadership (3 hours)

MAJOR....................................................63 SEM/HOURS

General Electives

GENERAL ELECTIVES ...............................3 SEM/HOURS

Potential Career Paths

While most of the below career paths are entry-level, business students can easily assume managerial responsibilities with two to three years of experience.

  • Accounts Payable and/or Receiving Specialist
  • Business Operations Analyst
  • Church Administration
  • Data Analyst
  • Human Resource Specialist
  • Marketing Assistant

Program Purpose

The Bachelors of Arts in Business Leadership is designed to provide graduates with the values and skills necessary to guide the business operations of the church or the marketplace.

Business Leadership Program Admission Requirements

  1. Application
  2. Official transcripts requested (from high school and any college attended)
  3. Official ACT or SAT scores



Master of Business Administration


About the Business Leadership Program

Most students within the Business Leadership Program select this field of study due to its extreme flexibility. However, most students quickly find their “niche” or calling after a few introductory business courses, whether that is accounting, marketing, finance, human resource management, etc.  While choosing business as a selected field of study is relative to the individual, doing so will enable students to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the marketplace and be salt and light that the world desperately needs.

Degree Requirements

 

  • MBA 5020. Organizational Behavior (3 hours)
  • MBA 5030. Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers (3 hours)
  • MBA 5040. Legal Aspects of Business (3 hours)
  • MBA 5050. Marketing Management (3 hours)
  • MBA 5055. Corporate Finance (3 hours)
  • MBA 5060. Data Analysis for Managers (3 hours)
  • MBA 5070. Current Issues in Human Resource Management (3 hours)
  • MBA 5080. Contemporary Ethical Issues (3 hours)
  • MBA 5090. Not-for-Profit Administration (3 hours)
  • MBA 6000. Strategic Management (3 hours)
  • Students must choose one of the following courses:
    • MBA 5075. Contemporary Issues in Leadership (3 hours)
    • MBA 5085. International Business (3 hours)
  • Students must choose one of the following courses:
    • MBA 6080. Management Internship (3 hours)
    • MBA 6090. Management Research Proposal (3 hours)

 

Total: 36 hours

Program Purpose

The Master of Business Administration will prepare graduate students for work in church administration, senior-level management, or business-related doctoral studies. Students in the program will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key functional areas of business. Courses in the degree will focus on identifying and resolving real-world business issues where students will use current research and data analysis to support managerial decision-making. Emphasis will also be given to contemporary issues surrounding human capital, ethics, not-for-profit administration, and leadership. At the culmination of the program, students will be able to assimilate their acquired knowledge in a management internship or a management research-based proposal.

General Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the following graduate requirements for admission into the Master of Business Administration degree program. Please also see the current academic catalog.

  1. Possess a regionally/institutionally accredited baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  2. Submit a current resume that demonstrates three or more years of professional work experience.
  3. International students must meet all the above along with the international requirements as outlined in the current University catalog.



Master of Business Administration with Data Analytics Concentration*


Program Purpose

The Master of Business Administration is a research and practice-oriented degree designed to equip students with advanced managerial skills for use in senior-level management or church administration. Students will gain understanding related to the functional areas of business by evaluating complex workplace issues, making timely and informed decisions, and demonstrating an awareness for all organizational stakeholders.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

  • MBA 5020. Organizational Behavior (3 hours)
  • MBA 5030. Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers (3 hours)
  • MBA 5040. Legal Aspects of Business (3 hours)
  • MBA 5050. Marketing Management (3 hours)
  • MBA 5055. Corporate Finance (3 hours)
  • MBA 5070. Current Issues in Human Resource Management (3 hours)
  • MBA 5080. Contemporary Ethical Issues (3 hours)
  • MBA 5085. International Business (3 hours)
  • MBA 6000. Strategic Management (3 hours)

Data Analytics Concentration

  • MBA 5060. Data Analysis for Managers (3 hours)
  • MBA 6020. Decision Support Analysis (3 hours)
  • MBA 6030. Visualization and Communication of Data (3 hours)

 

Total: 36 hours

General Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the following graduate requirements for admission into the Master of Business Administration degree program. Please also see the current academic catalog. In addition, MBA-DA candidates must:

  1. Possess a regionally/institutionally accredited baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  2. Submit a current resume that demonstrates three or more years of professional work experience.
  3. International students must meet all the above along with the international requirements as outlined in the current University catalog.



Master of Arts in Leadership

Available Fall 2025 Pending SACSCOC Approval


Master of Arts in Leadership

The Master of Arts in Leadership is designed to expand a student’s ability to inspire and influence others at personal and organizational levels. The program helps develop social and technical skills to effectively lead others in any setting, whether ecclesiastical or marketplace. The program expands a student’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet the challenges of contemporary life.

Required Courses (30 Hours)

  • LEA 5001. Leadership and Christian Worldview (3 hours)
  • LEA 5004. Leadership and Ethics (3 hours)
  • LEA 5007. Leading through Change (3 hours)
  • LEA 5010. Strategic Leadership (3 hours)
  • LEA 5013. Leadership and Conflicts Negotiation  (3 hours)
  • LEA 5016. Organizational Leadership (3 hours)
  • LEA 6001. Leadership in Multicultural Environments (3 hours)
  • LEA 6004. Leadership and Emotional Intelligence (3 hours)
  • LEA 6007. Business Leadership (3 hours)
  • LEA 6010. Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations (3 hours)

TOTAL: 30 hours

Potential Career Paths

Graduates who complete this degree are prepared to serve in a variety of Christian vocations including local church or associational positions and on the mission field. The degree also forms a solid base for further graduate studies or seminary training.

Master of Arts in Leadership Program Admission Requirements

  1. Application
  2. Official transcripts requested (from any college attended)



Master of Science in Management

Pending SACSCOC Approval


Master of Science in Management

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a STEM program comprised of thirty semester hours. The MSM program will equip students with the advanced theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge and skills, with a strong emphasis on technology, needed to reach their potential in the management field. The program’s inclusion of courses and electives leading to professional certifications ensures that students can further specialize and enhance their career prospects. The course will acquaint students with best practices for management functions and interrelationships within an organization, including leveraging current and emerging technologies to enhance organizational outcomes. The MSM program will have two learning formats: a hybrid at the BUF Miami-Hialeah campus and a fully online option.

Required Courses (21 Hours)

  • MBA 5030. Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers (3 hours)
  • MBA 5040. Legal Aspects of Business (3 hours)
  • MBA 5080. Contemporary Ethical Issues (3 hours)
  • MBA 6000. Strategic Management (3 hours)
  • MSM 6010. Management Information Systems (3 hours)
  • MSM 6100. Negotiation & Conflict Management (3 hours)
  • MSM 6250. MSM Capstone Course OR MSM 6251. Corporate Internship (3 hours)

Electives (Choice of 3)

  • MSM 6030. Data Analytics for Managers (3 hours)
  • MSM 6050. Project Management (3 hours)
  • MSM 6060. Information Systems Security (3 hours)
  • MSM 6070. Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Technology (3 hours)
  • MSM 6080. Cyberlaw, Regulations, & Compliance (3 hours)

TOTAL: 30 hours

Master of Science in Management Program Admission Requirements

  1. Application
  2. Official transcripts requested (from any college attended)



 

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