The online degree program in business is designed to prepare leaders of integrity who hold fast to the word of God. Based in the liberal arts tradition, the major is designed to help students develop skills applicable throughout their lives as they start and work in many different types of organizations-, including large and small businesses, nonprofits, and ministries.
Trinity’s business curriculum has a bias toward practical application. This allows working students to immediately use course concepts on the job. Because most of the program’s professors have worked professionally in their area of expertise, students gain a “real world” perspective on course topics. All faculty are committed Christians who will challenge students to understand how their faith can help them navigate the complexities of organizational life while honoring God and serving people.
In addition to the general education courses, students in the major take a core of 37 hours of business classes. These are designed to equip them with the foundational skills necessary for leading and managing in dynamic environments. Students also take 12 additional hours in business and may choose an emphasis in management or in ministry and social enterprise management.
All students in the business program must demonstrate proficiency in algebra and computer skills.
Algebra proficiency may be demonstrated by any of the following:
- ACT math score of 22 or higher
- Successful college-level CLEP exam
- Successful completion of MA 117 or other college-level algebra course
Computer skills proficiency may be demonstrated by:
- Successful college-level CLEP exam
- High school transcript documenting successful completion of a computer skills course
- Completion of CS 112 or other college-level computer skills course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS 103 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| BUS 111 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 113 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 181 | Survey of International Business | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 223 | Managerial Accounting and Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 210X | Business Communication | 3 |
| MA 285X | Statistics 1 | 4 |
| BUS 411 | Financial Management 2 | 3 |
| BUS 440 | Seminar in Management Policy | 3 |
| BUS 490 | Seminar in Business and Management Ethics | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one emphasis from the following or at least 12 hours of business courses with at least 9-hours at 300-level or above. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 49 | |
| 1 | MA 117 required prerequisite if algebra proficiency not met |
| 2 | CS 112 required prerequisite if computer skills proficiency not met |
Management Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 115 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS 346 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Personal Finance | ||
| Nonprofit Management | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Ministry and Social Enterprise Management Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 372X | Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| or | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| BUS 373X | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 |
| or | ||
| Entrepreneurial Accounting and Finance | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Human Resources Management | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Intercultural Ministry | ||
| Principles of Ministry Programming | ||
| Relational Skills for Ministry | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
