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 one of three emphases: Management, Ministry and Nonprofit Management, or Social Entrepreneurship. Emphases are specifically designed to help students gain administrative skills to serve others and make a difference in the world.
All students in the Business program must demonstrate proficiency in algebra and computer skills. Algebra proficiency may be demonstrated by a Math ACT score of 18 or higher, successful completion of a college-level algebra course, or achieving a passing score on the CLEP exam in College Algebra. Computer Skills proficiency may be demonstrated by a high school or college transcript documenting the successful completion of a computer skills course or other college-level computer skills course while enrolled in the program, or achieving a passing score on the CLEP exam in Information Systems and Computer Applications.
| 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 |
| Emphases | ||
| Select one of the following emphases | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 49 | |
| 1 | MA 120 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 310 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS 346 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| COM 332 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Ministry and Nonprofit Management Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 372X | Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| BUS 373X | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Human Resources Management | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Intercultural Ministry | ||
| Principles of Ministry Programming | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Social Entrepreneurship Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 391 | Entrepreneurial Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| or BUS 373X | Nonprofit Financial Management | |
| BUS 392 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Select at least two from the following, depending upon your area of social interest: 1 | 6 | |
| Introduction to Bioethics | ||
| Seminar in Discipleship and Justice (with permission) | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Nonprofit Management | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Ministry | ||
| Introduction to Intercultural Ministry | ||
| Principles of Family Ministry (with permission) | ||
| Principles of Ministry Programming (with permission) | ||
| Relational Skills for Ministry (with permission) | ||
| Management of Sport and Wellness | ||
| Law, Justice and Culture | ||
| Methods and Theory of Music Drama Production | ||
| Choral Conducting Methods and Literature (with permission) | ||
| Music in Worship (with permission) | ||
| Sport and Wellness Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| 1 | Note: While all of these courses are acceptable options, not all are currently available online. Students should consult with their academic advisor for further information. |
