BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Bachelor of Science

The Jessup University Business Administration program prepares students to be highly principled, competent, servant-leaders in business and society. The program emphasizes Christian principles and professional ethics in the following business concentrations: accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, project management, and more. The program prepares graduates to be trusted transformational business professionals through a rigorous and relevant academic experience, including a practical and industry-based internship. Moreover, you will be encouraged, engaged, and equipped by a highly dedicated and qualified faculty who desire to help you reach your God-given potential.

Pending Approval for Veterans Education Benefits in Portland, OR.

53 UNITS (120 UNITS TOTAL)

SEMESTERS: 15 WEEKS (ROCKLIN & PORTLAND) & 7 WEEKS (ONLINE)

ROCKLIN, PORTLAND & ONLINE

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The business administration major is built on a foundation of essential core business courses, plus a set of specialized courses in business (in one of the concentrations of your choosing mentioned above). The knowledge and skills you will learn in the business program will add much value to any organization you are led to serve in. The business undergraduate program will also provide a solid foundation for those who desire to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree, or other business related graduate degrees.

Organizational Performance and Student Achievement

STILL DECIDING ON A MINOR?

Did you know a mathematics minor is the perfect complement to your business major? When you pair business with math, you’ll not only gain strong analytical thinking skills, you’ll be ready to pursue an advanced degree in economics or finance. To learn more, visit their program page.

LEARN MORE

Integrate and apply scriptural principles in business and society to make ethical decisions.
Communicate in a transformational manner, both verbally and in writing.
Critically and creatively assess a wide-variety of stewardship opportunities.
Construct viable solutions to multifaceted business problems operations.
Evaluate business environments and strategies from a domestic and international perspective.

Ethical decision making
Analytical skill development
Entrepreneurship
International perspectives
Leadership skills
Presentation skills
Small class sizes
Personalized advising
Connections with local business
Christ-centered, faith-based courses
Member of local area Chambers of Commerce
WASC Accredited

Program Concentrations
Accounting (Offered at Portland Campus Only)
General Business
Entrepreneurship
Finance (Offered at Rocklin Campus Only)
Management
Marketing (Not available Online)
Project Management (Offered Online Only)
Digital Marketing (Offered Online Only; Not available at Portland Campus)
Public Relations (Offered Online Only; Not available at Portland Campus)
Supply Chain Management (Offered Online Only; Not available at Portland Campus)

Program Courses (Courses for on-campus and online modalities are identical).

Major Courses (9 Units): The following courses are part of the requirement for this major and are recommended to fulfill general education requirements or must be taken as part of a student’s major elective choices.
- BUS241 | Microeconomics
- BUS290 | Business Statistics
- BUS302 | Organizational Communication
Core Courses (41 Units)
- BUS101 | Introduction to Business
- BUS140 | Management and Organizational Behavior
- BUS210 | Management Information Systems
- BUS240 | Macroeconomics
- BUS242 | Personal Finance
- ACCT247 | Fundamentals of Accounting
- BUS260 | Business Law
- BUS305 | Business Ethics
- BUS320 | Marketing
- BUS342 | Financial Management
- BUS372 | International Business
- BUS381 | Operations Management
- BUS475 | Business internship
- BUS498 | Strategic Management

Business Concentrations: Students must choose a concentration listed below.

General Business Concentration (12 units): Choose 12 units of business electives not found in the business core requirements.
Accounting Concentration (15 units)(Portland Only)
- ACC343 | Intermediate Accounting I
- ACC344 | Intermediate Accounting II
- ACC441 | Auditing
- ACC442 | Federal Tax I
- ACC443 | Federal Tax II
Digital Marketing Concentration (12 units)(Online Only; Not available in Portland)
- - BUS322 | Social Media Marketing
  - BUS325 | Email Marketing
  - BUS324 | SEO & SEM
  - BUS422 | Digital Marketing Analytics
Entrepreneurship Concentration (12 units)
- BUS331 | Social Entrepreneurship
- BUS388 | Entrepreneurship
- BUS432 | New Venture Finance
- BUS433 | Managing and Growing New Ventures
Finance Concentration (12 units)(Online in Rocklin campus only)
- BUS348 | Money and Banking
- BUS349 | Risk Management
- BUS449 | Advanced Managerial Finance
- BUS495 | Investment Analysis
Management Concentration (12 units)
- BUS382 | Human Resource Management
- BUS384 | Management Leadership
- BUS385 | Project Management
- BUS388 | Entrepreneurship

Marketing Concentration (12 units)(Not available Online)
- BUS321 | Sales and Negotiation Strategies
- BUS420 | Marketing Communication
- BUS421 | International Marketing
- BUS492 | Marketing Research
Project Management Concentration (12 units)(Online Only)
- BUS351 | Project Management Tools and Techniques
- BUS352 | Project Cost & Budget Management
- BUS355 | Project Quality Management
- BUS354 | Project Risk Management
Public Relations Concentration (12 units)(Online Only: Not available in Portland)
- DCD310 | Writing for Digital Platforms
- BUS301 | Strategic Public Relations
- BUS303 | Public Relations Tactics
- BUS402 | Crisis Communications
Supply Chain Management (12 units)(Online Only; Not available in Portland))
- BUS251 | Supply Chain Management Technologies
- BUS356 | Forecasting & Logistics
- BUS357 | Sourcing & Operations
- BUS458 | Supply Chain Capstone

To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.

Business Minor Courses (21 units)

BUS140 | Management and Organizational Behavior
BUS210 | Management Information Systems
BUS246 | Managerial Accounting
BUS260 | Business Law
BUS320 | Marketing
BUS342 | Financial Management
BUS381 | Operations Management

To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.

Considering the Jessup Online experience? Please take a look below to explore some of the differences between this program on-campus and online.

On-Campus

15 week classes
Organically build face-to-face community in a central location
Finance your education through grants, loans, and Jessup aid
Participate in spontaneous events, study groups, and activities
Drop in during faculty office hours
Peruse our two-story collection of Library print resources and conveniently access equipment
Explore local job and internship opportunities
Meet side-by-side with peer tutors
Enjoy dedicated study time and spaces outside the home

Online

7 week classes (Full-time is 2 courses per semester and 4 courses per semester)
6 start dates per year
Study from the comfort of home, on your own schedule
Participate in a flexible, 100% online learning environment
Finance your education with grants, loans, and limited Jessup aid
Engage in class discussions
Connect personally with faculty
Learn and grow alongside classmates with similar goals and dreams
Access the Library’s vast archive of books, journals, and audiovisual materials
Explore the Academic Achievement Center’s online resources, including tutoring, success coaching, and appointments with the Writing Center and Office of Career & Life Planning

Manuel Salazar III, Ed.D., M.B.A., C.P.A.

MAcc Director, Associate Dean – School of Business

Heather Lohmolder

Assistant Professor; Program Director - BS in Business Administration (Portland)

Our mission in the School of Business is to develop transformational stewards to impact business and society.

FACULTY

Jessup's dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you'll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.

Manuel Salazar III, Ed.D., M.B.A., C.P.A.

Associate Dean - School of Business; MAcc Director

Heather Lohmolder

Assistant Professor; Program Director - BS in Business Administration

Ken Raskin

Director of Graduate Studies; Assistant Professor, School of Business

Howard Ray Bryant, MBA

Associate Professor - School of Business