Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Develop Christ-centered leadership skills for a changing marketplace online or on campus.
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Become an Ethical Business Leader
Enter the professional workplace ready to lead with integrity and model God’s love in your industry by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from North Central University. In the world of business leadership, you need hands-on, go-to-market experience. In addition to marketing, accounting, business law, and management, this program develops collaboration, leadership and ethics, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.
You may enroll in an on-campus or online bachelor’s in business administration. Online programs at NCU reflect our commitment to a multicultural and caring Christ-centered community even away from campus. Connect with peers and participate in virtual live chapel. Online students can expect meaningful communications with faculty, collaborative classes, and rigorous coursework, as well as online tutoring and academic success coaching.
- On Campus or Online: Complete this 124-credit program on campus or online as part of our Christian community.
- Affordable Tuition: Explore generous financial aid options available to all residential traditional undergraduate students.
- Christ-Centered Curriculum: Define and refine your faith at NCU, where classes and student life are rooted in Scripture and nurtured in community.
I love Business Administration because the small class sizes allow for personal relationships to be built with my professors who care about my growth and potential. The business program helps students directly transition into the professional environment and helps to open up opportunities in various fields post-college.”
Andrea, ’22
Business Administration
Why Study Business Administration at NCU?
We prioritize active learning, so NCU students are getting more experience before graduation. This leads to more competitive internship preparation and, ultimately, more career options. On our small, community-focused campus, every student is seen and educated as a member of God’s Kingdom with a calling, personal interests, and talents.
Every professor brings to the classroom exceptional business experience. In addition to having successful careers prior to teaching, our business professors are still actively engaged in the real world as consultants or business owners. This makes a difference in what is taught in NCU business classrooms.
You’ll complete 62 core major credits and three credits from each of these course categories: Accounting and Finance, Business Law, Business Management, Marketing, and Project Management.
Students may choose to minor in Business Administration, paired with another major.
View the Academic Catalog for a full list of admission requirements and course listings.
Program Highlights
Engage in Experiential Learning
Create Portfolio-Worthy Projects
Earn a Degree Plus (+)
Engage in Experiential Learning
Unique classroom experiences and a senior year internship ensure NCU graduates gain knowledge and practice.
Create Portfolio-Worthy Projects
Students build professional-level projects to expand their portfolio and resume before graduation.
Earn a Degree Plus (+)
All business majors take a project management course and have the option of completing a proficiency exam to earn your Project Management Certification.
Career Outcomes
Employment in business and financial positions is a fast-paced and growing job market, predicted to grow faster than the average for all occupations in the United States from 2024 to 2034. Most business and related employers are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s degree to join the workforce and advance.1
Among 2020 and 2021 business administration program alumni, 98.8% were employed within 6 months of graduation from NCU (with the exception of students pursuing continued education, entrepreneurship, or volunteer missions).
Our graduates succeed in a variety of jobs and careers. Here are some possibilities:
- Human resources manager
- Business analyst
- Project manager
- Compensation and benefits manager
- Corporate event planner
- Purchasing manager
- Training and development
- Logistician
- Management analyst
- Administrative manager
Where Our Alumni Work and Intern*
- 3M
- Supervalu
- UnitedHealth Group
- Cargill
- Fox Sports
- Target Corp
- Best Buy
- US Bancorp
- General Mills
- Ameriprise Financial
- Thrivent Financial
- Hazelden Betty Ford
- Eide Bailly
- CliftonLarsonAllen
- International Paper
- Minnesota Vikings
- Starkey Hearing Tech
- River Valley Church
- Minnesota Twins
*This includes alumni internships of multiple programs offered by the College of Business and Technology.
Learn From Industry Experts
Seasoned, credentialed faculty share their expansive business experience and a commitment to support students as you pursue your calling to lead in business administration.
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FAQs
Is a B.S. in Business Administration worth it?
If you’re wondering if you will get a good return on your investment after graduation, the answer is yes. While individuals can’t control the economy or plan for every career possibility, a bachelor’s degree in business administration is well respected across industries, and it’s usually expected for entry-level and mid-level positions in business, finance, or marketing.1
With a degree, you’ll be a more competitive candidate in business-related job markets, as well as for positions that require transferable skills, such as project management, communication, and managerial experience.
How does NCU integrate faith with business administration?
In every industry or career, Christians live our faith and model Christ’s love to everyone around us. That’s why at NCU, we integrate spiritual formation and biblically informed practices in every course, including business.
You’ll learn with Christian faculty who want to see you succeed as a responsible, ethical leader in today’s marketplace. They’ll encourage you to grow in your faith and build business skills that mirror Jesus’s respect and kindness toward others as well as the excellence we’re called to pursue for God’s glory.
Can I take some of the courses online and some in person?
The business administration degree is offered in two formats, online and on campus. Students enrolled in the residential (on-campus) program may take some of their classes online. Students enrolled in the online program must take all of their courses online and do not have the option of completing part of their program on campus. This helps simplify the tuition rate, financial aid, and housing planning. We recommend discussing the options with an admissions counselor to help you determine whether the on-campus or online business administration degree is the best fit for you.
Citations
Sources: 1Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business and Financial Occupations, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/ (viewed Nov. 14, 2025).