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A career in business is a great choice if you are looking to impact the world around you.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

A degree in business from Welch College will provide you with a solid education in business knowledge, and prepares you to meet the increased demand for business professionals in all industries. Whether you are interested in business management, church leadership, government, police/military or nonprofit management, you will be equipped with the biblical and practical principles to succeed as an effective servant leader in your career field.

Integrating faith and learning for accounting, finance, and business is the structure that differentiates Welch College from other programs. Rather than simply being a Christian in the business realm – you’ll learn that your Christian life can shape the everyday practices of the marketplace.

Careers with a Business Degree

The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts a promising job outlook for those entering this field. While in today’s competitive job market a degree does not guarantee employment, here are some of the career paths that many professionals pursue with a degree in Business: 

  • Accountant
  • Business Administrator
  • Financial Analyst
  • Insurance Underwriters
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Sales Account Executive
  • Marketing Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Banker
  • Financial Advisor
  • Research Analyst
  • Loan Officer
  • Actuary
  • Product Manager

Business programs available at Welch College

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Bachelor of Science Degree: Major in Business Administration: M.B.A. Preparation

Requirements: 129 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each major.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours:

  • BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
  • BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
  • BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
  • IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
  • PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S Core)
  • THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
  • BIB elective, 4 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 44 hours:

  • BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
  • BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
  • ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
  • ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
  • HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
  • IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
  • IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
  • MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
  • MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3
  • MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
  • PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
  • SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
  • SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Business Administration Core, 34 hours:

  • BUS 1201. Introduction to Business, 2
  • BUS 2001. Business Communications, 3
  • BUS 2211, 2222. Principles of Accounting I, II, 6
  • BUS 3124, 3125. Business Law I, II, 4
  • BUS 3206. Marketplace Management, 3
  • BUS 3301. Principles of Management, 3
  • BUS 3401. Business Finance, 3
  • BUS 4202. Strategic Planning, 3
  • BUS 4920. Capstone Experience, 1
  • ECO 2411. Principles of Macroeconomics, 3
  • ECO 2422. Principles of Microeconomics, 3

(4) Business Emphasis, M.B.A. Preparation, 21 hours:

  • BUS 2405. Management of Information Systems, 3
  • BUS 3506. Production and Operations Systems, 3
  • BUS 3805. Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management, 3
  • BUS 4003. Human Resources Management, 3
  • BUS 4102. International Business, 3
  • MAT 3122. Intermediate Statistics, 3
  • Business electives, 3
Bachelor of Science Degree: Major in Business Administration: Pre-law Emphasis

Requirements: 129 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each major.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours:

  • BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
  • BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
  • BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
  • IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
  • PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S Core)
  • THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
  • BIB elective, 4 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 44 hours:

  • BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
  • BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
  • ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
  • ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
  • HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
  • IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
  • IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
  • MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
  • MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3
  • MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
  • PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
  • SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
  • SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Business Administration Core, 34 hours:

  • BUS 1201. Introduction to Business, 2
  • BUS 2001. Business Communications, 3
  • BUS 2211, 2222. Principles of Accounting I, II, 6
  • BUS 3124, 3125. Business Law I, II, 4
  • BUS 3206. Marketplace Management, 3
  • BUS 3301. Principles of Management, 3
  • BUS 3401. Business Finance, 3
  • BUS 4202. Strategic Planning, 3
  • BUS 4920. Capstone Experience, 1
  • ECO 2411. Principles of Macroeconomics, 3
  • ECO 2422. Principles of Microeconomics, 3

(4) Business Emphasis, Pre-law Emphasis, 21 hours:

  • ECO 3714. History of the American Economy, 3
  • ENG 3605. Literary Criticism, 3
  • HIS 3404. The United States Founding Era, 3
  • LAW 2903. Foundations of Law, 3
  • LAW 4105. Constitutional Law and History, 3
  • SPE 2002. Advanced Oral Communication, 2
  • THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
  • Business electives, 1
Bachelor of Science Degree: Major in Business Administration: International Emphasis

Requirements: 129 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each major.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours:

  • BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
  • BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
  • BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
  • IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
  • PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S Core)
  • THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
  • BIB elective, 4 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 44 hours:

  • BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
  • BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
  • ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
  • ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
  • HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
  • IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
  • IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
  • MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
  • MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3
  • MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
  • PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
  • SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
  • SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Business Administration Core, 34 hours:

  • BUS 1201. Introduction to Business, 2
  • BUS 2001. Business Communications, 3
  • BUS 2211, 2222. Principles of Accounting I, II, 6
  • BUS 3124, 3125. Business Law I, II, 4
  • BUS 3206. Marketplace Management, 3
  • BUS 3301. Principles of Management, 3
  • BUS 3401. Business Finance, 3
  • BUS 4202. Strategic Planning, 3
  • BUS 4920. Capstone Experience, 1
  • ECO 2411. Principles of Macroeconomics, 3
  • ECO 2422. Principles of Microeconomics, 3

(4) Business Emphasis, International Emphasis, 21 hours:

    • BUS 4003. Human Resources Management, 3
    • BUS 4102. International Business, 3
    • ECO 3732. History of the World Economy, 3
    • ECO 3752. International Economics, 3
    • ICS 2202. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3
    • ICS 3452. Survey of World Religions, 3
    • Business/International electives, 6
    Associate of Science Degree: Business

    This two-year program will enable the student to develop the character and skills necessary for efficiency as an accounting clerk, office manager, or another office worker. The increasing demand by our denominational offices, churches, and Christian schools for bookkeepers and business managers calls for the integrated preparation that a Bible-centered business curriculum offers. This kind of education is equally valuable to those who serve as Christian witnesses in the business world. The Associate of Science degree in Business may be earned entirely online. All graduates of this program should be able to:

    (1) Demonstrate Christian principles, values, and responsible stewardship in life and work; and

    (2) Demonstrate appropriate office skills including communication (oral and written), computer skills, and basic accounting skills.

    Requirements: 63 hours, with a 2.00 g.p.a. in all segments of the degree.

    (1) Theological Studies, 16 hours:

    • BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
    • BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
    • BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
    • IDS 1902. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 2 (for content purposes, this is shared w/ A/S)

    (2) Arts and Sciences, 27 hours:

    • BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
    • ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
    • HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization, 6
    • IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
    • IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
    • MAT 1101. College Algebra (or higher), 3
    • PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness, 2
    • SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
    • SSC 3101. Marriage and the Family, 3

    (3) Business, 20 hours:

    • BUS 1201. Introduction to Business, 2
    • BUS 2211, 2222. Principles of Accounting I, II, 6
    • ECO 2411. Principles of Macroeconomics, 3
    • ECO 2422. Principles of Microeconomics, 3
    • BUS 3301. Principles of Management, 3
    • BUS electives, approved by department faculty, 3
    Minor in Business

    This program provides an opportunity for candidates to develop understanding and skills as much as possible within the limitations of a minor concentration. Specific objectives of this program of study will be substantially the same as those stated for the major in Business. The minor may not have more than one-third of the course-hours in common with the declared major. Program objectives will include those for the given major(s), as well as those stated for the Arts and Sciences Core.

    Requirements: 20 hours

    • BUS 1201. Introduction to Business, 2
    • BUS 2211, 2222. Principles of Accounting, 6
    • BUS 3301. Principles of Management, 3
    • ECO 2411. Principles of Macroeconomics, 3
    • ECO 2422. Principles of Microeconomics, 3
    • BUS elective approved by department faculty, 3

    Meet your Degree Program Coordinator

    Rebecca Deel - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

    Dr. Rebecca Deel

    Professor of Business | Program Coordinator, Business

    B.S., Welch College, 1986
    M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1989
    D.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1995

    Certified Professional Secretary,
    Professional Secretaries International,1988
    Faculty, Welch College, 1988-
    Program Coordinator, Business, 2012-

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