Business has a visible presence in every aspect of our daily lives. Ethical business leaders ensure that this presence is valuable, engaging and responsive. The bachelor of arts degree in business management at FPU produces these leaders by teaching key business principles based on a foundation of values and ethics.

Similar in design to the business administration degree, this program is specifically tailored for professionals who have a basic understanding of business operations. Courses emphasize developing collaboration, research and analysis as well as business strategies.

The business management program is designed specifically for working adults who want to gain or expand their professional experience. Graduates find careers in executive management, human resources, retail management, business operations, nonprofit management and entrepreneurial ventures. This degree also provides a foundation for advanced study, specifically in an MBA program.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The general education program is a combination of divisional requirements and electives, a minimum of 60 units, which may be met through college coursework, credit by exam (e.g., CLEP, AP) or portfolio. Only courses with a minimum of 2 semester units may count towards divisional general education requirements. Courses in the following fields must be completed to fulfill the general education program:

Humanities

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Literature, philosophy, music appreciation/history or art appreciation/history
• Biblical studies (included in major program)

Natural Science and Mathematics

• Mathematics
• Natural science

Social Science
Three courses representing three of the following areas: history, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, geography.

REQUIRED COURSES (MINIMUM 41 UNITS)
The following units must be earned at Fresno Pacific University:

• ACCT-301 Accounting for Management (3)
• BIB-300A Jesus' Life and World (2)
• BIB-300B Jesus, Church and Society (2)
• BIB-451 Biblical Perspectives on Leadership (3)
• BUS-441 Ethics and Values (3)
• BUS-471 Business Policy and Strategy (3)
• ECON-301 Economics in Business (3)
• FIN-460 Business Finance (3)
• MGT-420 Information Technology and Research (4)
• MGT-441 Community Project Proposal (2)
• MGT-442 Community Project (3)
• MGT-450 Management and Organizational Behavior (4)
• MGT-460 Human Resources (3)
• MKT-320 World of Marketing (3)

ELECTIVES
Elective units as needed to meet the bachelor of arts minimum, not to exceed 35 units. This requirement may be met through allowable college coursework, credit by exam (e.g., CLEP, AP) or portfolio.