School of Business
OBTAIN THE SKILLS necessary for starting and operating a small business, and build a biblical foundation for life at the same time! Christians in business have a unique and important role in advancing God’s work.
The School of Business is uniquely designed to equip students with employable skills and certifications applicable to a small business setting. As with all other fields of study at Crown, students also receive a solid, biblical foundation by taking a core of selected Bible courses and by participating in local church ministry endeavors.
Clayton Sullivan
Dean, School of Business
Business Training
Our training in business is distinctive because it provides students the opportunity to earn recognized certifications in areas such bookkeeping, project management, entrepreneurship, leadership, and more. From preparing a business plan to building a website and marketing a service or product, graduates are ready to enter into the business world, and to do so with a testimony that honors Christ.
Two degrees are offered in the School of Business — Bachelor of Science in Small Business & Entrepreneurship (4-year) and Associate of Biblical Studies in Office Management (2-year).
• Specializing in skills necessary for small business & entrepreneurship.
• Recognized certifications embedded in courses.
• Training in all aspects of business including planning, marketing, web design, finance, communications, project management, and leadership.
• Emphasizing the role of a Christian in business, working with integrity to provide for family and for the work of God.
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| BI101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BU141 | Office Computer Applications | 3 |
| CM121 | Personal Evangelism | 2 |
| EN101 | Grammar and Composition I | 3 |
| MA122 | Introductory Algebra | 3 |
| OR100 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
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Credit Hours: |
15 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| BI102 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| CM132 | Living the Christian Life | 2 |
| EN104 | Grammar and Composition II | 3 |
| BU162 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MA220 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
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Credit Hours: |
14 |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| BI211 | Bible Doctrine I | 3 |
| BU111 | Business Communications | 3 |
| EN121 | Speech | 3 |
| BU360 | Accounting I | 3 |
| MI101 | Introduction to Missions | 2 |
| EN201 | American Literature | 3 |
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Credit Hours: |
17 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| BI212 | Bible Doctrine II | 3 |
| BU260 | Economics | 3 |
| BU273 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| BU 362 | Accounting II | 3 |
| BIEL202 | Bible Elective | 2 |
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Credit Hours: |
15 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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BI206 |
Principles and Methods of Bible Study |
2 |
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BU370 |
Small Business Marketing |
3 |
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BU373 |
Leadership in Business |
3 |
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BU372 |
Small Business Finance |
3 |
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HI101 |
History of Civilization I |
3 |
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BU351 |
Business Information Systems |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
17 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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BI203 |
Methods of Bible Teaching |
2 |
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BU376 |
Current Issues in Small Business |
3 |
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BU492 |
Assigned Internship I |
3 |
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BU380 |
Project Management |
3 |
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BU447 |
Web Design |
3 |
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HI102 |
History of Civilization II |
3 |
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Credit Hours: |
17 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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ED322 |
Theology of Christian Education |
3 |
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BU472 |
Senior Capstone I |
3 |
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HI491 |
Baptist History and Distinctives |
3 |
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BU470 |
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Planning |
4 |
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CM221 |
Comparative World Religions |
2 |
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BIEL401 |
Bible Elective |
2 |
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Credit Hours: |
17 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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MU401 |
Philosophy of Christian Music |
3 |
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CM443 |
Marriage and Family |
2 |
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BU481 |
Church and Non-Profit Finance |
3 |
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BU474 |
Senior Capstone II |
6 |
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OR400 |
Senior Forum |
1 |
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BIEL402 |
Bible Elective |
2 |
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Credit Hours: |
17 |
Office Management
Associate of Biblical Studies
• Train to be a highly proficient administrative assistant
• Recognized certifications available in Microsoft Office applications and in bookkeeping
• Supervised internship is included in the program of study
• Seamless transfer to our 4-year bachelor’s degree program in business
|
FALL SEMESTER |
|
|
|
BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
|
BU141 |
Office Computer Applications |
3 |
|
CM121 |
Personal Evangelism |
2 |
|
EN101 |
Grammar and Composition I |
3 |
|
MA122 |
Introductory Algebra |
3 |
|
OR100 |
Freshman Orientation |
1 |
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|
Credit Hours: |
15 |
|
SPRING SEMESTER |
|
|
|
BI102 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
|
CM132 |
Living the Christian Life |
2 |
|
EN104 |
Grammar and Composition II |
3 |
|
EN122 |
Speech |
3 |
|
EN204 |
American Literature |
3 |
|
MA220 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
17 |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| BI211 | Bible Doctrine I | 3 |
| BU111 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BU241 | Office Applications I (WORD) | 5 |
| BU360 | Accounting I | 3 |
| MI101 | Introduction to Missions | 2 |
| BU099 | Certification Exam | 0 |
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Credit Hours: |
16 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| BI212 | Bible Doctrine II | 3 |
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BU245 BU362 |
Office Applications II (EXCEL) |
5 3 |
| BU273 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| BU290 | Office Management Internship | 3 |
| OR400 | Senior Forum | 1 |
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Credit Hours: |
14/16 |