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)
Total Credits: 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)
Total Credits: 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)
Total Credits: 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)
Total Credits: 15
FALL SEMESTER
BI206 Principles and Methods of Bible Study (2)
BU370 Small Business Marketing (3)
BU373 Leadership in Business (3)
BU372 Small Business Finance (3)
HI101 History of Civilization I (3)
BU351 Business Information Systems (3)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
BU376 Current Issues in Small Business (3)
BU492 Assigned Internship I (3)
BU380 Project Management (3)
BU447 Web Design (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
Total Credits: 17
FALL SEMESTER
ED322 Theology of Christian Education (3)
BU472 Senior Capstone I (3)
HI491 Baptist History and Distinctives (3)
BU470 Entrepreneurship/Small Business Planning (4)
CM221 Comparative World Religions (2)
BIEL401 Bible Elective (2)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
MU401 Philosophy of Christian Music (3)
CM443 Marriage and Family (2)
BU481 Church and Non-Profit Finance (3)
BU474 Senior Capstone II (6)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
BIEL402 Bible Elective (2)
Total Credits: 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 & Composition I (3)
MA122 Introductory Algebra (3)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar & Composition II (3)
EN122 Speech (3)
EN204 American Literature (3)
MA220 Probability & Statistics (3)
Total Credits: 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)
Total Credits: 16
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU273 Principles of Management (4)
BU290 Office Management Internship (3)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
BU245 Office Applications II (EXCEL) (5) or
BU362 Accounting II (3)
Total Credits: 14/16