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Successful business leaders know building a strong management team is key to sustainability. A bachelor’s degree in business management from the Northwestern College FOCUS Degree Completion program provides the education you need to become a dynamic manager in any business setting. You will gain that essential competitive advantage through an in-depth study of solid business practices and proven management techniques—all taught in the context of a Christian worldview.

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Including your previously earned college credits, the Bachelor of Science in Business Management is granted upon completion of 125 credits in core curriculum, major requirements, and electives. A minimum of 30 credits must be earned at Northwestern College; 40 credits must be in upper-level courses, half of which must be earned at Northwestern.

General education and elective credit information is listed after Business Management requirements below. For complete course descriptions see the catalog.

Business Management Requirements (47 credits)
Required Courses Credits
BSM4021 Foundations for Ethics 3
BSM4023 Worldview and Ethics 3
BSM4025 Business Ethics 3
BSM4031 Business Communication 3
BSM4034 Management 3
BSM4035 Managerial Finance and Accounting 5
BSM4043 International Business 3
BSM4050 Business Mathematics and Statistics 3
BSM4052 Macroeconomics 2
BSM4054 Microeconomics 2
BSM4061 Marketing 3
BSM4063 Business Law & Contracts 3
BSM4065 Information Management 3
BSM4067 Corporate Strategies 5
BSM4069 Management of Operations 3
General Education (30 credits)
Subject Area Credits
English Composition 4
Research Writing 2
Speech 3
Humanities (2 areas) 5
Math/Science 5
Social Science (2 areas) 8
Other General Education 3

Electives (48 credits)

Need General Education and/or Elective credits?
There are several ways to earn additional credits. Talk to your FOCUS admissions counselor about the following options:

  • College courses (e.g. Distance Education)
  • Vocational or technical credits
  • Prior learning exams (DSST, CLEP)
  • Prior learning assessment
  • Military training

If you have previously earned college credit, talk with your FOCUS admissions counselor about a free transcript evaluation.