Program at a Glance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Leadership and Management: Degree Overview
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration program with an emphasis in Leadership and Management at Warner Pacific University (WPU) can help you develop your skills in strategic leadership and analytical decision-making to be able to effectively manage teams and drive business performance in any industry.
The BS in Business Administration program is also available with emphasis areas in Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship. Working adult learners with some college experience may want to consider the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration program, which has online and hybrid format options.
Balancing instruction in business theories with practical, hands-on experiences, WPU’s BS in Business Administration program with an emphasis in Leadership and Management covers key business topics in areas such as economics, employment law, and ethics, as well as core leadership and management concepts in fields that include managerial accounting, global business, and strategic management.
Upon successful completion of the bachelor’s in leadership and management program, graduates will demonstrate:
- Effective leadership and team-oriented capabilities
- Proficiency in the basic theories associated with management and leadership, such as those related to organizational theory and operations management
- The ability to integrate and apply knowledge gained through complex projects and assignments that may include research, collaborative projects, and/or field assignments
What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Leadership and Management?
Earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration that emphasizes leadership and management skills can position you for a number of professional roles that have responsibilities such as leading teams, coordinating projects, and supervising operations in a wide range of industries.
Graduates of WPU’s BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, program have gone on to careers in budget management, marketing management, project management, and team leadership, as well as various graduate programs to build on their business knowledge.
Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow at a faster-than-average rate of 6% from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), with an estimated 1.1 million job openings expected each year.
Here are the 2024 median annual salaries for just a few of the roles that a BS in business management program can help you prepare for, according to the BLS:
| Marketing Manager
$161,030 |
Training and Development Manager
$127,090 |
| Administrative Services and Facilities Manager
$106,880 |
Project Management Specialist
$100,750 |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, Curriculum
The BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, curriculum includes six prerequisite course credits, 30 major course credits, and 18 emphasis course credits. Of the 54 total required credits, 22 credits must be completed in residence at WPU, and 28 credits must be in upper-division courses.
In order to earn a BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, at WPU, you need to do the following:
- Complete all major course requirements and general education core course requirements with grades of at least C- in each course.
- Complete a total of 120 credits, including at least 40 upper-division credits (300-level and 400-level courses).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Check out sample four-year traditional and two-year transfer degree plans and the course catalog for more information.
Insight From a WPU Graduate |
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| “When you meet the challenges of the business world — and you will — it is the ethical discernment you studied at Warner Pacific that will provide a well you can keep drawing from in order to maintain focus and integrity.”
—Mike Moreland, former chairman of the WPU Board of Trustees and WPU alum |
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Discover Your Purpose With a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management
United under the university’s Christ-centered mission, WPU’s business programs create space for students of all cultural and professional backgrounds to take a purpose-driven approach to their career advancement.
The BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, degree program from WPU helps students gain well-rounded skills and knowledge in accounting, marketing, and finance, as well as in the organizational, leadership, and ethical principles that make for successful business leaders.
For questions about this program or its format, contact the admissions team at 800-804-1510, or fill out the form below.
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