School of: Business

Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree

Format: In-Person

Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate

Program at a Glance

Below-average tuition among private universities in the Pacific Northwest

30 major credits + 18 emphasis credits

2.5 minimum high school GPA

99% of all students receive financial aid

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.

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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.

What are the requirements for adding an endorsement to a teaching license?

Students in the online MEd program have the opportunity to add one or more endorsements to their Oregon Teaching License.

To receive an endorsement:

• A candidate must complete a preparation program approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), such as the WPU MEd program.

• When the candidate finishes the program, WPU will submit a program completion report (PCR) to the TSPC office.

• The candidate must also submit an application, a fee, and their official transcripts.

• In applying for an endorsement, the candidate must take a subject test through one of TSPC’s partnering centers.

Review the full process for earning an endorsement.

Clinical Experiences and Seminar Courses (10 Credits)

A candidate who has earned a minimum 3.0 GPA for all classroom work is eligible to begin their student teaching fieldwork. A placement coordinator from the Warner Pacific Education Department will work with local school districts to secure a classroom placement for eligible students.

ED 681A | Professional Development Seminar | 2 credits
ED 695A | Student Teaching | 8 credits

Is the MAT program accredited?

Warner Pacific University is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). In addition, WPU’s MAT program is approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), and aligned with Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards.

What does the BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, format entail?

Core business courses in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program are taught in person at Warner Pacific University, while healthcare management courses are offered through the Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS) division and are delivered online in an accelerated, five-week format.

Minor Requirements (18 Credits)

Students looking to minor in business administration must complete 18 semester credits. Courses are each three credits and five weeks in length.

BUS 301A | Management and Leadership: From Theory to Practice | 3 credits

BUS 303A | Business and Employment Law | 3 credits

BUS 306A | Economics for Managers | 3 credits

BUS 313A | Accounting for Managers | 3 credits

BUS 340A | Marketing for Managers | 3 credits

BUS 461A | Finance for Business | 3 credits

Bachelor’s Degree Emphasis Options (54 Credits)

Students in the bachelor’s degree in business administration program also have the option to choose one of four concentrations. Program requirements for the concentrations include six prerequisite credits, 30 major credits, and 18 concentration credits (54 total credits):

Associate of Science in Business Administration (27 Credits)

Program Requirements: 27 credits: 15 in residence

BUS 101 | Introduction to Business & Personal Finance | 3 credits
BUS 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits
BUS 223 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 credits
BUS/COMM 261 | Organizational Writing and Presentations | 3 credits
BUS 310 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 credits
EC 203 | Economics | 3 credits
MKTG 242 | Marketing | 3 credits
Approved Business electives, selected in consultation with a faculty advisor | 6 credits

To complete the associate degree in business administration, students must complete a total of 60 credits and all core requirements. This major includes two courses that will also apply to the A.S. core requirements: EC 203 (Critical Thinking) and BUS 223 (Information Technology).

Minor in Business Administration (24 Credits)

Prerequisites: EC 203, MA 111 or 242 required.

24 credits: 15 credits in residence, 12 credits upper division.

BUS 101 | Introduction to Business and Personal Finance | 3 credits
BUS 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits
BUS/COMM 261 | Organizational Writing and Presentation | 3 credits
BUS 303 | Business and Employment Law | 3 credits
BUS 310 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 credits
BUS 363 | Introduction to Business Finance | 3 credits
BUS 394 | Research Methods and Applied Statistics | 3 credits
MKTG 242 | Marketing | 3 credits

Arts and Sciences

2023

November 14, 2023 – Life has a way of dealing us blows that can rock our lives to the core, however when the dust settles our foundation is revealed. Pastor Zo encourages all to trust in the Lord and allow his strength to be made perfect in our weakness.

November 9, 2023 – After free flow worship Pastor Zo reminds us that God has given each of us a will to not just reflect what life gives us but adjust and use our God-Given power to shift and change the atmosphere. Thermometers only accepts what is. Thermostats use what is to change the environment. There is a difference!

November 2, 2023 – Sometimes we can feel buried by life’s circumstances but what if you were planted instead? Christine Caine talked about this in a quote. Pastor Zo helps us to raise our level of thinking. God’s ways are always higher than ours and it will bless us to agree with His ways.

October 31, 2023 – Sometimes life requires us to make adjustments. Through practical application Pastor Zo takes us through the fundamentals of basketball and how it parallels with life lessons. The very definition of “pivot” allows movement without going away from your foundation/principles.

October 26, 2023 – Adam Moore is the Director of the Portland Union Gospel Mission. He shares their vision and stories about his heart for missions work. We also were able to hear how lives have been transformed through this organization.

October 24, 2023 – Pastor Zo encourages challenges students to understand their true calling. When we make choices for the wrong reasons we tend not to be fulfilled in the end. Despite of past mistakes God will give us beauty for ashes.

October 19, 2023 – Apostle Victor Alvarizares shares his personal testimony with students and encourages them to trust God in their pursuit of purpose.

October 17, 2023 – WPU Student Denise Rendon shares her personal testimony of her walk with Christ.

October 12, 2023 – WPU Basketball Player Tierra Hicks share her testimony of hurt, confusion, pain, abuse and triumph through Jesus Christ. Her story is remarkable!

October 10, 2023 – Apostle Victor Alvarizares of Father’s House International in Portland Oregon shares his personal testimony with our students. He explains how God’s love is strong enough to give you a second chance at life.

September 28, 2023 – After Free Flow Worship Pastor Zo challenges students. In order to flourish in a new season you have to rid yourself of old ways of thinking that will limit your effectiveness.

September 26, 2023 – Apostle Victor Alvarizares pastors Father’s House International in Portland Oregon. He encourages students be mindful of intentional growth. This is should be a priority to experience fulfillment in life.

September 21, 2023 – Pastor Zo challenges students to pursue those things that may cause you to leave your comfort zone. It will require faith. God is with us on our journey.

September 19, 2023 – WPU Student Richie Bailey shares his personal testimony about his faith journey and how his relationship with Jesus helped him through some trying times.

September 14, 2023 – Professor LaToya Seawood is a professor is our Business Division. She shares her personal story of how she is able to walk out her faith in her professional endeavors. The intersection of faith and career is a very powerful aspect because it governs principles, character, integrity and many intangibles that will give stability even in unstable work environments.

September 12, 2023 – Pastor Zo reminds us that mistakes and failures are a part of life but don’t allow fear and embarrassment to stop you from getting back up and trying again. We learn from the past but we should not live in the past.

September 7, 2023 – WPU’s own JuJu Williams serves as Student Chaplain, President of the SGA and is also a volleyball player. She shares her personal testimony about how God allowed her to see a miraculous turnaround in her family. She also speaks of the power of forgiveness and redemption.

September 5, 2023 – WPU President Dr. Brian Johnson speaks to students about Career and Calling. It is a blessing for our students to hear of some of his personal experiences being a first generation college graduate from humble beginnings of scarcity and less than ideal circumstances. He also shares how his faith in Jesus sustained him to accomplish demonstrated works.

August 31, 2023 – Pastor Zo reminds students that who you become on the journey supersedes what you receive. When your character is developed it enables and empowers you to handle the responsibility of promotion.

August 29, 2023 – Free Flow Worship…The music was so encouraging and students came up for prayer and to rededicate themselves to God’s will for their lives.

August 24, 2023 – Pastor Zo asks, ”What is the story behind the glory?” The path to the prize is always greater than the prize itself! He reviews the story of David and Goliath and what life lessons can be abstracted from it.

Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus (covid-19)?

At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus. However, it is always a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets. This protects you against various common bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella that can pass between pets and humans.

Community

Credit Cards Accepted

Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted online at mywp.warnerpacific.edu and Discover, Visa and MasterCard are accepted for payments made by phone or in person.

Depression

What is [Clinical] Depression? – TED-Ed [5min]

What is Bipolar Disorder? – TED-Ed [5min]

Do I have to reapply for financial aid every year?

Yes. Each year you should file the FAFSA for the following year when it becomes available on October 1.

Do these funds have to be repaid?

No, these funds are grant awards and do not need to be repaid to the University or the Federal Government.

Does the FAFSA have to be filled out every year?

Yes, a new FAFSA is necessary in order to be eligible for federal financial aid each academic year.

The 2026-27 FAFSA includes fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027
The 2025-26 FAFSA includes fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026

Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?

People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.

Does WPU offer on-site counseling services?

Yes! This service does not replace our current Counseling Center, which offers in person, telephone, and video visits from August to May each year. You may continue to schedule ongoing visits with our on-site counselors by emailing counseling@warnerpacific.edu.

Business

Degrees offered:

Certificates
Organizational Dynamics- Christian Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Associates
Business Administration
Organizational Dynamics
Organizational Dynamics- Christian Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Masters
Master of Business Administration 4+1 (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Organizational Leadership

Minors
Accounting (PGS)
Accounting (Traditional)
Business Administration (PGS)
Business Administration (Traditional)
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Health Care Administration (PGS)
Health Care Administration (Traditional)
Human Resource Management
Social Entrepreneurship

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Insight From a WPU Graduate

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for adding an endorsement to a teaching license?

Students in the online MEd program have the opportunity to add one or more endorsements to their Oregon Teaching License.

To receive an endorsement:

• A candidate must complete a preparation program approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), such as the WPU MEd program.

• When the candidate finishes the program, WPU will submit a program completion report (PCR) to the TSPC office.

• The candidate must also submit an application, a fee, and their official transcripts.

• In applying for an endorsement, the candidate must take a subject test through one of TSPC’s partnering centers.

Review the full process for earning an endorsement.

Clinical Experiences and Seminar Courses (10 Credits)

ED 681A | Professional Development Seminar | 2 credits
ED 695A | Student Teaching | 8 credits

Is the MAT program accredited?

What does the BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, format entail?

Minor Requirements (18 Credits)

Students looking to minor in business administration must complete 18 semester credits. Courses are each three credits and five weeks in length.

BUS 301A | Management and Leadership: From Theory to Practice | 3 credits

BUS 303A | Business and Employment Law | 3 credits

BUS 306A | Economics for Managers | 3 credits

BUS 313A | Accounting for Managers | 3 credits

BUS 340A | Marketing for Managers | 3 credits

BUS 461A | Finance for Business | 3 credits

Bachelor’s Degree Emphasis Options (54 Credits)

Associate of Science in Business Administration (27 Credits)

Program Requirements: 27 credits: 15 in residence

BUS 101 | Introduction to Business & Personal Finance | 3 credits
BUS 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits
BUS 223 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 credits
BUS/COMM 261 | Organizational Writing and Presentations | 3 credits
BUS 310 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 credits
EC 203 | Economics | 3 credits
MKTG 242 | Marketing | 3 credits
Approved Business electives, selected in consultation with a faculty advisor | 6 credits

Minor in Business Administration (24 Credits)

Prerequisites: EC 203, MA 111 or 242 required.

24 credits: 15 credits in residence, 12 credits upper division.

BUS 101 | Introduction to Business and Personal Finance | 3 credits
BUS 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits
BUS/COMM 261 | Organizational Writing and Presentation | 3 credits
BUS 303 | Business and Employment Law | 3 credits
BUS 310 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 credits
BUS 363 | Introduction to Business Finance | 3 credits
BUS 394 | Research Methods and Applied Statistics | 3 credits
MKTG 242 | Marketing | 3 credits

Arts and Sciences

2023

October 19, 2023 – Apostle Victor Alvarizares shares his personal testimony with students and encourages them to trust God in their pursuit of purpose.

October 17, 2023 – WPU Student Denise Rendon shares her personal testimony of her walk with Christ.

October 12, 2023 – WPU Basketball Player Tierra Hicks share her testimony of hurt, confusion, pain, abuse and triumph through Jesus Christ. Her story is remarkable!

September 28, 2023 – After Free Flow Worship Pastor Zo challenges students. In order to flourish in a new season you have to rid yourself of old ways of thinking that will limit your effectiveness.

September 21, 2023 – Pastor Zo challenges students to pursue those things that may cause you to leave your comfort zone. It will require faith. God is with us on our journey.

September 19, 2023 – WPU Student Richie Bailey shares his personal testimony about his faith journey and how his relationship with Jesus helped him through some trying times.

August 29, 2023 – Free Flow Worship…The music was so encouraging and students came up for prayer and to rededicate themselves to God’s will for their lives.

Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus (covid-19)?

Community

Credit Cards Accepted

Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted online at mywp.warnerpacific.edu and Discover, Visa and MasterCard are accepted for payments made by phone or in person.

Depression

What is [Clinical] Depression? – TED-Ed [5min]

What is Bipolar Disorder? – TED-Ed [5min]

Do I have to reapply for financial aid every year?

Yes. Each year you should file the FAFSA for the following year when it becomes available on October 1.

Do these funds have to be repaid?

No, these funds are grant awards and do not need to be repaid to the University or the Federal Government.

Does the FAFSA have to be filled out every year?

Yes, a new FAFSA is necessary in order to be eligible for federal financial aid each academic year.

The 2026-27 FAFSA includes fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027
The 2025-26 FAFSA includes fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026

Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?

WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.

Does WPU offer on-site counseling services?

Business

Degrees offered:

Certificates
Organizational Dynamics- Christian Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Associates
Business Administration
Organizational Dynamics
Organizational Dynamics- Christian Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Masters
Master of Business Administration 4+1 (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Organizational Leadership

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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.