Business Administration

Major & Minor

Whether you are interested in obtaining a management position in a for-profit or nonprofit setting or looking to work in the region or abroad, a business administration degree at Bushnell University will provide you with a strong foundation as you pursue your career goals.

Your business education will thoroughly ground you in the theories and principles of accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, statistics, and ethical decision-making.

Students will be provided many professional and social events that will build your network and enrich your world view and personal development.

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Why Choose Bushnell?

As a Business Administration major, students will be provided with opportunities to shape their knowledge, skills, and abilities in business. With hands-on experience and experienced faculty, students will be well-equipped to excel in the business world.

Program Overview

Concentrations

  • Computer Science
  • Digital Marketing
  • General Business
  • Management and Leadership
  • Sports and Recreation Management

Minors

  • Business Administration
  • Leadership
  • Marketing

Accelerated Dual Pathway (4+1)

The Accelerated Dual Pathway at Bushnell University enables students to achieve a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within a span of five years. This program offers Bushnell students an accelerated application procedure, a smooth transition, and significant time efficiency.

Visit our Accelerated Dual Degree Pathways page for more information.

Program Objectives

Graduates of this program will:

  • A comprehensive knowledge of the core principles and concepts related to business administration
  • Effective communication, both written and oral, relative to different business environments and situations
  • A knowledge and understanding of the role of Christian leadership, ethics, and service in effectively addressing business management issues and decisions
  • Literacy regarding current management trends through the use of leading business information sources, current publications, and other available audio-video, online, or in-text resources
  • An ability to integrate all aspects of their learning, understanding, knowledge, and skills concerning business through internship projects and a comprehensive capstone course

Highlighted Courses

BUS 310 Principles of Management and Leadership

This course provides an analysis of the organizational environment and the processes of management, including leadership concepts, in business enterprises. The course focuses on the concepts, methods, and techniques of the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling functions of the modern manager and the impact of these processes upon effective interpersonal relations, global matters, and ethical issues.

MKTG 435 Digital Marketing 

Provides an introduction to Digital Marketing, a rapidly growing and
evolving area of new media. This course examines the role of digital marketing and many of the areas this terminology has grown to encompass. A practical approach is adopted in this course. In addition to learning fundamental constructs and principles of the digital experience, students will focus on learning tools and skills necessary for solving business problems and exploiting business opportunities. Subjects include: eCommerce, Lead Generation, Retargeting; Web Sites, Media Planning, Branding; On-Line Advertising, Advertising Tools, Display Advertising; Digital Campaigns; Search Engine Marketing; Social Media Marketing; Mobile Media.

Accreditation

Bushnell University has received specialized accreditation for its business program through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas. For a list of accredited programs, refer to our IACBE member status page.

 

Beacon Points of Pride

  • 100% of traditional undergraduates students graduate with at least 135 hours of field experience
  • 190 company and school internship and field experience partners
  • The National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) reported a 100-percent pass rate for Bushnell students on the national exams (NCE & NCMHE) over the last year. Bushnell students score on average higher than the national averages on 12 of the 14 exam areas
  • According to EDsmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, Bushnell University is ranked 2nd in the state of Oregon among fully accredited universities and colleges

Internship Sites

  • Holt International
  • Base Builder
  • Kidsports
  • Roseburg Forrest Products
  • The Boys and Girls Club
  • Columbia Bank
  • Whitmire & Associates
  • Elk Horn Building
  • Hood River Mortgage Group
  • Beaudet Jewelry

Life After Graduation

A sampling of where our graduates are employed includes:

  • Disney
  • Bushnell University
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Sheldon High School
  • Lululemon
  • Northwest Community Credit
  • Oregon Community Credit
  • Western Governors University
  • Portland State University
  • Brinoch LLC
  • Tethrow Resort
  • SJA Enterprises
  • Business Mentors
  • Total Performance Logistics
  • Pak Tech

Life at Bushnell

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Hear From Our Students

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"When joining Bushnell I was originally a Comm Major (shout out Doyle) but ultimately made the decision to change and become Business Major. What drew me the most was that a Business degree could be used in so many different capacities. I remember my roommate Nick and I would always go back to our dorm/ apartment late at night and try to come up with next big thing. He often reselling tickets for concerts and basketball games and me; I would be buying and flipping Jordans to the local sneakerhead community. Business was just something that was always in me."
-Jovani Guzman '16
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"Bushnell was the most amazing college experience I could have asked for. My professors, coaches, the staff, and my teammates were always there for me and truly embodied what it means to live lives of wisdom, faith, and service."
Madeleine Rosebrook '20
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"Bushnell is teaching me so much about who I am and who I want to be. The best thing about the programs that I am involved with at Bushnell is that everyone cares. There is always someone willing to take the time to talk with you and help you through whatever you are going through at that moment." 
Jamison Hanson '23
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Meet the Faculty

João Ehlers, M.A. Program Faculty

“In our classes we promote the development of teamwork, communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills that are needed in the world of business.

Above all, faculty members encourage the students to become a life-long learner who will help to find and promote socially responsible solutions to modern organizational issues.”