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Gain the Skills to Manage People and Processes

Leadership is in demand. Businesses of all types, from technology to retail to health care, require leaders who possess the knowledge to effectively plan, manage and control key elements of the organization to ensure success.

The online business management degree programs offer the coursework necessary to equip future business leaders with the skills needed that fit into various roles managing people and processes. The coursework examines strategic business concepts, analytical methods and planning techniques that will provide future leaders with the tools to make effective decisions.

Integrating a Christ-focus into Entrepreneurship

Our distinctive blend of entrepreneurial thinking, technology leadership and business-as-mission focus provides the knowledge and perspective that make you both in-demand in today’s market and primed to make an impact for Christ in your workplace.

LeTourneau graduates enter the workforce ready to seek out solutions to important global problems. We educate the leaders of tomorrow to think creatively and use the power of collaboration and partnership to build a better world.

Learn more about how LeTourneau’s online undergraduate business management programs prepare you to lead in your field of business. Call 866.755.7419 and speak to an adviser.

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Bachelor of Business Administration: Management

Gain sound working knowledge of policies, procedures and practices that govern business operations. As an online business administration student — you’ll study theories of leadership in and management that offer you the knowledge to support and control organizational growth.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points to a very strong need for managers with technical skills and Business Week lists business analysts and project managers as a safe haven for jobs that are being moved offshore. The foundations of the Christian faith are fully integrated into the business courses which uniquely equips graduates to incorporate ethics and service in their responsibilities, traits that are attractive to employers.

If you’d like to work in a specialized area of business, prepare to take your place by choosing one of these options:

  • BBA Human Resources Management
  • BBA Healthcare Management
  • B.S. Health Information Management 

LeTourneau School of Business has challenged me to grow outside of the classroom by preparing me for job interviews, managing finances and understanding how people are motivated.”

 Alicia Griscom, Business Management Major

    PROFESSIONAL CORE COURSES
    • ACCT 2103 – Principles of Financial Accounting
    • ACCT 2113 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
    • ABUSI 3103 – Business Law
    • BUSI 3403 – Business Ethics
    • BUSI 3613 – International Business
    • BUSI 3653 – Quantitative Methods
    • COSC 3023 – Information Systems
    • ECON 2103 – Macroeconomics
    • ECON 2203 – Microeconomics
    • FINC 2743 – Principles of Finance
    • MGMT 2303 – Principles Of Management
    • MGMT 3313 – Organizational Behavior
    • MGMT 4803 – Strategic Management
    • MKTG 2503 – Principles of Marketing
      *A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required for all business course
    POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
    • Entry-level Manager
    • Assistant Product Manager
    • Human Resource Specialist
    • Market Researcher
    • Public Relations Specialist
    • Financial Analyst

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    Jan. 13

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    $475

    COST PER CREDIT

    BBM Bachelor of Business Management

    Today’s business leaders must be agile to keep up with the rapid changes in the market. To succeed long-term, they must have operational, analytical and tactical competency to plan the long-term success of a company or department.

    The online Bachelor of Business management program at LeTourneau University offers a balanced range of business courses to help develop the capability to plan, project manage, adjust direction when needed and deliver based on an organization’s needs.

    As an online business management or administration student, you’ll focus on:

    • Disciplines that are related to the costs and profitability of a company
    • Aspects of the law that influence the workplace
    • Sharpening decision-making, value clarification, writing and Christian-based leadership skills
    • Short- and long-term business plan development

      POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
      • Financial Manager
      • Facilities Specialist
      • Marketing Analysts
      • Administrative Specialist
      • Assistant Product Manager
      • Public Relations Manager

      Jan. 9

      APPLY BY

      Jan. 13 

      START CLASSES

      5-Week

      ACCELERATED COURSES

      $475

      COST PER CREDIT

      Non-profit Management

      If you’d like to make a difference by working with one of many non-profit organizations that are working on a local, national or global stage, an online business management degree with a focus on non-profits can help you get your foot in the door.

      There are only a handful of similar bachelor programs around the country and as a graduate, you will have an edge when you submit an employment application.

      The online program prepares graduates to supervise the people and affairs within a non-profit organization. You’ll graduate ready to launch a career that puts your skills and compassion to work in a place where it matters. You’ll:

      • Develop a strong understanding of the core competencies of running a successful non-profit
      • Learn key program topics including fundraising, law and finance
      • Sharpen your skills through hands-on learning with a non-profit internship
      • Explore the broad business skills that are the key to any successful business operation
      PROFESSIONAL CORE COURSES
      • COSC 1303 – Computer Science I
      • COSC 2103 – Computer Science II
      • COSC 2203 – Data Structures
      • COSC 2553 – Foundations of Cyber Security
      • COSC 3303 – Computer Architecture
      • COSC 3403 – Software Engineering I
      • COSC 3503 – Operating Systems
      • COSC 3523 – Analysis Of Algorithms
      • COSC 3553 – Digital Forensics
      • COSC 3603 – Networks And Data Communications
      • COSC 3653 – Network Security
      • COSC 4203 – Database Management
      • COSC 4303 – Software Engineering II
      • COSC 4503 – Program Translation
      • COSC 4543 – Cryptography & Secure Systems
      • COSC 4653 – Advanced Networks
      • COSC 4863 – Cyber Security Project
      POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
      • Program Coordinator
      • Fundraiser
      • Communication Manager
      • Marketing Manager
      • Community Outreach Coordinator
      • Program Director

      Jan. 9

      APPLY BY

      Jan. 13

      START CLASSES

      5-Week

      ACCELERATED COURSES

      $475

      COST PER CREDIT

      WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY

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      ABOUT LETU

      LeTourneau University is named for its founder, R.G. LeTourneau, one of the world’s greatest inventors of earthmoving equipment and was founded in 1946.

      Today, more than 1,150 students attend LeTourneau University classes online or at our educational centers in Dallas and Houston and might not step foot onto the university’s beautiful main campus in Longview, Texas unless they come for graduation.

      The university has eight schools.

      School of Arts & Sciences
      School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science
      School of Business
      School of Education
      School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
      School of Nursing
      School of Psychology & Counseling
      School of Theology & Vocation

      Currently, LeTourneau University is led by its sixth president, Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, and its board of trustees.

      LeTourneau University is an unapologetically Christian university. While it has no direct denominational ties, it welcomes students of all denominations who love and seek after God. It is a place where students have found a deeper relationship with Him, grown in their spiritual walk and discovered God’s purpose for their lives.

      YOUR LETU FACULTY

      LeTourneau faculty have experience in the disciplines they teach, so they can guide students to transform academic theory into key skills that can be applied to today’s job markets. Our faculty are selected on the strength of their credentials, overall experience, commitment to Christian education and willingness to be accessible to students and support the collaborative academic environment important to hands-on learning.

      Meet Your Faculty

      Beverly Rowe, Ph.D.

      Professor of Accounting

      Dr. Beverly Rowe earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Texas A&M University and has corporate experience in the banking, retail, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. Dr. Rowe’s research includes auditing, usefulness of accounting information, performance measurement, and education. She has received the Outstanding Contributor award from the Institute of Internal Auditors and Best Paper awards for her work in academic and education research in accounting. Dr. Rowe is a highly respected instructor with over 15 years of experience teaching accounting at the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Dr. Rowe lives with her husband and four of her children in Longview, Texas.  Her main focus is serving our Lord Jesus Christ in every area of her life.

       

      Misti Harriss, MBA

      Instructor, Marketing

      Misti Harriss received a BBA from Baylor University and an MBA from The University of North Texas. Ms. Harriss has 15 years of experience teaching marketing and business-related classes online and in the classroom. She prides herself on being a practitioner-teacher and tries to bring as much hands-on experience as possible into the learning environment, through real-time projects outside the classroom and real-world case study analysis in the classroom.

      She has worked in several different industries, including Energy, Retail, Telecommunications, and Sports Entertainment. She has experience with non-profit management and fundraising, including managing volunteers, donor acquisition and retention. She has worked on both the agency and corporate side of marketing. She has experience in B2B and B2C markets. She has worked in product development and management, advertising, public relations, corporate communications, event planning, personal selling, direct mail, and crisis management.

      Her special interests revolve around Sports Marketing, Social Media, and Relationship Marketing. She is passionate about teaching students how to develop meaningful, long-term relationships with all stakeholders in a dynamic, digitally driven communications and marketing world.

      Bob Wharton, Ph.D.

      Professor of Business

      Bob Wharton’s academic career has spanned 42 years in public and private institutions.  After starting with his first appointment at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, he then moved on to Christian higher education in Florida, Tennessee and now Texas.  Bob has been at LeTourneau University since 2008.  His research interests include economic development and leadership, especially as it relates to the impact of global and cultural differences.  Working with students on research projects has been a significant part of Bob’s work over the years, and many have successfully presented and published their work. Bob has been married to Linda for 45 years. They have two children and two grandsons.

      ACCREDITATION

      LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of LeTourneau University.