
Business Management
Ideal For: Future leaders who want to manage people and organizations with integrity and purpose
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The Business Management program at Central Christian College of Kansas prepares students to lead with both competence and character in a complex, fast-moving business environment. Rooted in a Christ-centered foundation, the program integrates ethical decision-making with practical business knowledge, equipping students to navigate real-world challenges with integrity and purpose.
Students build a strong foundation across key areas including leadership, finance, marketing, operations, and strategic planning. Through case studies, collaborative projects, and applied learning, they develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that translate directly to the workplace.
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in business, management, and entrepreneurship, with the ability to lead teams, make informed decisions, and contribute meaningfully to organizations. With a focus on both professional excellence and ethical leadership, Central equips students to make a lasting impact in their careers and communities.
Possible Career Paths
- Sales Management – $131,290*
- Financial Management – $134,180*
- Human Resources Management – $121,220*
*O*Net – National Median Wage Data
Program Information
Core Courses
Business Core (36 Credits)
BS-AC 220 Financial Accounting (3)
BS-AC 221 Managerial Accounting (3)
BS-CP 235 Computer Application in Business (3)
BS-EC 260 Microeconomics (3)
BS-EC 261 Macroeconomics (3)
BS-MG 311 Advanced Professional Communication (3)
BS-MG 351 Principles of Management (3)
BS-MG 352 Principles of Marketing (3)
BS-MG 353 Principles of Finance (3)
BS-MG 357 Business Law (3)
BS-MG 363 Professional Ethics (3)
BS-MG 451 Strategic Management (3)Cyber Security Concentration (21 Credits)
Data Science/AI Concentration (27 Credits)
Concentration Courses
Cyber Security Concentration (21 Credits)
CYS I-Introduction to Cybersecurity __3
CYS II- Cybercrime and Governance __3
CYS III- Modern Cybersecurity __3
CYS IV- Network and System Security __3
CYS V- Cyber Forensics __3
CYS VI- Capstone- Ethical Hacking __3
_____ Upper Level Business Elective __3Data Science/AI Concentration (27 Credits)
BS-MG 209 Statistics __3
BS-MG 355 Organizational Behavior __3
BS-MG 356 Human Resource Management __3
DAM I- Foundations of Data Analytics I __3
DAM II- Foundations of Data An. II __3
DSM III- AI and Machine Learning __3
DSM I- Data Science I __3
DSM III- Practicum __3
_____Upper Level Business Elective __3Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Business: MANAGEMENT = 120 Credit Hours
43 Credits – General Education
36 Credits – Business Core
15 Credits – Management Core
26 Credits – Open ElectivesDepartmental Outcomes
Mind
- Evaluate knowledge in business, management, and accounting principles while developing unique and creative solutions to business-related challenges and operations.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while conducting appropriate research.
- Summarize the contributions of business and economics historically and within contemporary culture.
Heart
- Collaborate with those from diverse cultures and differing worldviews as an effective member of a team.
- Structure business practices to ascertain industry opportunities while exercising social responsibility at the local, national and global levels.
- Justify the responsibility that a business has to all stakeholders and engage society as ethical and productive citizens.
Soul
- Integrate ethical reasoning and worldview to decision-making and business practices.
- Evaluate business-related theories in practices from an evangelical Christian perspective.
- Articulate and defend the role of Christian character in personal and professional dealings.
Strength
- Express thoughts, ideas, and findings effectively, utilizing multiple mediums of communication.
- Facilitate the effective use of organizational resources, i.e. human, physical, and financial, while practicing appropriate Biblical stewardship.
- Practice appropriate professional appearance and behavior as a professional identity is developed.
Phi Beta Lambda
Anyone interested in business is encouraged to join Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). Monthly meetings include special speakers and tours. Student leaders develop annual projects conducted by the organization. In the spring, members have an opportunity to demonstrate their business skills at the Kansas PBL State Leadership Conference (SLC). Central students typically win 35-40 awards at this conference. Central Christian College of Kansas state winners participate and place regularly at the PBL National Leadership Conference (NLC) held at various sites across the nation.
Sigma Beta Delta
Students in the Business Department have the opportunity to join the lifetime society of Sigma Beta Delta (SBD). As one of the leading prestigious business honor societies their focus is on wisdom, honor, and aspirations.
Membership in Central’s chapter of SBD is reserved for the most distinguished of the departments students. Established in 2016, the chapter inducts 2-5 students each spring.
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Off Campus Programs
The Central Christian College business student has multiple ways to enrich their educational experience through off-campus opportunities. The department regularly offers national and international travel opportunities to study various topics including economics, finance, culture, trade, and monetary systems. Arrangements can also be made to study with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) in their Best Semester program. CCC is also partnering with Students International where students have the opportunity to spend a semester in another country studying local culture, finance, economics, language, investment, entrepreneurship, etc.
Course Examples
Human Resource Management
Topics include staffing, performance appraisal, compensation, training and development, employee rights, and unionization. Contemporary issues include quality of work-life and legal environment.
Organizational Behavior
This course examines the psychological and sociological variables important in understanding individual motivation, group functioning, change, creativity, organizational design, conflict, and leadership in organizations. Particular attention is given to the application of leadership and management principles within the organizational structure.
Macroeconomics
An introduction to microeconomic theory including an analysis of price theory, the marginal concept, market structure, and performance.
Principles of Marketing
A survey course where policies, practices, and procedures of marketing within the private and public sector are learned. Emphasis is given to promotion, pricing, product, and distribution.
Principles of Management
Types of managerial functions necessary for organizational operation are explored. The course is built around the topics of planning, organizing, directing, controlling and decision making.
Financial Accounting
Nature and purpose of accounting, basic accounting concepts and procedures, methods of processing, summarizing and classifying financial data. The accounting cycle, merchandising, measuring and reporting current assets and liabilities, and accounting for partnerships and corporations are topics covered.
Strategic Management (Capstone)
This is the final capstone course including Accounting, Management, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, and Organizational Leadership. A case method approach is used involving topics such as strategic planning, policy, and ethics, among others. Group work, class presentation, discussion, and participation are expected. This course is designed to be taken after the student has completed the business core.





