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 ĚÇĐÄVlog (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.

Two students and a professor outdoors on the WPU campus.

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.

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

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.

– 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!

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

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

– WPU Student Denise Rendon shares her personal testimony of her walk with Christ.

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

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

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

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

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

– TED-Ed [5min]

– 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

Bachelors
Accounting (BA)
Accounting (BS)
Business Administration (BA)
Business Administration (BS)
Business Administration – Entrepreneurship Emphasis
Business Administration – Health Care Administration Emphasis (BA)
Business Administration – Health Care Administration Emphasis (BS)
Business Administration – Human Resource Management Emphasis (BA)
Business Administration – Human Resource Management Emphasis (BS)
Business Administration – Leadership/ Management Emphasis (BS)
Digital Marketing

Masters
Master of Business Administration 4+1 (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Management/Leadership Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – AI Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Business Analytics Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Cybersecurity Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Finance Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Health Care Administration Emphasis (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 

Education

ĚÇĐÄVlog offers students a variety of education programs combining content education, cultural competence and practical classroom experience at the undergraduate level, or additional training so working education professionals can advance their careers. Develop the skills and knowledge to achieve your dreams doing that most-important work: developing the minds and hearts of young learners.

Degrees offered:

Bachelors
Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Early Childhood/Elementary Education (BSED)
Early Childhood/Elementary Education with Special Education Endorsement

Endorsement
ESOL
Reading Interventionist
Special Education (SPED)

Masters
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Education

Empathy & Shame

by Brene Brown

by Brene Brown

[3min]

[4min]

Grief & Loss

Video [4min]

How are courses being delivered?

Please contact your instructors for more information.

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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

Mike Moreland, former chairman of the WPU Board of Trustees and WPU alum.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

– 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!

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

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

– WPU Student Denise Rendon shares her personal testimony of her walk with Christ.

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

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

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

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

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

– TED-Ed [5min]

– 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

Bachelors
Accounting (BA)
Accounting (BS)
Business Administration (BA)
Business Administration (BS)
Business Administration – Entrepreneurship Emphasis
Business Administration – Health Care Administration Emphasis (BA)
Business Administration – Health Care Administration Emphasis (BS)
Business Administration – Human Resource Management Emphasis (BA)
Business Administration – Human Resource Management Emphasis (BS)
Business Administration – Leadership/ Management Emphasis (BS)
Digital Marketing

Masters
Master of Business Administration 4+1 (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Management/Leadership Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – AI Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Business Analytics Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Cybersecurity Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Finance Emphasis (MBA)
Master of Business Administration – Health Care Administration Emphasis (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 

Education

ĚÇĐÄVlog offers students a variety of education programs combining content education, cultural competence and practical classroom experience at the undergraduate level, or additional training so working education professionals can advance their careers. Develop the skills and knowledge to achieve your dreams doing that most-important work: developing the minds and hearts of young learners.

Degrees offered:

Bachelors
Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Early Childhood/Elementary Education (BSED)
Early Childhood/Elementary Education with Special Education Endorsement

Endorsement
ESOL
Reading Interventionist
Special Education (SPED)

Masters
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Education

Empathy & Shame

by Brene Brown

by Brene Brown

[3min]

[4min]

Grief & Loss

Video [4min]

How are courses being delivered?

Please contact your instructors for more information.

1 … 8 9 10 11 12 … 22

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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Questions?

Our School of Business faculty would love to hear from you.

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Dr. Ulf Spears, DSL, CAGS, M.Sc., BS


Dean of Business, Associate Professor of Business

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School of: Business
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