The Associate of Science degree (A.S.) contains a balanced program of liberal arts education in combination with a concentrated focus in a business major or an individualized major. Requirements for the degree (60 semester credit hours in total) include 30 semester credits of general education courses and 30 semester credits of major courses. These requirements can usually be met in two years of full-time study.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Associate Degree programs at Bethel students will: 

1. Communicate effectively using written, oral and technological methods of communication.
2. Articulate an ethical response to issues using a personal worldview.
3. Apply problem solving across disciplines through critical thinking, quantitative, and qualitative skills.
4. Describe ways humans address their condition through imaginative work (Art, Literature, Media, etc.).
5. Illustrate aspects of their personal and professional well-being (Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Relational, and Meaning).
6. Analyze aspects of the world through a Christian view.
7. Analyze business practices within organizations.
8. Apply appropriate technology and information literacy in business decisions.

Admission Requirements

The business and leadership major will consider applicants who:

• Meet the general requirements for admission to the College of Adult & Professional Studies.
• Have an evaluation completed to determine how outstanding course requirements or needed credits, if any, will be fulfilled.

Students who have not achieved the minimum GPA, grade standards, or other assessment criteria may still apply to be considered for provisional acceptance. See Admission Categories.

Degree Requirements

Associate of Science in Business

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Course must be taken for credit at Bethel.