Online Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership at Kansas Christian College
Online Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership at Kansas Christian CollegeBuild practical business skills and leadership confidence for the marketplace, nonprofits, and ministry-minded organizations. Kansas Christian College Professional and Online Studies offers five-week undergraduate courses designed for working adults who want steady progress without putting life on pause, all while learning through a Biblically based Christian worldview.
Highlights
- Bachelor’s degree, 120 credit hours
- Five-week courses
- Biblical worldview and business ethics are integrated throughout the program
- Business foundation plus leadership development
- Overland Park, Kansas, roots, online access nationwide
- Options to explore accelerated pathways into a master’s degree
A Business Degree Built for Ethical Leadership
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership is designed to help students develop business competence and leadership strength for real-world impact. You will study core disciplines like finance, accounting, economics, operations, marketing, and strategy while also strengthening communication, teamwork, and decision-making. Throughout the program, you will be challenged to lead responsibly with integrity, serving others, and stewarding resources well.
Learn business with purpose. Lead with clarity. Make decisions with integrity grounded in a Biblically based Christian worldview.
What You Will Learn and Be Able to Do
By the end of the program, students will be equipped to:
- Integrate a Biblical worldview into business practices with a focus on ethical decision-making and responsible leadership.
- Develop holistic leadership skills, including team dynamics, strategic thinking, and effective communication.
- Strengthen professional communication and collaboration skills for diverse organizational settings.
- Demonstrate practical understanding of foundational business concepts for both profit and nonprofit environments.
- Apply a global perspective to business and leadership with cultural awareness and adaptability.
Designed for Working Adults and Emerging Leaders
This program is a strong fit if you want to:
- Advance into leadership roles in business or nonprofit settings
- Strengthen business skills while keeping a faith-centered foundation
- Prepare for entrepreneurship, management, or organizational leadership
- Build a pathway toward graduate study, such as an MBA
Courses in This Program
Your plan includes the associate level foundation, the bachelor’s core, and business leadership courses. All undergraduate courses are offered in five-week terms through Kansas Christian College Professional and Online Studies.
Associate-level foundation courses
College Success Skills
Technology for College
College Writing and Research I
Introduction to Leadership
Philosophy and Worldview
College Writing and Research II
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Introduction to Psychology
Communication for Leaders
Personal Financial Management
Bible Study Methods
Principles of the Christian Life
World Civilizations
Environmental Science
Fundamentals of Business
Introduction to Finance
Accounting Methods
Global Issues in Business
Principles of Economics
Bachelor’s core and business leadership courses
Research and Concept Development Skills
Theology of Leadership
Working with Teams
Life of Christ
Business Ethics
Organizational Leadership
Theology of Holiness
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Marketplace Ministry
Management of Information Systems
Management of Marketing
Operations Management
International Issues in Business
Strategic Management
Finance and Budgeting for Managers
Personnel Development
Elective, concentration, or graduate course
Elective, concentration, or graduate course
Elective, concentration, or graduate course
Elective, concentration, or graduate course
Finish Faster with Accelerated Pathways
If your goal is an MBA, ask about accelerated options that can help you plan an efficient pathway from bachelor’s to master’s. Some students may be able to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s in about four years. Students entering with an associate degree may be able to position themselves for a master’s in a little over two years, depending on transfer credits, program fit, and course sequencing.
What You Will Learn and Be Able to Do
By the end of the program, students will be equipped to:
- Interpret and proclaim Scripture with accuracy and clarity for diverse ministry settings.
- Articulate your calling and apply biblical leadership principles with confidence in real ministry contexts.
- Plan and lead church services and ministry activities using Scriptural guidance and effective leadership practices.
- Integrate theological education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry experience into a holistic approach to Christian ministry.
What You Will Study
Your plan includes an associate-level foundation, the bachelor’s required core, and then emphasis courses. All undergraduate courses are offered in five-week terms through Kansas Christian College Professional and Online Studies.
Leadership and Ministry shared foundation
Associate core courses
College Success
Technology for College
College Writing and Research I
Introduction to Leadership
Philosophy and Worldview
College Writing and Research II
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Introduction to Psychology
Communication for Leaders
Personal Financial Management
Bible Study Methods
Principles of the Christian Life
World Civilizations
Environmental Science
Sharing and Defending the Christian Faith
Discipling and Mentoring the Christian Faith
Teaching the Christian Faith
Issues in Christian Leadership
Church History
Bachelor’s required core courses
Research and Concept Development Skills
Biblical Theology of Leadership
Working with Teams
Life of Christ
Personal and Social Ethics
Organizational Leadership
Theology of Holiness
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Marketplace Ministry
Emphasis courses
Choose one emphasis below.
Biblical Studies emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Fundamentals of Greek I
Fundamentals of Greek II
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Research Methodology
Research Project
Plus three additional elective courses
Missions’ emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Practice of Mission
Introduction to Missions
Biblical and Theological Foundations of Missions
Cross-Cultural Communication
Deputation Workshop
Plus three additional elective courses
Organizational Leadership emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Operations Management
Finance and Budgeting for Managers
Personnel Development
Mobilization of Volunteers
Management Essentials for Ministry
Plus three additional elective courses
Pastoral Ministry emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Biblical Counseling
Mobilization of Volunteers
Pastoral Care
Supervised Ministry Experience
Foundations of Biblical Preaching
Plus three additional elective courses
Youth Ministry emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Counseling Children, Youth, and Families
Evangelism and Discipleship of Youth
Supervised Ministry Experience
Strategies for Youth Ministry
Management Essentials for Ministry
Plus three additional elective courses
Finish Faster with Accelerated Pathways
If your goal is graduate-level ministry leadership, ask about accelerated options that can help you plan an efficient pathway from bachelor’s to master’s. Some students may be able to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s in about four years. Students entering with an associate degree may be able to position themselves for a master’s in a little over two years, depending on transfer credits, program fit, and course sequencing.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you want help mapping your degree plan, confirming transfer credits, or exploring an accelerated pathway, our admissions team is ready to help.
Note: Courses and program details are subject to change through normal academic processes.
