Bachelor of Christian Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Christian Business Administration (4-year program/120 credits) prepares students for professional competence in a Christian community with the focus on large Christian corporate organisations and Megachurches. The program also equips those called to serve in marketplace settings such as private and governmental institutions to instill divine principles in their professions. The program provides students with advanced competencies and Administration with management insights through the teaching and practice for those actively involved in Christian Administration and Management. Open Christian University focuses on knowledge and understanding rather than the actual degree itself. For this purpose, OCU’s requirements and standards are slightly higher without any additional cost to you. From the start of your first course up to your graduation, you’ll know you have some great knowledge under your belt and you’ll be proud of your degree.

The program includes eight (8) pre-determined core courses, 3 practica and a bachelor's dissertation and six elective courses that every student can select from a list of courses offered by the School of Business theology at the Open Christian University based on their own missions. For purposes of this elective course, every student may opt for any combination of graduate-level elective courses offered by the School of Business Theology at Open Christian University, choosing from any one of four academic concentrations: Christian entrepreneurship, Christian Education, Workplace Ministry and Church leadership.

Every course has an emphasis on ethical business behaviour and conduct as well as responsible business practices in an increasingly pluralistic, global society. As with our other programs, there is a strong emphasis on Biblical values and Theological education. Courses in the Business major will be taught through the lenses of Christian principles.

Upon the successful completion of the Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Business Administration the students should be able to:

1. develop a Christian worldview in which attitudes and values are informed by Biblical standards

2. have influence, success and a powerful witness in the business world by applying Kingdom principles and

3. understand God’s plan for wealth transfer in the last days

4. understand that marketplace ministry is the passion that starts when God connects their career, business,ministry and life purpose into one package

5. have relevant knowledge, skills and tools to manage as Christians in a global economy

6. be prepared for advanced Christian leadership positions in large Christian organisations, Mega Churches, private and government institutions

7. acquire a portfolio of managerial and financial skills and competencies for large Church organizations

8. transform organizational culture and values, worldviews and mental models in a Biblical way and have sharpened skills in the theory, process, implementation and evaluation of strategic management

9. understand income statements and balance sheets, and manage the budget and the cash flow of large Christian organizations

10. understand the aims and functions of financial management, financial analysis, and the management of working capital

Applicants for admission must have completed high school studies or equivalent from a from a recognised institution. The following documents must be submitted to the office of admission:

• A completed application form for admission

• Copy of Previous Academic Qualifications and Official Transcripts

• Applicant's Updated Resume/CV

• Copy of National ID/Passport

• Application fee