John Brown University Courses & FeesSiloam Springs Arkansas, USA

The College of Business offers two different accounting degrees: the B.S. in Accounting and the B.B.A. in Accounting. These degrees provide students with an understanding of accounting skills and business fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical and problem-solving capabilities in businesses. Such skills provide a foundation for students who seek a career in professional accounting. These degrees can also help equip students in other careers which require analytical skills, such as law, FBI or IRS services, as well as not-for-profit and mission organizations.

Students interested in practicing as professional accountants are strongly encouraged to pursue the B.S. in Accounting. This degree is appropriate for those who desire to practice as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The accounting degree program does not lead to certification and/or licensure, but it helps students prepare to seek certification and/or licensure. Click on the links for more information about certification requirements. Since the requirements for the CPA exam vary from state to state, students wishing to take this exam should consult the State Board of Accountancy where the exam will be taken. Most states require 150 semester hours, and some require a year or two of experience. The B.S. in Accounting is flexible to help students meet the requirements of various states. 

The baccalaureate programs in Accounting require 120 minimum total semester hours including courses from three categories: 1) Core Curriculum, 2) the Business Department Core, 3) the Accounting Core, and (4) a minor field of study or electives sufficient to achieve the required minimum total hours.

The College of Business offers two different accounting degrees: the B.S. in Accounting and the B.B.A. in Accounting. These degrees provide students with an understanding of accounting skills and business fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical and problem-solving capabilities in businesses. Such skills provide a foundation for students who seek a career in professional accounting. These degrees can also help equip students in other careers which require analytical skills, such as law, FBI or IRS services, as well as not-for-profit and mission organizations.

Students interested in practicing as professional accountants are strongly encouraged to pursue the B.S. in Accounting. This degree is appropriate for those who desire to practice as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The accounting degree program does not lead to certification and/or licensure, but it helps students prepare to seek certification and/or licensure. Click on the links for more information about certification requirements. Since the requirements for the CPA exam vary from state to state, students wishing to take this exam should consult the State Board of Accountancy where the exam will be taken. Most states require 150 semester hours, and some require a year or two of experience. The B.S. in Accounting is flexible to help students meet the requirements of various states. 

The baccalaureate programs in Accounting require 120 minimum total semester hours including courses from three categories: 1) Core Curriculum, 2) the Business Department Core, 3) the Accounting Core, and (4) a minor field of study or electives sufficient to achieve the required minimum total hours.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in General Business is for those who want an overview of business without in-depth knowledge in a particular discipline. This degree is a strong complement to studies in technical areas (digital, cinema, graphic design, or engineering). Students may choose Applied Business Programming, Economics, or Leadership as minor fields of study with this major.

The baccalaureate program in General Business requires 120 minimum total semester hours including courses from four categories: (1) the Core Curriculum, (2) the Business Department Core, (3) the General Business Core, and (4) a minor field of study or electives sufficient to achieve the required minimum total hours.

Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 in all Department of Business course work.

In the computer science major, you will be prepared even for the jobs that don't yet exist in the fast-moving world of technology. At JBU our faculty and staff will guide you through the process of discovering your vocation and developing your skills to impact God's kingdom.

In the computer science major, you will be prepared even for the jobs that don't yet exist in the fast-moving world of technology. At JBU our faculty and staff will guide you through the process of discovering your vocation and developing your skills to impact God's kingdom.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to effectively explore new, uncertain ideas. Students learn to identify opportunities, craft value propositions, design business models, create prototypes, execute experiments to validate ideas with customers in the market, and grow profitable businesses. Through a Christ-centered curriculum, students explore how entrepreneurial pursuits bring glory to God and how business can be a vehicle for redemption.

The baccalaureate program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation requires 120 minimum total semester hours including courses from four categories: (1) the Core Curriculum, (2) the Business Department Core, (3) the Entrepreneurship Core, and (4) a minor field of study or electives sufficient to achieve the required minimum total hours.

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor is also open to students across all disciplines and equips them to confidently navigate the risk and uncertainty of launching a startup or to successfully lead new ventures in an established firm.

Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 in all Department of Business course work.

The Family and Human Services major prepares you for careers in the many areas of social services: state organizations, schools, churches, non-profit organizations, and foster care and adoption agencies. You'll explore real issues and challenges that arise in human relationships, and learn to advocate with and for the clients you serve.

The International Business degree is a broad program of administrative and international studies designed to prepare students to function competently in international and multicultural business contexts. In addition to the campus curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate in overseas study and international internships. This program is enhanced by JBU’s rich tradition of international student diversity.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a major in International Business requires 120 minimum total semester hours including courses from four categories: (1) the Core Curriculum, (2) the Business Department Core, (3) the International Business Core, and (4) a minor field of study or electives sufficient to achieve the required minimum total hours.

Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 in all Department of Business course work.

The Management major prepares students for careers as professional managers in corporations, public institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses. In addition, the program provides a foundation for students who want to pursue graduate degrees in business and public administration, law, and the social sciences. The curriculum gives students a broad exposure to the functional areas of business, the environments in which organizations must operate, and knowledge of important behavioral dimensions of management.

The baccalaureate program in Management requires 120 minimum total semester hours including courses from four categories: (1) the Core Curriculum, (2) the Business Department Core, (3) the Management Core, and (4) a minor field of study or electives sufficient to achieve the required minimum total hours.

Northwest Arkansas provides an excellent learning laboratory for the study of contemporary marketing and retailing theory and practice. Marketing students have the opportunity to learn global perspectives and processes from those who are currently leading change in the field.

The baccalaureate program in Marketing requires 120 minimum total semester hours including courses from four categories: (1) the Core Curriculum, (2) the Business Department Core, (3) the Marketing Core, and (4) a minor field of study or electives sufficient to achieve the required minimum total hours.

Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 in all Department of Business course work.

At JBU, you will be grounded in the core tenets of the discipline of psychology while gaining practical training and experience through supervised field experiences. Another key aspect of the program is a consistent and intentional integration of a Christian worldview with the discipline. You'll graduate prepared both for graduate training in psychology and for service in a variety of community mental health, Church-based and other social service settings.

The M.B.A. Program combines functional training in essential business skills with training in leadership, ethics, and global business. The M.B.A. degree can be taken on its own or paired with a concentration in Accounting, Cybersecurity, Design Thinking and Innovation, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Leadership, or Market Research and Consumer Insights. These programs develop and prepare leaders from a broad range of undergraduate majors.

The M.B.A. Program combines functional training in essential business skills with training in leadership, ethics, and global business. The M.B.A. with a concentration in accounting combines functional training with training in professional accountancy competencies. This program is targeted to students with undergraduate majors or minors in accounting to assist them as they pursue a career in public or private accounting.

The M.B.A. Program combines functional training in essential business skills with training in leadership, ethics, and global business. The M.B.A. with a concentration in Healthcare Administration combines functional training with teaching that empowers healthcare experts to affect change at a higher level and improve the patient experience.

The M.B.A. Program combines functional training in essential business skills with training in leadership, ethics, and global business. The M.B.A. with a concentration in International Business combines functional training with teaching that helps students develop management and leadership skills that can be transferred to many areas in addition to specific multinational knowledge, focusing on the different factors that affect multinational operations management.

The M.B.A. Program combines functional training in essential business skills with training in leadership, ethics, and global business. The M.B.A. with a concentration in Leadership combines functional training with training that develops and equips students to lead with excellence using biblically based models. Students learn how organizations work, how to become experts in management and communication processes in public or private organizations, and how to provide leadership using ethical business practices. 

The marketing analytics concentration combines analytical thinking, business strategy, deep understanding of data analytics. The field appeals to business professionals who are intellectually curious, facile with data and research, and motivated to understand consumer behavior. Among the fast-growing professional sectors[1], insights leaders serve as the voice of the customer for their organization.  

We live in an age where camps are consolidating into larger organizations, and outdoor pursuits are being rediscovered as platforms to enhance education, host corporate training, and practice therapeutic treatment. This creates a need for professionals who know how to run an outdoor organization and can bridge the gap between leadership skills, organizational success, and the outdoor industry. JBU's M.S. in Outdoor Program Management will equip you with the skills needed to propel your outdoor career. 

In the computer science major, you will be prepared even for the jobs that don't yet exist in the fast-moving world of technology. At JBU our faculty and staff will guide you through the process of discovering your vocation and developing your skills to impact God's kingdom.

In the computer science major, you will be prepared even for the jobs that don't yet exist in the fast-moving world of technology. At JBU our faculty and staff will guide you through the process of discovering your vocation and developing your skills to impact God's kingdom.