With a business minor, you’ll gain an overview of business and finance principles that will complement nearly any major.
By adding a minor in business, you’ll gain the foundation in business skills to help you identify and solve strategic needs inside for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and ministries. And as you develop your God-given talents, you’ll explore the intersection of business and faith as you grow the skills to be an ethical, inspirational leader.
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Courses and skills
What skills will I develop?
As you explore business, you’ll gain a strong foundation of skills that will complement any major and boost your career goals.
A strong foundation in business
Acquire a base of well-rounded business skills that will prepare you for diverse roles for for-profit and nonprofit organizations. You’ll also learn how to use data and sound business principles to drive decision-making, while also exploring how your faith can drive business decisions.
Leadership and management skills
Start gaining the leadership and project management skills that will help you advance your career by helping organizations meet their goals.
Skills for any career
You’ll develop your ethical reasoning, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities. And you’ll strengthen your writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Academic plans
Map out your time at Bethel—from day one to your diploma. Your course schedule is designed to help you grow, gain skills, and become who you’re meant to be.
Learning opportunities
What experiences will I have?
Hands-on learning is at the core of all Bethel majors and minors. You’ll find numerous opportunities to get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience—all in a community where you belong.
Internships and projects
Put your skills into practice and apply classroom lessons by completing an internship, working with clients on a capstone project, and preparing tax returns for individuals and families in need. And you can participate in clubs and activities like the Royals Investment Fund, the Chartered Financial Analyst Challenge, the Innovation Scholars program, and more.
Build valuable connections
Pursue opportunities to grow as a business through student-led groups like BBEA. You’ll also build your network and gain mentorship through our alumni network through BethelBiz, Women in Business events, and more.
Opportunities to travel
Learn firsthand about the global economy. Examine how businesses like advertising agencies, banks, accounting firms, manufacturing facilities, and multinational corporations operate across borders.
Real-world impact
How will a business minor help my career goals?
The business and finance skills you gain through a business minor will help you stand out to employers, preparing you for almost any career path.
A firm foundation
As you gain a firm foundation in business, you’ll gain skills that will prepare you to work in healthcare, ministry, information technology, communications, marketing, project management, and more.
Skills for any career
Along with business skills, you’ll expand your critical thinking, clear writing, and creative problem-solving skills to be prepared for most roles.
Apply your faith to your career
As you wrestle with important questions and study from a Christian perspective, you’ll be well-equipped to let your faith fuel your career.
Start your journey
Explore Bethel for yourself
Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you try out academic and campus life at Bethel, you can attend a class, chat with students, meet professors and coaches, tour campus, and get a taste of life in our program.
Faculty mentors
Meet your professors
You’ll learn alongside faculty who are distinguished scholars and faithful Christians. They’ll know you by name and invest in your success. And in our state-of-the-art business space, you’ll find a large lounge space, huddle rooms, and interactive classrooms where you can connect with classmates and professors every day.
Accessible education
Tuition and financial aid
We want you to understand from the beginning what a Bethel education costs. That’s why we made it simple. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990—down from $44,050. This more accurately reflects what you can expect to pay, empowering you to make informed decisions and become who you're meant to be.
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