With a minor in business education and communication, you’ll learn to apply tools and lessons from education to a vast array of careers.
By adding a business education and communication minor, you’ll explore the intersection of education, communication, and business while gaining valuable, hands-on experience for a variety of careers. If you’re studying education, this minor will equip you with business and communication experience that will prepare you for graduate school and future roles in school administration. If you plan to pursue a business career, you’ll gain education and teaching skills that can equip you to better communicate with and serve clients.
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Courses and skills
What skills will I develop?
In this minor, you'll expand your knowledge and develop a diverse set of skills that will serve you in many professional settings.
Expand your knowledge base
You'll explore historical and contemporary issues in education, gaining a deeper understanding of the field.
Teaching and learning skills
Courses like Teaching and Learning will help you think creatively about facilitating learning across all ages.
Merge business and education
You’ll learn to use education tools to present new information to a client or employee or train others in how to use new business tools. Or you can use your skills to better communicate with clients
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. That means you’ll find numerous opportunities to get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience. And Bethel’s size and vibrant community will allow you to pursue ways to get involved right away.
Student clubs
You can join the Bethel Student Educator’s Association, a student-led academic club that strives to build community within the education department. You’ll be able to attend club events aimed at supporting your future as an educator and connect with your fellow education majors. You can explore your interests through 30+ clubs and intramural sports on campus.
Study abroad
You’ll have many options for studying abroad over a full semester, January session, spring break, and the summer, including Exploring British Education and Culture, a study abroad course over January for education majors.
Networking and connections
You’ll be able to attend events hosted by the education department where you can interact with regional education leaders, build connections, develop your job interviewing skills, and interact directly with potential employers. These include a principal panel each fall and Bethel Advance, a recruiting and interview night held each spring.
Real-world impact
How will a minor in business education and communication help my career goals?
With this minor, you’ll blend communication and business with education skills that will enhance your employability and serve you in a diverse range of possible careers.
Prepare for administrative roles
If you’re interested in becoming a school administrator, you’ll forge a base in business and communication, which is typically reserved for graduate studies.
Stand out in business.
If you’re a non-education major, you’ll gain skills you can apply in business settings, particularly in roles focused on employee training and development.
Expand your career opportunities
This minor will prepare you for various roles in education, business, and beyond, making you a more versatile and attractive candidate to employers.
Build a foundation for further study
You'll be well-prepared for graduate programs and other advanced study opportunities in education, business, or communication.
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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 invest in your success, and you’ll develop strong mentoring relationships that extend past graduation. You’ll learn from professors who are always seeking new methods and content to keep courses fresh and innovative, and our department stresses the importance of classrooms being communities of learning where all students are welcome and respected.
Becky Carlson
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education and Elementary Education Placement Coordinator
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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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Find your fit
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