Academic Programs
Business Education (CAEP Accredited)
Overview
ßÏÀÖ԰’s Business Education (Teacher Licensure) degree prepares students to teach business courses in middle and high schools while equipping them with a strong foundation in modern business practices. This program blends business knowledge, instructional strategy, and hands-on classroom experience, preparing graduates to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals.
Students gain expertise in accounting, economics, management, marketing, and business technology, while also completing the education coursework required for teacher licensure. Through field placements and student teaching experiences, future educators develop the skills needed to lead engaging classrooms and help students build practical career skills.
Graduates of the program are prepared to teach courses such as business fundamentals, personal finance, entrepreneurship, computer applications, and marketing in secondary schools (6-12).
Business Education Degree Opportunities
Program Highlights
- Teacher Licensure Preparation – The program prepares students to meet requirements for secondary teacher licensure, enabling graduates to teach business subjects in middle and high schools (students will receive a Virginia teaching license that they can use to obtain licensure in other states, once those state’s requirements are met).
- Strong Business Foundation – Students complete coursework across major business disciplines including accounting, marketing, management, and economics, providing the real-world knowledge needed to teach career-ready skills.
- Hands-On Classroom Experience – Field experiences and student teaching placements allow students to apply instructional strategies in real classrooms under the guidance of experienced educators.
- Career-Focused Curriculum – Courses integrate business technology, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, helping future teachers prepare students for both college and careers.
- Supportive Learning Environment – Small class sizes and dedicated faculty ensure students receive individualized mentoring throughout their academic and teaching preparation.
Quick Program Details
Next Start On-Campus: January 2027
Time to Complete: 4 years
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Career Outlook
Graduates of ßÏÀÖ԰’s Business Education (Teacher Licensure) program are prepared for careers in education and training environments where business knowledge and teaching skills are essential.
Career opportunities include:
- Middle School Business Teacher
- High School Business Teacher
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructor
- Entrepreneurship or Marketing Teacher
- Business Technology Instructor
- Corporate Trainer or Workforce Development Instructor
Many graduates also pursue advanced degrees in education, leadership, or business, opening additional opportunities in administration or higher education.
Courses & Competencies
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Total Credits: 120 + Student Teaching
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
General Education Requirements
- Intro to the Writing Process
- Argumentative &Â Analytical Writing
- Biblical Perspectives
- Developing the Christian Mind
- FINE ARTS OR HUMANITIES
- Intro to Psychology
- Fundamentals of Speech
- College Algebra
- Math of Finance
- Statistics
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- ESSÂ Activity Course
- University Foundations:Â Purpose and Pathways
- Career Foundations:Â Preparation and Professionalism
*Course or requirement includes multiple options. Online offerings may differ.
Core Requirements
- Intro to Business
- Program Design & Development
- Personal Computers
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Accounting I
- Managerial AccountingÂ
- Personal Finance
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Business Law
- Business Communication
- Business Finance
- Business Ethics
- Human Resource Management
- Management Information Systems
- Business Internship
Professional Requirements
- Human Growth & Development for Educators
- Foundations of Education
- Intro to Instructional Media & Technology
- Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction in Secondary Schools
- Intro to the Exceptional Child
- Teaching Reading in the Content Area
- Dynamic Learning Environments
- (Must be taken prior to Student Teaching)
Field Requirements
- Student Teaching
- (Taken in the final semester)
Required Testing
- PRAXIS II Business: Content Knowledge
- Industry Certification Credential