Why Choose Business at Bushnell?
Bushnell’s online Business program combines the flexibility of online learning with personalized faculty support and practical business education rooted in Christian values. You’ll learn from experienced business professionals who connect classroom concepts to real-world challenges while helping you develop the leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills employers seek.
You’ll apply what you learn through project-based coursework, business technology, collaborative learning, and practical business scenarios you can immediately use in your workplace. Whether you’re preparing for career advancement or completing your bachelor’s degree, you’ll build the confidence to lead teams, solve problems, and make informed business decisions.
Bushnell also offers an Accelerated Dual Pathway that allows you to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, saving you time and money.
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
Bushnell’s online Business curriculum provides a broad foundation in today’s most important business disciplines while preparing you to think strategically and lead with confidence. You’ll study management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, organizational behavior, business law, and strategic planning through courses designed to reflect real workplace challenges.
Throughout the program, you’ll apply your learning through case studies, collaborative projects, presentations, and practical business scenarios that strengthen your analytical thinking and decision-making abilities. The program concludes with a comprehensive business capstone, giving you the opportunity to integrate everything you’ve learned while solving complex organizational challenges similar to those faced by today’s business leaders.
Graduate Career Ready
What Can You Do with a Degree in Business?
Students who graduate from the online business program at Bushnell go on to pursue these types of careers:
- Business Management and Operations
- Marketing and Sales Leadership
- Human Resources and Talent Development
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership
- Nonprofit and Organizational Leadership
- Graduate Study, including MBA and M.A. in Leadership programs
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s online business program, you’ll develop practical and career-ready skills, including:
- Lead teams and organizations with confidence
- Analyze business data to support strategic decisions
- Communicate effectively in professional settings
- Develop marketing and management strategies
- Solve complex business challenges using critical thinking
- Apply ethical leadership principles across diverse organizations
Where Our Graduates Go
Bushnell Business graduates apply their leadership and business expertise across a variety of industries and organizations. Alumni have been employed by companies and institutions including:
- Disney
- Lululemon
- Phoenix Suns
- PakTech
- Northwest Community Credit Union
- Oregon Community Credit Union
- Tetherow Resort
- Total Performance Logistics
- Portland State University
- Western Governors University
- Bushnell University
- Brinoch, LLC
- Sheldon High School
- SJA Enterprises
- Business Mentors
Graduates pursue careers in management, marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship, operations, and organizational leadership. Whether advancing in their current roles or exploring new opportunities, Bushnell alumni are prepared to lead with integrity and make a meaningful impact across business, nonprofit, education, and public-sector organizations.
Accelerated Dual Pathway (4+1)
The Accelerated Dual Pathway at Bushnell University enables students to achieve a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within a span of five years. This program offers Bushnell students an accelerated application procedure, a smooth transition, and significant time efficiency.
Accreditation
Bushnell University is regionally accredited by both the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Bushnell’s School of Business, Leadership, & Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Frequently Asked Questions?
Yes. The Online Bachelor of Science in Business is offered entirely online, allowing you to complete coursework from wherever you live while balancing work, family, and other commitments. With six start dates each year and flexible scheduling, the program is designed specifically for working adults.
Yes. Bushnell accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities. An admissions counselor will review your transcripts and help determine how your previous coursework applies toward your Business degree, helping you finish your bachelor’s degree sooner whenever possible.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) allows qualified students to earn college credit for relevant professional experience, military training, certifications, or other prior learning. Depending on your background, PLA may reduce the number of courses needed to complete your degree and shorten your time to graduation.
An online Business degree prepares you for careers in management, marketing, human resources, operations, sales, entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, healthcare administration, and many other industries. The degree also provides excellent preparation for graduate study, including Bushnell’s MBA program.
Contact Us
Have questions about Bushnell’s Online Business program? Your admissions counselor can walk you through requirements, discuss transfer credits, and help you figure out your next step.
Our faculty and staff are 100% committed to your learning and invested in your success.
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