Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Ministry (BBus/BMin) double degree innovatively integrates the best of Business and Ministry to meet the vital need of developing and supporting Christian leaders for 21st century ministry. COURSE DESCRIPTION Do you have a head for Business and a heart for Ministry? The Bachelor…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Ministry (BBus/BMin) double degree innovatively integrates the best of Business and Ministry to meet the vital need of developing and supporting Christian leaders for 21st century ministry.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Do you have a head for Business and a heart for Ministry? The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry double degree is designed to enable you to provide creative solutions, by integrating your Christian worldview with business acumen, to complex issues such as social and environmental responsibility. You can major in one area of ministry, and specialise in either Accounting or Leadership.
By combining a solid core of skills in leadership, management, finance, accounting and innovative electives, together with ministry training, you become better equipped to serve in Christian ministry. And likewise, if you serve in the broader business community, you will be better trained and skilled in sharing your faith, leading groups of people and meeting their needs.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge:
Demonstrate:
- a broad knowledge of business theory, as well as business principles and practices,
- a deep knowledge of Christian history, doctrine and tradition as a foundation for ministry, with depth in the areas of either.
- a depth of knowledge in areas of: (1) Leadership and Management; Human Resource Management; or Marketing; and (2) Pastoral Ministry; Youth and Children’s Ministries; Worship Studies; or Cross-Cultural Ministry.
Skills:
Demonstrate:
- skills to analyse, synthesise, and apply knowledge of business theory, principles and practices;
- skills to analyse and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text;
- skills to understand and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for business practice;
- cognitive and technical skills required for professional activity, with depth in two areas of either Leadership and Management; Human Resource Management; or Marketing; Pastoral Ministry; Youth and Children’s Ministries; Worship Studies; or Cross-Cultural Ministry;
- ability to identify issues and to provide creative solutions, by integrating their Christian worldview with business acumen, to complex issues;
- skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods;
- communication skills to present theories, ideas and arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods;
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in churches, community organizations, service industries, commercial business or NFP organisations. Your graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Minister
Youth pastor
Church Planter
Product Analyst
Administrative Assistant
Locations: Fully available Online, Sydney. Some subjects available at Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide campuses
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.
Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alphacrucis College (AC) is an educational provider based in Australia- offering courses in ministry & theology, leadership, business, chaplaincy, counselling, teaching and music. AC has highly qualified and experienced faculty, ranking among world-leading researchers in their fields, who combine specialist knowledge with creative and innovative learning experiences.
