Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology (BBus and BTh)
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology (BBus and BTh)
The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology (BBus and BTh) double degree innovatively combines the best of Business and Theology 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 Christian…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology (BBus and BTh) double degree innovatively combines the best of Business and Theology 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 Christian service? The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology 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 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) Accounting; Leadership and Management; Human Resource Management; or Marketing; and (2) Christian Studies, Biblical Studies, or Theological Studies.
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;
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Your graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Minister
Youth pastor
Church Planter
Product Analyst
Administrative Assistant
Management Trainee
Graduates may also elect to be self-employed and run their own business or start their own churches. In any case, AC BBus/BMin combined degree graduates will be ready to be innovators in the church.
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.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.
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.
