Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Learn to lead people, build organizations, and drive strategic outcomes—all through a Biblical Worldview
Strategic Management
Capstone-level strategy course integrating all business disciplines.
Human Resources
Learn to recruit, develop, and lead employees effectively.
Non-Profit Management
Dedicated coursework in managing mission-driven organizations.
Organizational Behavior
Understand how people and teams function within organizations.
ACU’s Management concentration is built for students who want to lead—whether that’s a corporate team, a non-profit organization, a small business, or a ministry. You’ll build on the comprehensive 39-credit business core with 18 credits of focused management coursework covering organizational behavior, human resource management, strategic management, small business management, non-profit management, and business communication.
What sets this concentration apart is the breadth of management settings it prepares you for. You won’t just learn corporate management. You’ll study non-profit organizations, small businesses, and the communication strategies that effective leaders need across every context. The Strategic Management capstone course—taken after completing all major core courses—brings everything together, challenging you to make executive-level decisions using the full range of your business knowledge.
Combined with the business core’s coverage of accounting, finance, marketing, economics, law, and ethics, you’ll graduate with the ability to step into management roles in virtually any industry or organizational type.
Organizational Behavior
Understand how individuals, teams, and structures function within organizations. You'll learn to diagnose organizational challenges and apply behavioral science to improve performance and culture.
Human Resource Management
Develop expertise in recruiting, training, compensating, and leading employees. You'll learn the legal, strategic, and interpersonal dimensions of managing people effectively.
Strategic Management
Learn to think and plan at the executive level, integrating knowledge from finance, marketing, operations, and management to develop and execute organizational strategy.
Non-Profit Leadership
Study the unique challenges and opportunities of managing mission-driven organizations, including fundraising, board governance, volunteer management, and program evaluation.
Business Communication
Master the communication strategies that effective managers need—from internal team communications to external stakeholder messaging and persuasive business writing.
Leading people is a serious responsibility. At ACU, you'll develop a Biblical framework for understanding what good leadership looks like—how to treat people with dignity, make decisions with integrity, and build organizations that serve genuine human needs.
Leadership & Stewardship
Explore leadership as stewardship rather than self-advancement. You'll study Biblical models of leadership and develop a framework for leading with humility, accountability, and a commitment to the people you serve.
Leaders who see management as stewardship build trust and earn the respect of their teams.
Human Dignity in the Workplace
Apply a Biblical view of human dignity to how organizations recruit, compensate, develop, and manage employees. You'll learn to build workplaces that reflect the value of every person.
HR professionals and managers who treat people with genuine dignity create healthier, more productive organizations.
Ethics in Decision-Making
Study the ethical dimensions of management decisions—from layoffs and restructuring to vendor relationships and competitive strategy—through a Biblical ethic of justice, honesty, and care.
Managers who make principled decisions in difficult situations build reputations that last.
Organizational Mission & Flourishing
Examine how organizations can pursue financial sustainability while also contributing to human flourishing. You'll explore how businesses and non-profits alike can serve the common good.
Leaders who align organizational strategy with genuine purpose build organizations that attract top talent and loyal customers.
Core courses that define the Management concentration.
Management graduates lead teams and organizations across every industry—from corporate offices and startups to non-profits, churches, and government agencies. The combination of broad business knowledge and focused management skills makes you ready to lead from day one.
Operations Manager
Oversee daily operations, processes, and teams to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Human Resources Manager
Lead HR functions including recruitment, employee development, compensation, and workplace culture.
Non-Profit Executive Director
Lead a mission-driven organization, managing programs, staff, fundraising, and board relationships.
Small Business Manager
Manage operations, staff, and growth for small and mid-size businesses.
Project Manager
Plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget across any industry.
Management Consultant
Advise organizations on strategy, operations, and organizational effectiveness.
Church or Ministry Administrator
Manage the operational and administrative functions of a church or ministry organization.
Graduate Study (MBA)
Pursue an MBA or M.A. in organizational leadership, management, or related fields.
Management is about people. Whatever industry you end up in, your success will depend on your ability to lead teams, make strategic decisions, communicate clearly, and navigate organizational complexity with integrity.
Our Management concentration prepares you for all of that. You’ll study organizational behavior, human resources, strategic management, small business management, non-profit leadership, and business communication, all built on top of the comprehensive business core every ACU student completes. The Strategic Management capstone ties it all together, challenging you to make the kind of integrated decisions that real executives face every day.
What makes this program distinctive is how we weave a Biblical Worldview into every management course. You’ll develop a leadership philosophy grounded in stewardship, human dignity, and ethical conviction, qualities that set you apart in any organizational setting.
Ryan Lunsford
Chair, Department of Business Administration
For students who want to lead people, build organizations, and make strategic decisions with integrity.
Strategic Management Capstone
The culminating management course integrates all business disciplines into executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
Human Resources Expertise
Dedicated coursework in HR management prepares you to recruit, develop, and lead employees in any organizational setting.
Non-Profit Leadership
Unique among business concentrations—dedicated study in managing mission-driven organizations, from governance to fundraising.
Small Business Focus
Learn the specific skills needed to manage and grow small and mid-size businesses, where most job growth happens.
Business Communication
Strategic communication coursework ensures you can lead meetings, write proposals, and present to stakeholders with confidence.
Full Business Foundation
The 39-credit business core covers accounting, finance, marketing, economics, and law—so you understand the full organizational picture.
Ethics & Biblical Worldview
Business ethics and faith integration prepare you to navigate the moral complexities of leadership with conviction.
Versatile Career Preparation
Management skills transfer across every industry—corporate, non-profit, government, ministry, and entrepreneurial settings.
Take the next step toward a business education that builds your leadership skills, deepens your convictions, and prepares you to manage with integrity.