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Core courses in this minor will complement nearly any major by giving you an overview of business and finance principles that can be applied to any organization or corporation.
Why should I study business?
The business minor will help you identify and solve strategic needs inside for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, government, and ministries.
What can I do with this degree?
Some of the career fields our graduates enter are:
- Healthcare
- Ministry
- Information technology
- Communications
- Marketing
- Project Management
What skills will I develop?
- Decision-making
- Presentation skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strategic thinking
- Integrating ethics and core values into business decisions
- Critical thinking
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the R.E.A.L. Experience—a program specifically designed to help you gain the relevant, hands-on experience employers desire—so that when you graduate, you’ll be as impressive in practice as you are on paper.
What unique experiences or opportunities will I have?
- Group projects and presentations
- Integration of Christian values into business principles
- Opportunities to practice your business skills
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Bethel really prepared me...having a liberal arts education was beneficial because it made me well rounded. [Businesses] look for people with all sorts of different backgrounds and leadership experience. Bethel encourages people to get involved.
Nicole (Nettleton) Willenbring '12Current job: Business Analyst, Target Corporation
I’m so grateful for my Bethel experience! I cultivated deep friendships and had wonderful leadership and spiritual development opportunities. Combined with, the learning experience and faculty relationships through the Communications and Business departments, it all prepared me for great leadership opportunities.
David Horsager '95, GS'07Current job: Author, Speaker, Consultant and CEO, Horsager Leadership, Inc.

While interviewing with a Bethel alum for a position at UnitedHealth Group, the interviewer asked me to consider joining the International Audit department instead of the position for which I had applied. At the time, I had next to no idea what working in International Audit entailed! That same Bethel alum also connected me to the Healthcare Reform opportunity three years later. So, it’s safe to say that my career path was undeniably influenced by Bethel and this wonderful alum who decided to take a chance on me – not just once, but twice.
Chin-Chin Lin '09Current job: Project Manager, Health Care Reform Implementation, UnitedHealth Group

As a Christian in the workplace, I am able to connect with people on a different level. I know my reason for being there and do my part to create an encouraging work environment for my coworkers. I hope my attitude is a positive example observable through the way I make decisions, treat my clients, and strive for excellence every day.
Andrew Vennerstrom '07Current job: Customer Account Manager, Frozen Organic Products, General Mills