School of: Business
Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree
Format: In-Person
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate

Program at a Glance

Below-average tuition among private universities in the Pacific Northwest
30 major credits + 18 emphasis credits
2.5 minimum high school GPA
99% of all students receive financial aid

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Leadership and Management: Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration program with an emphasis in Leadership and Management at ÍćĹĽ˝ă˝ă (WPU) can help you develop your skills in strategic leadership and analytical decision-making to be able to effectively manage teams and drive business performance in any industry.

The BS in Business Administration program is also available with emphasis areas in Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship. Working adult learners with some college experience may want to consider the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration program, which has online and hybrid format options.

Two students and a professor outdoors on the WPU campus.

Balancing instruction in business theories with practical, hands-on experiences, WPU’s BS in Business Administration program with an emphasis in Leadership and Management covers key business topics in areas such as economics, employment law, and ethics, as well as core leadership and management concepts in fields that include managerial accounting, global business, and strategic management.

Upon successful completion of the bachelor’s in leadership and management program, graduates will demonstrate:

  • Effective leadership and team-oriented capabilities
  • Proficiency in the basic theories associated with management and leadership, such as those related to organizational theory and operations management
  • The ability to integrate and apply knowledge gained through complex projects and assignments that may include research, collaborative projects, and/or field assignments

What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s in Leadership and Management?

Earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration that emphasizes leadership and management skills can position you for a number of professional roles that have responsibilities such as leading teams, coordinating projects, and supervising operations in a wide range of industries. 

Graduates of WPU’s BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, program have gone on to careers in budget management, marketing management, project management, and team leadership, as well as various graduate programs to build on their business knowledge.

Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow at a faster-than-average rate of 6% from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), with an estimated 1.1 million job openings expected each year. 

Here are the 2024 median annual salaries for just a few of the roles that a BS in business management program can help you prepare for, according to the BLS:

Marketing Manager

$161,030

Training and Development Manager

$127,090

Administrative Services and Facilities Manager

$106,880

Project Management Specialist

$100,750

 

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, Curriculum

The BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, curriculum includes six prerequisite course credits, 30 major course credits, and 18 emphasis course credits. Of the 54 total required credits, 22 credits must be completed in residence at WPU, and 28 credits must be in upper-division courses. 

In order to earn a BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, at WPU, you need to do the following:

  • Complete all major course requirements and general education core course requirements with grades of at least C- in each course.
  • Complete a total of 120 credits, including at least 40 upper-division credits (300-level and 400-level courses).
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Check out sample four-year traditional and two-year transfer degree plans and the course catalog for more information.

Is there a deadline to request fully online classes?

If a student or someone they live with are in an at-risk category and the student needs to access all coursework online, we ask that you would fill out a Request For Fully Online Courses. Not all courses are available fully online. If the request is not approved, we recommend that the student connect with their academic advisor to adjust their course load or explore how the course requirements can be fulfilled in another manner. The request to be “Fully Online” needs to be submitted by the add/drop date (September 4, 2020).

Is there a maximum amount of financial aid I can receive?

Pell Grant eligibility is determined by need as demonstrated by the Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA. Eligibility will vary per student and with each FAFSA year based on Federal guidelines. Students are eligible for a maximum of six years’ worth of Pell Grant eligibility.

Regarding loans, per year borrowing depends on your grade level and dependency status. There is a maximum amount you can borrow in your lifetime.

The following represents the limit you may borrow in a combined total of subsidized and unsubsidized loans in your lifetime (known as aggregate loan limits):

  • Independent undergraduates = $57,500
  • Dependent undergraduates = $31,000
  • Graduates = $138,500 (This amount includes loans borrowed during undergraduate work.)

The following represents subsidized and unsubsidized loan limits for independent students per grade level:

  • Freshman: Up to $3,500 in subsidized and up to $6,000 in unsubsidized loans
  • Sophomore: Up to $4,500 in subsidized and up to $6,000 in unsubsidized loans
  • Junior: Up to $5,500 in subsidized and up to $7,000 in unsubsidized loans
  • Senior: Up to $5,500 in subsidized and up to $7,000 in unsubsidized loans

Federal regulations allow the lender and guarantor to withhold approximately 1% in loan origination and default fees at the time of disbursement. This may be added to the loan balance but does not count against the loan limits.

For more information regarding federal loans please visit .

Is there a resident assistant in my living area?

There is a resident assistant on each hall, as well as three resident assistants located in various locations throughout the houses and apartments.

Knights Orientation Schedule

Knights Orientation begins on January 12, 2023 at 9:00AM in Egt. 203. Move in will take place for new residential students on January 11, 2023 from 12:00PM – 4:00PM.

Knights Orientation is required for ALL new students! If you are unable to attend or have questions, please email knightsorientation@warnerpacific.edu.

Library Resources

Mental Health Emergencies

Clear Warning Signs of Suicidality:

  • Threatening to kill self/others or talking about wanting to hurt self/others
  • Seeking access to firearms, pills, etc.
  • Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide (especially when the person doesn’t normally do this)

NEVER leave someone alone who is showing suicidal behavior. Call 911Ěýľ±łľłľ±đ»ĺľ±˛ąłŮ±đ±ô˛â.

If you’re unsure and need support please call:

Multnomah County Crisis Line & Project Respond
503-988-4888
Washington County Crisis Line
503-291-9111
Clackamas County Crisis Line
503-655-8585
Southwest Washington State (including Clark County) Crisis Line
800.626.8137 | TTY 866.835.2755
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare: Urgent Walk-in Services
Open 7 days a week from 7am – 10:30pm
4212 SE Division, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97206;
enter at corner of SE Division and 42nd Ave.

(how to help someone who is dealing with suicidal thoughts)

Mission and Values

Mission

The Counseling Center is committed to promoting the academic mission of ÍćĹĽ˝ă˝ă, to prepare students to engage actively in a constantly changing world, by providing a variety of psychological supports that will increase retention and graduation by strengthening students’ ability to tolerate distress, form healthy relationships, and discover healthy expressions of their ideals and values. The Counseling Center also advances the university’s mission by providing educational programming and consultation to the students, faculty, and staff.

Values

Our work is driven by care for the students we serve and a dedication to promoting connection and support among the WPU community.  We recognize that compassion and health for ourselves as staff promotes compassion for our students and our community.

Diversity and Respect

We respect the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of our students including their rights to privacy, confidentiality, self-determination, autonomy, and connection. In our work, we are aware of cultural, individual, and role differences, including those of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status. We strive to identify and reduce the impact of our biases on our work. We work to challenge systemic discriminatory practices in our community.

Equity

We recognize, respect, and attend to the diverse strengths and challenges of our students and our counseling center staff and seek to minimize potential barriers to accessing counseling services and resources.

Integrity

We strive to build and sustain a culture of trust, transparency, and healing in which every person, including students, staff, and faculty, are treated respectfully and ethically.

Innovation

We learn from experience and seek new perspectives that proactively challenge our assumptions and traditions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our students, center, and university community.

 

My loans were in repayment; now that I’m back in school, can they go into deferment again?

When you begin classes at Warner Pacific, the school will report you to the Department of Education as an active student and your student loans will automatically enter an “in-school deferment” status. You may also complete an in-school deferment request form, which is available through your lender’s website. NOTE: Deferment cannot begin until you are actually in attendance.

There is often a delay in the time it takes for your student loans to reflect the deferment status, but your loans should reflect the change within 30 days of your start date.

My parents are not helping me pay for school. How can I file without using their income information?

You must continue to use your parents’ income information as long as you are considered a dependent according to FAFSA requirements. Refer to the question above to determine if you are a dependent or independent student.

Nursing

BSN Program Mission
WP’s BSN Program exists to educate and prepare students with diverse backgrounds to flourish as professional nurses advocating for recipients of care.

BSN Program Vision
As an offering of a Christ-centered, urban, liberal arts university, the BSN Program will engage diverse students in an innovative, formational learning community. Faculty and students will co-develop and nurture self-aware and culturally intelligent nurses. Students will demonstrate professional skill, ethical practice, compassionate care, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to lifelong learning and nursing excellence.

Degrees offered:
Nursing, BSN

Outstanding Student Account Balances

Failure to meet arranged payment plan terms may result in plan termination. Delinquent monthly accounts and any deferred payment arrangements incur service charges. Continuous nonpayment may result in an administrative withdrawal from enrollment and may prohibit the student from registering in subsequent semesters until such obligations are satisfied. Diplomas are not released to any student until their student account balance is zero. In addition to withholding diplomas until all university expenses are satisfied, Warner Pacific reserves the right to preclude students with past due balances from representing the university in public activities or events. Students experiencing legitimate extenuating circumstances relating to their finances are encouraged to meet with Student Accounts personnel for counseling.

How to access your account on MyWP

Payment Information

To ensure accurate processing of payments, please include your seven-digit Student ID Number along with the applicable course number or course name.

Payments may be made by:

  1. Submitting an online payment on warnerpacific.edu under Student Accounts, Pay on My Account. Payments can be made by e-check and all major credit cards.
  2. Visiting the Cashier’s Desk in Egtvedt Hall on the Tabor Campus (cash, check or credit cards accepted in person)
  3. Phoning in a credit/debit card payment to 503-517-1207 (only VISA, MasterCard & Discover)
  4. Mailing checks to ÍćĹĽ˝ă˝ă; Attn: Office of Student Financial Services; 2219 SE 68th Ave; Portland, OR 97215

Payment Plans

Balances remaining after charges minus all financial aid, third party payments, and personal payments require a payment plan. Traditional Semester Student Payment Plans are computed for the academic year ending in April (typically nine months, maximum of 12 months). A pre-authorized plan is available to automatically deduct a monthly payment from a debit or credit card. A non-refundable enrollment fee equal to 5% of the amount financed will be charged to the student account and included in the payments upon plan approval. The university also offers plans through monthly student payroll deductions or with only two payments per semester (half due on the due date each semester, with the remaining balance due about mid-way through the semester) without additional fees.

PGS Academic Advising

Psychological Testing | Full Evaluation to Diagnose Disabilities

Please contact WPU Accessibility Services for more information.

  • George Fox University Behavioral Health Clinic
    Counseling and Testing Services (Sliding scale offered)
  • Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic
    Counseling and Testing Services (Sliding scale offered)
1 10 11 12 13 14 21

Insight From a WPU Graduate

“When you meet the challenges of the business world — and you will — it is the ethical discernment you studied at Warner Pacific that will provide a well you can keep drawing from in order to maintain focus and integrity.” 

—Mike Moreland, former chairman of the WPU Board of Trustees and WPU alum

Mike Moreland, former chairman of the WPU Board of Trustees and WPU alum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a deadline to request fully online classes?

If a student or someone they live with are in an at-risk category and the student needs to access all coursework online, we ask that you would fill out a Request For Fully Online Courses. Not all courses are available fully online. If the request is not approved, we recommend that the student connect with their academic advisor to adjust their course load or explore how the course requirements can be fulfilled in another manner. The request to be “Fully Online” needs to be submitted by the add/drop date (September 4, 2020).

Is there a maximum amount of financial aid I can receive?

Pell Grant eligibility is determined by need as demonstrated by the Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA. Eligibility will vary per student and with each FAFSA year based on Federal guidelines. Students are eligible for a maximum of six years’ worth of Pell Grant eligibility.

Regarding loans, per year borrowing depends on your grade level and dependency status. There is a maximum amount you can borrow in your lifetime.

The following represents the limit you may borrow in a combined total of subsidized and unsubsidized loans in your lifetime (known as aggregate loan limits):

  • Independent undergraduates = $57,500
  • Dependent undergraduates = $31,000
  • Graduates = $138,500 (This amount includes loans borrowed during undergraduate work.)

The following represents subsidized and unsubsidized loan limits for independent students per grade level:

  • Freshman: Up to $3,500 in subsidized and up to $6,000 in unsubsidized loans
  • Sophomore: Up to $4,500 in subsidized and up to $6,000 in unsubsidized loans
  • Junior: Up to $5,500 in subsidized and up to $7,000 in unsubsidized loans
  • Senior: Up to $5,500 in subsidized and up to $7,000 in unsubsidized loans

Federal regulations allow the lender and guarantor to withhold approximately 1% in loan origination and default fees at the time of disbursement. This may be added to the loan balance but does not count against the loan limits.

For more information regarding federal loans please visit .

Is there a resident assistant in my living area?

There is a resident assistant on each hall, as well as three resident assistants located in various locations throughout the houses and apartments.

Knights Orientation Schedule

Knights Orientation begins on January 12, 2023 at 9:00AM in Egt. 203. Move in will take place for new residential students on January 11, 2023 from 12:00PM – 4:00PM.

Knights Orientation is required for ALL new students! If you are unable to attend or have questions, please email knightsorientation@warnerpacific.edu.

Library Resources

Mental Health Emergencies

Clear Warning Signs of Suicidality:

  • Threatening to kill self/others or talking about wanting to hurt self/others
  • Seeking access to firearms, pills, etc.
  • Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide (especially when the person doesn’t normally do this)

NEVER leave someone alone who is showing suicidal behavior. Call 911Ěýľ±łľłľ±đ»ĺľ±˛ąłŮ±đ±ô˛â.

If you’re unsure and need support please call:

Multnomah County Crisis Line & Project Respond
503-988-4888
Washington County Crisis Line
503-291-9111
Clackamas County Crisis Line
503-655-8585
Southwest Washington State (including Clark County) Crisis Line
800.626.8137 | TTY 866.835.2755
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare: Urgent Walk-in Services
Open 7 days a week from 7am – 10:30pm
4212 SE Division, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97206;
enter at corner of SE Division and 42nd Ave.

(how to help someone who is dealing with suicidal thoughts)

Mission and Values

Mission

The Counseling Center is committed to promoting the academic mission of ÍćĹĽ˝ă˝ă, to prepare students to engage actively in a constantly changing world, by providing a variety of psychological supports that will increase retention and graduation by strengthening students’ ability to tolerate distress, form healthy relationships, and discover healthy expressions of their ideals and values. The Counseling Center also advances the university’s mission by providing educational programming and consultation to the students, faculty, and staff.

Values

Our work is driven by care for the students we serve and a dedication to promoting connection and support among the WPU community.  We recognize that compassion and health for ourselves as staff promotes compassion for our students and our community.

Diversity and Respect

We respect the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of our students including their rights to privacy, confidentiality, self-determination, autonomy, and connection. In our work, we are aware of cultural, individual, and role differences, including those of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status. We strive to identify and reduce the impact of our biases on our work. We work to challenge systemic discriminatory practices in our community.

Equity

We recognize, respect, and attend to the diverse strengths and challenges of our students and our counseling center staff and seek to minimize potential barriers to accessing counseling services and resources.

Integrity

We strive to build and sustain a culture of trust, transparency, and healing in which every person, including students, staff, and faculty, are treated respectfully and ethically.

Innovation

We learn from experience and seek new perspectives that proactively challenge our assumptions and traditions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our students, center, and university community.

 

My loans were in repayment; now that I’m back in school, can they go into deferment again?

When you begin classes at Warner Pacific, the school will report you to the Department of Education as an active student and your student loans will automatically enter an “in-school deferment” status. You may also complete an in-school deferment request form, which is available through your lender’s website. NOTE: Deferment cannot begin until you are actually in attendance.

There is often a delay in the time it takes for your student loans to reflect the deferment status, but your loans should reflect the change within 30 days of your start date.

My parents are not helping me pay for school. How can I file without using their income information?

You must continue to use your parents’ income information as long as you are considered a dependent according to FAFSA requirements. Refer to the question above to determine if you are a dependent or independent student.

Nursing

BSN Program Mission
WP’s BSN Program exists to educate and prepare students with diverse backgrounds to flourish as professional nurses advocating for recipients of care.

BSN Program Vision
As an offering of a Christ-centered, urban, liberal arts university, the BSN Program will engage diverse students in an innovative, formational learning community. Faculty and students will co-develop and nurture self-aware and culturally intelligent nurses. Students will demonstrate professional skill, ethical practice, compassionate care, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to lifelong learning and nursing excellence.

Degrees offered:
Nursing, BSN

Outstanding Student Account Balances

Failure to meet arranged payment plan terms may result in plan termination. Delinquent monthly accounts and any deferred payment arrangements incur service charges. Continuous nonpayment may result in an administrative withdrawal from enrollment and may prohibit the student from registering in subsequent semesters until such obligations are satisfied. Diplomas are not released to any student until their student account balance is zero. In addition to withholding diplomas until all university expenses are satisfied, Warner Pacific reserves the right to preclude students with past due balances from representing the university in public activities or events. Students experiencing legitimate extenuating circumstances relating to their finances are encouraged to meet with Student Accounts personnel for counseling.

How to access your account on MyWP

Payment Information

To ensure accurate processing of payments, please include your seven-digit Student ID Number along with the applicable course number or course name.

Payments may be made by:

  1. Submitting an online payment on warnerpacific.edu under Student Accounts, Pay on My Account. Payments can be made by e-check and all major credit cards.
  2. Visiting the Cashier’s Desk in Egtvedt Hall on the Tabor Campus (cash, check or credit cards accepted in person)
  3. Phoning in a credit/debit card payment to 503-517-1207 (only VISA, MasterCard & Discover)
  4. Mailing checks to ÍćĹĽ˝ă˝ă; Attn: Office of Student Financial Services; 2219 SE 68th Ave; Portland, OR 97215

Payment Plans

Balances remaining after charges minus all financial aid, third party payments, and personal payments require a payment plan. Traditional Semester Student Payment Plans are computed for the academic year ending in April (typically nine months, maximum of 12 months). A pre-authorized plan is available to automatically deduct a monthly payment from a debit or credit card. A non-refundable enrollment fee equal to 5% of the amount financed will be charged to the student account and included in the payments upon plan approval. The university also offers plans through monthly student payroll deductions or with only two payments per semester (half due on the due date each semester, with the remaining balance due about mid-way through the semester) without additional fees.

PGS Academic Advising

Psychological Testing | Full Evaluation to Diagnose Disabilities

Please contact WPU Accessibility Services for more information.

  • George Fox University Behavioral Health Clinic
    Counseling and Testing Services (Sliding scale offered)
  • Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic
    Counseling and Testing Services (Sliding scale offered)
1 10 11 12 13 14 21

Discover Your Purpose With a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management

United under the university’s Christ-centered mission, WPU’s business programs create space for students of all cultural and professional backgrounds to take a purpose-driven approach to their career advancement. 

The BS in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, degree program from WPU helps students gain well-rounded skills and knowledge in accounting, marketing, and finance, as well as in the organizational, leadership, and ethical principles that make for successful business leaders.

For questions about this program or its format, contact the admissions team at 800-804-1510, or fill out the form below.

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Questions?

Our School of Business faculty would love to hear from you.

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Dr. Ulf Spears, DSL, CAGS, M.Sc., BS


Dean of Business, Associate Professor of Business

Faculty
School of: Business
Phone: 503-517-1324
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