Help Train Future Business Leaders with a Bachelor’s in Business Education
Teachers play a vital role in equipping young minds for success. If you want to make a positive impact on the next generation, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Business Education can help. Our program will prepare you to teach business and other related topics to middle or high school students. You’ll gain the tools you need to help students grasp foundational business concepts – and perhaps even inspire them to pursue business in the future!
Business teachers need an in-depth understanding of cutting-edge business practices and teaching methods. Our program provides a firm foundation in ethical standards and real-world skills so you can become a leader in your field. By completing courses in the licensure track, you can expand your career options and become a licensed teacher in public and private school settings. This B.Ed. degree includes a core set of business courses, so you’ll also be prepared to work as a business professional.
Whether you’re looking to switch career paths, prepare for graduate school, or enter the workforce for the first time, Liberty’s bachelor’s in business education provides the training you need to pursue a rewarding career. You can make a difference in the lives of today’s youth and prepare for your future. With our top-notch curriculum and biblical instruction, you can lead with integrity and help your students pursue their dreams.
Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Bachelor of Education program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
What Will You Learn in Our Business Education Bachelor’s Program?
- Develop a firm foundation in core business topics and practices.
- Gain real-world experience through practicum and student teaching courses.
- Learn how to design a curriculum that meets students’ unique needs.
In this program, you’ll take core courses that cover a variety of business topics, including accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, management, business law, and information systems. You will also learn how to evaluate student progress and cultivate an environment conducive to learning. By working in the classroom alongside a licensed teacher, you can see how to apply the principles you’ve learned in the real world.
Potential Careers for B.Ed. in Business Education Graduates
- Business owner or operator
- Christian or private school teacher
- Curriculum coordinator
- High school business teacher
- Homeschool teacher
- Middle school business teacher
- Tutor
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online business education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this online bachelor’s in business education in as little as 3.5 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- Potential college credit for military training
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, multiple scholarships are available to you, including the Early Deposit Award, Middle America Scholarship, and Liberty Academic Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- Our student leadership team will help you engage in an exciting dorm life with spiritual accountability, prayer, safety, activities, and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
CAEP
