The most important lessons about profit and loss happen beyond the textbooks and exams.

The Bottom Line Is Just the Beginning

Any business school can teach you the fundamentals of economics, financial systems, and organizational efficiency. It takes training and wisdom to apply that knowledge effectively and ethically as a servant leader.

As a business student at Belhaven University, you learn to make effective decisions through extensive real-life case studies, real-world internships, and hands-on simulations. Every class is taught by faculty with advanced degrees and years of professional experience.

Business at Belhaven is the art and science of true leadership, built on our unshakeable foundation of Christian values and ethics.

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Welcome to the School of Business

The School of Business has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction as one of the top Christian Business Schools in the country for its commitment to offering real-world experience, job placement, a Biblically focused multi-disciplinary curriculum, industry connections and quality of faculty.

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Our Mission

The School of Business offers a quality educational experience to undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of formats in the context of a values-based, ethical worldview of business.

You learn to apply business principles to a variety of settings both private and public, non-profit and for profit.

"My degree at Belhaven has put me in a position to continue my education and get my masters. I also feel that my degree will allow me to be successful in the sports/coaching world."

Victoria Sorrell

Armando Virruet

"I chose to attend Belhaven because I knew that Christian principles were heavily woven into the classes and I knew my full-time work schedule would be accommodated. Belhaven has given me support beyond my expectations. From my advisor, to the professors, they all care about me and want me to succeed."

Armando Virruet

Brett Woolwine

"Deciding to come to Belhaven could not have been a better decision for me. The School of Business and the Office of Student Development have given me endless opportunities to get involved and obtain leadership positions. I have gained skills and confidence in healthcare leadership that will help me be a well-rounded administrator."

Brett Woolwine

Riley Galat

"As soon as I found Belhaven, I immediately fell in love with the school and its mission. However, the thing that particularly sold me on Belhaven was its Double Major promise. As a double major in Dance and Sports Medicine, I am able to pursue both my passions and do so through a Christ-centered lens. I have also loved the faculty within both departments and how they push me to do my best in all that I do."

Riley Galat

"I chose to come to Belhaven because of its convenience, course selection, overall atmosphere and the ability to learn in a Christian environment to get a degree that I can use from an accredited school."

Adam Surkin

Eric Adcock

"Because of my degree from Belhaven I can accomplish anything I put my mind to as long as I follow the path God has provided me."

Eric Adcock

Vicky Tate

"I have always wanted to finish what I started. Belhaven put the people around me to help me accomplish my goals.If you are thinking of coming to Belhaven, Do It! It’s never too late!"

Vicky Tate

Shelby Tipton

"The Belhaven MPA program prepared me to work in the public sector. The best thing about Belhaven is many of the faculty have real world experience."

Shelby Tipton

Paul Hoffman

"I chose to attend Belhaven because I wanted to take my baseball career to the next level, and Belhaven was a great fit with a strong business school that encourages personal interaction with professors and students. Upon graduating, I will be able to sit for the CPA exam and take my knowledge and experience into the workplace. "

Paul Hoffman

Erika Barker

"My Belhaven University experience was life changing! Even though I was apprehensive to return to school, I gained the courage to begin. Belhaven felt like home as the counselors and faculty eased my fears. Now I am a proud alumna with bachelor and master degrees in business from Belhaven!"

Erika Barker

Tanya David

"The incorporation of the Christian worldview into all the classes helps me see I don't have to divide the business world from my personal world; rather, it goes together and co-exists."

Tanya David

"The smaller class sized allowed for more one-on-one attention between professors and students, compared to the larger university I previously attended. Belhaven has prepared me for my career and my education here has put me in a position to compete for the best jobs in any market."

Carley Watkins

"I chose to attend Belhaven because of the small classes sizes and the fact that our professors are inspired to help us grow into the men and women God has called us to be. Because of my sports management degree, I will be able to serve the Lord wherever He decides to place me in the workplace, with the world-class education I’ve earned from Belhaven!"

Kelly Randall

Jillian Burke

"Whether it was scheduling classes or being in the classroom, all the teachers and advisors were very helpful and understanding of our life outside of school. My degree from Belhaven, will help me use the knowledge I’ve gained to reach new goals and opportunities in my workfield."

Jillian Burke. 2021

"Once I visited Belhaven I realized that it was a perfect fit for me. One of the best perks about a smaller school is that you can personally know your professors rather than just being a number. I hope I can leave the school with contacts from the conferences the Sports Administration Program has hosted that will help me become a soccer coach in the near future."

MarcAntony Arcila

Kade West

"Belhaven offers a small, family atmosphere. The professors and administrators have the ability to make you feel like you are the only student in the class. From the support staff, professors, and beautiful campus it makes me feel truly at home."  

Kade West

"I attended other colleges and they were not what I was looking for. Belhaven was a perfect fit and provided the kind of opportunities I hoped for. Because of my degree, I will have the ability to take my knowledge of international business to the next level."

Daniel Browne

"My experience at Belhaven has been empowering. Because of my degree, I feel like I have accumulated the necessary tools, experiences and lessons that will enable me to compete and be successful in the business world."

Cynthia Haynes

Eli Carruthers

"My favorite thing about Belhaven is its intentionality to develop students both academically and spiritually. The professors invest in their students because they genuinely care about them and their success."

Eli Carruthers

Renee Santos

"When you come out of an Entrepreneurial MBA Program, you want ownership. In six months, I have been able to launch a business and build a network. The Belhaven program is designed to help you do that."

Renee Santos

Accreditation

The Academic Business Unit at Belhaven University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

School of Business: Verified Excellence

Belhaven’s business school is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Why is this important?

Knowing the School of Business is accredited by the IACBE tells you that Belhaven voluntarily holds itself to a set of quality standards and is willing to allow outside business experts come to campus and verify Belhaven is doing what we say we are doing. Belhaven’s commitment to the accreditation process benefits you because it ensures you will be provided a quality education.

“My education here has put me in a position to compete for the best jobs in any market.”

Carley Watkins, B.S., Business Administration

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Focus Areas

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Online Degrees

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Student/Faculty Ratio

“Our faculty are focused on building students into the professionals God called them to be.”

Dr. Brett Andrews, Dean, School of Business

“My education here has put me in a position to compete for the best jobs in any market.”

Carley Watkins, B.S., Business Administration

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Focus Areas

9

Online Degrees

13:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

“Our faculty are focused on building students into the professionals God called them to be.”

Dr. Brett Andrews, Dean, School of Business

Earn Your Doctorate in Business Administration

Belhaven’s new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree prepares you for the highest roles in the corporate world. The 60-hour program includes a research dissertation and onsite residencies.

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A Strong Foundation

Belhaven's School of Business is nationally recognized by Colleges of Distinction for our commitment to offering real-world experience, job placement, a Biblically focused multi-disciplinary curriculum, industry connections, and quality of faculty.

Belhaven’s Distinctions & Recognition

Colleges of Distinction logo College of Distinction - Christian College of Distinction - Business College of Distinction - Education College of Distinction - Nursing

Meet Our Faculty

Dean of the School of Business

Brett Andrews
Dean of the School of Business

Assistant Professor and Chair of Information Technology

Willie Benson
Assistant Professor and Chair of Information Technology

Associate Professor of Business Administration

Emily C. Blalock
Associate Professor of Business Administration

Assistant Professor of Business

Sharrieffah Bridges
Assistant Professor of Business

Professor of Business Administration and China DBA Academic Director

Keim Chew
Professor of Business Administration and China DBA Academic Director

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Candanise Courtney
Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Director of Public Administration

Marietta D. Duncan
Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Director of Public Administration

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Stacey Hendrix
Assistant Professor of Accounting

Professor of Business Administration

Marsha James
Professor of Business Administration

Professor of Business Administration

Yusufu Jinkiri
Professor of Business Administration

Associate Professor of Business and Economics and Director of Chinese MBA Program

Ying Lin
Associate Professor of Business and Economics and Director of Chinese MBA Program

Professor of Business and Chair of Sport Management and Hospitality

Christina Martin
Professor of Business and Chair of Sport Management and Hospitality

Associate Professor of Business Law

Elanor Nabors
Associate Professor of Business Law

Associate Professor of Business & Director of DBA Program

Mark Shannon
Associate Professor of Business & Director of DBA Program

Instructor of Business

Jack Shi
Instructor of Business

Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Director of the Computer Information Systems Program

Corky Wicks
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Director of the Computer Information Systems Program

Contact Us

School of Business

Phone: 601-968-8945

Irby Complex (Second Floor), 1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202

SchoolofBusiness@belhaven.edu

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Verse of the Year

For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

Psalm 100:5