Business Education

Bachelor of Arts

With secondary schools offering more electives, there are more opportunities for teachers with specialized expertise. As a business education teacher, you’ll teach students about topics like economics, personal finances, resume preparation, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and making the most of today’s technology. It’s a great way to help young adults learn more about the business world—and how they can responsibly manage their own finances.

As a student in MNU’s Business Education program, you’ll take professional education courses, mastering issues like classroom management, curriculum development, educational media, cultural diversity, and working with exceptional learners. Then, you’ll also take business courses like finance, macroeconomics, accounting, marketing, management, international business and more.

These courses are supplemented by a broad selection of general courses in communication, languages, math and history, ensuring that every one of our teacher education graduates can demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the classroom.

Why MNU?

The Teacher Education Resource Center on the second floor of MNU’s Mabee Library puts resources and reference materials at your fingertips. The center houses textbooks, trade books, curriculum guides, instructional materials and more, for use by students and faculty.

MNU’s business program is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. Students excel on the ETS Major Field Test in Business, demonstrating the strength of the education they receive and giving them a valuable credential for the future.

MidAmerica’s School of Education is highly respected throughout the state. Kansas is home to some of the top-rated school districts in the nation, giving students excellent opportunities to learn by observing exceptional professional teachers in successful classrooms. Thanks to our reputation and relationships with local schools, our graduates are competitive candidates for desirable teaching positions.

Clubs & Organizations

Pi Lambda Theta

Pi Lambda Theta, our Education Honors Club, is an international professional association for educators. Join to help promote academic excellence, develop your leadership skills and access professional opportunities.

Professional Teacher Candidate Organization

This local umbrella organizations is devoted to helping teacher candidates become professional leaders. The organization works to facilitate communication and collaboration between various educational organizations and learning communities. As a member, you’ll be able to participate in fundraisers, special events and community service; you’ll also be eligible for special scholarships.

Phi Beta Lambda

This national association is an extension of Future Business Leaders of America, helping students build connections between classroom learning and the real-world business community. Join Phi Beta Lambda to benefit from participation in state and national academic competitions and yearly trips to major cities.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to full-time students who plan to teach in schools that serve low-income families. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA and meet certain academic achievement requirements.

TEACH Grant Flyer

Internships

Students gain experience through field work – teaching practice in actual classrooms. Many students log up to 100 practice hours before their first formal teaching assignment. We place students throughout local school districts, such as:

  • Olathe, Kansas
  • Blue Valley, Kansas
  • Shawnee Mission, Kansas
  • Gardner, Kansas
  • Spring Hill, Kansas
  • Bonner Springs, Kansas
  • DeSoto, Kansas

Careers

As school districts continue to grow, teachers are always in demand, making education a stable and rewarding profession. Your degree in business education will prepare you for teaching jobs in school districts throughout Kansas. You could also consider teaching at a college or community education center, or offering personal finance coaching.

MNU’s Career Development Center assists education graduates in finding professional placement, with job search guidance, interview coaching and resume preparation.

Alumni

Teacher education graduates maintain outstanding rates of employment. MNU upholds an excellent reputation with local schools; in fact, many school districts actively recruit our graduates.

Contact

Mike Gough

Phone: 913-971-3576

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