ACC324 - Principles of Financial Accounting

An examination of the development and use of accounting information for the purposes of planning, control, and decision-making. Topics include accounting cycles, asset valuation, liabilities, forms of owner's equity, income determination, managerial accounting applications, capital budgeting, and interpretation of published financial statements.

Credits:3 Weeks:7

ACC325 - Managerial Accounting

A focus on managerial accounting, cost accounting, managerial performance reports, segment reporting, variable costs, cost, profit and volume analysis. (Prerequisites: ACC324 Principles of Financial Accounting and ENC311 Managerial Economics)

Credits:3 Weeks:5

ACC338 - Acctg. & Fin. for the Non-Fincl. Mgr

An overview of the accounting and financial planning process designed specifically for the non-financial manager. Emphasis will be on the use of accounting information, particularly the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of accounting information.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

ACC525 - Accounting for Decision-Making

An examination of contemporary accounting issues for managers. Issues related to the principles, techniques, and uses of accounting in the planning and decision-making in organizations are studied. The use of information technology plays a key role in this course. Areas of emphasis include the budgetary process, performance evaluation techniques, product costing methods, constraint management, and ethics. (Prerequisites: ACC324 Principles of Financial Accounting and BUS341 Financial Management, or ACC338 Accounting and Finance for the Non-Financial Manager, or BUS438 Accounting and Finance Prerequisite)

Credits:3 Weeks:6

BUS211 - Business Statistics

Descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and standard deviation, time series analysis, statistical inference with emphasis upon testing of hypotheses and measures of association, and application of these techniques to decision-making and planning. Emphasis is placed on methods for defining, reasearching, analyzing, and evaluating problems found in business. Proficiency in MS Excel is required.

Credits:3 Weeks:7

BUS217 - Introduction to Global Business

A study of globalization and its impact on the world and you. A variety of topics will be explored including culture, globalization drivers, regional trading blockx, challenges and opportunities facing business today.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

BUS219 - Business and Technology

A study of emerging technological issues facing management in order to enable students to integrated technology with their business strategy. Topics include e-commerce, management information systems, strategic information systems, decision support systems, executive information systems, and issues of technology and culture.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

BUS234 - Current Problems in Bus.: Case Studies

A case study course, students will integrate current social issues with functional business strategies. Students will analyze problems faced by specific companies and thereby learn to understand the causes for these problems, the many alternative solutions available, and the impact of solutions on both the company and society in general. General topics may include strategic management of social issues, political and community responsiveness, human investment, consumer welfare, the environment, and multinational corporations.

Credits:2 Weeks:4

BUS241 - Personal Financial Planning

A study of the principles and practices of personal financial management. Topics covered will be selected from budgeting, taxes, banking, credit, investments, insurance, goal setting, retirement, and estate planning.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

BUS242 - Biblical Principles of Personal Finance

A survey of the relationships between biblical principles and personal finances. Using materials from Crown Financial Ministries, Inc., the topics covered include stewardship, debt, counsel, honesty, giving, work, investing, perspectives, budgeting and eternity from a biblical perspective.

Credits:3 Weeks:0

BUS361 - Business Law

An exploaration of the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment in which business operates. Topics include the law of torts, contracts, sales and regulatory laws.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

BUS401 - Business Ethics and Values

A study of representative theories as they relate to vaious contemporary problems in business. Special condsideration is given to the application of Christian ethical principles, values clarification, and decision-making.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

BUS412 - Statistics Prerequisite

Focus of this course includes methods for defining, researching, analyzing, and evaluating business problems, with emphasis on application of these techniques to effective managerial planning and decision-making. Topics include measures of central tendency, standard deviation, time series analysis, testing of hypotheses, and measures fo association. Students must complete this course with a grace of "CR" in order to proceed to BUS507.

Credits:0 Weeks:3

BUS438 - Accounting and Finance Prerequisite

An overview of accounting and finance designed specifically for the non-financial manager. Emphasis will be on the use of accounting information, financial statement analysis, time value of money, cost of capital, capital budgeting, working capital management, and financial instruments and markets. Students must complete this course with a grade of "CR" in order to proceed to BUS643 and ACC525.

Credits:0 Weeks:3

BUS503 - Ethics, Values, and Soc. Responsibility

A theoretical and practical overview of ethics theory, values formation and ethical decision-making within the context of management and leadership. Ethics and values are presented from a Judeo-Christian perspective with emphasis on workable models for ethical decision-making and social responsibility at both the professional and business level.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

BUS505 - Research Methods

An examination of the research methods available for the 21st century organization. Focus is on the systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to answer a specific research question. The researcher will learn how to write the research proposal and prepare a research report.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

BUS507 - Quantitative Analysis

A study of quantitative techniques useful in management decision-making, including break-even analysis, linear programming, sensitivity analysis, inferential statistics, regression, multi-variant analysis, constraint management, and other decision-making models. (Prerequisites: BUS211 Business Statistics or BUS412 Statistics Prerequisite)

Credits:3 Weeks:6

BUS509 - International Business Practices

The course examines the environmental and cultural issues facing global organizations. Emphasis will be given to global business operations and processes in practice. Additional issues covered include allocation of global resources, theoretical foundations surrounding global trade and global financial management, and the challenges and opportunities of developing strategies for the global organization.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

BUS511 - International Business Experience

Students learn first-hand the opportunities and conflicts facing global business ventures. Topics explored include elements of culture, changes in the global business environment, as well as the effects of education, religion, customs, and values on international businesses. The self-directed study program my be fulfilled either by participation in an overseas business trip or through a practical experience with a company doing global business. (Prerequisite: BUS509 International Business Practices)

Credits:3 Weeks:0

BUS661 - Legal & Reg. Environment of Bus.

An examination of the legal environment and its effect on business decisions and operations. Contracts, commercial & consumer law, and ethical awareness in corporate life are studied as are guidelines for executive actions that produce a moral organizational culture.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

ECN311 - Managerial Economics

A survey of microeconomic/macroeconomic theory as related to the manager's environment. Topics include an introduction to theories of consumer behavior, product demand, cost and supply, production, the firm and its markets, capita and pricing factors, principles/theories of national income determination, consumption, investment, savings, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

ECN411 - Economics Prerequisite

An introductory course designed to relate microeconomic/macroeconomic theory to effective managerial decision making and current economic events. Topics include product demand, cost and supply, production, business cycles, pricing factors, capital markets, and monetary and fiscal policy. Students must complete this course with a grade of "CR" in order to proceed to ECN513.

Credits:0 Weeks:3

ECN513 - Global Economic Environment

Focus on the global economic environment as a basis for decision-making within a global business. Topics include the impact of globalization on the economies of the United States, Europe, Asia, and other world economies, exchange rate theory, and political regimes. (Prerequisite: ECN311 Managerial Economics or ECN411 Economics Prerequisite)

Credits:3 Weeks:6

ECN530 - Economics

A study of the decision-making abilities of managers and entrepreneurs through the understanding of the macroeconomic environment and the application of microeconomic price theory. Readings will include essays by several Nobel Prize winning economists. Further, the course will challenge the students to develop a Christian worldview regarding economic issues pertinent to managers.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

FIN342 - Financial Management

Basic theoretical framework for decision making in financial management and the role of the financial manager in achieving liquidity and profitablility. Ratio anaylsis, working capital management, capital project evaluation, fianancial environment are covered. (Prerequisites: ACC324 Principles of Financial Accounting; ACC325 Manangerial Accounting, and ECN311 Managerial Economics)

Credits:0 Weeks:0

FIN643 - Financial Concepts of Management

A study of essential concepts of financial management, including working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure planning, time value of money, and dividend policy. Proficiency in MS Excel is required. (Prerequisite for MBA: BUS438 Accounting and Finance Prerequisite)

Credits:0 Weeks:0

FIN644 - Managing Financial Resources

A study of the key accounting and finance principles that provide managers with a better understanding of the financial aspects of organizations. Topics inlcude interpretation and analysis of financial statements, budgeting, time value of money, and investment alternatives.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT232 - Entrepreneurship

A survey of fundamental management principles, problems, and procedures unique to small businesses. Topics include ownership, competition, financing, marketing, personnel, long- and short-term planning, and governmental regulations.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT233 - Leadership Studies for Business

An overview of the fundamentals of leadership. Using both theory and practical applications from case studies, the students will explore the issues involved with solving business problems, group interactions, and techniques of group presentations.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT311 - Organizations and Environments

Focus will be on organizational structure and design. Primary emphasis is placed on understinding the organization as an open system. A systems approach to basic organizational diagnosis will be emphasized.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT312 - Group and Organizational Behavior

Emphasis is on group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Decision making and resolving conflicts in groups will be stressed. Strategies for efficient and productive group management are developed.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT313 - Individual in the Organization

Focus is on organizational behavior as it relates to individual motivation, productivity, and performance. A secondary emphasis is placed on effectiveness in interpersonal relationships. An understanding of theories of motivation and organizational behavior, as well as skills in effective interpersonal relationships, will be discussed.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT314 - Management and Leadership

An examination of current leadership theories and their application to management problems. Leadership behavior and its relationship to both organizational structure and individual personality style will be discussed. Application of leadership theories to actual situations will be emphasized.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT315 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

A course focusing on the development of communication and management skills necessary for successfully resolving conflict situations.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT316 - Managing the Not-for-Profit Organization

An examination of the role of management in the not-for-profit organization. Topics include marketing, legal, insurance, finance, fundraising, human resources, and technology.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT317 - Organizational Behavior and Processes

An examination of organizational behavior, structure, and processes. The course focuses on individual and group roles in the organization and the effects of cultural elements on motviation and productivity.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT318 - Creating & Implementing the E-Enterprise (online course)

An exploration of the theories, concepts, practices and technologies available to plan, implement and manage product and service-based E-enterprises. The course focuses on how ethical decision-making impacts the E-business operations.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT319 - Strategy and Planning for Ministry Organizations

An examination of the successful and unsuccessful strategic planning practices in organizations with emphasis on strategic planning's role in strengthening the ministry organization. Practical applications will direct leaders in creating a planning process for their organizations.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT325 - Creating and Managing Diversity Programs (online course)

Assessing diversity within an organization, designing a diversity plan, implementing the plan, and measuring success is the focus of this course. Leaders will examine the impact a Christian worldview and global strategies have on their diversity program.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT332 - Human Resource Management

An exploration of the values and perceptions of selected groups affecting social and economic life through and analysis of policies and pracices of recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation of employees.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT432 - Strategic Management

A case study course. Application is made to major functions of business within the context of social, technological, economic, political, and physical environment. Completion of previous coursework is necessary for the successful completion of this course.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT531 - Organizational Behavior

The study of the behavior of individuals and teams within organizations, based on current management theory. Emphasis is given to understanding, predicting, motivating, and changing work-related behaviors in organizations. Key topics include organizational structure, understanding culture, power, diversity, leadership, and communication within the organization.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT533 - Organizational Communication

An in-depth analysis of communication problems found in organizations. Special attention is given to conflict management within a diverse culture.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT534 - Organizational Behavior and Change

The study of the behavior of individuals and teams within organizations based on current management theory. Emphasis is given to understanding, predicting, motivating, and changing work-related behaviors in organizations. Key topics include organizational structure and systems, understanding culture, power, leadership, and communication within the organization.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT535 - Leadership Studies

A study of current leadeship issues and the leader's role in communication, team formation, and team dynamics.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT536 - Managing and Maximizing Diversity

A study of the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and maximize the potential of an increasingly diverse workforce. Emphasis will be placed on the benefits of a systematic and stemic approach to assessment, measurement, design and implementation of a sustainable diversity initiative. Students will identify values and beliefs about people who are different from them and develop specific leadership strategies for managing a diverse workforce.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT537 - Fundamentals of Executive Management

A study of the role of executive management in directing an organization and improving organizational performance.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT538 - Case Studies in Management

An in-depth examination of the influence and impact of contemporary business issues on the practice of effective management using the case study method.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT539 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

A focused study of the tools needed in identifying and capitalizing on entrepreneurial business opportunities, methods for manageing those opportunities, and critical thinking skills needed for innovation and growth. Students will have opportunity to work with a team to design an entrepreneurial venture. Additional topics include how to stimulate new ideas, managing innovative ideas, adapting to change, and the individual's and group's role in the creative process.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MGT540 - Applied Management Project

As a capstone course, students will demonstrate their mastery of the MSM curriculum by addressing a real organizational issue. Emphasis will be placed on selecting, evaluating and analyzing a current issue in the student's place of employment and then designing and formulating a plan that appropriately addresses the issue. The outcome will include a thesis-type written report and oral presentation demonstrating individual competence.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT638 - Issues in Human Resource Management

Focusing on current issues in the field of human resource management, the course emphasizes legal issues, career development, job definition, and job qualification. Labor/management conflict from behavioral and institutional viewpoints will also be examined.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MGT692 - Applied MBA Project

A capstone course in which the student will demonstrate that he/she has the ability to integrate a diverse business education and practical experience. Completion of previous course work, research, and the international experience provide the basis for successful completion of this course.

Credits:3 Weeks:6

MKT251 - Principles of Marketing

An introduction to marketing centered around the areas of product, pricing, dietribution, and promotion with specific applications to decision making and the marketing function. Emphasis is placed on the marketing, consumer, and industrial goals and analysis of marketing functions and institutions.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MKT350 - Marketing Management

A study of the roles, responsibilities, and tools of the marketing manager and how these are used to develop marketing plans and strategies. Emphasis is placed on areas of product, pricing, distribution, and promotion.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MKT351 - Fundamentals of Selling

An examination of the various sales processes, with specific emphasis placed on selling effectiveness. Application of selling process to actual situations will be emphasized.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MKT356 - Managing the Sales Relationship

An interactive course demonstrating the importance of sales relationship management, and the tools that are necessary to accomplish this process effectively. This course will utilize a variety of technology tools to increase relationship effectiveness, track the sales process and client retention, and develop additional sales opportunities.

Credits:3 Weeks:5

MKT651 - Marketing Strategies

A case-method course using real marketing issues as a means to learn how to synthesize marketing fundamentals into effective and practical solutions.

Credits:3 Weeks:6