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BIOL 401L - MICROBIOLOGY LAB
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 4013.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 2263 and NSCI 1633; Corequisite: BIOL 4013
Credits: 1
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BIOL 413L - DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY LAB (EMBRYOLOGY)
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 4133.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: BIOL 4133
Credits: 1
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BIOL 1233 - BIOLOGY I
This course is an introduction of cell structure, structure and function of biological molecules, the basic principles of genetics and molecular biology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None; Corequisite: BIOL 123L
Credits: 3
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BIOL 1243 - BIOLOGY II
This course is an introduction to cell function, cell cycle and survey of biological diversity. It covers an overview of bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, basic plant and animal taxonomy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 1233 BIOLOGY I and BIOL 123L BIOLOGY I LAB ; Corequisite: BIOL 124L BIOLOGY II LAB
Credits: 3
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BIOL 1333 - ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSI
This course is a study of the structure, formation and function of the eleven human body systems. This course is required for Psychology majors and meets general education requirements for non-science majors only. This course is cross-referenced with PEDU 1333.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: BIOL 133L
Credits: 3
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BIOL 2085 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
This course is the first of a two-term sequence in human anatomy and physiology. Course topics include scientific measurement, basic inorganic and organic chemistry, cytology, and histology followed by detailed investigation of the skin, skeleton, joints, muscles, the nervous system, and selected special senses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: BIOL 208L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 2113 - BIOETHICS
This course is designed to investigate the ethical issues pertaining to human life such as abortion, physician-assisted dying and suicide, the beginning and end of personhood, stem cell research, cloning, animal experimentation, genetic engineering, eugenics, and assisted reproductive technology procedures. Other matters pertaining to biological sciences and ethics can be included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: One semester of biology and one semester of either philosophy or religion
Credits: 3
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BIOL 2185 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
This course is a continuation of BIOL 2085. Students will study the following topics: the circulatory system (with special emphasis on the heart), the lympathic system, the immune system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, cellular metabolism, the uniary system, fluid-electrolyte balance, the endocrine system, reproduction, development, and a brief survey of genetics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 2085, 208L; Corequisite: BIOL 218L
Credits: 3
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BIOL 2403 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the biology of micro-organisms, including structure, physiology, and ecology of bacteria, algae, viruses, protozoa, and lower fungi. This course is primarily for students in the BSN program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
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BIOL 2533 - GENERAL GENETICS
This course is an introduction to genetics, including the fundamental concepts of Mendelian and molecular genetics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BIOL 1243 and BIOL 124L; Corequisite: BIOL 253L
Credits: 3
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BIOL 2633 - CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
This course is an in-depth study of the structure and molecular functions of a composite cell. The anatomy and physiology of the cell will be covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 1233 - Biology I
BIOL 123L - Biology I Lab
Credits: 3
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BIOL 3163 - IMMUNOLOGY
In this course, students explore fundamental immunological processes to provide an orientation to immunology. Topics covered include innate and adaptive immunity as well as the function and anatomy of the cells, tissues, and organs of the immune system.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 1243 and NSCI 1633
Credits: 3
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BIOL 3223 - LIFE ORIGINS
This is an introduction to modern biological theories of the origin of life compared with the creation model of life origins.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BIOL 3333 - HISTOLOGY
This course is a microscopic study of human body organ cells, basic tissue types, and organization into specific organs and organ systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BIOL 2633; Corequisite: BIOL 333L
Credits: 3
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BIOL 3703 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course prepares students for post-baccalaureate educational programs by learning medical terminology used in those curricula. This course is design to significantly improve the scientific vocabulary skills and prepare the student for professional admission exams used in screening applicants who intend to seek careers in graduate and medical science degrees.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BIOL 4013 - MICROBIOLOGY
This cours is an introduction to the biology of micro-organisms, including structure, physiology, and ecology of bacteria, algae, viruses, protozoa, and lower fungi.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BIOL 2633 and NSCI 1633; Corequisite: BIOL 401L
Credits: 3
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BIOL 4633 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
A seminar for the investigation of specialized topics in biology not addressed by other courses. Content is determined by the department to address special needs or interests. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. The same topic may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 4633 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 1
This course is a seminar for the investigation of specialized topics in biology not addressed by other courses. Content is determined by the department to address special needs or interests. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours. The same topic may not be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
To be determined according to topic
Credits: 3
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BIOL 4643 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 2
This course is a seminar for the investigation of specialized topics in biology not addressed by other courses. Content is determined by the department to address special needs or interests. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours. The same topic may not be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
To be determined according to topic
Credits: 3
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BIOL 4653 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 3
This course is a seminar for the investigation of specialized topics in biology not addressed by other courses. Content is determined by the department to address special needs or interests. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours. The same topic may not be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
To be determined according to topic.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 4903 - SENIOR CAPSTONE COURSE
A course designed to review the student portfolio which will be developed over the course of obtaining the General Biology or Pre-Medical degree. Senior students will be assigned a specific Portfolio Advisor who will review the portfolio prior to receiving the degree. Culmination of the student’s degree will require completion of all items listed in the requirements for the student portfolio, including completion of research papers, poster presentations, and demonstration of knowledge of specific concepts in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisites: BIOL 3133, 4133, 413L, NSCI 4133, 413L
Credits: 3
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BIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION-1 Hr. - BIOLOGY LABS
See Degree Audit for information.
Credits: 1
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BUSI 1003 - FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS
This class is an introduction to business in a mixed economy. This course includes an overview of the major areas of study in the business curriculum, including economics, finance, management, and marketing.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 1013 - INTRO TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
This course provides an introduction to the basics of accounting and finance. It is intended for business minors and places emphasis on the understanding of the language of accounting and finance, recording of transactions, financial statements, time value of money, financial ratios, and managerial decision-making, using accounting and finance information.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 1903 - PERSONAL FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
This course covers personal financial stewardship from a Christian perspective. Biblical truths are used to help build a financial stewardship plan. Topics include cash flow management, use of credit, investing as a steward, and life planning.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2033 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS I
This course will cover quantitative aspects of problem solving and decision making. this includes probability, game theory, forecasting, and linear programmng. Emphasis is on practical quantitative and qualitative knowledge, skills, and abilities that would be applicable for the business major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 1213, 2023
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2043 - ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
This course considers legal, philosophical and societal principles as applied to ethical business decisions. Discussion of topical areas include all spheres of organizational culture, responsibilities and corporate social responsibility.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2103 - MACROECONOMICS
This course will cover basic concepts of supply and demand, production possibilities, the circular flow concept and related topics of GDP, inflation, and employment/unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and the workings of the monetary system.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL-1233 - English Composition II
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2113 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS I
This course develops the skills of effective organizational communication. It deals with verbal and non-verbal communication including written correspondence, presentations, and the application of technologies to capture data and convey information.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2133 - PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
This course provides an introduction to financial accounting and basic accounting statements. Focus is on business records, the collection of financial data, the development of statements and the interpretation of this information. Extensive work is done on quantitative problem solving.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2203 - MICROECONOMICS
This survey course develops the concepts of individual economics units, such as households, firms, and industries. In this study, topics will include economic behaviors relating to spending, saving, investment, labor economics, and prices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL-1233 - English Composition II
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2233 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
As a survey and examination of the fundamental cycles and operations of managerial accounting this course includes analysis, interpretation and application of financial principles for organizational decision-making. Relevant information relating to cost/volume/profit analysis and capital budgeting are key concepts covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 2133
Credits: 3
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BUSI 2303 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
This course will cover basic concepts of supply and demand, production possibilities, the curcular flow concept and related topics of GDP, inflation, and employment - unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and the workings of the monetary system. This examination develops the concepts of individual economic unites such as households, firms, and industries. Topics in both macroeconomics and microeconomics will be surveyed.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3033 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS II
This course will cover quantitative aspects of problem solving and decision making. this includes waiting lines, simulation, economic order quantity, and market share analysis. Emphasis is on practical quantitative and qualitative knowledge, skills, and abilities that would be applicable for the business major. This course is a continuation of Quantitative Methods in Business I.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 2033. Recommended: complete all pre-business core
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3043 - FUND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NONPROFIT
This course explores the fundamentals of effective resource development as they pertain to nonprofit organizations. Students will obtain a broad understanding of fundraising methodologies and techniques that include obtaining and managing grants, corporate gifts, individual donors including major gifts and planned giving, capital campaigns, and uses of mass media for fundraising. In addition, strategic planning and marketing communications skills necessary to gain support for non-profit organizations and their programs will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3053 - NONPROFIT ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION
This course will explore how nonprofit leaders can work productively with governments, businesses and citizens to develop and maintain sound public policies that serve the interests of their organizations, their constituents, and the public. The course will emphasize strategic planning, framing public problems and developing policy proposals, building effective partnerships and advocacy campaigns, empowering constituencies and complying with lobbying and political regulations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3063 - NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
This course is designed for students seeking a better understanding of how to manage a nonprofit organization. Topics covered will include best practices for managing boards, employees, volunteers, the fund development process and budgets. Additionally, this class will include topics such as an overview of strategic planning, performance metrics, and the IRS guidelines that nonprofit organizations must comply with in order to maintain their status.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3103 - PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
This course covers financial organization and the principles and practices of decision-making involving acquiring and allocating capital, time value of money, cost of capital, dividend policy, operating and financial leverage, financial markets and related topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 2133, 2233. Recommended: complete all pre-business core
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3223 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II
This course teaches the systematic research and appropriate synthesis in writing of the business information that guides managerial decisions. Emphasis is placed on the process of planning, acquiring, analyzing, and sharing relevant data with decision makers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 2113
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3403 - BUSINESS LAW I
A study of legal principles which apply to normal business transactions, contracts, agency, property, insurance, wills and trusts, and torts are among the topics discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Recommended: complete all pre-business core
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3413 - BUSINESS LAW II
A continuation of Business Law I, with additional emphasis on contracts, sales, commercial paper, secured transactions, bankruptcy, debtor-creditor relationships, agency, partnerships and joint ventures, corporations, federal securities acts, professional responsibilities, regulation of employment and environment, property insurance and trusts and estates.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3403
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3513 - BUSINESS ANALYTICS II
This course covers quantitative aspects of problem-solving and decision-making. This includes waiting lines, inventory, Markov process, probability, game-theory, forecasting, and linear programming. Emphasis is on practical quantitative and qualitative knowledge, skills, and abilities for the business major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 1213, 2023
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3533 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AS MISSION
This course is an introduction to Business as Mission (BAM). It is a holistic integration of social entrepreneurship, business operations, and evangelism. The goal of BAM is to engage issues that can lead to the transformation of people and societies economically, environmentally, socially, and spiritually through the Gospel.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3743 - ENACTUS
This course is designed to give students practical instruction in leadership and the free enterprise system, and includes a significant service learning component. Student-teams create and implement community-based business projects that are designed to enhance economic opportunity for community members. This focus on business as mission develops a commitment to social responsibility in the context of entrepreneurship and small business management.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing; Co-requisite: SIFE member
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3751 - ADVANCED ENACTUS
This course is designed to give students practical instruction in leadership and the free enterprise system, and includes a significant service learning component. Student-teams create and implement community-based business projects that are designed to enhance economic opportunity for community members. This focus on business as mission develops a commitment to social responsibility in the context of entrepreneurship and small business management.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3743; Co-requisite: SIFE member
Credits: 1
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BUSI 3813 - INVESTMENTS II
This course will cover investments and include major areas such as mutual funds, futures, options, and mortgage backed securities. Other topics such as projected earnings, risk management, diversification, and risky asset allocation will be covered. Emphasis is on practical quantitative and qualitative knowledge. This course is a continuation of BUSI 3803: Investments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3803
Credits: 3
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BUSI 3853 - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This course addresses the basics of information technology, information systems, and the management of information systems. Students apply abstract and systems thinking skills to design and implement an information system. Many course elements are completed in teams using online collaboration tools.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites:
Credits: 3
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BUSI 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS
None
Credits: 3
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BUSI 4073 - NONPROFIT FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the creation and interpretation of financial statements for a nonprofit organization. Students will study best practices for making fiscally responsible decisions in a nonprofit environment as well as the leadership skills necessary to execute effective financial leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: or
Credits: 3
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BUSI 4113 - BUSINESS ETHICS
This course considers legal, societal and Judeo-Christian principles as applied to ethical business decisions. Discussion of topical areas within all spheres of organizational culture, responsibilities and applied biblical moral thinking. This course is cross-referenced with THEO 4113.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 4141 - BUSINESS SENIOR SEMINAR
This course reviews the fundamentals, principles and structure of the discipline-specific business administration programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: BUSI 4603
Credits: 1
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BUSI 4513 - ADVANCES QUANT METHODS IN BUSINESS
This course covers quantitative aspects of problem-solving and decision-making. This includes linear programming with assignment, transportation, transshipment, shortest route, integer linear programming, and PERT analysis. Various models are considered and applied to managerial problems in public and private organizations. It focuses on decision-making implications, stressing problem formulation, technique assumptions and limitations, and managerial information generated.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3513. Recommended: complete all pre-business core
Credits: 3
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BUSI 4603 - BUSINESS POLICIES
This course is designed as the capstone learning experience for all business majors. The course will integrate separate functional activities into a comprehensive understanding of how teamwork benefits the operation of an organization. Emphasis is placed upon policy formulation and documentation of a strategic plan for a simulated organization.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: All business core requirements and senior status.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5041 - CONCEPTS OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
This course includes the analysis, interpretation, and application of financial principles for organizational decision making. Relevant information relating to cost behavior, cost/volume/profit analysis, and capital budgeting are the key concepts covered. Students will write an experiential paper or complete a project which demonstrates knowledge of the course concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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INTL 3153 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
This study offers a conceptual evaluation of the frameworks of international and multinational operations. Topics covered include global environments, import and export, international concerns, and changing parameters within which organizations must function.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3203
Credits: 3
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INTL 3753 - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This course explores how social entrepreneurs are developing innovative, cost-effective and sustainable initiatives to solve social problems. It examines the theory of social entrepreneurship and the practical tools used by social entrepreneurs to design, develop and evaluate social ventures.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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INTL 3753 - THEORY AND PRACTICE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This course explores how social entrepreneurs are developing innovative, cost-effective and sustainable initiatives to solve social problems. It examines the theory of social entrepreneurship and the practical tools used by social entrepreneurs to design, develop and evaluate social ventures.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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INTL 4423 - POVERTY & DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
This course considers anthropological approaches to the analysis of economic development and change, with special attention given to contemporary development concerns as perceived at the local level. The organization of large- and small-scale development organizations, including non-government organizations, in Latin American or other non-Western settings will also be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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INTL 4423 - POVERTY AND DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
This course considers anthropological approaches to the analysis of economic development and change. Attention is given to contemporary development concerns at the local level. The class is also designed to meet the needs of students interested in participating in community/ organizations/economic development in large or small-scaled developmental organizations, including NGOs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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INTL 4653 - CHURCH-BASED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
This course explores the role of local churches in developing sustainable solutions to poverty. The course reviews the history of faith-based efforts to strengthen human well-being in Latin America. Students will identify and evaluate the characteristics of successful partnerships between churches and other local private and public institutions, and NGOs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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INTL 4653 - CHURCH-BASED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
This course explores the role of local churches in developing sustainable solutions to poverty. The course reviews the history of faith-based efforts to strengthen human well-being in Latin America. Students will identify and evaluate the characteristics of successful partnerships between churches and other local private and public institutions, and NGOs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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INTL 4900 - INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
This course pass/fail, no credit course provides documentation that a student has fulfilled the international experience requirement of certain majors and internships by traveling, working, ministering, or studying in a culture other than his/her own. The requirement includes successfully completing one of the following overseas opportunities:• The CBLS’s Study Abroad Programs (i.e., Central Europe in 2020, etc.) • Study abroad for a semester through other approved agencies and schools. • The five-week Jerusalem study experience with the College of Christian Ministries & Religion in the fall or spring semesters. • The three-week Jerusalem study experience with the College of Business and Legal Studies in the summer. • Approved missions trips overseas.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MISS 3103 or 3203
Credits: 0
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INTL 4903 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INTERNSHIP
This is a supervised, structured work experience designed to augment and develop practical experience in conjunction with regular coursework. Participants are strongly encouraged to utilize this option to explore potential career paths. An International Internship is required of all international business majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQUISITE: , , and approval by the Academic Advisor and the Chair of the Business Administration Department or his/her disgnee; Junior status and 2.5 GPA.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 6113 - LEADERSHIP THEORY
This course provides an in-depth exploration of leadership theory. Areas of emphasis include: leader traits, skills, and styles; implicit, contingency, and situational leadership; transactional, charismatic, transformational, authentic, spiritual, and servant leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5011 - FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY&BUSINESS
This course is intended for those students wishing to discuss and explain how computers operate in the fields of business and the social sciences. This course covers word processing, spreadsheets, graphical presentations, and database management systems.
Credits: 1
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BUSI 5021 - FNDTN QUANTITATIVE METH IN BUSINESS
This course will cover quantitative and qualitative aspects of problem solving and decision making. This includes decision making applications of probability, linear regression, marginal analysis, and time value of money. Emphasis is on practical quantitative and qualitative knowledge, skills, and abilities for the business major. Students will write an experiential type paper or complete a project which demonstrates knowledge of the use of quantitative methods foir their respective business or industry.
Credits: 1
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BUSI 5031 - FOUND OF ACCOUNTNG FOR NON ACCT
This course explains financial accounting and the major accounting statements. The focus is on business records, the collection of financial data, the development of statements, and the interpretation of this information. Extensive work is done on quantitative problem solving. Students will complete a project which demonstrates knowledge of the course concepts.
Credits: 1
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BUSI 5041 - CONCEPTS MANAGRL ACCOUNTG & FINANCE
This course includes the analysis, interpretation, and application of financial principles for organizational decision making. Relevant information relating to cost behavior, cost/volume/profit analysis, and capital budgeting are the key concepts covered.
Credits: 1
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BUSI 5063 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
This course provides an introduction to financial accounting and basic accounting statements. Focus is on business records, the collection of financial data, the development of statements and the interpretation of this information. Extensive work is done on quatitative problem solving and analysis for thorough financial decision making.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5073 - MICROECONOMICS
This survey course develops the concepts of individual economics units, such as households, firms, and industries. In this study, topics will include economic behaviors relating to spending, saving, investment, labor economics, and prices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5083 - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
As a survey and examination of the fundamental cycles and operations of managerial accounting, this course includeds analysis, interpretation and application of financial principles for organizational decision-making. Relevant information relating to cost/volume/profit analysis and capital budgeting are key concepts covered. Extensive analysis is necessary for through financial decision making.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 5063, or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5093 - GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
This course examines the practices of global staffing, development, employee relations, compensation, and documentation in order to achieve productivity and quality of work life. Topics include equal opportunity and other regulations impacting human performance.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5103 - BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND STATISTICS WITH SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS
This course uses raw data in spreadsheets along with probability theory and statistical analysis tools to produce actionable information to drive management decisions. The course will focus on the data management resources available in standard spreadsheets and the statistical theories needed to use data to make actionable decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5113 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT
This course provides a managerial approach to the study of marketing, develops managerial perspective and analytical ability in solving marketing problems. It deals with the management challenge of designing and implementing the best combination of marketing variables to carry out a firm’s strategy in its target markets. Special consideration is given to ethical concerns in the design and implementation of marketing strategy.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5123 - LEADERSHIP & ETHICAL MANAGEMENT
Various leadership theories are studied for this theoretical foundation and for practical application. The concept of Transformational Leadership is contrasted with Transactional Leadership. Characteristics of ethical and effective management including an assessment of leadership styles within the context of a Christian value system are stressed. Ethical reasoning is developed and applied to a variety of organizational situations through practical case studies and on-the-job examples for real life insight.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5133 - MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
Microeconomic concepts are applied to the analysis of the firm. The course examines how areas of market structure, market conduct, and market performance affect the firm in the competitive marketplace. The focus is on applying economic thinking to private firms, yet many of the analytical methods are applicable to the not-for-profit and public sector.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5142 - LEADING SELF
This foundational course pprovides a theoretical overview of contingency-based leadership theories as well as the practical application of the personal characteristics and habits of effective servant-leadership. The course emphasizes self-awareness of leadership styles, personality-type, emotional intelligence, spiritual reflection, communication skills, motivation, and cultural awareness.
Credits: 2
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BUSI 5152 - LEADING TEAMS
This course provides a theoretical overview of group behavior, teamwork, power, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Emphasis is placed on the application of effective leadership behavior used to develop high-performance teams through creating vision, building trust, coaching, and increasing task commitment. Various leadership theories are explored.
Credits: 2
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BUSI 5162 - LEADING ORGANIZATIONS
This course provides a theoretical overview of organizational behavior and development. The course emphasizes effective leadership behavior to transform organizations into purposeful, sustainable, and socially beneficial entities. Organizational structure, change management, and stakeholder theory are thoroughly explored.
Credits: 2
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BUSI 5172 - LEADING WITH PURPOSE
This capstone course integrates previous coursework and highlights the moral, ethical and spiritual aspects of purposeful leadership. The course emphasizes personal transformation through integrating a Christian-centered servant-leadership model into one’s own value system and leadership philosophy.
Credits: 2
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BUSI 5213 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
This course presents a critical review of the theory, research, and practice related to the human factor of production, including concepts influencing communication, decision-making, leadership group, cohesiveness, and productivity.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5223 - ETHCS STEWRDSHIP&LEGAL ENV BUSINESS
This course examines the expansion of traditional common law constraints affecting business management as well as the proliferation of regulatory and statutory constraints beginning with the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 and continuing with the quantum increase in such legislation during the early 1930’s and thereafter. Through course materials and case analysis, this class familiarizes students with identification and management of legal risks confronting business managers.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5233 - CURRENT ISSUES IN BUSINESS
This course is offered to include current and future dynamics within the modern business organization. Focus will be on any number of areas, including but not limited to: labor relations, total quality management, reengineering, core competencies, workforce diversity, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing. The thrust of the course will vary from class to class allowing flexibility in discussing current and future trends in business in the 21st century.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5243 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS
This course is offered to include current and future dynamics within the modern business organization. Focus will be on any number of areas, including but not limited to: labor relations, total quality management, reengineering, core competencies, workforce diversity, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing. The thrust of the course will vary from class to class allowing flexibility in discussing current and future trends in business in the 21st century.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5253 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS
This course is offered to include current and future dynamics within the modern business organization. Focus will be on any number of areas, including but not limited to: labor relations, total quality management, reengineering, core competencies, workforce diversity, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing. The thrust of the course will vary from class to class allowing flexibility in discussing current and future trends in business in the 21st century.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5313 - ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
This class emphasizes the concepts, techniques, and conventions underlying the balance sheet and the income statement. It covers the fundamental principles of asset valuation, cost behavior, cost/volume/profit analysis, and capital budgeting. In addition, the principal functions of accounting analysis, managerial control, and financial analysis are explored. There is special focus on budgeting and performance measurement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 2233
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5323 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
This is an applied course in concepts and techniques used in the design and implementation of management-information systems and decision support systems. It provides in-depth knowledge of computer technology, including recent developments in both computer hardware and software packages used to solve management problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
CTIS 1133 recommended for students without a computer background
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5333 - GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This course presents an analysis of the impact of geographic, political, social, economic, legal, and technological influences on international businesses. It also examines how businesses operate in an international environment composed of different political and cultural traditions and different governmental institutions. It also studies the opportunities and constraints for adjusting and accommodating to varying national requirements.
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5413 - PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING
This is an applied and practical course in concepts and techniques used in the quantitative decision-making process. Various models are considered and applied to managerial problems in public and private organizations. It focuses on decision-making implications, stressing problem formulation, technique assumptions and limitations, and managerial information generated.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MATH 2023 or equivalent
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5423 - CORPORATE FINANCE
This course examines and analyzes the decisions that managers are required to make about securing and managing funds. It includes capital markets, sources of funds, types of financial instruments, cost and risks, and financial strategies. Issues explored include risk analysis, financial and capital structure, capital budgeting, valuation and portfolio analysis, long-term investment decisions, dividend policy, tax strategies, break-even analysis, and cost/volume profit analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 2133, 2233
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5433 - BUSINESS STRATEGY AND POLICY
This capstone course is designed to help students examine and synthesize both external and internal environments of an organization, identify key strategic issues, identify and choose from alternative strategies, and defend such decisions from a Christian, ethical perspective. Case histories of domestic and international organizations are examined, and the opportunities for and implications of strategic planning and managerial decision-making are discussed in tandem with the impact of external political, social, and economic factors. This class should be taken during the last semester, if possible.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5436 - BUSINESS STRATEGY AND POLICY
This capstone course is designed to incorporate prior core class learning by having students examine and synthesize both external and internal environments of an organization, identify key strategic issues, identify and choose from alternative strategies, and defend such decisions from a Christian, ethical perspective. Students will participate through the use of a team-based, computer simulation model in which students develop a strategic plan, make decisions, assess the outcomes of those decisions, and make another round of decisions based on their analysis. This simulation covers eight years (simulation rounds). This class should be taken during the last semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: All coursework in the MBA program.
Credits: 6
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BUSI 5503 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
This course compares and contrasts the roles of financial and managerial accounting in organizations, applies cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis including cost behaviors to management decisions, and develops an understanding of the role of cost management systems in the organizational management process. Students develop an understanding of how relevant information is useful in marketing, production, and capital budget decisions, as well as gaining insight into the importance of operating budget usefulness in a responsibility center environment. Cost of capital, long-term debt and equity funding options, and dividend policy are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUSI 5003
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5523 - Disney Business Excellence
This course is a five-day seminar that provides insight into the strategies that drive the Disney organization, including its emphasis on creativity and innovation, leadership excellence, people management, quality service, and brand loyalty practices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA Program
Credits: 3
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BUSI 5533 - GLOBAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This course is a study of the theory and practice social entrepreneurship in an international business context. It takes a holistic blend of the concepts of business as mission, business operations, and evangelism endeavors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA Program
Credits: 3
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