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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 1902 - PERS 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: 2
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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.
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.
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 3203 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
As a survey of administration and management, this course covers the fundamentals of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. The course integrates the functions of management with appropriate quantitative and behavioral concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 1003, 2113. 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 3303 - MARKETING
This course examines the structures, functions and behaviors of marketing systems. The basic exchange functions of pricing, product development and management, promotion and distribution are studies within the contexts of decision-making, consumer satisfaction and the environments of business.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 1003, 2113. Recommended: complete all pre-business core
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 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS
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 - STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE
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 STUDENT IN FREE ENTERPRISE
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 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 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
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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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.
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 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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BUSI 5901 - GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
This course provides documentation that a student has fulfilled the global experience requirement of the MBA. Students are required to work, serve, or study in a culture other than his/her own for a minimum of 45 hours.
Credits: 1
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CRIM 5003 - CURRENT TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
This course provides an overview of the use of research and literature review methodology enabling the student to write an integrative paper to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of an approved topic related to policy evaluation, criminal justice administration, or career development within a criminal justice agency.
Credits: 3
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CRIM 5103 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ANALYSIS
This course provides students with the tools to analyze policy implementation and effectiveness in the criminal justice system. Policies are evaluated in the areas of policing, corrections, courts, and criminal justice. Special attention is given research methods and case study analysis that can be used to evaluate and inform the creation of crime-related policies.
Credits: 3
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CRIM 5203 - THEORY AND PRACTICE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
This course provides an overview of theory and research on criminal behavior and the interaction of the criminal justice system, including the police, courts, and corrections. Special attention is given to how policing and corrections operate in the United States, as well as at the state and local level.
Credits: 3
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FACT 5107 - INTRODUCTION AND FRAMEWORK
This course introduces students to the world of forensic accounting and reviews foundational investigative and research concepts, including forensic accounting skills (such as critical thinking and reasoning), the nature of forensic accounting assignments, methodologies, and ethical considerations. Students will learn to think “beyond the numbers,” integrating and applying knowledge of related disciplines, such as accounting, economics, finance, criminology, psychology, organizational behavior, law, and computer science. Students will learn to think like investigators and develop skills leading to the presentation of investigative/research results in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Admission to program
Credits: 7
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FACT 5207 - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMPONENTS OF CRIMINOLOGY
This course prepares students to work effectively in a legal environment. Students will learn the importance of civil rules and procedures and rules of evidence as components of a forensic engagement. The concepts of evidence gathering, how a trial is conducted, and methods of proof will be emphasized. Students will also learn the differences between a consulting and testifying expert, the criteria for forming and expressing a legally sufficient expert opinion.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 7
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FACT 5307 - FRAUD EXAMINATIONS AND DATA ANALYSIS CONSIDERATIONS
This course prepares students to perform a financial statement analysis in a forensic accounting engagement. The context of a forensic accounting engagement will be explored through a focus on fraud theory and white collar crime. Students will work through a comprehensive case analysis in which the tools and techniques of financial statement analysis and fraud investigation will be applied. In addition, the role of data analysis in forensic accounting engagements is discussed and methods of data collection and preparation are considered. Students will be introduced to concepts related to computer forensics.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 7
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FACT 5407 - CONCEPTS IN BUSINESS VALUATION
This course introduces students to business valuation theory, methods, and techniques. Students will develop an understanding of various business valuation approaches and methods and how they are incorporated into the five-step valuation process. The course will also explore the relationship of a business valuation engagement to the legal framework. Students will gain insight to the structure and content of a business valuation report.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 7
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FACT 5508 - LEGAL ENGAGEMENTS AND CAPSTONE PROJECT
This course challenges to manage a forensic accounting engagement through each stage of the litigation process—engagement, development of case facts and assumptions, discovery/research, selection and application of appropriate methodologies, preparation of a written report, discovery deposition, and mock trial testimony. Successful completion of this module requires critical thinking, researching, investigating, writing, and communicating within a litigation context.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Credits: 8
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LDRS 5123 - SERVANT LEADERSHIP
This course is a five-day seminar exploring academic, biblical, and practitioner concepts of servant leadership. It is intended to encourage a philosophy and lifestyle of servant leadership in students’ professional and personal lives.
Credits: 3
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LDRS 5213 - LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
This course explores the concept of leadership from a holistic approach through anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and great works of literature. Students examine leader traits and skills, leadership styles in different situations, and leadership philosophies fulfilling higher-order needs, including authentic, transformational, servant, and spiritual.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA program
Credits: 3
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LDRS 5333 - LEADING ACROSS CULTURES
This course examines leadership through communication, motivation, and teamwork of people from another culture. Additionally it looks at this leader-follower dynamic from a Christian biblical perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the MBA program
Credits: 3
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BPLE 1003 - FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF BUSINESS
This course is an introduction to the key functions of business in the contemporary economy. The course includes an overview of economics, accounting and finance, management, marketing, and business planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BPLE 1013 - FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING
This course provides an introduction to the basics of using financial data to make informed decisions in organizations. It places emphasis on financial statements, time value of money, financial ratios, budgeting, and managerial decision-making using accounting and finance information.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BPLE 1133 - FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This course provides an introduction to computer hardware, software and networks, hardware and software needs assessment, and the societal impact of technology. Basic competency in office productivity applications and the use of the Internet for research provides an information systems grounding for students in business, leadership, education, humanities, and the behavioral, natural, and social sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BPLE 1903 - PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
This course covers personal financial planning and management from a Christian perspective. Biblical concepts are used to help build a financial stewardship plan. Topics included cash flow management, use of credit, investing as a steward, insurance, and life planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BPLE 2113 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
This course will study effective communication in a professional environment. The course prepares students to create effective letters, reports, electronic and other forms of business writing.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233
Credits: 3
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BPLE 2123 - PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP
This course will examine patterns and styles of leadership in a business environment from Biblical and Christian perspectives. Special attention will be given to the development of a leader’s personal life, including spiritual formation, personal ethics, decision-making, and integrating faith, learning, and work.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BPLE 3003 - CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP
This course introduces students to the challenges and impact of leadership within a cross-cultural framework. It examines cultural values, practices, and patterns of communication that exist within various cultures with an emphasis on cultural intelligence.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BPLE 2123
Credits: 3
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BPLE 3203 - MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
This course introduces the basic concepts of management and covers the fundamentals of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations. The course emphasizes application and includes a case study presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BPLE 1003
Credits: 3
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BPLE 3303 - MARKETING CONCEPTS
This course examines the basic function of marketing including pricing, product development and management, promotion and distribution. The course emphasizes application and includes a project presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BPLE 1003
Credits: 3
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BPLE 3403 - LEGAL CONCEPTS IN BUSINESS
This course discusses legal principles which apply to normal business transactions, contracts, agency, property, insurance, and torts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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BPLE 4013 - LEADERSHIP FORUM
This course acquaints students with contemporary authors, speakers, managers and professionals who are recognized as successful leaders across various disciplines. Students will synthesize the writings of these leaders and reflect on their own leadership skills, traits and behaviors as they apply to their ability to manage in a global economy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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BPLE 4113 - WORKPLACE ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
This course considers legal, societal and Judeo-Christian principles as applied to ethical decisions in the contemporary workplace. The course discusses the role of social responsibility and stewardship or business.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BPLE 1003
Credits: 3
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BPLE 4143 - LEADERSHIP, FOLLOWERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
This course surveys the basic theories, styles, and applications of leadership, including traits, skills, behavior, and relationships. It further considers effective teamwork and the leader-follower relationship.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BPLE 2123
Credits: 3
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BPLE 4913 - PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO
This course is the capstone course for the major requirements and provides students the opportunity to synthesize and apply their learning in a workplace context. Insights are gained into ones temperament and leadership profile as they relate to the workplace.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: All major courses
Credits: 3
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