Course Descriptions
Prerequisite Courses
501 Management Principles for Productivity (3)
503 Using Technology for Organizational Decisions (2)
505 Statistical Research Skills for Business (1)
506 Marketing from the Management Perspective (3)
516 Accounting & Finance for Decision Makers (3)
520 Business and Government in the Global Marketplace (3)
Core Courses
601 Intensive: Group Dynamics (1)
608 Marketing Strategy (3)
635 Entrepreneurial Management II (2)
604 Organizational Financial Policy (3)
605 Advanced Financial Management & Control (3)
675 Strategy & Entrepreneurial Project Management (3)
609 New Techniques for Productivity in Operations (2)
613 Biblical Management & Ethics (3)
630 Entrepreneurial Managemnt I (3)
640 Current & Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurial Studies (3)
650 Directed Study (1-3)
TTTH 511 Theology I - Revelation and the Nature of God (3)
TTTH 613 Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit (3)
501 Management Principles for Productivity (3) - Prerequisite Course
This course is a study of management methods, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world problems. Students will learn to communicate effectively through the study of presentation concepts, including the use of computer presentation technology and the visual display of information. The last portion of the course will explore views of power acquisition and use from sociological, psychological, and managerial perspectives, placing these in submission to the authority of Scripture. The course concludes with each student creating a personal power acquisition and use policy, which is presented to an evaluation panel.
503 Using Technology for Organizational Decisions (2) - Prerequisite Course
Students will use common business computer tools to analyze numerous quantitative business problems from various functional areas, stressing logical deduction and interpretation in their solutions. Students will explore biblical considerations in decision-making.
505 Statistical Research Skills for Business (1) - Prerequisite Course
Students will examine methods for solving organizational problems using numerical data. Consideration is taken for the proper use of statistical research methods, with an understanding that people-God's greatest concern-can be greatly affected by decisions made on the basis of such quantitative analysis.
506 Marketing from the Management Perspective (3) - Prerequisite Course
Students learn to manage the marketing process in the context of the firm's strategies and objectives. Topics include marketing organizational structures, analyzing marketing opportunities, selecting target markets, developing marketing strategies, planning marketing programs, budgeting the marketing program, and implementing and controlling the marketing effort. Throughout the course students will reflect on biblical and ethical issues in marketing and how they potentially affect the marketing management process.
516 Accounting & Finance for Decision Makers (3) - Prerequisite Course
The objective of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to understand the complex accounting and financial data they will receive as operating managers. In particular, students will learn how to use the data as an effective management tool for coordinating managerial and organizational activities. Financial accounting, managerial accounting and financial management are covered with consideration of international, economic and legal issues. Students also consider the nature of numerical analysis as a description of reality, giving rise to ethical and other biblical issues of interpretation.
520 Business and Government in the Global Marketplace (3) - Prerequisite Course
Students learn about economic, legal and global issues, and how analysis of them can be used in managerial decision-making. The impact of international trade theory, taxation, legal structures, and resource allocations will be considered as they affect the business organization. Participants in the course will also consider the interrelationships between international, legal and economic factors and biblical standards of ethical business conduct.
601 Intensive: Group Dynamics (1)
This intensive course consists of a Friday through Sunday weekend session, which is used to initiate the program. Students will learn the importance of highly productive teams in the modern innovative organization and will experience how to build a productive team. This will be done through simulations, role-playing, and brief case studies. The learning that takes place here will be used and amplified in the students' future coursework. Another very important part of the weekend is the introduction of the MBA Mentor Program, along with the outstanding individuals who have been selected, and have chosen, to serve as mentors. The capstone of the weekend will be a worship and praise service. (Fee: $100)
608 Marketing Decision Systems (3)
Students study the continual marketing research system and learn to utilize cutting-edge technology to sustain it. Learning outcomes include the ability to evaluate marketing research processes and apply them in a business-to-business marketing environment. A wide range of business-to-business marketing strategies will be examined in relation to productivity and biblical/ethical concerns.
604 Organizational Financial Policy (3)
This course emphasizes the analysis of current and future practices and issues
in the area of organizational finance through case studies and seminar presentations.
Topics include short-term financing including venture funding, management of
short-term assets and liabilities, capital structure, capital budgeting, the
cost of capital, investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, and international
finance. Students will also learn to consider, from a biblical perspective,
the effect of financial policy on various stakeholders of the organization.
605 Advanced Financial Management & Control (3)
This course examines the means for achieving control while exploring improvement alternatives. Topics such as financial statement analysis, budgeting, tax issues, restructuring, re-engineering, and current topics in financial management are discussed. Learning focuses on the methods used by managers to guide employee actions in ways that are both financially and biblically appropriate.
609 New Techniques for Productivity in Operations (2)
The study of processes and tools involved in the operating core of all organizations, whether product or service, for-profit or not-for-profit. Students will make extensive use of computerized statistical and mathematical tools to examine and solve operations problems. Newer trends in operations will be explored, including the use of Internet-based solutions, work teams, quality philosophies, Just-In-Time Inventory systems, etc. Appropriate and innovative use of techniques will be emphasized, within the biblical principles of agape love and servanthood in the operations management process.
613 Biblical Management & Ethics (3)
Within the context of Scripture, philosophical and ethical principles are identified, discussed, and applied to business problems and situations, including the organization's obligation to the individual and to society, and the individual's responsibility to the organization.
630 Entrepreneurial Management I (3)
A study of creating and managing change for productivity, through individual and group leadership, as well as transforming or coping with negative change. Students will study traditional and cutting-edge methods for initiating and supporting innovation in both new and existing organizations, as well as pitfalls to avoid. The crucial role of leadership in the change process will be examined, as well as the affect of differing national cultures among both change leaders and followers. Opportunities for experience in innovation and change will be made part of class time and assignment structures. Students will consider concealed or misleading change outcomes while examining the role of change from a biblical perspective.
635 Entrepreneurial Management II (2)
This course is considered the conclusion of MBAD 630. Students will continue to research and refine their feasibility study and write a business plan to launch their venture. The Crowell School of Business will provide expert resources to critique and assist in the completion of a plan that soon to be ready for evaluation by the marketplace. The goal is to prepare students for starting and running successful or emerging enterprises. Students will examine their own strengths and weaknesses to discover in what ways God has called them to be entrepreneurs. Prerequisites:630 and 506 or equivalent.
640 Current & Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurial Studies (3)
Elective course in such topics as electronic commerce, negotiation and conflict management for the agents of change, practical leadership theory, and strategic hiring (how to hire and keep the best partners). This course may be repeated once with a different topic.
650 Directed Study (1-3)
In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the faculty. Topic selection and course enrollment by program director's approval only.
675 Strategy & Entrepreneurial Project Management (3)
This course focuses on the requirements for sustaining competitive advantage
through the entrepreneurial effort, both within existing businesses and where
a new organizational entity is required. For this course, the innovative effort
will be viewed as a project. Students will discover that all projects benefit
from strategic thinking as they explore traditional versus radical forms of
innovation and learn to consider the economic, legal, financial, human resource,
and operational implications of project management. The role of change due to
innovation in project management will be explored, as students explore the biblical
implications for both the agents of change and those organizational stakeholders
who are impacted by the change.
TTTH 511 Theology I - Revelation and the Nature of God (3)
The nature, method and rationale of Christian theology. Revelation, both general and special, inspiration, canonicity and illumination of Scripture. The doctrine of God, including His existence, attributes and Trinitarian nature.
TTTH 613 Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit (3)
The person and saving work of Christ. The nature and application of salvation, including the person and work of the Spirit. Special emphasis on the practice of sanctification in personal Christian living.