Courses | M.A. in Leadership and Innovation
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Transfer of Credits
Students transferring from a regionally accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 credits. The courses transferred must be equivalent, have direct applicability to the student's program, and be approved by the Chair. Only courses with a grade of "B" (3.0) or higher will be considered for transfer toward the degree; a grade of "B-" is not transferable.
Calendar
The program utilizes three 15-week trimesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Each trimester is divided into two 7-week terms (for example, Fall Session A and Fall Session B). Students typically take one or two courses at a time in each 7-week section.
Curriculum Requirements
Thirty-six credits of graduate courses are required for the Leadership and Innovation, M.A. degree in the Crowell School of Business, which include 3 graduate credits of theology and 3 graduate credits of business ethics.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Program | ||
| MBAD 611 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 |
| MBAD 613 | Biblical Management and Ethics | 3 |
| MBAD 621 | The Innovative Leader | 3 |
| MBAD 622 | Theology of Leadership | 3 |
| MBAD 623 | Sources of Innovation | 3 |
| MBAD 625 | Organizational Change and Leadership | 3 |
| MBAD 670 | Capstone for Leadership and Innovation | 3 |
| TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
| Select 12 credits from the following: 1 | 12 | |
| Marketing from the Management Perspective | ||
| Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers | ||
| Organizational Financial Policy | ||
| Advanced Financial Management and Control | ||
| Marketing Strategy | ||
| Business Intelligence and Data Analysis 2 | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Fundamentals of Financial Planning | ||
| Estate Planning | ||
| Retirement Planning | ||
| Tax and Insurance Planning | ||
| Investments | ||
| Current/Advanced Topics in Business (May be taken up to 2 times for credit) | ||
| Nonprofit Management | ||
| Cross-Cultural Leadership | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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Not all classes are offered every trimester. Consult the Graduate Coordinator for academic advising.
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Students who choose to take MBAD 610 must meet the leveling requirement in Information Systems through previous undergraduate coursework or online content.