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business person in the area of study who will serve as additional resource faculty. 5. Students will have the opportunity to develop meaningful personal relationships with Ph.D. faculty, additional resource faculty, mentors, and peers which, in turn will lead to a wide range of personal growth outcomes, including: a. Foundational knowledge of current business contexts and issues. b. The ability to integrate Christian thought within the context of the management and innovation process. c. Possession of Christian attitudes conducive to the development of professional excellence and witness to the business community. d. Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth. 6. A non-traditional course schedule of evening and some weekend courses provides flexibility for busy students. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Management in Nonprofit Organizations, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and competency of core business skills by: a. learning foundational business principles and practices, and b. applying these business principles and practices to effectively manage, lead and serve faith-based organizations (ULO 1). 2. Show knowledge and understanding of the unique aspects of faith- based organizations through: a. the understanding of the mission, vision & core values of faith- based organizations, b. bridging perspectives between pastoral and managerial ministries, and c. utilizing excellent communication and leadership skills to further grow faith-based organizations (ULO 3). 3. Apply a biblical and theological worldview to faith-based organizations by: a. integrating knowledge from their courses into their worldview and management practice, and b. articulating a theology of work (ULO 2). 4. Demonstrate personal growth, leadership & innovative thinking, undergirded by character and integrity by: a. applying the teachings of the Bible to foster personal growth and Christian spiritual formation, b. implementing a leadership style that fosters the growth of others and the advancement of the mission of the organization, and c. learning to think creatively and innovatively to develop new ideas and ways of managing and doing business (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements Graduation Requirements The Master of Management in Nonprofit Organizations degree program has four distinct elements:
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MBAD 620 Social Entrepreneurship MBAD 625 Organizational Change and Leadership MBAD 633 Managing Emerging Enterprises MBAD 644 Nonprofit Management MBAD 640 Current and Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurial Studies (May be taken up to 2 times for credit) Total Credits 1 Not all classes are offered every trimester. Consult the MBA Coordinator for academic advising. Nonprofit Organizations, MM Mission
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Combining the intellectual and spiritual capital of Biola University's Crowell School of Business and Talbot School of Theology, the Master of Management in Nonprofit Organizations provides core MBA business skills, under-girded by seminary courses, so Christ-centered women and men can effectively lead, manage and serve faith-based and nonprofit organizations. Program Description The Master of Management in Nonprofit Organizations is a 35–37 credit graduate-level degree that leverages the intellectual and spiritual capital of the Crowell School of Business and Talbot School of Theology. Students are immersed in the language and culture of both business and theology, uniquely equipping them to lead faith-based organizations. One distinctive of this program is that students will be working alongside students and faculty from both our MBA and seminary programs, building relationships and networks that integrate these cultures. Distinctives of the program are: 1. To truly integrate the teachings of Scripture throughout the curriculum, Biola University's Talbot School of Theology and the Crowell School of Business Master of Management in Nonprofit Organizations programs only accept students who are committed followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Thirty percent of the core courses for the Master of Management in Nonprofit Organizations degree qualify as Bible courses and are either taught or co-taught by Talbot School of Theology faculty. 3. This program provides a one-on-one mentoring opportunity for every student. Mentors are committed and growing Christians who also are successful business people. 4. Every course provides a strong link between theory and practice. Most courses are taught by Ph.D.'s in the field of study, who have successfully published and have substantial business or consulting experience. In addition, many courses will include a successful
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