Inner Leader II . ..................................................................... 1 Ethical Decision Making . ................................................. 2
from your previous colleges and/or universities in a sealed envelope to the Biola Office of Graduate Admissions.
CSOL 651
CSOL 660
Research Project (4 units) CSOL 696
Official documents for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
Note:
Research Design . ................................................................ 2 Research Presentation ...................................................... 2
CSOL 697
Courses (CSOL) CSOL 502
Electives (10 units) Select 10 units of elective courses, a minimum of 4 units in CSOL courses.
Principles of Accounting & Finance. ................................. 2 Students will learn how to use financial data as an effec- tive management tool. 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. Applies toward the Business Founda- tion requirement. Practical Leadership Theory.............................................. 1-2 An introduction to the major theories and contemporary research concerning the practice of effective leadership. Participants explore the landscape of leadership “know how,” integrate a Biblical leadership model and initiate personal leadership development strategies. Required. The Dynamics of Teams......................................................... 2 The small group is the fundamental building block of orga- nizational success. The new team structures and the skills needed to lead, coach and participate as a team member will be studied and practiced. Leading Culturally Diverse Organizations...................... 2 Issues of culture and ethnicity are increasingly becoming barriers to unified purpose. The Christian perspective and its application in the secular workplace will be explored. Character & Leadership...................................................... 1-2 An introduction to the roles of character, self-awareness, and trust in the practice of effective leadership. Participants explore their own foundations for leadership effectiveness, personal leadership and development strategies. Required. Leadership Challenge......................................................... 1-2 An intensive weekend experience in the outdoors, preceded and followed by sessions in team leadership skills and person- al growth assessment. Practical applications of problem-solv- ing, decision making, team work models and interpersonal sensitivity will be emphasized. Required. Leadership & Group Behavior.......................................... 1-2 Participants explore the interpersonal dynamics that charac- terize successful group leadership. Practical aspects discussed: group formation and behavior, group decision making, task design, motivation theory and techniques, the role of
Bible & Theology Electives (6 units) Select 6 units from Bible Exposition, Theology, Apologetics.
Business Foundation courses (5–6 units) In order to ensure program readiness, students who have not attained sufficient understanding of management and finance through undergraduate coursework or equivalent experience may be required to take one or both of the following Business Foundations courses or approved alternatives (up to six units may be credited toward the degree) as elective units:
CSOL 510
Marketing from the Management Perspective . .... 3 Accounting & Finance for Decision Makers Principles of Accounting & Finance .........................2–3
MBAD 506
MBAD 516
or
CSOL 502
CSOL 512
B. Maintaining a 2.5 GPA with no grade below a “C” in all courses to be credited toward graduation. Students cannot graduate while on probation. C. Completing a minimum of 24 units in the degree program at Biola University. All degree components must be com- pleted as credit courses. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or univer- sity with a grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a "B", or higher in all undergraduate study. • A portfolio including a professional resume, and a state- ment of vocational goals and objectives. A personal interview and documentation of oral and written commu- nication proficiency may be requested. Admission Requirements •
CSOL 514
CSOL 530
CSOL 550
• A minimum of 3-5 years managerial/supervisory experience.
• One pastoral, one colleague, and one employer reference.
• Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be requested at the point of admission.
CSOL 610
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities at- tended. Transcripts must be official, that is, mailed directly
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