Master of Business Administration Faculty Dean: Larry D. Strand, Ed.D. Associate Professors: Mission & Learning Outcomes The mission of the MBA program is to provide advanced business study, integrating Biblically-based teaching to train and equip business professionals and developing faith, character, and an entrepreneurial spirit to produce Christ-centered men and women to impact the marketplace. Crowell School of Business MBA graduates will… Demonstrate maturity in faith by • integrating knowledge from their theology courses into their daily work and personal lives. • understanding their vocation as God ʼ s calling and demonstrate this knowledge as a basis for making ethical and knowledgeable decisions in the marketplace. Bourgeois, Buckles, Mobley, Passwater, Rundle, Woodward Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced business theories and practices by • being able to effectively communicate utilizing a variety of techniques including writing, oral, and electronic communication technologies. • being able to effectively organize, work in and lead teams. Foster the entrepreneurial spirit within the corporate culture by • utilizing advanced and comprehensive graduate business curriculum to foster innovation, change, and creativity in the workplace. • being able to develop advanced business strategies and work plans to implement those strategies. Demonstrate or exemplify character and integrity as a change agent impacting the corporate environment by • balancing work, family, and ministry commitments gained through interactions developed from one on one mentoring relationships. • applying the Biblical principles of love, justice, truth, and integrity in their personal and professional lives. The faculty of the Crowell School of Business combines an integrated Biblical worldview with scholarly research, academic rigor, real-world experience, and teaching excellence. Each is engaged in the ministry of preparing men and women to be good and faithful servants in the organizations to which God has called them. This preparation includes training them to be creative and capable business people, able to innovate for the future, along with a Godly concern for people. Distinctives The MBA degree is designed for those individuals who understand that putting Christ first will make them better business people, and that the accomplishment of this requires high levels of faith, knowledge and integrity. The program attracts individuals who are seeking a rigorous program of study in the full range of business topics necessary for a complete understanding of the modern organization. In every course, the business topics are integrated with each other and with Scripture, so that those who participate can correctly and confidently become change management leaders within their organizations.
Further distinctives of the program are: 1. To truly integrate the teachings of Scripture throughout the curriculum, Biola University and the MBA program accept students who are committed followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. 25 percent of the core courses for the MBA degree qualify as Bible courses and are either taught or co-taught by Talbot School of Theology faculty. 3. The MBA program provides a 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. ʼ 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 business person in the area of study who will serve as an 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: • Foundational knowledge of current business contexts and issues. • The ability to integrate Christian thought within the context of the management and innovation process. • Possession of Christian attitudes conducive to the development of professional excellence and witness to the business community. • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth. 6. A non-traditional course schedule of evening and Saturday courses provides flexibility for busy professional students. Admission Requirements Applications must be submitted through the Graduate Admissions Office. Students must 1) hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, 2) submit GMAT scores and official transcripts from all undergraduate schools attended, 3) have management experience, 4) submit references (Pastoral, Character / Academic, Employer), 5) provide a personal statement, 6) provide an organizational chart reflecting your current position, and 7) have a personal interview with the Dean. Admission is competitive and based upon a committee review of each applicant ʼ s undergraduate grade point average, GMAT score, and personal / professional background. The School of Business utilizes a formula for an index score: GMAT + [200 x undergraduate GPA] = index. Note: The program is designed for the fully employed professional. A typical course load is 6 units per trimester, which does not allow international students (who must have a minimum of 9 units) to be admitted to the program. Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student ʼ s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Transfer of Credits Students transferring from a regionally accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of six (6) units. The courses transferred must be equivalent, have direct applicability to the student ʼ s program, and be approved by the program director. Only courses with a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher will be considered for transfer toward the MBA degree; a grade of "B-" is not transferable. Units considered for transfer must have been taken within five years prior to the date of admission.
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