profit. Students will make exten sive use of computerized srntisti<.:al and mathematical tools co 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 he emphasized, within the Biblical princ iples of agape love and servant-hood in the operations management process. 613 Biblical Management & Ethics (3) Within the comext of Scripture, philosophical and ethical princi ples are identified. discussed, and applied to business problems and siwacions including the organiza tion ' s obligation to the individual and to society, and the individual 's responsibility to the organization. 630 Change & Innovation in the Eritrepreneurial Organization (3) A srndy of creat ing and managing change for productivity. through individual and group leadership, as well as transforming or coping with nega ti ve change. Students will study traditional and cutting edge methods fur initi at ing and supporting innovation in both new and ex isting organizations, as well as pitfalls to avoid. The crucial role of leadership in the c hange process will he 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 pare of class rime and ass ignmen t structures. Srndents will cons ider co ncea led or mis leading c hange outcomes while examining the role of change from a Biblical perspective. 640 Current & Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurial Studies (3) Elective course in such topics as electronic commerce. negotiation & confli c t management for the change agent, prac ti ca l leader ship theory, and strategic hiring (how to hire & keep the best partners). May be repeated once with different topic. 650 Directed Study (1-3) In-clepch investigation of a topic under the guidance of the fac ulty. 'T'opic selection and course enrollment by program director's approva l only.
organizational finance through case studies and seminar presen tations. Topics include shore-term financing including venture fund ing. management of short-term assets and liabilities, capital struc rnre, capital budgeting, the cost of capital. investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, and international finance. Students will also learn t0 consider the affect of financial policy, on vari ous stakeholders of the organiza tion, from a Bibli cal perspecti ve. 605 Advanced Financial Management & Control (3) 'T'his course examines the means for achieving control while explor ing improvement alternatives. Topics such as financial statement analysis. budgeting. tax issues , restruc turing, re-engineering. and current copies in financial manage men c are discussed. Learning focuses on the methods used by manage rs to g uide employee ac tions in ways chat are both fin an cially and Biblica lly appropriate. 606 Strategy & Entrepreneurial Project Management (3) This course focuses on the require mems for sustaining competitive advantage through the entrepre neurial effort, tx,ch within existing businesses and where a new orga nizational entitv is required. For this course, the innovative effort will be viewed as a project. Srn clents wi II discover chat all project., benefit from strategic thinking as they explore traditional versus rad ical forms of innovation and learn to consider the economic, lega l. financial. huma n resource . and operational implications of project managemem. The role of change due to innovation in project man agement will be explored. as stu dents explore the Biblical implica tions for both change agents and chose organizational stakeholders who are impacted by the change. 607 Intensive: Global Issues (1) This course is designed co familiar ize swdents with recent develop ments in the global business com munity. There will be presentations from faculty and mentors on first hand experience in their professions in many parts of the globe. A spe cific focus will be on the oppommi tie., for "busine.~s with a mission." 609 New Techniques for Pro ductivity 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-fur-
affect the business organization. Par ticipant~ in the murse will also c.,·on sicler the imerrelacionships between international , legal , and economic factors and Biblical standards of ethi cal busines.~ conduce. 601 Intensive: Group Dynamics (1) This intensive course consists of a Friday through Sunday weekend session which is used co initiate the program. Scudents will learn the importance of highl y-produc tive teams in the modern innova tive organiza tion, and will experi ence how to build a productive team. This will be clone through simulations, role-playing and brief case swdies. The learning that cakes place here will be used and amplified in the students ' fucure coursework. Another very important part of the weekend is the introduction of the MBA Memor Program , along with the outstanding individuals who have been selected. and have chosen, co serve as mentors. The capstone of the weekend will he a worship and praise servi ce. Fee: $100. 602 Marketing Decision Systems (3) Srndenc., srndy the cominual mar keting research system. and learn co utilize cutting edge cechnolot-,')' co sustain it. Learning outcomes include the ability to evaluate marketing research processes and apply them in a business co busi ness marketing environment. A wide range of business co business marketing strategies will be exam ined in re lation co productivity and Biblical/ethica l concerns. 603 Entrepreneurial Management (2) Srndents will examine and learn entrepreneurial skills, including iclentifirncion/evaluation of opportll nities, creation of a plan cu exploit the opportunities identified , and innovative impleme ntation of the plan. Methods of entrepreneurial action, whether inside the existing organization or in the new venture. will be swdied in an integrative way through the analysis of new venture, new produce launch, and new orga nizational structure business plans. Scudencs will examine their own strengths and weaknesses regarding the ace of innovation, and attempt co discover in what ways God has c-allecl them to be chan·ge agents. 604 Organizational Financial Policy (3) This course emphasizes the analysis of current and future practices and issues in the area of
503 Using Technology for Organizational Decisions (2) Studems will use common busi ness computer tools to analyze numerous quantitative business problems from various func tional areas , stressing log ica l deduction and imerprecation in their solu tions. Students will explore llihlical considerations in decision making. 505 Statistical Research Skills for Business (1) Students will examine methods for solving organizational problems using numerical data. Q,nsideration is taken for the proper use of statis tica I 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 Man agement Perspective (3) Swdems learn to manage the mar keting process in the context of the firm ·s strategies and objectives. Topics include marketing organi zational structures, analyzing mar keting opportunities, selecting tar get markets, developing marketing strategies. planning marketing pro grams. budgeting the marketing program, and implementing and cont rolling the marketing effort. Throughout the course students will reflect on llihlical and ethical issues in marketing. and how they potentially affect the marketing management process. 516 Accounting & Finance for Decision Makers (3) 'T'he objective of this course is to provide students with an opportu nity co understand the complex accounting and financial data they will receive as operating managers . In parti c ular. students will learn how to use the data as an effective managemem cool for coordinating managerial and or ga nizat ional act ivities. Financial accounting, managerial accounting, and finan cial management are covered with consideration of international, eco nomic, and legal issues. Scuclems also consider the nature of numeri cal analys is as a description of real ity, giv ing rise to ethical and other Biblical issues of interpretation. 520 Business and Government in the Global Marketplace (3) Students learn about economic, legal, and global issues. and how analysis of them c.,-an he used in man agerial decision making. The impact of international trade theory, taxa tion, legal scrucmres, and resource allocations will he considered as they
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