Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The following are Step I course descriptions:

SEMR 2013 College and Working Adult (5 weeks) back to top

Designed for working adult students returning to college or just entering college. An orientation to college, work, and family organizational principles and decision-making for effective study and living in a changing world. (Attendance mandatory every night in this course.) (3 credits)

ENGL 1054 Writing for Adults (9 weeks) back to top

A composition course designed to provide the basic writing skills required for success in college, including research paper. (4 credits)

BIBL 2013 Studies in the New Testament (5 weeks) back to top

An exploration of issues of interest and importance in understanding the New Testament. Among the topics examined: the Roman world of the first century A.D.; development of the New Testament canon; interpretive principles for New Testament study; the so-called “Synoptic Problem”; textual considerations; profiles of New Testament authors; and major themes of the New Testament. (3 credits)

PHED 1181 Lifetime and Leisure Skills (2 weeks) back to top

Introduction to such lifetime leisure activities as bowling, tennis, golf, fly casting, walking, jogging, and aerobics. Rules, etiquette, equipment, and basic instructional procedures will be presented. A leisure inventory will help guide students to activity choices. (1 credit)

RELG 2403 Basic Christian Beliefs (5 weeks) back to top

An introduction to beliefs of the Christian faith, focusing on the biblical and doctrinal truths common to believers in most denominations. (3 credits)

PHSC 1513 Physical Science (5 weeks) back to top

A general study of chemistry, physics, astronomy, and earth science. (3 credits)

ASTH 2053 Aesthetics (5 weeks) back to top

An introduction to creativity through art and music. Listening to, viewing of, writing about and interacting with creative experience introduces the student to art of the Western world. (3 credits)

HIST 2203 America in a Changing World (5 weeks) back to top

This course intertwines the history of the United States following Second World War with many of the developments that challenged the West post 1945. Russian hegemony over East Europe and Asia, Korean and Vietnamese unification, disarmament, the fall of the Berlin Wall, world terrorism, and uncertain economics are but a few of the subjects to be explored (3 credits)

ENGL 2303 Literature and Life (5 weeks) back to top

A study of selections of world literature from two major perspectives—aesthetic (literature as an art form) and worldview (life and faith issues raised in literature). Prerequisite: composition, reading and writing competency. (3 credits)

ENGL 2103 Speech Communication (5 weeks) back to top

A study of the fundamentals of speech with emphasis on components communication, critical thinking, and formal and informal presentations. Prerequisite: writing competency. (3 credits)

The following are Step II course descriptions:

MGMT 2023 Principles of Supervision (5 weeks) back to top

Applies management theory to the problems of the first-line supervisor, with emphasis on supervising individuals and groups and techniques for productivity improvement. (3 credits)

MGMT 3503 Principles of Marketing (5 weeks) back to top

A survey course with emphasis upon the forces operating, institutions employed, and methods followed in distribution of goods and services from the social and economic viewpoint. (3 credits)

ECON 2003 Principles of Economics I (5 weeks) back to top
An introduction to economic analysis and its application to business or governmental problems. Emphasis is on national income, business cycles, price levels, employment, basic supply and demand theory, market structure, monopoly, and distribution of income. (3 credits)

MGMT 2043 Legal Environment of Business (5 weeks) back to top

Provides an introduction to the legal environment of business. Emphasis will be on application of legal principles to everyday business situations. (3 credits)

ACCT 1204 Survey of accounting (8 weeks) back to top

The preparation, reporting, and analysis of financial data is examined for a sole proprietorship, a partnership and corporations. Qualitative characteristics of accounting information, inventory evaluation, depreciation, and cash flow analysis are studied. (4 credits)

MGMT 2153 Case Studies in Business (5 weeks) back to top

An introduction to the analysis of business strategy using an integration of accounting, marketing, and supervisory principles to make business decisions. (3 credits)

MGMT 3303 Introduction to Production and Operations Management (5 Weeks) back to top

Familiarizes the student with the issues that affect the delivery of goods and services. Topics covered include the operations function and its relation to other functions, the importance of strategy design of facilities, job design, planning for operation, and global competition. (3 credits)

MGMT 3363 Principles of Total Quality Management (5 weeks) back to top

A survey of the essential tenets of total quality management as utilized in manufacturing services and nonprofit organizations. The requirements of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award and ISO 9000 are covered. (3 credits)

SEMR 3803 Issues in Careers and Leisure (5 weeks) back to top

A study of work and leisure attitudes and roles in modern American society with emphases given to such topics as occupational choice, socialization at work and play, worker adjustment, prestige, and mobility. The course will study human relations in the industrial and recreational settings and will explore how these relations impact the individual, community and society. (3 credits)

CPSC 1103 Introduction to Computers and Information Processing (6 weeks) back to top

Introduction to computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, systems analysis and design, and networking. (Access to a windows-based computer, which will successfully run specified software, is required for this course.) (3 credits)

MATH 1023 College Algebra (5 weeks) back to top

Functions, equations, inequalities, exponentials, logarithms, identities, circular functions, and other topics. A grade of 1.6 or higher in this course establishes math competency. (3 credits)

Core required courses:

SEMR 2222 Tools and Techniques of Self Management (4 weeks) back to top

Provides the tools for self-assessment, self-understanding, and self-improvement. Applications will focus on group communication, self-management, learning and management styles, and the value of differing styles and strengths. (Attendance is mandatory every night in this course.) (2 credits)

ENGL 2093 Communications for College and Career (7 weeks) back to top

Designed to provide an overview of practical communication for college and career. Specific areas include English usage, punctuation, and mechanics; diction, syntax, and paragraphing; the writing process; memos, letters, reports, abstracts, and essays; and oral presentations. (3 credits)

MGMT 3013 Management and Leadership (5 weeks) back to top

A study of the techniques of management and leadership and their application to the development of improved managerial effectiveness. (3 credits)

ACCT 1204 Survey of Accounting (8 weeks) back to top

The preparation, reporting and analysis of financial data is examined for sole proprietorship, a partnership, and corporations. Qualitative characteristics of accounting information, inventory evaluation, deprecation, and cash flow analysis are studied. (Access to windows-based computer, which will successfully run specified software, is required for this course.) (4 credits)

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PSYC 1204 Applied Psychology and Effective Management (8 weeks) back to top

A study of adult development and processes that impact the effective coping and adaptive skills of the individual. Attention is given to commitments, demands and responsibilities of personal and professional achievements, family concerns, the community-at-large, and work environment. (4 credits)

PHIL 4253 Management Ethics (5 weeks) back to top

A study of representative ethical theories as they relate to various contemporary problems in management (business). Special consideration will be given to the application of Christian ethical principles to values clarification and decision making in the business world. (3 credits)

ACCT 3053 Financial and Managerial accounting (6 weeks) back to top

The fundamentals of financial accounting as well as the identification, measurement, and reporting of economic events on enterprises. Accounting information is examined from the perspective of effective management decision making with special emphasis on the planning and control responsibilities of practicing managers. In addition, there is an overview of financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: Either Accounting I and Accounting II, ACCT 1204, or equivalent (taken within previous 5 years.) (3 credits)

MGMT 3603 Financial Management (6 weeks) back to top

An overview of the fundamentals of financial management. The emphasis is on techniques used in the development of financial thought, financial decisions and risk-return relationships, legal forms to the organization, tax implications on the business, tools of financial analysis, a firm’s financial structure, working capital management, and the determination of long-term sources of capital, the use of funds, cost of capital, leverage, internal financing mechanisms, and long-term financing policies. Prerequisite: Either Accounting I and II, Accounting 1204, or equivalent (taken within previous five years.) (3 credits)

MGMT 3353 Organizational Behavior (5 weeks) back to top

Organizational theory and application. The managerial functions of planning, controlling, directing, and motivating are explored in The contexts of both individual and group behavior. (3 credits)

MGMT/CPSC 2164 Introduction to Management Info. Systems (7 weeks) back to top

An in-depth review of the factors that influence the design and implementation of Management Information Systems at the business and corporate levels of service and manufacturing organizations. Includes two lab sessions, which cover the use of MS-DOS, system utilities, word processor, spreadsheet, database, and communication software. (Access to windows-based computer, which will successfully run specified software, is required for this course.) (4 credits)

RSCH 4873 Research Project I (5 weeks) back to top

The research project involves the study of research methods and completion of a logical, professional document that demonstrates acquired skills in problem definition, research planning, data collection and analysis, and problem solution. The project integrates the theoretical and practical aspects of management education through the identification and solution of a relevant business problem. The research project develops and expands the adult learner’s ability to design, implement, and evaluate business processes and intervention strategies. This course requires the completion of the research proposal, chapter one (Introduction), the beginning of chapter two (Review of Literature), and chapter three (Research Design.) (3 credits)

STAT 3013 Statistics I (5 weeks) back to top

Includes the concepts of probability, measures of central tendencies, and measures of dispersion, t-tests, z-scores, and chi square. Also includes the use of graphs and charts needed to complete chapter four of student’s research project. Prerequisites: CPSC 110 or equivalent and RSCH 487. (3 credits)

MGMT 4203 International Business (5 weeks)
The application of economic theories and management practices to firms operating in an international environment. Specific emphasis is given to personnel management, marketing, law, finance, and planning in different environments. (3 credits)

ECON 2013 Principles of Economics II (6 weeks) back to top

An introduction to economic analysis and its applications to business or governmental problems. Emphasis is on national income, business cycles, price levels, employment, basic supply and demand theory, market structure, monopoly, and distribution of income. (3 credits)

MGMT 3233 Business Law and Governmental Regulation (5 weeks)

Examines, analyzes, and applies the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States to the modern business environment. (3 credits)

MGMT 4053 Management Policy and Strategy (5 weeks) back to top

The impact of relevant business issues on the practice of effective management in both the public and private sectors. (3 credits)

RSCH 4882 II Research Project II (4 weeks) back to top

The completion of chapter two (Review of Literature), and chapter four (Presentation of Data), and chapter five (conclusions and recommendations.) Pre-requisite: RSCH 4873, STAT 3013. (2 credits)

RSCH 4891 Research Project III (3 weeks) back to top

Final editing and oral presentation of the project. Prerequisite: RSCH 4882. (1 credit)