BACHELOR CURRICULUM: Core Classes
BS 309 BUSINESS ETHICS
This course examines business policies and practices as they relate to moral and ethical issues. It raises basic questions on moral reasoning and the morality of economic systems both in the United States of America and internationally. It also examines the impact of governmental regulations on corporate behavior and the ethical relationships between the corporation, its employees, and its customers. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BS 311 BUSINESS LAW
This course examines, analyzes, and applies the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States to the modern business environment. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BS 350 ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
A study of management techniques and leadership, and their application to improving managerial effectiveness. The course stresses the importance of wholesome relationships between persons in business and maintaining sound relationships among employer, employee, and customer. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BS 403 LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
A study of the leadership, technical, and legal issues confronting human resource managers in today’s dynamic business environment. Includes an examination of principles and techniques utilized to effectively lead and manage the human resource/personnel staff function in modern business organizations. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
BS 471 INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS PROJECT
An integrative capstone real world learning experience requiring each student to solve a business problem and/or provide a support service to a client organization. Through a preliminary project proposal, the student identifies the enlisted client organization, defines the problem being solved and the services being provided, and establishes the client’s desired result. Through a project report and presentation, the student demonstrates achievement of the desired results by application of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the degree program. Prerequisite: Completion of all BBA core courses. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
EN 371 MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
This course aims at improving the speaking, writing, listening, and facilitating skills of students who are, or aspire to be, supervisors and managers. (3 credits, 6 weeks)
GE 322 ORIENTATION FOR ADULT PROGRAM SUCCESS
This course prepares students for success who are beginning the BBA program and includes a discussion of group dynamics, professional development, and the use of library resources. Course provides the foundation for understanding group theory and its applications to the adult learning module. Students will begin work on a draft of their business consulting project proposal as practice for the final report due at the end of the curriculum. Students are also exposed to the availability of library resources and how to effectively utilize them for the purpose of research and writing throughout the program. Written and oral competencies will further help to prepare students for success in this accelerated program format. (2 credits, 4 weeks)
IS 461 PHILOSOPHY OF FAITH AND LEARNING
A course designed to help students define their personal Christian philosophy of life by integrating faith and learning. Students are challenged to explore their Christian calling and to consider ways in which they can exert a Christian influence in the world today.
(2 credits, 4 weeks) |