This course emphasizes the key aspects of engaging in entrepreneurial activities and the associated skill of creating a compelling business plan. The intent is to provide the business major as well as other disciplines methodologies for exploring business ideas, developing those ideas into viable enterprises, and securing financing to grow the business. Whenever possible real-world case studies including student developed ideas and plans to-date will be applied to analyze and learn these concepts in a business setting. Christian and ethical principles will be identified as appropriate as part of case discussions.
The overarching objective of this course is to make you a better thinker, leader, and businessperson. While the focus of this course is new ventures, the concepts addressed draw from a wide variety of subjects, both business and non-business, that are necessary to help convert a concept into a reality, which is an important capability whether you are an entrepreneur, an intrapreneur, or a team player. The student who successfully completes this course will:
This course consists of 10 modules with readings, suggested cases to examine/analyze, and financial worksheets to complete. There are two large projects which are graded: a paper and accompanying Powerpoint presentation, and a business plan with accompanying Powerpoint presentation.
The paper is worth 100 points, the business plan is worth 200 points, and each Powerpoint presentation is worth 50 points, for a total of 400 points possible.
This course explores the key entrepreneurial characteristics and attributes necessary to successfully innovate regardless of discipline or service activity. Students learn processes and stratagems within the context of a Biblical worldview that will assist in the creation of innovative workgroups and cultures of excellence in a variety of organizational environments. Students are exposed to stewardship principles critical to generating organizational excellence as well as maximizing stakeholder benefit through effective leadership, exercise of the innovation processes and how to leverage the entrepreneurial mindset through practical application. Each student will appreciate their entrepreneurial profile through self-assessments that will generate an understanding of essential entrepreneurial characteristics as well as their own entrepreneurial quotient. These truths, skills, and associations can be leveraged throughout the student’s life regardless of vocation or calling.
The student who successfully completes this course will:
This course includes chapter readings, 6 journal entries/thoughts, a defining paper and revisit, and a final project paper.
The journal entries are worth 180 points, the defining paper and revisit are worth 100 points, and the final project paper is worth 120 points, for a total of 400 points possible.
This course develops students’ knowledge of the codes of professional ethics for accountants (AICPA Professional Standards, CMA, CIA, etc.) covering various services (e.g., audit, attestation, review, compilation, tax). In addition, it will explore different theories of ethical behavior and development and Christian ethics.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have learned:
This course includes discussion boards, case problems, extra readings and projects, a midterm and final exam, quizzes and class participation.
Grading is determined as follows:
Discussion Questions/Boards: 10%
Case Problems: 18%
Extra Readings and Projects: 4%
Midterm exam: 22%
Final exam: 22%
Quizzes: 22%
Class participation/Info Tracking: 2%
An introduction to microeconomics, emphasizing decision making by individual producers and consumers. Consequences of such decisions for efficiency of resource use and income distribution in a capitalistic economy are studied.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course uses an eText (Economics Today: The Micro View 19e) as part of Pearson’s My Econ Lab. You will purchase access to both My Econ Lab and the eText once you’ve been enrolled. Details are posted in Blackboard. For those that prefer a hard copy, there is also an option within the course to purchase the printed materials at a discount.
This course consists of 14 module tests and a Christian Economics Worldview paper.
The module tests are worth 80% of the grade and the paper makes up the other 20 percent of the final grade.
An introduction to macroeconomics emphasizing how the U.S. economy works. Topics of study include measuring domestic output, macroeconomic growth, business cycles, modeling, fiscal policy, money and banking, and international economics and trade issues.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
This course uses an eText (Macroeconomics 2nd ed., 2018) as part of Pearson’s MyEconLab. Students will purchase access to both MyEconLab and the eText once they’ve been enrolled. Details are posted in Blackboard.
This class consists of 7 modules of MyEconLab assignments and chapter tests, in addition to a poverty project, a current macroeconomic event research paper, and three journal entries covering macroeconomic-related topics.
MyEconLab assignments and tests are worth 675 points, the poverty project is worth 100 points, the current events research paper is worth 150 points, and the journal entries are worth 75 points, for a total of 1,000 points in the course.
A general course dealing with the problems of the consumer in the American economic system; a practical study of personal consumption, buying habits, health and medical care, and housing; an introduction to investment; an introduction to insurance. No prerequisite. Additionally, this course is part of our AFC® Educational program. Students completing the required courses in our Accredited Financial Counselor ™ educational program will be eligible to sit for the national AFC® designation exam.
Upon completion of this course, each student will:
Also have your Bible ready to dive into throughout this course.
This course consists of 5 journals, 18 quizzes, simulation experience responses, a final narrative and a final budget.
Each journal is worth 26 points, each quiz is worth 20 points, the final narrative is 180 points and the final budget is 100 points. The simulation experience responses total 230 points. There are 1,000 points total in the course.
A study of the role and functions of the human resource department of an organization with an up-to-date examination of the principles, policies, and problems of labor and management. Topics include employee relations, job analysis, compensation structures, recruitment practices, training, promotion, transfer, and management-union relationships.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
*You do not need to purchase the book with the MindTap feature.
This course includes 11 assignments, 4 quizzes, and one Job Analysis & Description paper.
The assignments are each worth 25 points, the quizzes are each worth 40 points, and the Job Analysis & Description paper is worth 215 points, for a total of 650 points possible.
Organizational behavior is the study and application of knowledge about how and why people, as individuals and as groups, act within organizations. Organizational development is the systematic application of behavioral science knowledge at various levels—group, intergroup, and total organization—to bring about planned change. The goal is to describe, understand, predict, develop, and (to some degree) control human activity at work. This course will prompt the student to develop a cognitive framework for understanding organizational behavior combined with an integration of the Christian faith. Students develop a capacity to analyze organizational behavior situations critically and to give thoughtful answers to situations and case studies.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course consists of 13 assignments plus a final paper.
Each assignment is worth 50 points and the final paper is 100 points for a total of 750 points possible.
Students learn the foundational concepts of establishing and operating successful ventures in the highly competitive global economy. The business major as well as other disciplines are exposed to key business leadership principles, strategies, technologies and disciplines used in the 21st Century enterprise, through a combination of case analysis, projects and simulation exercises.
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate ability to:
In addition to the listed textbooks, students will need to purchase:
Marketplace Live Simulations: The Business Fundamentals Simulation. Estimated Price $30. More information can be found within the syllabus.
The course consists of chapter quizzes and assignments, 12 discussion board / short essay responses, several activities related to the Marketplace Simulation, and a final.
Assignments range from 10 to 100 points each, with the final worth 100, for a total of 820 points possible.
A course designed to acquaint students thoroughly with the theories, principles, and practical applications of management (planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling). Management principles are learned in the context of a work team developing and administering a business project. Emphasizes business presentations and written reports involving current, real-life situations.
Upon successful completion of Management Analysis & Practice students will be able to:
This course includes 11 quizzes, 3 tests, 3 current event papers, a management project, and a paper about the management project.
The quizzes and homework make up 10% of the course grade, the current events papers make up 15%of the course grade, the project is 30%, the paper on the project is 20%, and the tests are 25% of the course grade.
This course presents the design (quality management, process design, and statistical process control) and operations (supply chain management, forecasting, inventory management, and resource planning) of productive systems. Quality, competitiveness in a global economy, and quantitative management are emphasized throughout the course.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able:
*You do not need to purchase the book with the Coursemate feature.
The course consists of 4 quizzes, 8 homework assignments, and one final project paper.
The quizzes are each worth 50 points, the assignments are each worth 25 points, and the final project paper is worth 200 points, for a total of 600 points possible.
This course presents the specific concepts, techniques and tools for managing projects effectively. The role of the project manager as team leader is examined, together with important techniques for planning, scheduling and monitoring successful projects through the project life cycle. Case studies and projects are combined to develop skills needed by project managers in today’s environment. In addition, special emphasis is placed on managing technology related projects, leading to the potential for obtaining industry certification in project management.
The student who successfully completes Project Management should gain an increased understanding of both the need for project management in business and how to successfully manage projects. Specifically, students will:
This course consists of 9 assignments, 15 chapter quizzes, and a final exam.
The assignments range in worth from 10 to 300 points (though the majority are 50 points), quizzes are 20 points each, and the final exam is 150 points, for a total of 1,200 points possible.
This course emphasizes the foundational concepts of marketing, including the importance of strategic marketing with a Christian worldview, four P’s, consumer buying behavior, market research, target markets, and global marketing. The intent is to provide the business major as well as other disciplines a well-rounded, yet firm, launching point to work or further study in the marketing arena. The primary text is a tool and information source establishing the basis for discussion, case studies, and projects.
To successfully complete this course, students will demonstrate:
*Access to MindTap is required
Assessment of learning is based upon a mixture of assignments, exams, and a final project that includes creating and presenting a marketing plan.
All assignments are required for successful completion of the course, and the total number of possible points is 1,000.
A study of the factors involved in marketing products and services in other countries. Major geopolitical regions are analyzed and evaluated through practical assignments. Topics include market segmentation analysis, culture, language, values, finance, transportation and distribution networks, international pricing strategies, political structures, exporting organization, promotion and selling practices. Selected research projects and strategic plans provide students with practical applications of key marketing skills.
The purpose of this course is for learners to:
This course consists of 31 assignments including a marketing plan and no exams.
Assignments range in worth from 10 to 200 points (though the majority—20—of the assignments are worth 10 points each) for a total of 1,000 points possible.
This course is designed to provide learners with a fundamental understanding of the role and methods of marketing research as a means to enhance the marketing strategies and decision-making of any modern organization. Topics include problem identification, proposal and research design, question and survey development, sampling methodology, data analysis, and report presentation, covered in both theory and application.
The purpose of this course is for learners to:
This course includes course reading quizzes, case study analyses, two comprehensive exams, a marketing research project, and class discussion.
The quizzes are worth 400 points, each case study is worth 200 points, the exams are worth 300 points each, the research project is worth 500 points, and the class discussion is worth 100 points, for a total of 2,000 points for the course.