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Course Descriptions

ORG 307 Adult Development and Life Assessment  -------------3 Credit Hours
Introduction to adult development theory, linking concepts to life experiences through a process of individual reflection.  Classical and contemporary adult development theory are examined to provide paradigms for self-analysis and life assessment.

ORG 301 Group and Organizational Behavior  ------------------- 3 Credit Hours
The study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness.  Emphasis is placed upon decision-making and conflict resolution.  Students develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are best handled by groups or by individuals.

ORG 304 Organizational Communications  ----------------------- 3 Credit Hours
Investigates the role of communication in creating a productive organizational environment.  Aids students in developing and strengthening their communication skills by focusing on interpersonal, group, and presentation skills.

ENG 242 Writing for Applied Research---------------------------- 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical principles and practical applications of academic research with a focus on business. Students learn to form initial inquiry questions; locate and evaluate print and electronic sources; and summarize, paraphrase, and incorporate source material in written presentations using the APA citation format.

ORG 303 Organizational Concepts  ------------------------------- 3 Credit Hours
Students examine the formal and informal functions of organizations and analyze an agency or organization based upon a systems model.  Students also explore and solve organizational problems using a step-by-step method.  This analysis will be applied to students’ work-related Research Proposal.

ORG 312 Introduction to Applied Research----------------- ------3 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the research design process and hones analytical thinking skills. It includes one meeting devoted to library orientation and investigation of campus resources, including an introduction to the writing center. Students begin their research project curriculum with an introduction to literature review and assistance in establishing topics for their research proposals. Students create a research problem statement and consider basic research design elements.

ORG 320 Introduction to Research and Analysis Using Statistics  3 Credit Hours
An introduction to research and its tools with specific emphasis upon helping students complete the requirements of their Research Proposal.  Content includes research design, descriptive and inferential statistics using Microsoft Excel.  Students are given the opportunity to critique business research studies and discuss managerial decision-making.

ORG 390 Research Methodology ---------------------------------- 4 Credit Hours
In this course students formulate a research problem statement, identify a hypothesis, propose a research design and suggest possible interventions and analyses.  Provides students the opportunity to conduct a professional presentation on their own research topic.

CCS 341 Cultural Modes of Expression in the Global Community -3 Credit Hours
An exploration of the nuances of intercultural expression for awareness and sensitivity needed for mutual understanding in international affairs.

ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics --------------------------- 3 Credit Hours
A study of the overall economy with emphasis on inflation, unemployment, and government policies and their effect on both long- and short-term economic growth.

FIN 301 Accounting For Financial Managers I -------------------- 3 Credit Hours
The course examines financial accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles.  It emphasizes income measurements, valuation of tangible and intangible assets, and accounting for liabilities and shareholders’ equity.  Financial statement presentation and disclosure are covered.

FIN 302 Accounting For Financial Managers II ------------------- 3 Credit Hours
The focus of the module is on managerial accounting, meaning the accounting information needs of internal management.  It examines financial statements and how data in the statements are related and used to analyze business enterprises.  Financial ratio analysis is introduced to weigh and evaluate the relative operating performance of a firm.  Various measures are examined in light of industry norms and historical trends.

FIN 303 Corporate Finance  --------------------------------------- 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the primary goals of financial managers and the daily activities necessary to achieve those goals.  Topics include working capital management, the time value of money, valuation processes, and rates of return, cost of capital, and long-term financing.

FIN 311 International Financial Markets  ------------------------  3 Credit Hours
The course examines the global financial marketplace, focusing on the foreign exchange market and the balance of payments.  International financing, international investment, country risk, and international money management will be examined. 

THE 381 Professional Values and Spiritual Freedom  ------------  3 Credit Hours
This course explores the foundations of morality and adult spiritual formation.  Through study of the Biblical roots of holiness, a focus on Christ as model, and an analysis of virtue, the student will come to know the path to authentic freedom.

FIN 323 Principles of Investments -------------------------------- 3 Credit Hours
A study of the principles and guidelines for effective individual as well as institutional investment.  Various types of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and other forms of investment are analyzed.  Students also gain an understanding of risk assessment.

FIN 340 Strategic Financial Planning ----------------------------- 3 Credit Hours
This module introduces students to various financial management planning models and techniques as reflected in empirical testing.  It stresses the concepts of financial management and strategy.

PHI 384 Organizational Ethics  ------------------------------------ 3 Credit Hours
A study of ethical choices in organizations, accountability in government, respect for human rights, and responsibility for contemporary life choices.  Ethical theories and personal values are examined through readings and analysis of situations in organizations.