Master of Science in Management Courses

MGT 5010 – Organizational Effectiveness

This course addresses the fundamental concepts necessary for a graduate student to successfully develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in communications, ethical decision-making, and strategic thinking. These fundamental concepts are addressed through the use of cases, individual and team exercises, and current organizational issues. (3 credits hours)

MGT 5030 – Leading Groups and Teams

This course promotes an understanding of groups, teams, and teamwork. It examines the practical aspects of creating teams and managing them to excellence. The course explores how team leaders must function to help the team contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. (3 credit hours)

MGT 5040 – Developing Organizational Intelligence

A survey of information assessment frameworks, tools and external and internal data sources specifically geared to the needs of organizational management. Students learn how to apply these tools and databases in a context relating to the framework for examining and addressing complex management issues. The use of technology and research are emphasized as critical components for decision-making. (3 credit hours)

BUS 5080 – Legal Environment of Business

This course provides an analysis of the important legal principles affecting the business environment and decision-making. It is a study of the influence of the legal environment on the organization, its industry, and the individual. Emphasis is on contract, tort, property, and corporate law. Other topics, including securities laws, environmental laws, the impact of the ADA, etc.. will be considered as well. (3 credit hours)

BUS 5070 – Human Resource Management

This course examines human resource management functions in profit and non-profit organizations. Major topics include human resource planning, legal requirements and major functions, job analysis, recruitment, selection and placement, training and development, performance appraisal, career development, compensation and benefits, and labor-management relations. (3 credit hours)

BUS 5050 – Marketing Management

This course concentrates on managing marketing strategies. Critical factors in the management of mature products and the introduction of new products, as well as services are considered. Emphasis is given to those practices and procedures that yield long-term customer relationships. Focus is on the use of market analysis and design to evaluate marketing programs in competitive environments. (3 credit hours)

MGT 5060 – Entrepreneurial Thinking for Managers

This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn how to make creative, innovative, and effective decisions by learning, understanding, and employing the primary elements of entrepreneurial thinking. Students will utilize various decision-making tools, such as Pert analysis, decision trees, and cause and effect analysis to determine feasibilities of potential business opportunities. (3 credit hours)

BUS 5170 – Economics for Managers

An examination of economic concepts used in management and government decision-making. Application of micro- and macroeconomic tools will be utilized to examine various business situations. (3 credit hours)

BUS 5100 – Business Management from a Christian Worldview

This course examines the influence that social, cultural, and religious environments exerts on organizational decision-making with particular focus on the development of an appreciation for the Christian worldview. Included are the changing nature of the business system, the policy process, corporate power, and organizational and societal reaction to these environmental forces. The roots of ethical behavior and the societal benefits of proper ethical behavior will also be addressed. (3 credit hours)

BUS 5180 – Finance for Managers

This course addresses the theory of managerial finance and its' applications in the business world. Financial techniques and problems relating to managerial decision-making are discussed. Emphasis on risk, return, capital budgeting, and capital structure will be examined. (3 credit hours)

MGT 5190 – Current Trends and Challenges in Organizations

This course explores important changes and trends in management's social, political, economic, legal, and technological environments. Particular attention will be given to current events in today's business world through the use of recent organizational activities and events. (3 credit hours)

MGT 5200 – Integrated Studies in Management

This capstone application-based course focuses on the integration of previous work completed in the program. Students will address specific topics relating to leadership and business through the completion of a major written project assigned by the faculty. (3 credit hours)

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