Course Descriptions

Requirements for the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with emphasis in Leadership and Ethics or International Business

BUS 7013 - Managerial Accounting (Three credit hours)
An exploration of the role of accounting analysis in managerial planning and control. Emphasis is given to the development and use of accounting information to support managerial decision-making in facilitating the implementation of business strategies.

BUS 7113 - Marketing Strategies (Three credit hours)
Integrative marketing strategies encompassing consumer behavior and market research, branding and product management, distribution, and promotion.

BUS 7223 - Managerial Economics (Three credit hours)
Economic theories of the firm and of the market with an emphasis on applications to current business issues and global economic development.

BUS 8003 - Managerial Finance (Three credit hours)
Application of finance and managerial accounting concepts and an understanding of their influence on financial strategies and business decisions.

BUS 8013 - Research Methods (Three credit hours)
An in-depth examination of research methods in the social sciences with an emphasis on business research. The course provides advanced quantitative and qualitative research tools necessary to conduct major business research projects. Topics in research methods include Primary and Secondary Data Analysis, Sampling, Survey Design, and Experimental Designs.

BUS 8993 - Designing and Executing Strategies (Three credit hours)
Analysis of internal and external structures and forces of organizations to determine core competencies and strategies. Development of ethical leadership and management processes for increasing quality and innovation.

LDR 7113 - Foundations of Leadership (Three credit hours)
Historical and contemporary leadership theories and concepts with an emphasis on the moral dimensions of leadership and ethics. Competencies and influences of leaders and followers are contrasted, and students gain insights through personal leadership and character assessments.

BBL 8033 Christian Foundations (Three credit hours)
Understanding of Christian values and perspectives by examination of basic elements of the Christian faith. Through the study of the literature and theology of the Christian scriptures, candidates explore relationships among Christian faith, values, and practice.

Emphasis in Leadership and Ethics

LDR 7223 - Mission, Vision, and Values (Three credit hours)
Study of the critical nature and relationship of mission, vision, and values to individuals and organizations. Identification and development of personal and organizational core purposes and values that direct strategies and define measures of success.

LDR 7343 - Corporate Governance and Ethics (Three credit hours)
An examination of present-day governance standards, the corporation as an artificial person, the responsibility of directors to govern corporations, the proper role of CEOs and other executives, and how shareholders can influence management decisions. Course topics include the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, as amended, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as other case studies and readings. This intensive study is designed for business leaders, graduate business students, and others interested in governance challenges facing organizations and those who lead them.

LDR 7993 - Building Teams (Three credit hours)
An experiential approach to application of the skills and attitudes necessary for building and leading effective teams. Topics include communication and motivation theories, group formation and behavior, group decision-making processes, conflict management, negotiation, facilitation, and organizational support structures.

LDR 8003 - Ethical Decisions in Organizations (Three credit hours)
A study of how decisions and actions incorporate ethical issues. Individuals, organizations, and societies are influenced in significant ways by the ethical principles they use to make decisions. The course examines, from a Christian perspective, the ethical foundations, responsibilities, and consequences of decisions and practices in our society. Study includes the use of case studies illustrating the application of ethical theory in situations that students will likely encounter in their careers.

LDR 8113 - Leading Change (Three credit hours)
Recognition of social and economic pressures for change. Adaptation of an ethical change process within diverse organizational settings. Forecasting and designing alternative futures for organizations. Expansion of a conceptual framework for lifelong applied learning and the development of strategic change and implementation plan.

LDR 8333 - Global Leadership & Ethics (Three credit hours)
Cross-cultural and global perspectives highlight competitive advantage through diversity. Application of universal standards of leadership and ethics in multiple organizational settings.

Three hours of the following:

BUS 7003 - Executive Leadership Development Seminar (Three credit hours)
A capstone experience which allows participants to explore, discover, and affirm their core values and understand how these are manifested in their personal leadership style. The goal is to spur the development of leaders who operate from a foundation of the highest ethical standards as a strategic key to profitability and long-term sustainability. (Same as LDR 7003)

BUS 7011 - Contemporary Topic Seminar (One credit hour per course)
Three one-credit seminars addressing the challenges of business leadership and ethics from industrial, contemporary, and future perspectives. Soderquist Distinguished Fellows and other renowned business leaders serve as adjunct faculty.

BUS 8263 - International Business Practicum (Three credit hours)
An approved 10- to 14-day business experience in an international setting. Required of candidates in the International Business Concentration.

Emphasis in International Business

BUS 8263 International Business Practicum (Three credit hours)
An approved 10- to 14-day business experience in an international setting. Required of candidates in the International Business Concentration.

Nine hours from the following:

BUS 8113 - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management (Three credit hours)
A study of the application of business management in a global environment, with emphasis on the importance of human factors in international operations.

BUS 8243 - Cross-Cultural Business Management (Three credit hours)
A collaborative research course that examines what constitutes “effective” business management across cultures. Students gain preparation for business assignments outside of their native countries.

BUS 8253 - Survey of Global Business Practice (Three credit hours)
A challenging and comprehensive curriculum covering current topical or regional international business issues, combined with an emphasis on unique business and cultural environments.

LDR 8333 - Global Leadership & Ethics (Three credit hours)
Cross-cultural and global perspectives highlight competitive advantage through diversity. Application of universal standards of leadership and ethics in multiple organizational settings.