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ACC 501 - Foundations of Accounting and Finance
Units: 3
This course provides an overview of the theoretical and practical applications of accounting and finance for managerial decision makers. Students acquire knowledge in recording, measuring, reporting, and interpreting business transactions. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate the financial position of a firm after learning fundamental accounting and finance concepts such as the preparation of financial statements, financial decision-making, financial planning, capital budgeting, time value of money, and performance measurement.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 250
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ACC 510 - Contemporary Issues in Auditing and Assurance
Units: 3
This course will cover advanced topics of independent assurance services such as principles and concepts related to evidence, risk assessment, and testing. Topics may also include statistical sampling techniques, special purpose reports, non-audit attest engagements, and forensic accounting. Particular attention will be placed on current issues such as recent changes in the standards for accounting, auditing, and review engagements.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Accounting concentration
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ACC 520 - Advanced Topics in Managerial Accounting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will build on the foundation laid in Cost Accounting and will explore additional topics in managerial accounting such as cost allocations and pricing decisions, balanced scorecard, management control systems, performance measurement, and other topics as developed. This course is designed to expand the accounting student’s knowledge of how to use managerial accounting information to make decisions and influence strategy. The class will expose students to the use of cost data to measure and manage customer issues, process performance requirements, and life-cycle costs. In addition, behavioral and organizational issues will be analyzed and budget and financial controls will be utilized to support decision making.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Accounting concentration
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ACC 530 - Taxation for Business Entities
Units: 3
This course will focus on the federal tax implications of the formation, activity, and dissolution of business entities such as corporations, estates, trusts, and partnerships. This course will also incorporate techniques for tax planning and research.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Accounting concentration
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ACC 540 - Advanced Topics in Financial Accounting
Units: 3
This course will focus on contemporary issues in financial accounting such as the convergence of U.S. and international accounting standards, segment and interim reporting requirements, SEC financial reporting, hedging of foreign currency risk, variable interest entities (VIEs), and other current accounting issues as they develop. Students will develop effective writing skills through the use of problems and assignments focused specifically on the writing requirements for accounting professionals.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Accounting concentration
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ACC 550 - Ethics and Professional Responsibility for CPAs
Units: 3
A number of ethical failures in business have resulted in the necessity for this course in recent years. As such, this course focuses on the ethical and professional responsibilities of CPAs in public and private practice. Ethical reasoning, corporate governance, decision making and ethical frameworks will be examined to provide a base of understanding. The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other professional standards will also be studied as they apply to the practice of accounting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Accounting concentration
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ACC 560 - Advanced Business Law for Accountants
Units: 3
This course seeks to equip students with an advanced understanding of business law as it relates to the legal issues that affect practicing certified public accountants. The course is designed to advance the knowledge and understanding of law in such areas as the Uniform Commercial Code, torts, contracts, securities regulation, organizational structure and formation, intellectual property, personal and real property and insurance, and other forms of government regulation of business as well as the relationship between biblical and legal principles.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ACC 565 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems
Units: 3
In this course, students examine accounting systems design, documentation and implementation as well as the internal control features necessary to record, summarize, and report accurate and reliable accounting information within an organization. Topics may include business information systems, business processes and data flows, database concepts and tools, internal control and risks, auditing the information system, and using the information system to perform audit functions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 500 - Special Topics in Architecture
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
The course will focus on various studio and lecture courses, which explore and present selected topics in architecture and design.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Master of Architecture student
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ARC 501 - Design Studio III
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
The studio focuses on conceptualization and implementation of architectural ideas throughout the process of pre-design, programmatic development, site design, and building design. Emphasis will be placed on architectural design as an interpretation and accommodation of various human activities through the exploration of program, perception, scale, proportion, life- safety code and accessibility requirements. Students will continue to develop the design processes introduced in previous studios. Cannot receive credit for ARC 301 and ARC 501.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 502 - Design Studio IV
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
The studio draws upon the three previous courses in the studio sequence, emphasizing the integrative nature of architectural design. Students will develop and demonstrate their abilities to conceptualize and implement building and site designs that bring together basic design and ordering principles, structural and envelope systems, environmental systems, programmatic and building service systems, and egress. Further emphasis will be placed on design and professional communication. Cannot receive credit for ARC 312 and ARC 502.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 501
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ARC 504 - Faith and Worldview Considerations in Architecture
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course challenges the student to research and consider the relationship between faith traditions, particularly those of evangelical Christianity, and the disciplines of architecture and design. A survey of readers provides a foundation for philosophical, theological, and architectural considerations that the student will navigate and frame a design thought perspective for further consideration during subsequent coursework.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 506 - Thesis Research and Planning
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course challenges the student to prepare an architectural thesis question, develop a working bibliography list, and investigate the literature in the chosen architectural subject. Conceived as a largely independent research format course, the student will develop their understanding and mastery of the architectural topic, and thoroughly document the topic based on existing literature and interaction with their faculty thesis chair.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 508 - Design Studio V
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
This course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in previous studios. This studio focuses on the conceptualization and implementation of comprehensive architectural design. Students will be expected to draw upon all previous coursework in order to thoroughly develop a project from a detailed program. Emphasis will be placed on the elaboration of architectural ideas through integration and syntheses of structural, environmental, envelope, building assemblies, life-safety systems and the principles of sustainability. Cannot receive credit for ARC 410 and ARC 508.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 502
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): ARC 580 and 594
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ARC 509 - Design Studio VI
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
The studio is an advanced design studio that promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated architectural design process and design thinking. Additional focus will be on understanding the theoretical and applied research methodologies and practices used during the design process. Cannot receive credit for ARC 412 and ARC 509.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 508
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ARC 510 - Design Studio VII
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
The master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in the pre-professional program. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated with architectural design.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 412 and Master of Architecture student
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ARC 511 - Thesis Research and Preparation
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
The thesis option is comprised of two components: a three-credit-hour seminar in the fall term and a six-credit-hour thesis studio in the spring term. The course takes the form of a seminar plus individual tutorials. Each thesis student selects a faculty thesis advisor to work with throughout the year, as well as an outside consultant - a specialist with knowledge of the particular subject matter of the thesis. The prospective thesis student must present a statement of intent along with portfolio examples to a thesis committee for review and acceptance into the thesis studio.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 412 and Master of Architecture student
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ARC 512 - Thesis Studio
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
Capstone of the studio sequence providing a setting for the exploration and synthesis of specific in-depth topics of personal and professional importance to the individual student that were developed in the thesis preparation course.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 510 , 511 , and Master of Architecture student
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ARC 513 - Thesis Studio Extension
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course serves as an extension to the ARC 512 - Thesis Studio , providing a setting for the continued exploration and synthesis of specific in-depth topics of personal and professional importance to the individual student.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 512
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ARC 514 - Project and Client Development
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Course explores and develops ability within pre-design services including assessment of client and user needs; program development and analysis; site selection, analysis, and design; review of building codes and standards; and assessment of project impact.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 515 - Design Studio VIII
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
This master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of architectural design.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 550 - Architectural Theory II
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course considers selected topics in the history of modern architecture and philosophy as seen through a missional, Christian worldview. We will consider how the built ironment may have potential for building community and for enhancing engagement with divinely created reality. Discussion of these topics, and subsequent projects, will challenge us to consider our faith-practice in the world described by contemporary philosophers, theorists, Christians, and critics.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 555 - Architectural Theory I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the formation and context of various architectural ideas. This course on architectural theory provides students with a means to propose and navigate architectural discourse as a part of their development as architects. Cannot receive credit for ARC 350 and ARC 555.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 560 - Directed Design Research
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Independent design exploration in architecture. Students are required to identify and explore transcendent issues and principles through the discipline of architectural design.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Master of Architecture student
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ARC 561 - International Design Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer
The course offers students an opportunity to learn, discuss, and analyze historical and contemporary architecture theory, criticism, and design principles on location. Raises and addresses architectural questions of composition, society, politics, and environment. Offered only abroad. Cannot receive credit for ARC 460 and ARC 561.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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ARC 562 - International History and Theory Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer
The course covers the detailed history of architecture and urban development in the host city, from its founding to the present. Offered only abroad. Cannot receive credit for ARC 462 and ARC 562.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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ARC 569 - Professional Preparation
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Professional Preparation provides an introduction to the profession of architecture through an 1) exploration of the structures of practice including how an office functions and expectations of internship experience; 2) exploration of a critical position of the student in relationship to their design work resulting in the craft of portfolio production; 3) development of professional skills and documents required to obtain a job in professional practice setting; and 4) examination of leadership skills as applied within an architectural practice setting. Cannot receive credit for ARC 370 and ARC 569.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 570 - Professional Practice
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Advanced seminar that addresses laws and regulation, project process and economics, business practices and management and ethical concerns. Students will critically explore how daily operations of architectural practice are an expression of personal values.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Master of Architecture student
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ARC 580 - Advanced Sustainable Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will explore the history, goals, methods of design, quantification, and holistic integration of sustainable systems in architecture. Specific topics include design strategies for energy reduction, passive heating and cooling, comparative energy modeling, photovoltaic systems, envelope design, life cycle analysis, and sustainable vernacular architecture. Through readings, lectures, research, and projects, students will develop the theoretical framework and technical skills to implement fundamental sustainable strategies in architectural design and to evaluate their impact.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Masters of Architecture student
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ARC 584 - Thermal Environmental Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course deals with the thermal and environmental processes which effect buildings and how the designer responds to/or manipulates the thermal environment. It is necessary for the architect to understand those processes, the human response to them and the impact of them. The class will be organized around the why, what and how of these issues and processes. Cannot receive credit for ARC 380 and ARC 584.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 585 - Luminous and Sonic Environmental Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The course deals with those building elements that pertain to the visual and aural conditioning for the purposes of human use and comfort. The basic principles of light (natural and electrical) and acoustical systems, their integration with other building systems and the impact on the aesthetics of design will be stressed. Plumbing and electrical systems also will be presented. The sustainability of various systems will be explored. Cannot receive credit for ARC 385 and ARC 585.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 591 - Architecture Internship
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Under faculty supervision, the students will procure and participate in an off-campus work opportunity, utilizing principles of design acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade. Unit value is equivalent to full time employment for twelve (12) weeks.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director
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ARC 593 - Structural Systems I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introductory course in statics and strengths of materials for architects. The course provides both qualitative understanding and quantitative understanding, but places a specific focus on the conceptual relationships between structure and form. Topics include static systems, tension or compression, bending and shear stress, combined stresses, strain, cross-sectional considerations, and the physical behavior of structural materials and systems. Additionally, this course integrates the above material with design studio processes via course projects and course format. Cannot receive credit for ARC 393 and ARC 593.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ARC 593L - Structural Systems I Integration
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
Application and integration of Structural Systems I with architecture design process exercises or architecture design studio exercises. Cannot receive credit for ARC 393L and ARC 593L.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): ARC 593
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ARC 594 - Structural Systems II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to and application of a systems approach of structural design and analysis of buildings for architects. Topics include considerations of steel, concrete, timber, and long-spans structures. Introduction to structural analysis including introduction to typical structural analysis computer programs. Integration of course material with design studio processes via course projects and course format. Cannot receive credit for ARC 493 and ARC 594.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 593
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ARC 594L - Structural Systems II Integration
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
Application and integration of Structural Systems II with architecture design process exercises or architecture design studio exercises. Cannot receive credit for ARC 493L and ARC 594L.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): ARC 594
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ATR 501 - Athletic Training Clinical Education I - Modalities and Equipment
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression toward proficiency in athletic training psychomotor competencies with an emphasis placed on the instruction in the safe and appropriate use of athletic training equipment, first aid and emergency skills, and therapeutic modalities.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 502 - Athletic Training Clinical Education II - Lower Extremity
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression toward proficiency in athletic training psychomotor competencies with an emphasis placed on reinforcing the assessment, evaluation and rehabilitation skills related to lumbar spine and lower extremity injury.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 503 - Athletic Training Clinical Education III - Upper Extremity
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression toward proficiency in athletic training psychomotor competencies with an emphasis placed on reinforcing the assessment, evaluation and rehabilitation skills related to upper extremity and cervical spine injury.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 504 - Athletic Training Clinical Education IV - General Medicine
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression toward proficiency in athletic training psychomotor competencies with an emphasis placed on assessing and examining general medical conditions and clinical proficiency of pre-participation examinations, head injury assessment, return to play, and prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of extremity and spine injury.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 505 - Athletic Training Internship
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course will serve as a means of monitoring student’s progress toward remediation of a single requirement deficiency in any of the athletic training clinical education courses.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 506 - Practicum in Athletic Training I
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
This course provides athletic training students an opportunity to observe an athletic training facility and experience the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Students are assigned to clinical instructors who directly supervise the students as they complete field experiences in athletic training settings and must complete a minimum of 225 clinical field experience hours. Students will be instructed by various medical and allied health care personnel in required weekly seminars throughout the semester.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 507 - Practicum in Athletic Training II
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
This course provides athletic training students an opportunity to apply proficiencies associated with previous coursework at a higher level of proficiency than previously evaluated. As students display competence, they will be given increased responsibility in working directly with the athletes/clients. Students are assigned to clinical instructors who directly supervise the students as they complete field experiences in athletic training settings and must complete a minimum of 225 clinical field experience hours. Students will be instructed by various medical and allied health care personnel in required weekly seminars throughout the semester.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 501
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ATR 508 - Practicum in Athletic Training III
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
This course provides athletic training students an opportunity to integrate the psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills, and clinical proficiencies within the context of comprehensive patient care. Students are assigned to clinical instructors who directly supervise the students as they complete field experiences in athletic training settings and must complete a minimum of 225 clinical field experience hours. Students will be instructed by various medical and allied health care personnel in required weekly seminars throughout the semester.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 502
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ATR 509 - Practicum in Athletic Training IV
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
This course provides athletic training students an opportunity to make significant progress towards mastery of applied clinical proficiencies by demonstrating a high level of clinical performance that includes integrating previous knowledge, skills, and proficiencies into comprehensive patient care. Students should focus on their professional development, BOC exam preparation as well as demonstrating a high level of critical thinking and clinical decision making. Students are assigned to clinical instructors who directly supervise the students as they complete field experiences in athletic training settings and must complete a minimum of 225 clinical field experience hours. Students will be instructed by various medical and allied health care personnel in required weekly seminars throughout the semester.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 503
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ATR 510 - Therapeutic Modalities
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on the theory and operation of various therapeutic modalities and medications which are used in the treatment of injuries to the physically active. The following categories of modalities will be included: infrared modalities, electrical stimulation modalities, therapeutic ultrasound, mechanical modalities, massage and other manual treatment techniques. Emphasis will be placed on their physiological effects, therapeutic indications and contraindications, and clinical application.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 511 - Functional Anatomy for Athletic Trainers
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course deals with the study of the musculoskeletal and nervous system as they are involved in the science of human movement.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 512 - Emergencies in Athletic Training
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course prepares the student to be a First Responder and ready to give emergency care required for catastrophic and/ or life-threatening injuries and illnesses to physically active individuals. Completion of this course provides certification in professional rescuer CPR, Bloodborne pathogens, AED, and First Aid.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 515 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on the theory and practice of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques to restore human function. Students will be introduced to the components of rehabilitation design and implementation such as determining therapeutic goals, documenting progress, evaluating efficacy of the therapeutic program and ability to return to athletic participation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 520 - Evidence-Based Research in Athletic Training
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course provides an introduction to clinical research methodology and critical interpretation of the professional literature. Students will be able to develop focused clinical questions, conduct systematic evidence-based literature searches, identify levels of evidence and research design, critique methodology and summarize information, and determine the effectiveness and efficacy of an athletic training intervention utilizing evidence-based practice concepts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 521 - Clinical Research in Athletic Training I
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
This course continues the process of clinical practice research, specifically developing the research project topic and completing a comprehensive review of literature in preparation of the research proposal. Weekly discussion will be focused on the importance of becoming a scholarly practitioner. Students will also determine the effectiveness and efficacy of their athletic training interventions by reflecting on their clinical practice and utilizing evidence based practice concepts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 520
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ATR 522 - Clinical Research in Athletic Training II
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
This course continues the development of scholarly practices, specifically developing methodology and defending a research project proposal as well as submitting Institutional Review Board documentation for approval. Weekly discussion will be focused on implementing action research. Students will continue to determine the effectiveness and efficacy of their athletic training interventions by reflecting on their clinical practice and utilizing evidence based practice concepts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 520
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ATR 523 - Clinical Research in Athletic Training III
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
This course continues the development of scholarly practices. Weekly discussion will be focused on the collection and statistical analysis of action research data. Students will continue to determine the effectiveness and efficacy of their athletic training interventions by reflecting on their clinical practice and utilizing evidence based practice concepts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 520
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ATR 524 - Clinical Research in Athletic Training IV
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
This course continues the development of scholarly practices. Weekly discussion will be focused on action research dissemination, presentation preparation, and speaker training. Students will continue to determine the effectiveness and efficacy of their athletic training interventions by reflecting on their clinical practice and utilizing evidence based practice concepts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 520
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ATR 525 - Assessment of Lower Extremity Athletic Injury
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
This course covers fundamentals of the injury evaluation process (HIPS), injury nomenclature and the assessment of injury/illness to the lower extremity, thorax and abdomen. The evaluation process will include the associated anatomy, etiology, special tests for differential assessment, immediate action plan and a referral plan.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 530 - Assessment of Upper Extremity Athletic Injury
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
This course covers fundamentals of the injury evaluation process (HIPS), injury nomenclature and the assessment of injury and illness to the head, axial skeleton, and upper extremity. The evaluation process will include the associated anatomy, etiology, special tests for differential assessment, immediate action plan and a referral plan.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ATR 525
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ATR 536 - Nutritional and Wellness in Athletic Training
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course provides a foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and wellness. These foundational principles will be used in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors and constructing sound nutritional and fitness recommendations as they apply to human physical activity and sports medicine. Current research concerning pharmacologic and nutritional ergogenic aids, disordered eating, fluid balance and thermoregulation, body composition, and risk factor screening will be discussed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 540 - Pathology of Injury and Illness
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course involves a systems approach to dealing with human disease. Fundamental etiology, progression, and epidemiology of injury, illness, and disease are discussed with a clinical emphasis. Pharmacology is studied as it relates to the field of athletic training. Included are the indications, contraindications, precautions, and interactions of medications and the governing regulations relevant to the treatment of injuries to and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 545 - Management and Professional Issues In Athletic Training
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course addresses the organizational, administrative, and professional aspects of athletic training care for the physically active. Topics include: leadership, management, and administrative styles, personnel concerns, facilities and equipment management, budgetary administration, medical records, insurance issues, medico-legal aspects, public relations, computer use, federal and state regulation, pre-participation physical evaluations, drug testing, ethical issues in sports medicine, and other current topics of concern in athletic training.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 550 - Manual Therapy
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will familiarize the athletic training student with the theory, skills, and clinical application necessary to treat individuals with orthopedic dysfunction primarily related to soft tissue injury. Emphasis is placed on laboratory application and integration of theoretical constructs, evidence-based practice, examination, intervention, and measurement of outcomes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ATR 555 - Therapeutic Interventions for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course emphasizes the theory and practice of therapeutic interventions utilized in athletic training. Focus will be applied to the application of physical, mechanical, and soft-tissue biomechanical principles in formulating a therapeutic intervention. Students will gain experience in identifying and utilizing organized and systematic clinical reasoning frameworks to improve clinical decision making expertise. Additional presentations will discuss the most recent clinical treatment applications discussed in the literature to treat the spectrum of the physically active population.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 510 - Aviation Safety and Emergency Management
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course explores the role of safety, including Safety Management Systems, and Emergency Management, including National Incident Management Systems, in the aviation industry. Students will study these two areas in all segments of the aviation industry, including airports, airlines, and fixed base operators.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 520 - Aviation Security
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course explores the multiple layers of security provided by the many stakeholders in the aviation industry. Airport security, airline security, FBO security, flight school security, and additional tenant security responsibilities will be explored. Each of the TSA Security regulations will be addressed. The course will provide students the opportunity to undertake an aviation security assessment, with proposed recommendations for an improved security posture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 530 - International Aviation Operations
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course will explore the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization on the aviation industry, globally. Unique international considerations will be reviewed, and students will understand international aviation operations, expanding the focus beyond the U.S. and the FAA.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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AVN 540 - Ethical Leadership in Aviation
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course will expand student thinking on the need for, and the manner by which, ethical principles can be integrated into the aviation leadership position. Students will have opportunity to integrate a biblical perspective while exploring ways in which the aviation leader can manage ethically.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 501 - Biomedical Seminar
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Summer
The Biomedical Seminar will provide students with a knowledge of requirements for professional program applications and assist in planning for application, along with journal article discussion and presentation and research planning.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 511 - Techniques in Biomedical Sciences with Lab
Units: 2
When Offered: Summer
This course is designed to give a solid introduction to the discipline of biomedical research techniques, including experience in working with a range of laboratory skills to carry out basic research experiments. The overall goal is for students to be equipped to perform experiments with a foundation of techniques commonly used in biomedical research.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
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BIO 521 - Cellular Biology and Chemistry
Units: 5
When Offered: Fall
This course covers the structure, ultrastructure, organization, and functions of cells, with emphasis on bioenergetics, biomolecules, membranes, and organelles, and the flow and control of information in the cell, including the molecular basis for DNA replication and repair, transcription and translation. In addition, mechanisms related to major biochemical pathways, enzyme kinetics, gene regulation, genetic control of cell division and differentiation, carcinogenesis, and programmed cell death will be discussed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 523 - Human Tissue and Organ Biology
Units: 5
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to provide a foundation of human biology including general organ system anatomy, physiology, and structure/function relationships. Course topics include basic histology along with study of skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 525 - Medical Genetics
Units: 4
When Offered: Summer
This course will involve basic principles of heredity (including cytogenetics, molecular and mendelian genetics) and the processes that lead to genetic variability in humans. Additionally, how different genetic mutations and chromosomal abnormalities can give rise to genetic disorders will be examined. Through a few select genetic disorders, awareness of their genetic causes, genetic testing, clinical manifestations of genetic diseases, as well as physical, psychological and social impacts of these disorders on patients will be explored, as well as recent discoveries from human genomics and pharmacogenetics that have influenced postsymptomatic treatment strategies and presymptomatic prevention-based healthcare. The course will also include problem-based learning to solve a range of genetic problems to enhance the integration of skills and knowledge from many fields.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 531 - Pathophysiology and Histology
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
This course provides a detailed introduction to the pathophysiology and histology of human disease. The course begins with an introduction to general pathological mechanisms at the molecular and cellular level as well as an overview of histology. This is followed by a study of histological changes and the mechanisms that underlie diseases of the human organ systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BIO 523
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BIO 533 - Infection and Immunity
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
This course provides an overview of microorganisms and macroparasites associated with infectious diseases, and preservation of the general state of health provided by innate and adaptive immunity. A basic knowledge of microbial taxonomy, growth, metabolism, reproduction and genetic variation is covered in sufficient detail for the student to understand interactions between host and pathogenic microorganisms in infectious diseases. Emphases also include the introduction of rational management, prevention, and control of infectious diseases, including antimicrobial therapy.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BIO 521
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BIO 535 - Medical Pharmacology
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
This course will introduce the student to basic and clinical pharmacology as related to the promotion of health and alleviation of disease. The course will consider drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and pharmacodynamic effects on the human body. Prescription drug classification, function and uses will be introduced with emphasis on the impact medically prescribed drugs will have on the patient. Students will increase their understanding of drug design and action, as well as their understanding of disease and pharmacotherapeutic treatment.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BIO 523
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BIO 537 - Bioethics
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
This course will introduce students to the field of medical bioethics, allowing medical case studies and scripture to drive discussion and assignments.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 540 - Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
Units: 1-5
When Offered: As offered
The purpose of this course is to provide students a chance to explore other topics not included in the Biomedical Sciences MS catalog. This course may be repeated with different subject matter. Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BIO 590 - Research in Biomedical Sciences
Units: 1-4
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The main purpose of this course is for students to participate in biomedical research and disseminate results through presentations at research talks and/or conferences. The focus of this class is an independent research project that the student undertakes under the direction of a faculty member who acts as a research advisor. Content varies from year to year and is determined by both instructor’s and students’ interests.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee required
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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BIO 592 - Independent Reading
Units: 1-4
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is designed to allow students the flexibility of doing library research with a faculty member or preparing for a professional program exam, such as Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), Dental Admissions Test (DAT), Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), etc.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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BIO 598 - Capstone
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring, Summer
This course is designed to be a culminating experience for students to process and assimilate knowledge and experience they have gained by participating in a research or project opportunity prior to or concurrent with this course. Students will prepare a presentation (both oral and written) that focuses on that experience.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BIO 590 or 592 , and Permission of the Department Chair
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BUS 500 - Survey of Business
Units: 0
This course is a customized survey of select business topics for students seeking to enter a graduate business program. Depending on the prerequisite needs of students they may study and take academic leveling exams for any combination of the following topics: accounting, business ethics, business finance, business leadership, global business, human resource management, information technology management, macroeconomics, microeconomics, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, quantitative analysis and business statistics, strategic management and business integration, and the legal environment of business.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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BUS 503 - Foundations of Management
Units: 3
A foundational course for all MBA students. It is designed to ensure all MBA students have the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the MBA program. Students will be required to demonstrate competency in finance, global business, economics, organizational behavior, operations management, human resources, ethics, and law. This course will also help students bridge the scholar-practitioner divide through teaching research and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in the program.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 505 - Entrepreneurial Management
Units: 3
This course introduces new enterprise formation and management from the perspective of the advanced-level manager. Some practical issues that are covered in detail include: market planning, business plan preparation, effective team building, and capital acquisition. The course also surveys the innovation-oriented department or strategic business unit of an ongoing and larger business, and offers an examination of the factors that enable an entire unit of a large organization to become more creative and dynamic. Students may only earn credit for either BUS 505 or BUS 506 .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 506 - Entrepreneurship: The New Venture
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course introduces new enterprise creation and management from the perspective of the entrepreneur. Some practical issues that are covered in detail include: market planning, business plan preparation, the opportunity recognition process, and startup capital acquisition. The course will cover social entrepreneurship as well as corporate entrepreneurship. Students may only earn credit for either BUS 505 or BUS 506.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 510 - Innovation and Technology
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course provides a relevant and current survey of information systems in relation to the use of technology to achieve innovative business success. The course takes both a strategic and practical approach to the issues organizations face in understanding and determining the application of technical solutions and strategic planning. The course is designed to deliver the tools for the MBA student to apply immediately in their business roles outside of the university. In the course the student will participate in open discussion, group activities, and topical research and reporting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 512 - Management of Information Systems
Units: 3
This course will build a basic understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operation, management decision making, and strategic advantage. Thus, it will provide students with an understanding of the ways in which they can utilize information systems as end user managers. It concentrates on providing the tools needed for mastery of the information systems concepts and terms that are important to end user managers. This course is designed for business students who are not information systems majors, but who expect to be managerial end users on information systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 515 - Organizational Behavior
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on the relationships of individuals and groups within the organizational framework as it involves the nature, performance, and structure of organizational life. The course examines theories of organizational behavior and leadership methods with emphasis on integrating biblical principles.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 520 - Managerial Ethics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course covers ethical reasoning based on biblical principles as it applies to business situations. Specific topics include the legal environment, corporate social responsibility, bribery, affirmative action, cultural diversity, dispute resolution, consumer protection, employee rights, deception, advertising ethics, product safety, environment protection, and economic justice. The course develops an awareness of and appreciation for cultural diversity in the workplace.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BUS 358 or 503
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BUS 521 - Leadership and Change Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides a discussion of change in relation to the complexities of organizational life. The course takes both a theoretical and practical approach to the issue of organizational change to meet both the academic and applied aims of a cutting-edge MBA course. As such, the course will focus on a sound balance between discussions and practical application in a multi-dimensional context.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 525 - Legal Environment of Business and Management
Units: 3
This course identifies the major areas of past and present government regulations impacting business. The emphasis is on the highly relevant legal mandates and restrictions affecting managers in all business sectors.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BUS 358 or equivalent
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BUS 530 - Marketing Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course investigates the strategic implications and considerations of marketing management decisions. The course covers the formulation and implementation of effective planning for market development. Substantive and procedural aspects of marketing will also be addressed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 535 - Economic Analysis for the Changing Business Environment
Units: 3
This course surveys economic theory, techniques for recognizing and interpreting economic indicators, analyzing industries, price elasticity, and business and economic cycles that affect organizations and industries.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BUS 217, 218, or 503
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BUS 539 - Financial Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer
The course focuses on the application and development of management decision making and problem solving skills in the financial area. Specific topics of discussion include financial statement analysis, credit and operational risk, financial planning and budgeting, asset valuation, cash flow analysis and capital budgeting, and firm valuation from a value-based management and corporate governance perspective.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ACC 250
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BUS 542 - Quantitative Business Modeling
Units: 3
This course focuses in business computer applications for the manager. Computer models will be created to aid in forecasting, budgeting, and other decision-making processes. The emphasis will be placed on pro-forma financial statements as well as cash flow analysis.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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BUS 545 - Global Business Management
Units: 3
This course focuses on management perspectives, economics, finance, culture, politics, legal, and organizational issues associated with international business operations. Course materials address business strategies, enterprise management alternatives, political and economic relations, comparative national systems, and the global economy.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 547 - Strategic Management
Units: 3
Using the case analysis method, a course in which students learn the tasks of strategic management in the business firm: establishing an effective vision; setting strategic and financial objectives that are grounded in solid market data; forming and implementing an appropriate strategy; and evaluating organizational performance. With written, verbal, and presentation assignments, students develop the ability to identify, analyze, and make recommendations regarding strategic organizational problems in order to learn a variety of conceptual approaches to strategic thinking.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 548 - Strategy and Decision Making
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course is designed to develop the skills and analytical tools to build a strategic framework to align with organizational objectives. Quantitative tools, including decision models, game theory, and statistical analysis will be employed, and coupled with qualitative techniques, to examine critical business problems and develop and implement practical solutions. Insights from behavioral economics will offer an innovative approach to the managerial decision-making process and improve business performance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 593 - Interdisciplinary Culminating Project
Units: 3
This course, by its very nature, is an opportunity for students to integrate and apply the summative knowledge and competencies accumulated during their MBA courses. The course is designed to assess cognitive, affective, practical and presentation skills. Students will integrate their master’s coursework knowledge by developing an interdisciplinary final project that incorporates functional areas such as strategic management, operations, marketing, business law and regulations, finance, and HR issues. This project will encourage students to understand the internal mechanisms and structures of how firms build and sustain superior competitive positions and achieve long-run profitability.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 595 - Internship
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Professional internship with approved company or organization consisting of 120 hours of work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 705 - Orientation to the Doctorate in Business Administration
Units: 1
Students entering the program are required to attend a 4-day residency at the beginning of the program. This residency will focus on doctoral expectations, program design, and community building.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 710 - Foundations of Organization and Management
Units: 3
This course examines classical and contemporary organizational theories as a foundation for academic thought within the program. Students will explore the historical development of organizational theory and develop frameworks of academic reasoning and strategic approaches within organizations and management. Students will apply organizational and management theory to current business practices. Topic areas may include organizational structure, culture, decision-making, power, and change.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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BUS 720 - Ethics in Organizations and Management
Units: 3
In this course, students will learn to identify, analyze, and apply biblical principles to solve ethical issues experienced by organizations and management. Topics covered may include the legal and ethical environment of business, leadership, marketing ethics, labor practices, consumer protection, and use of information technology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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