TERM ONE (12 Credits)

IDC 3113 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE ASSESSMENT (3CREDITS)
This course introduces adult learners to adult development theories and links these concepts to life through a process of individual reflection.  Both classical and contemporary adult development theory are examined.  These provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life assessment that are the basis for understanding individuals within organizations.  Special emphasis is placed on upgrading writing skills needed throughout the curriculum.

CHM 1013 INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW (3 CREDITS)
An introductory examination of the ideas, concerns, and components of the various worldviews prevalent in society, the formation process of any worldview, and the significance and uniqueness of the Christian worldview.

COM 3113 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3 CREDITS)
The adult student explores the role of effective communication and relationship building in creating a productive work environment.  Effectiveness in personal and social relationships is also covered through readings and exercises involving nonverbal communication, constructive feedback, dealing with anger and resolving conflict.

PSY 3413 GROUP DYNAMICS (3 CREDITS)
The student examines group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness.  Emphasis is placed on decision-making and resolving conflict in groups.  Adult learners develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are handled by groups or individuals. (Cross Listed: COM  3123
 Group Processes)

TERM TWO (12 Credits)

MGT 3113 SYSTEMS APPROACH TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE (3 CREDITS)
This course is an overview of formal and informal functions of organizations and introduces the adult learner to systems theory.  Techniques for analyzing and solving organizational problems are introduced.  Adult Learners will apply these methods in carrying out their Capstone Action Research project.

ECO 3123 MACROECONOMICS ISSUES (3 CREDITS)
Adult Learners focus on the principles of macroeconomics, as they need to be understood and used by managers and supervisors in all fields.  Adult Learners are provided with a sound foundation of macroeconomic concepts that they can use to make managerial decisions relating to resource allocation.

MGT 3223 MANAGEMENT ISSUES (3 CREDITS)
The student examines management theory with emphasis on motivational techniques that apply to individual and group functioning at work and home situations.  Leadership styles related to particular circumstances are analyzed.  Various roles of the manager are discussed, along with their relationship to the classic managerial functions.  Contemporary concepts are covered through readings, experiential exercises and seminar discussion.

ACC 3123 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3 CREDITS)
The adult learner surveys accounting practices for the manager.  The primary focus is on the gathering and processing of accounting data and the use of the resulting information as a control tool for management decisions.  Topics include budgeting, profit planning, cost controls, and cash flow analysis.

TERM THREE (12 CREDITS) 

FIN 3123 BUSINESS FINANCE (3 CREDITS)
This course equips managers with the tools for effective decision-making concerning the acquisition and use of funds.  Introduces techniques for financial forecasting and planning for making major investment and financial decisions.  Discussions include the control function, management of working capital, and evaluation of capital projects.

MGT 4323 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS)
An overview  of the international environment of business, including cultural, economic, political, and financial issues in the functional areas of business management, marketing, finance, and accounting, when operating beyond national boundaries.  (Prerequisite: MGT 3223 Management Issues and FIN 3123 Business Finance)
(Cross Listed: BUS 4323 International Business Management.)

BUS 3233 BUSINESS STATISTICS (3 CREDITS)
This course introduces students to statistics for business research.  Specific statistical applications addressed include descriptive statistics, the normal distribution, elementary sampling theory, tests of hypotheses, confidence intervals, correlation, and analysis of variance and application of the t-test, Chi-square Goodness of Fit and the Test of Independence.

BUS 4133 BUSINESSS LAW (3 CREDITS)
This course addresses the relationships between the private sector and the changing sociopolitical environment in the American political economy, the relationship between various organizational entities, the process of political change, and the emerging political environment.  Emphasis is placed on the laws governing contracts and the agencies for the enforcement of legal rights.  The aspects of the legal system of importance to managers are surveyed, including laws of incorporation, negotiable instruments, real property and consumer/creditor rights.

TERM FOUR (12 credits)

MKT 3143 MARKETING CONCEPTS (3 CREDITS)
Principles of marketing are reviewed to understand the role of marketing in our society and its relationship to organizations.  Fundamental concepts for business and non-profit entities are addressed, along with the implications they present to organizational leaders.

MGT 4443 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS)
Current policy and practices for recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal, and compensation are reviewed and the impact this has on the social and economic life of selected groups.

MGT 4543 POLICY AND STRATEGY (3 CREDITS)
The adult learner focuses on strategic planning, policy formulation, and corporate decision-making using several techniques.  Comprehensive cases are used to give adult learners practice in applying various strategic concepts within a number of contexts as they attempt to integrate the knowledge gained from previous modules.

CHM 4203 STRATEGIES FOR A VALUES-ALIGNED CLIMATE (3 CREDITS)
 This course reviews several of the major worldviews and the ethical precepts behind each one.  Adult learners are asked to examine their own personal values through readings and workplace analysis to formulate their own philosophy concerning ethical practices, government accountability, human rights, and a responsible life style in the contemporary world.