MBA CORE COURSES (10 courses; 30 credit hours)
Core courses differ from courses in the undergraduate program in that the graduate program will significantly focus on the managerial perspective rather than an introduction to the principles of the different business functions. As such, the core courses build on the information provided by the undergraduate courses. This managerial perspective will be aimed at insuring that students are able to think critically, analyze situations, and apply sound business techniques, knowledge and biblical wisdom. Comparative analysis will go beyond standard financial analysis, seeking to evaluate the effect of emphasis upon self and power often found in contemporary organizations relative to a biblical perspective on human behavior, character, appreciation of diversity, valuing all of God's creation.
There are 10 courses that comprise the core knowledge portion of the master of business administration program. These courses expand upon the common professional component of the field as required by the ACBSP.
BUS 505 Corporate Finance (3)
The study of key financial concepts including capital budgeting, cost of capital, risk and return, cash flow analysis and an understanding of financial statements.
BUS 510 Financial Management (3)
Examines the nature of funding and managing the finances of the firm; biblical financial principles; significance of financial ratios and interpretation of financial statement items for managerial decision making; ethical issues reguarding financial decisions. Prerequisite: BUS 505 or permission of the instructor.
BUS 515 Financial and Managerial Accounting (3)
The study of accounting for the manager; emphasis on financial reporting, financial performance evaluation, ethical issues, and cost accounting. Prerequisite: BUS 505 or permission of the instructor.
BUS 520 Management Thought and Application (3)
This course examines the history of management thought, a biblical perspective on management, and contemporary application. Examines the factors that influence individual work performance, organizational effectiveness and applied techniques for improving organizational performance. Prerequisite: BUS 485 or undergraduate equivalent.
BUS 530 Management Information Systems/Decision Support Systems (3) The integration and application of computing resources by the firm to aid strategic and ethical decision making and competitiveness; principles of managing production and operation facilities and automated decision making technologies. Prerequisite: BUS 341 or undergraduate equivalent.
BUS 540 Marketing Management (3)
Examines the marketing mix and its role to strategically position the firm; course uses a consumer product based simulation to practice management decision making and competitive behavior. Prerequisite: BUS 486 or undergraduate equivalent.
BUS 550 Human Resource Systems/Organizational Behavior (3)
The design and implementation of strategic human resource systems from a general management perspective. Content includes organizational assessment, biblical integration of HR systems, development of HR strategy, organizational theory, legal compliance, contemporary trends, HR issues, and the relationship of HR systems to organizational performance. Prerequisite: BUS 485 or undergraduate equivalent.
BUS 560 Biblical Management and Ethics (3)
Within the context of Scripture, principles are identified, discussed, and applied to business problems and situations including businesses' obligations to society and individuals' responsibility to organizations. BUS 486 or undergraduate equivalent.
BUS 570 Managerial Economics (3)
Economic issues and economic analysis as applied to managerial decision making. Evaluating the impact of international trade theory, taxation, and resource allocation upon the business organization.
BUS 590 Strategic Business Policy (3)
Strategic management and business policy issues facing the general manager; a comprehensive application of the various managerial applications derived from the core classes. Cultivation and utilization of skills in analysis, diagnosis, and development. Prerequisite: This course may only be taken after the completion of 21 hours of MBA courses including BUS 510, 515, and 540 or with permission of the MBA program coordinator.
ELECTIVES (2 courses; 6 credit hours)
BUS 580 Research Methodology (3)
Utilization of research tools and quantitative techniques used in business with application to current policy and decision making. Multivariate statistics and quantitative analysis tools will be applied.
BUS 591 Special Topics (3)
Elective courses will be offered during the various academic terms based on the needs of students and faculty availability. Topics may include employee selection, e-commerce, investments, international business, total quality management and employment law.
LEVELING COURSES (up to 9 credit hours)
Leveling courses may be required for students without a BSBA. Students lacking the Common Professional Component of business study (as defined by the ACBSP) will be required to satisfy the component content prior to receiving regular status. There are three courses that will cover the professional core. These courses are as follows:
BUS 341 Development of Information Systems (3)
Analysis of business, industrial and institutional organizations from the viewpoint of computer applications. Data processing, hardware configurations, peripheral devices; analysis of systems: development of computer implemented systems.
BUS 485 Legal Environment and Management (3)
Legal issues and business law; management, design, and performance of human resource systems to secure competitive advantage; management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
BUS 486 Marketing and Ethics (3)
Examines the exchange relationship and behavior of consumers; ethical issues of marketing and resource utilization; ethical approaches to business operations, with emphasis on biblical management.
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Or, call or e-mail one or both of the following people.
Christen Adels
MBA Program Director
csadels@geneva.edu (724) 847-6619
Lori Hartge
Graduate Student Support Specialist
lahartge@geneva.edu (724) 847-6571
