Bachelor of Arts, Entrepreneurial Studies

This course is focused on ideation as the first step in the entrepreneurial process. Subsequent steps include validating a
concept empirically and executing against that concept. The focus for this course is on generating business models,
novel product ideas, and novel services that meet a verifiable market need. The subject of ideation is approached from
the perspective of a Christ-follower who is seeking to live out the gospel through the practice of initiating and growing
commercial ventures.

The principles of communication within an organization are presented. Effective communication methods, both oral and written, will be taught and practiced with an emphasis on using the proper communication method for any given situation.

This course continues to develop and advance the concepts and skills introduced in MGT335 Organizational Communication – Fundamentals. Prerequisite: MGT335.

A study of organizational structure, its processes and associated human behavior in a constantly changing environment. Management is presented in terms of the four major functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. A comparison of organizational behavior and biblical principles are discussed.

This course provides an introduction to both secular and biblical examples of leaders and how Christian ethics make a difference in their leadership role. The student is confronted with organizational management issues faced by a manager in today’s marketplace. The course assists students in conducting strategic analyses and making strategic decisions while emphasizing the ability to defend the recommendations that are made. Prerequisite: MGT335.

An introduction to microeconomic principles and terminology. The primary focus is on the business firm and the decisions it faces. Topics include a review of the economic problem, mechanics of supply and demand, elasticities, consumer utility, production costs, and the competitive environment. A basic knowledge of mathematics and graphs is assumed.

A study of human factors in business, including the total employee-employer relationship: job analysis, selection, training, transfer, promotion, dismissal of employees, and industrial relations.

A study of legal theory as it applies to the everyday business world inhabited by organizational managers. The student studies the principles of business law and the legal environment including the legal process, contracts, commercial relations, business formations, and special topics such as property, environmental law, labor-management relations, and international law. Prerequisite: MGT335.

This course begins with a survey of the philosophical underpinnings of ethical positions followed by relevant biblical
considerations. An analysis of contemporary ethical cases taken from economics and from business follows. Fulfills the
P311 G.E. requirement for Business majors.

Basic marketing theory and terminology in a global environment are presented. Students will have the opportunity to analyze real-world cases, explore domestic and international situations and problems, identify and evaluate critical marketing data, and present their solutions to complex global marketing issues. Prerequisite: MGT335.

Financial concepts and tools for the organizational manager are presented. The objectives of the course are to study and understand the general concepts of financial and management accounting, to understand these concepts in relation to “real world” organizational activities, and to learn how to perform analytical functions essential to successful organizational management. Prerequisite: and MGT335.

This course introduces students to financial forecasting, revenue and expense models, cash flow management, along
with the advantages/disadvantages of bootstrapping, debt financing, and equity-based financing from the perspective
of the entrepreneur. Issues including private equity finance from seed stage through growth equity to recapitalization
are covered along with deal structure, incentive design, risk-based valuation, and financial management in private, rapidly
growing enterprises.

This course is used to finalize preparation of the student’s curriculum portfolio and to measure the student’s academic achievement in the Organizational Management subject matter. The course requires students to take knowledge learned in the OM curriculum and construct a viable action plan that could be used for the capitalization of a small business start-up or buyout. The overall objective is that the students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to own and/or operate a small company that effectively uses biblical principles and Christian ethics that honor the Lord. This would also be practical for students conducting an operational/organizational business plan within their existing corporation. (Must be taken as the last course in the Organizational Management degree program.)