The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management focuses on developing effective leadership and management skills in business, from a biblical perspective.
Organizational Management at TMU Online will prepare you for the business arena by growing your understanding of the management field and giving you the communication tools and biblical framework necessary for success as a Christian in the workplace.
In Spring 2022, TMU Business students scored in the 97th percentile in the E.T.S. exam, out of 700 colleges and universities
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Courses
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management focuses on developing effective leadership and management skills in business.
For a complete list of requirements for this degree please see our academic catalog.
BIB306
3 Units
This course is designed to reintroduce the student into the rigor of university life. Academic skills such as becoming a master student, time management, goal setting, and study principles are examined. The process of critical thinking and analysis as well as the concept of a Christian worldview will be covered. The characteristics of successful leaders and the traits they exhibit in everyday decision-making responsibilities are identified and studied.
MGT335
3 Units
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. Prerequisite: BIB306.
MGT336
3 Units
This course continues to develop and advance the concepts and skills introduced in MGT335 Organizational Communication – Fundamentals. Prerequisites: BIB306 and MGT335.
MGT441
3 Units
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.
MGT409
3 Units
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. Prerequisites: BIB306 and MGT335.
ECN210
3 Units
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.
MGT351
3 Units
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.
MGT430
3 Units
With the rapidly changing landscape of how businesses function and the communication between them, this course seeks to provide the foundational understanding necessary to making timely decisions in the midst of changing landscapes and resources. Prerequisites: BIB306 and MGT335.
BUS320
3 Units
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. Prerequisites: BIB306 and MGT335.
BIB453
3 Units
This course discusses the current thought and application of secular situational business ethics and how it affects our society and the market place. These ethics are compared and contrasted to biblical ethical standards. This course directly instructs the Christian in practicing moral decision making based on the Bible.
MGT425
3 Units
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. Prerequisites: BIB306 and MGT335.
MGT435
3 Units
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. Prerequisites: BIB306 and MGT335.
MGT461
3 Units
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.)
Career Outcomes
The OM degree prepares students to be successful business managers and entrepreneurs in a variety of business environments.
With an Organizational Management degree from TMU Online, students will develop the skills needed to be respected leaders, critical thinkers, responsible managers, and bold entrepreneurs.
- Entrepreneur
- Management
- Business Consultant
Admission Requirements
The Master’s University is committed to providing quality Christian education to believers around the world.
To be admitted as an undergraduate, bachelors degree-seeking student in the Online School of Education, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a clear profession of faith in Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate
- Demonstrate college-level writing ability
- Submit official transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended
