Organizational management curriculum

For Degree Completion Students Only

ORGM-301 Group and Organizational Behavior (3)

A study of group formation, development and performance as it affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis includes exposure to decision making and resolving conflicts in groups. Students develop strategies for efficient, productive group management and determine which tasks are best handled by groups as opposed to individuals. Students are also exposed to intergroup dynamics and management strategies.

ORGM-302 Human Relations and Workplace Diversity (2)

Addresses human relations as they relate to workplace diversity. Issues stemming from differences in social characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, ableness, and sexual orientation will be addressed.

ORGM-303 Management Concepts (3)

Students examine the formal and informal functions of organizations and analyze an agency or organization based on a systems model. Students will be introduced to the concept of world view and encouraged to explore how their beliefs and understandings influence their personal world views. Students will also analyze and solve organizational problems using multiple techniques. This analysis will be applied to students’ work-related study projects.

ORGM-304 Methods of Research and Analysis (3)

An introduction to research and its tools with specific emphasis upon helping the student complete business research and understand managerial decision-making. Content will include statistical methods, database development, research methods, and analysis of a problem or opportunity suitable for the business research module.

ORGM-305 Senior Thesis, Part I (2)

This is a major research effort with the purposes of 1) enhancing knowledge in an area related to one’s work or community, 2) improving writing skills, 3) improving public presentation skills, and 4) providing research skills that will assist in effective decision making. Students will identify research topics that reflect a business situation with current and future implications. The initial oral presentation on progress will be made in this module.

ORGM-306 History and Literature of the Old Testament (3)

A historical and theological survey of the Old Testament era and the Old Testament writings with an emphasis on summarizing and communicating their major themes.

ORGM-407 Organizational Communication (3)

This course investigates the role of communication in creating a productive organizational environment. It aids students in developing or strengthening their communication skills by focusing on interpersonal, group, and presentation skills.

ORGM-408 Accounting for Managers (3)

An overview of the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of financial information, including a study of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, budgets, changes in financial position, and ratio analysis. Emphasis is on reading and understanding accounting documents rather than preparation.

ORGM-409 Human Resource Administration (3)

Students explore the values and perceptions of selected groups affecting social and economic life through an analysis of policies and practices of recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation of employees. Special attention is given to Equal Opportunity and Office of Safety and Health Administration legislation through case studies and simulations. Principles of economics as they need to be understood and utilized by managers and supervisors in all fields. The internationalization of our economy and possible actions affecting the economy of all organizations will be included.

ORGM-410 Managerial Economics (3)

Principles of economics as they need to be understood and utilized by managers and supervisors in all fields. The internationalization of our economy and possible actions affecting the economy of all organizations will be included.

ORGM-411 History and Literature of the New Testament (3)

An historical and theological survey of the New Testament era and the New Testament writings with an emphasis on summarizing and communicating their major themes.

ORGM-412 Marketing in a Global Economy (3)

Students will be exposed to basic marketing theory and terminology and then given the opportunity to apply this newly acquired knowledge to analyze real-world cases exploring domestic and international marketing opportunities and problems. This exploration is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to identify and evaluate critical marketing data and to develop workable programs to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.

ORGM-413 Principles of Management and Supervision (4)

Students examine motivational theory and its applications to individual and group functioning in work and home situations. Leadership styles related to particular circumstances are analyzed. Power, politics, and the management of conflict are covered through readings and class practice, with an analysis of the effect on productivity and job satisfaction. Students will be introduced to management techniques which promote creativity and continuous improvement.

ORGM-414 Organizational Ethics (3)

This course surveys ethical issues confronting business in the context of the students’ personal world views. Students are asked to improve management accountability and respect for human rights, and to lead a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world.

ORGM-415 Senior Thesis, Part II (2)

This is the culmination of more than a year’s research and writing on a topic of employer or community interest. The writing of the project is completed and the findings and conclusions are presented orally to the group.

ORGM-416 Ministry in a Changing World (3)

Living in a society in which life's meaning is not self-evident, class members will explore Biblical perspectives on finding meaning through service in family, work, church, community and leisure. A required course for students in all programs.