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MBAM 5323 Accounting in Automated Society 3 credits This course offers real world tools for decision making within the context of organizational strategy. Effective tools are linked with management concepts that affect decisions on how a business competes in the marketplace. Both financial and non-financial information are integrated for better strategic, organizational, and operational decisions. The student’s analytical ability is developed through the use of problems and cases that stress application. Special topics concerning issues in management accounting and ethics are incorporated throughout the course.
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MGMT 5033 Operations Management 3 credits Long, medium and short-range operations planning in both service and manufacturing organizations. Key topics: productivity and quality measures, production function, product design, plant location and layout, forecasting and scheduling, purchasing and materials management, inventory management, and operations strategy.
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MGMT 5053 Applied Organizational Behavior 3 credits This course is an introduction to the field of organizational behavior and is designed to help students apply concepts from the behavioral sciences to individual, group, and organizational inputs and processes from a Christian worldview. The resulting outcome of this application of organizational behavior concepts will be increased productivity and long-term impact of individuals, groups, and organizations.
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MGMT 5063 Marketing Management 3 credits This course is an application course in marketing theory. Problem areas of product/service, price, promotion and distribution are explored through lecture, class discussion and case analysis. Problem solving methods and techniques utilized in the course are applicable for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
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MGMT 5073 Human Resources Management 3 credits This course focuses on the efficient and effective use of human resources to meet the goals of an organization and formulate strategies to accomplish competitive advantage. HR planning and implementation and how managers can assist in strategically influencing the quality of life, productivity and performance of employees will be covered.
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MGMT 5103 Advanced Financial Management 3 credits A study of corporate and business level financial analysis and planning, including capital budgeting, cost of funds, and capital structure and valuation. Prerequisite: Finance or Accounting.
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MGMT 5123 Accounting and Finance for Managers 3 credits This course provides a basic understanding of the principles involving the management of funds in a business and the application of those principles to financial decision making. The course focuses on the corporate form of business and on corporate financial management which involves planning, acquiring and effectively allocating funds within a business. Principles and challenges of managing a firm from a financial perspective in terms of the firm’s capital structure, investment in capital projects and planning and control will be emphasized.
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MGMT 5143 Executive Economics 3 credits An overview of economic theory necessary for establishing, revising, and interpreting business policy. Emphasis on the identification and interpretation of macro-economic and micro-economic phenomena necessary for sound management decision making.
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MGMT 5153 Employment Practices 3 hours A study of the practice and function of the traditional human resources areas of recruitment, interviewing, orientation, and internal staffing. Students examine human resources’ responsibility for ensuring that employee practices meet the organization’s long-term strategic plans for staffing requirements. Also addressed are issues related to compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
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MGMT 5163 Management of Information Systems 3 credits This course explores how information systems impact and drive business operations and managerial decision-making. The course will address how information systems are reshaping organizations and the processes within and prepare students to evaluate, manage and leverage information systems throughout the business organization. Prerequisite: Computer literacy demonstrated by a transcribed course or approval by appropriate SWU faculty.
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MGMT 5213 Employee and Labor Relations 3 hours Provides human resources professionals with information on the laws and regulations that affect labor and employee relations, discipline, discharge and grievance/dispute resolution.
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MGMT 5243 Economics for Managers 3 credits Practical applications of microeconomic principles to real-world business issues. This course is intended to provide managers and entrepreneurs with the decision-making tools used in planning and problem solving in their organizations.
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MGMT 5263 Leadership and Ethics 3 credits This course examines the role of an organizational leader in fostering ethical behavior in the workplace. Case studies and discussion will identify various ethical perspectives leaders use in decision making and communication. Students can expect to focus on the importance of ethics and the impact leaders have on their followers’ behavior. Note: cross-listed with IBMT 5013
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MGMT 5273 Strategic Leadership 3 credits This course is designed to explore the central role of a business leader in setting vision, formulating strategy and influencing employees, investors and customers. Students will learn to utilize various leadership styles as well as employ principles of communication, motivation and organizational change.
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MGMT 5363 International Management 3 credits The management and operation of transnational organizations and the situations unique to those operations. Adapting managerial policies and practices to diverse international cultural environments.
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MGMT 5383 Organizational Change Management 3 credits This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual framework addressing strategic change management in organizations. The focus is on understanding how to plan and implement change in the context of an organization’s mission, goals, strategies, environment, structure, processes, and human capital. The integrative competencies and interpersonal skills required of individuals who initiate, manage and are affected by change will be examined.
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MGMT 5403 Advanced Project Management 3 hours The stages of the Project Management Life Cycle and Process Groups are examined. Also included are techniques and methodologies such as WBS, CPM, network compression, risk management matrices and simulations, earned value management and cost estimating. Advanced topics will be introduced such as Agile Project Management and Critical Chain Project Management. A final comprehensive project management study will be developed throughout the class with direct application of methodologies and action plans.
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MGMT 5423 Compensation Management 3 hours Introduction to organizational approaches to compensation, including base pay, incentive pay and benefits that assist the organization in attracting, retaining and motivating employees. Students will examine compensation-plan objectives, plan-design considerations, the link between pay and performance, legal requirements and constraints on pay programs and the interplay between financial, communication and administrative concerns.
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MGMT 5443 Managing for Quality and Excellence 3 credits This course presents the philosophies, methods, and tools of Total Quality Management (TQM) and investigates a new paradigm for management that goes beyond TQM as it is commonly viewed today. Emphasis is on a customer-value orientation and the course addresses a spectrum of issues related to TQM, from human management and organizational culture to customer value measurement and continuous improvement.
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MGMT 5463 Applied Leadership Theory 3 hours This course provides an exploration of leadership skills, traits, and theories, along with their application. Students will apply leadership theory and skills through critical thinking and progressive self-assessment with the creation of successive iterations of a leadership skill development plan.
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MGMT 5723 Field Study in Management and Leadership 3 hours The purpose of the field study is to provide students with the opportunity to apply independent research in which they can integrate the principles learned in the classroom with the workforce in organizations. This may span a variety of human relations skills, group dynamics, leadership styles, cultures and managerial skills. Students will work with their instructor to design an appropriate study followed by a formal report incorporating an analysis, evaluation and conclusion.
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MGMT 5803 Business Policy and Strategic Planning 3 credits A capstone course integrating the various disciplines encountered in the program. Requires the student to illustrate practical application through case analysis and critique. Development of strategy for an ongoing business is required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all major program courses.
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MGMT 5823 Integrated Studies in Management 3 credits This course is the culmination of the MSML program with the application of strategic management principles relating to positioning, formulating, implementing, and evaluating the cross-functional decisions (strategy) that build successful organizations. Emphasis will be placed on internal capabilities and competencies to achieve competitive advantage and operationalize the organization’s mission and vision. Students will integrate best management practices and incorporate biblical and ethical standards in the capstone project. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all major program courses.
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MGMT 5853 Employee Development 3 hours Examines the philosophy and critical organizational practices required for building and sustaining an organizational culture supportive of a learning environment. Students will explore needs analysis, instructional design, strategic training, educational-technology evaluation methodologies and career-management issues.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 5003 Professional Orientation and Practice 3 credits This course provides an introduction to the ethical and professional issues of counseling. This includes a review of common models of ethical decision-making and of professional organizational ethics and standards.
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PSYC 5053 Counseling Foundations and the Helping Relationship 3 credits This course examines foundational concepts in counseling theory, the counseling relationship, and counseling practice/methods.
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PSYC 5123 Human Growth and Development I 3 credits This course provides an understanding of the developmental nature and needs of persons; the implications of development for assessment, preventive, and/or supportive intervention strategies are considered. The course focuses on child and adolescent development.
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PSYC 5143 Human Growth and Development II 3 credits This course provides an understanding of the developmental nature and needs of persons; the implications of development for assessment, preventive, and/or supportive intervention strategies are considered. The course focuses on adult development.
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PSYC 5513 Counseling in a Multicultural World 3 credits This course explores the counseling context and process from a multicultural perspective; providing an understanding of issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society.
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PSYC 5523 Group Dynamics and Processes 3 credits This course examines and applies foundational principles of group dynamics and development in the counseling context.
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PSYC 5533 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 credits This course provides an overview of major concepts of career development, guidance and choice, and the application of these concepts to the counseling context.
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PSYC 5543 Psychological Assessment and Testing 3 credits This courses addresses key concepts and applications of psychological assessment in the counseling process, including a review of foundational psychometric concepts and tools. The ability to select, administer and interpret tests and inventories is developed.
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PSYC 5553 Research and Evaluation 3 credits This course examines the fundamentals of research methods and statistics, especially as applied to the counseling/case management context and to program evaluation.
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PSYC 5563 Psychopathology 3 credits This course provides an introduction to the description, dynamics, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders. Limits and weaknesses of the standard approaches, especially with regard to cultural difference, will be considered.
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PSYC 5573 Psychodiagnostics 3 credits This course develops psychodiagnostic skills using the current DSM, including psychiatric terminology, treatment, cultural and ethical implications, and goal planning related to mental health processes and case management.
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PSYC 5583 Spirituality and Counseling 3 credits This course will explore issues of human spirituality and religion, especially as they relate to the counseling experience.
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PSYC 5713 Psychopharmacology of Addiction 3 credits This course examines the psychopharmacology of alcohol and drug abuse, including major categories of addictive substances, mechanisms of action underlying substance dependence, and detoxification and treatment.
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PSYC 5723 Addictions Counseling 3 credits This course provides an overview of the field of addiction counseling and the impact of addiction on child, adolescent, and adult populations, including prevention, intervention, and treatment.
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PSYC 5733 Addiction and Recovery 3 credits This course provides an overview of the major theories and models of the etiology of addictive behaviors and recovery from those behaviors. The development and application of a working model of addiction/recovery to the counseling setting is a key focus of the course.
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PSYC 5743 Crisis Intervention 3 credits This course examines the foundations and concepts of crisis intervention as well as the application of skills and techniques utilized in crisis interventions.
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PSYC 5753 Trauma-informed Practice 3 credits This course provides a foundation for assessing and treating post-trauma reactions in adults and children, focusing on mechanisms of PTSD development and treatment with a variety of trauma populations.
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PSYC 5763 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 3 credits This course develops foundational concepts and key skills in the application of cognitive behavioral therapy to a variety of situations and populations.
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PSYC 5773 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 credits This course explores treatment planning and interventions with child and adolescent populations, addressing critical and unique issues involved in child and adolescent treatment.
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PSYC 5783 Mindfulness Therapy 3 credits This course provides foundational concepts and key skills in the application of mindfulness-based therapy to a variety of situations and populations.
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PSYC 5800 Practicum 3 credits Practicum in a community setting - working with clients in the practicum setting under intensive supervision from counseling faculty, developing the therapeutic relationship and basic counseling competencies. Students are expected to demonstrate personal characteristics and professional conduct necessary for effective, ethical counseling. This course is variable credit and may be taken multiple times.
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PSYC 5830 Internship I (1-8 credits) This is the advanced fieldwork experience in which students engage in a comprehensive clinical training experience where they enact all aspects of the role of a clinical mental health counselor. This counseling internship is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to practice and expand his/her counseling skills. This course is variable credit and may be taken multiple times.
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PSYC 5850 Internship II (1-8 credits) This is the advanced fieldwork experience in which students engage in a comprehensive clinical training experience where they enact all aspects of the role of a clinical mental health counselor. This counseling internship is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to practice and expand his/her counseling skills. This course is variable credit and may be taken multiple times.
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Doctor of Business Administration |
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BDBA 7013 Research and Writing Skills 3 hours The purpose of this course is to broaden and strengthen research strategies involving information retrieval and techniques for library and web research. Students will define and develop a topic with the proper use of APA documentation of resources with adherence to ethical and legal considerations. Emphasis is on the development of analytical and argumentative skills, evaluation and organization of information, tone, grammar, usage, revision, and editing.
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BDBA 7023 Management Ethics and Christian Values in Business 3 hours This course examines ethical theories pertinent to decision-making when dealing with ethical dilemmas in an organization. An analysis of the major ethical theories compared within the context of personal values, theological principles, and the Christian worldview and the importance of integrity in management and the creation of a functional paradigm for solving moral problems (e.g., ethical dilemmas) are studied.
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BDBA 7033 Critical Thinking in Business 3 hours An examination of multi-level thinking, with an emphasis on the higher orders of analysis, evaluation, and creativity. The importance of initiating dispositions such as attentiveness, the habit of inquiry, open-mindedness, and the seeking of truth; assessment of various abilities such as observation, emotion, imagination, questioning, argument analysis, and judgment skills; and an evaluation of perception, assumptions, and bias. The relationship of critical thinking with other types of thinking such as problem solving, decision-making, and creative thinking are examined. Exploration of ways to use critical thinking to overcome barriers, to develop alternative ideas, and to find solutions and generate ethical innovation in business are examined.
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BDBA 7043 Qualitative Analysis 3 hours The evaluation of qualitative research methods, including epistemological elements, ethnography, grounded theory, narrative analysis, case study, and phenomenology; an analysis of business trends; the perspectives and motivation of both internal and external customers; organizational structure and culture; the changing nature of work; the impact of globalization; entrepreneurial thinking, as well as corporate social responsibility; the potential implications and limitations as well as the ethics of qualitative methodology used in research.
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BDBA 7053 Quantitative Analysis 3 hours The use of various quantitative tools for decision analysis. Probability, decision trees, analysis of variance, linear regression and forecasting data for the interpretation of patterns and trends. The objectives are to facilitate research, enhance policy formulation, and perform effective program management. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills in Word and Excel are required.
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BDBA 7063 Servant Leadership 3 hours An analysis of contemporary servant leadership models and theories within the context of a Christian worldview; cultural and educational trends in servant leadership, including a focus on followership. Students will assess their own characteristics of servant leadership; listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, and stewardship; and will create a plan to develop servant leadership in others and within their organizations.
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BDBA 7073 Human Resource Development 3 hours The formulation of human resource competencies through the application of business acumen, communication, evaluation, and a Christian ethic; an emphasis on relationship management and an evaluation of constructs for human development and human agency in social cognitive theories; the development of a plan for equipping senior leaders in building the capacity in others for long-term organizational success.
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BDBA 7083 Organizational Design and Behavior 3 hours An examination of macro- and micro-organizational behavior theories and empirical research to broaden the understanding of human behavior in organizations. Drawing on theory and research in psychology, social psychology, and organizational behavior, students will assess individual, interpersonal, and group processes in work organizations and how these theories impact structure and action. Students will also evaluate how human behavior influences the design, redesign, and implementation of effective organizations and will propose structural changes to improve and maintain productivity and the quality of work life.
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BDBA 7093 Contemporary Issues in Management 3 hours The development of a flexible approach to address issues in management and business as they emerge. The establishment of a dialogue regarding traditional management strategies, constructing a model of current and future best practices. Formulation of the ability to evaluate business issues from a practical perspective in order to help maximize managerial performance. Topical coverage will evolve with change in the business environment.
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BDBA 7103 Strategic Innovation for Performance Excellence 3 hours Ann examination of the nation’s strategy and quality management process, known as the Baldrige Excellence Framework (Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program). The investigation of a new paradigm and management infrastructure, going beyond TQM; performance excellence in organizations through transformational visionary leadership; analysis of value-driven strategy development, execution and innovation; evaluation and synthesis of strategic intelligence, strategic management frameworks, and strategic innovation; development of proposals for breakthrough results for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities arising from revolutionary forces in technology.
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BDBA 8003 Dissertation I 3 hours An on-campus, week-long summer residency in which the student will focus on refining the research problem with guidance of the advising professor or committee chair, and a timeline for completion of the dissertation will be established. Students will prepare a draft of the first chapter of the dissertation during the remainder of the summer term. Continuation of research for the literature review and methodology.
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BDBA 8103 Dissertation II 3 hours A virtual, one-week residency with synchronously scheduled morning or evening conference times and required attendance in which students will work with their advisors in small groups to collaborate on methodologies, findings, and conclusions. Each student will work through the rest of the term to submit a summary draft for evaluation.
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BDBA 8206 Dissertation III 6 hours After completion of the core and cognate curricula, students shall remain continuously enrolled until the completion and successful defense of the dissertation. Periodic communication with the advising professor and/or committee chair is required.
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BDBA 8306 Doctoral Dissertation 6 hours Doctoral candidate will continue to work with Dissertation Committee with the goal of completing the dissertation.
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BDBA 8316 Doctroal Dissertation Continuous 6 hours Students who have not successfully defended their dissertation upon completion of the core curriculum must remain continuously enrolled. This course is designed to provide students additional time, resources, and mentoring to complete their dissertation.
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BUED 7113 Adult Education 3 hours A comparison of adult learning theories (andragogy) and the determination of the most effective processes and procedures for both online and face-to-face applications. A comparison of the differences between pedagogy, andragogy, heutagogy, and peeragogy; the importance of life-long learning in the changing business environment. Student development of evaluation of applied methods for adult instruction.
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BUED 7123 Instructional Technology 3 hours An appraisal and application of major online learning management systems (LMS) currently used in higher education; operational experience in a variety of instructional tools including online collaboration; online video platforms, screencasts, podcasts, photos, and graphics; student research on evolving instructional technologies.
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BUED 7133 Curriculum and Instruction 3 hours A systematic analysis of curricular theory, design, and practices in higher education; an evaluation of selected online business program content breadth and delivery effectiveness; best practices in traditional and online class management; the design of student learning outcomes and methods for their assessment.
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BUED 7143 Instructional Design for Online Learning 3 hours An examination of the principles, tools, and techniques for the design and creation of online business courses in higher education; the importance of communicating the relevance and application of course content; the value of including problem-solving challenges; methods for generating student self-confidence, motivation, active participation, and collaboration. The development and implementation of a prototype for a selected business course.
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