COURSES OF INSTRUCTION MGT 3013 Foundations of Management

This is a study of the foundational principles of organizational management.

Primary emphasis is placed on analysis of theory, principles of sound business practice, organizational structure, and managerial functions.

MGT 3103 Business Communication (inSPIRE Online Course)

Instruction will be given in all types of communication required to function effectively as a leader in an organization. Communications fundamentals, business English, correspondence, written reports, oral communication, employment communications, and other special communication applications will be emphasized.

MGT 3113 Management & Finance

This course provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and financial terminology

Term Subterm Course Code Course Title Credits Course Requirements Credits

Semester I Term I INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills 3 Additional Area 6

Semester I Term I MGT 3173 Introduction to Leadership 3 Additional Math or Science 3

Semester I Term II MGT 3103 Business Communications 3 Christian Studies 6

Semester I Term II MGT 3013 Foundations of Management 3 English 6

Semester II Term I MGT 3193 Organizational Behavior 3 Fine Arts 3

Semester II Term I MGT 3153 Business Research Methods 3 History 3

Semester II Term II MGT 4223 Personal Leadership 3 Literature 3

Semester II Term II MGT 4133 Quality Assurance 3 Math 6

Semester III Term I MGT 4163 Human Resource Management 3 Personal Wellness 2

Semester III Term I MGT 3113 Management & Finance 3 Science with Lab 4

Semester III Term II MGT 4123 Contemporary Leadership 3 Speech 3

Semester III Term II MGT 4233 Leadership & Change Management 3 Social Science 3

Total 36 Personal Wellness Lab 1

Total 49

Social Science Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics or Criminal Justice

Management and Leadership Model - inSPIRE Program

A student in an online learning cohort is enrolled for a full 16-week semester of courses. Semesters are divided into two eight-week subterms.

Students are to complete courses in sequential order.

General Education Course Recommendations Total

Christian Studies Biblical Perspectives and Ethics (3 credits must be completed with BC)

English Freshman English

Fine Arts Art or Music or Theatre

History World or US

Speech Fundamental or Introduction

Additional Area Fine Arts or History or Literature or Science or Personal Computers or Personal Finance or Communications General Education and Elective

Literature World or British or American

Math College Algebra or above

Personal Wellness

and financial analysis will be examined from an entrepreneurial, managerial and personal perspective.

MGT 3153 Business Research Methods

This course is designed to introduce the use of quantitative and qualitative research tools in conducting action research in organizations. The course will give students an overview of the action research model, as well as other models, types and functions of research. It will also provide students with the methods and tools used to collect, analyze, interpret, and report quantitative data. Students will learn the basic principles of ethical research data analysis and presentation strategies.

MGT 3173 Introduction to Leadership

Introduction to Leadership focuses on theories of leadership as applied to adult learners engaged in a variety of experiential and traditional learning activities. An examination of traditional leadership theories will be covered as well as cutting-edge leadership topics. Leadership applications will develop critical thinking skills about leadership concepts. Skill building exercises will foster leadership skills that can be applied in professional and personal lives.

MGT 3193 Organizational Behavior

This course focuses on organizational theory and the analysis of structures and environments, resource utilization, power and leadership, cultures, problem diagnosis, and renewal of open system organizations. Students will also examine the roles and functions of managers in leading organizations (planning, organizing, directing, delegating, and evaluating the use of resources) and the roles of organizational development practitioners in helping clients in the organizational renewal process. An examination of the organization and the leader will attempt to provide reason and rationale for why some theories and applications appear to work in one environment but not in another. This course should prepare the student to analyze real-world environments and to select the best alternatives.

MGT 4123 Contemporary Issues in Leadership (inSPIRE Online Course) This course is a study cultural, ethical, and philosophical issues which are involved in leadership practices. Written assignments will be applicable to the student’s particular occupation or field of interest. The course addresses these issues in the context of a required service learning project. Students will be challenged through these experiential projects to become catalysts for positive change and leadership in their community.

MGT 4133 Quality Assurance/Management

History, philosophy, and theory of total quality management as presented by authors such as W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, Philip Crosby, and others.

The focus will be on continuous quality improvement, total quality control, competitive advantages, problem solving, teamwork, customer service, and statistical process control. This course will incorporate approaches found in Six Sigma and ISO-9000 programs.

MGT 4163 Human Resource Management

This course will increase the participant’s knowledge of the field of human resources (HR) and provide a current reference to HR practices. Several functional areas to be addressed include: HR Management Practices, General Employment Practices; Recruiting, Selection and Staffing; Human Resource Development;

Compensation and Benefits; Employee and Labor Relations; Health, Safety and Security. HMR is the function that assists organizations in achieving goals by

obtaining, developing, motivating, and retaining the right people. HRM recognizes the fact that each employee is capable of making a valuable contribution and seeks ways in which individual goals may be in synch with organizational goals.

MGT 4223 Personal Leadership Strategies (inSPIRE Online Course) This course will help the student recognize the qualities that make one a successful leader including attitudes, interpersonal skills, critical thinking and strong ethics. Students will explore strategies for managing, leading, motivating and communicating in a diverse, international environment.

MGT 4233 Leadership and Change Management

Organizations are evolving daily. This course focuses on a methodical, rational analysis of change within an organization. It begins with an analysis and diagnosis of the organization, the role of the change agent, defining the problem, preparing the personnel, teams and the organization for change, working with the personnel/

teams to achieve the optimal change, and finally it concludes the evaluation of the change. Change management is an on-going process that is best accomplished by using leadership principles.

MATHEMATICS (MAT)

For a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, a student must complete the general requirements of the College, the mathematics major requirements, the minor requirements in another area of study, and electives. Mathematics majors must take a comprehensive test in the senior year. A mathematics minor is available to those students majoring in another area. Those students interested in obtaining teacher licensure for teaching mathematics in secondary schools should see the Teacher Education Handbook.

I. Mathematics Major

A. General Education & Degree Requirements (See p. 45) 38 SH

PHY 2014, 2024 8 SH

Subtotal 46 SH

(PHY 2014-2024 meets the General Education Science and B.S.

Requirements. Any two of the Math Major Requirements meet the General Education Math and B.S. requirements)

B. Major Requirements

1. Programming Core 6 SH

BUS 2313, Computer Programming elective (BUS 2433 or 3333)

2. Mathematics Core Requirements

MAT 1815, 1825, 2815, 2703, 2913, 3003 24 SH

MAT 2023 or 2033 3 SH

MAT 3033, 4203 6 SH

MAT 4443 3 SH

3. Mathematics Elective

Chose from MAT 3403, 3603, 3813, 4503, 4423 6 SH

Subtotal 48 SH

C. Minor and Electives

Subtotal 32 SH

TOTAL 126 SH

II. Mathematics Minor

MAT 1815, 1825 10 SH

MAT 2023 or 2033, 2703, 2815, 2913, 3003 17 SH

TOTAL 27 SH