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BADM

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course

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2026-2027

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milligan.edu

family financial planning with an emphasis on record keeping, budgeting, tax planning, credit management, consumer laws, real estate transactions, purchasing insurance, selecting investments, and retirement and estate planning. Offered every term. Three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

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2026-2027

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milligan.edu

discussion, independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from term to term. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

with an overview of business. It covers major topics such as management, marketing, economics/finance, accounting, and information technology. It also explores the role business plays within today’s social framework. This course is open to non-business majors, students who are undecided, or business majors exploring different areas of concentration. (May not be taken as an upper-level division business elective.) Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

experience in providing federal income tax preparation services to low/mid income level taxpayers. Students will receive training and certification through the Internal Revenue Service. Once certification is complete, students will prepare returns at various locations in the area. All activities are under the direct supervision of the course instructor. Prerequisite: consent of the course instructor. Offered spring term each year. One to three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

role that microfinance institutions play in the development of the global economy. A study of the historical development and regulatory structure of microfinance will provide the foundation for the course. The course will then focus on three major areas: the relationship between microfinance institutions and their clientele, challenges facing the future development of microfinance institutions, and the theological implications of microfinance. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

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2026-2027

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milligan.edu

either to study material not in the curriculum or to facilitate an individualized approach in a field not now covered in a single course. Not open to freshmen. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

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milligan.edu

discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

Choose one:

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

BADM 317 Consumer Behavior (3 hrs) or BADM 318 Marketing Research (3 hrs)

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

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milligan.edu

behavior, product strategy, distribution strategy, promotional strategy, and pricing strategy from a global perspective. Prerequisite: ECON 202. Offered every term. Three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

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milligan.edu

and familiarize students with the basic concepts and procedures for investigating consumers’ buying habits, pre-purchase decision processes, and post-purchase evaluation processes within a dynamic time framework. Concentration will be on assessing the importance of various factors and elements within the market environment and their influences on the assessment of individuals’ and groups’ attitudinal and behavior outcomes in different market situations. The development of workable managerial strategies based on the understanding of consumers’ behavior will also be emphasized. Prerequisite BADM 315. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

comprehensive and practical presentation of the field of marketing research. It emphasizes an applied approach through managerially-oriented marketing research cases and a field research project. Prerequisite: BADM 315. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

introduction to legal concepts in the areas of the American court system, criminal law, torts, strict liability, employment law, contracts, agency and business organizations. Concentration is placed upon the application of these legal principles to commercial transactions. Offered every term. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

with an introduction to the legal concepts in the areas of sales, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions. Additional topics include bankruptcy, insurance, and property law. Concentration is placed upon the application of these legal principles to commercial transactions. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

contemporary global marketing management. The context or environment of international marketing is covered along with the task of marketing in a variety of national domestic markets with their distinct cultural settings. The course is divided into three major areas: overview of the global marketing environment, moving into international markets, and advanced international marketing management. Offered summer term each year as part of IBI program. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

the resource allocation that focuses explicitly on transactions conducted across international borders. This study is facilitated by analytical tools tha include theories establishing the basis for international trade and behavior of exchange rates. Protectionist policies of government include quotas, tariffs and excise taxes are also reviewed. Offered every term. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

principles of management. Also considered are decision-making and the fundamental function of management, planning, organizing, actuating, controlling, and applying the process of management to selected areas. Studies of individual firms are discussed. Offered every term. Three undergraduate course descriptions 132 semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

principles and policies governing employer-employee relationships and a consideration of the problems and practices of hiring, supervising, and terminating workers. Prerequisite: BADM 361. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the major: 3 hours of social learning (ECON 201) 3 hours of mathematics (MATH 213) Introduction to College and Service (BADM 110) business administration 67 Total number of required hours in the Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance: 49 In addition to courses in the major (and minor, if applicable), students must complete the General Education Requirements for a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree as described on pages 59-60. To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete 128 semester hours in courses with course numbers at the 100 level or above. The BA degree requires foreign language through the intermediate level. Business Administration major with Economics concentration The economics concentration provides students with a deeper exposure to economic principles and institutions from an historical and modern perspective. The concentration is recommended as an alternative for students interested in careers in banking, finance, or economics.

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BADM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

hours

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

theories that will help the student create, manage, and gain profit from a small business. A computer simulation in which the students start and run their own small businesses is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite:

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

designed to provide the student with an understanding of effective professional and personal behavior in an organization. The course focuses on understanding the behavior of workers and managers in an organizational environment, developing effective communication styles, working in a team environment, handling power and politics in an organization, understanding change, conflict and creativity, and developing and reaching personal goals. Using personal assessments, skill building exercises, and case analysis, students build the interpersonal skills required for successful interaction within the business environment. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

designed to cover the major topics normally offered in a course in international business management and strategy as well as more in-depth coverage of such areas as international corporate finance, human resource management, and strategy. It also has a very important function of enabling the integration of field experiences, corporate visits, and presentations by guest faculty with the current theoretical developments and literature in this field. Offered summer term each year as part of IBI program. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

Entrepreneurs are individuals who recognize opportunities where others see chaos, contradiction, and confusion. This course will focus on the aspects of innovation and growth associated with entrepreneurial ventures as business owners work to leverage the company’s capacity through t systems development and implementation. The course will explore the legal, marketing, and financial challenges of entrepreneurial ventures as well as business and strategic planning. Offered occasionally. Three credit hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the major: 3 hours of social learning (ECON 201) 3 hours of mathematics (MATH 213) Introduction to College and Service (BADM 110) Total number of required hours for a Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing: 49 In addition to courses in the major (and minor, if applicable), students must complete the General Education Requirements for a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree as described on pages 59-60. To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete 128 semester hours in courses with course numbers at the 100 level or above. The BA degree requires foreign language through the intermediate level. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

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BADM

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course

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2026-2027

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milligan.edu

exploration of data technologies essential for modern marketing. Students will learn to assess and interpret marketing data, utilizing techniques such as web data extraction, cluster analysis for market segmentation, A/B testing, and data visualization. This course places a strong emphasis on cultivating practical competencies that are highly valued in the current job market. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

problems of moral conduct in the field of business. The course emphasizes both the philosophical foundations of ethical conduct and the practical problems encountered in the day-to-day conduct of business affairs. Much of the study of practical problems centers around actual case studies. Although there are no specific prerequisites, this course should generally be taken only after a number of other business administration courses have been completed. Offered every term. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

BIOL 371 $135 BIOL 450 $60 BIOL 492 $75 CH 7000; CM 7000; CMA 7000; CMC 7000; CME 7000; CMF 7000; CMM 7000; CMP 7000; CMSF 7000; CMW 7000; NTS 7000; OTS 7000; TH 7000 $250 CH 7980; CMA 7980; CMC 7980; CME 7980; CMM 7980; CMP 7980; CMSF 7980; CMW 7980; NTS 7980; OTS 7980; TH 7980 $100 CM 8302 $250

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

student in a position in business under adequate supervision for the joint purposes of learning about business and possible occupational choices. Credit hours are based on internship work hours during the semester with one credit hour assigned for each 50 work hours. Prerequisite: consent of major professor. Offered every term. One to six semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

in which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.’

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

in which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

in which students revise their research and present their findings publicly. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

of marketing strategy at the business unit level and its connection with corporate strategy. Concentration is given to opportunity analysis, competitive evaluation, and marketing strategy design and revision. Offered Fall I. Three semester hours.

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

leadership and appropriate strategies for implementing planned change. The course integrates materials from both micro and macro approaches to leadership and looks at the differences between managers and leaders, the leader-member exchange process, the leader’s role in setting the strategic direction of an organization, and the ethical, moral and professional issues of leadership with concentration on developing a biblical foundation of leadership. Offered Summer I and Spring II. Three semester hours.

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

resource management in depth and a provides a strategic overview of the essential knowledge required to manage a firm’s human resources effectively including both interpersonal and quantitative skills. It explores human resources within various structures and with different job, skill, and behavioral requirements. Empasis is given to the ethical behavior by managers as they enforce standards throughout the organization and the strategic integration of human resource functions within the context of a firm’s task environment. Offered Summer I and Spring I. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

examines the moral, ethical, social, and spiritual aspects of the practice of business. Students will explore the relationship between Christianity and commerce and the role of character in leadership and ethical decision making. Offered Summer I and Spring I. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

analysis of information gathered both internally and externally. Topics addressed include both the statistical analysis used in the decision-making processes at the managerial level as well as the constrained optimization techniques required in managerial economics. Offered Summer II. Three semester hours.

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

focuses on the practical application of professional work experience to facilitate career growth and development. Career coaching and career path development will be offered throughout the course. Students will have the opportunity to apply practical application of learned business concepts in a professional setting, reflect on their past work experiences, identify areas f growth, and develop strategies to propel their careers forward. By fostering a supportive learning environment and providing valuable resources for career development, the Experiential Learning course equips students with graduate course descriptions 211 the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate and excel in their chosen career paths. Offered every term. Three semester hours.

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key elements essential for successful management within nonprofit organizations. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in leadership roles within the non-profit sector. The course will cover various topics including: − Mission Development & Focus: The process of developing a clear and effective mission statement that guides organizational goals and drives strategic initiatives. − Employment & Recruiting: Understanding the roles and responsibilities of employees within a nonprofit organization and best practices for recruiting and retaining talent. − Volunteer Recruitment: Techniques for recruiting and managing volunteers effectively to support organizational initiatives. − Fundraising: Planning and executing successful fundraising events and campaigns to support the financial health of the organization. − Community Engagement & Marketing: Strategies for engaging with the community and promoting the organization's mission through marketing efforts. − Financial Management: Fundamentals of financial management within non-profits, including budgeting, accounting practices, and strategic financial planning. − IRS Status & Filing Requirements: An overview of IRS regulations and reporting requirements for maintaining non- profit status and compliance. − Grant Writing: Techniques for researching, writing, and securing grants to support organizational programs and initiatives. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools needed to effectively manage various aspects of nonprofit operations and make a positive impact within their communities. Offered Summer I. Three semester hours.

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

Sector (3 hrs) Ministry Management:

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and practices related to the sourcing, recruitment, selection, and management of talent within organizations. The course will cover various milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

Integrated MBA: A customized track that includes BADM 600 and 2 student-selected courses Total number of required hours: 36 milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject

BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

designed to equip MBA students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and drive innovation within organizations while effectively managing change. The course will focus on the principles and practices of innovation, including identifying opportunities for innovation, fostering a culture of creativity, and implementing innovative solutions. Students will also learn how to navigate organizational change by exploring change management strategies, understanding resistance to change, and developing effective communication techniques to facilitate successful transitions. Through case studies, real-world examples, and group projects, students will have the opportunity to apply their learning to practical situations and develop their capabilities as transformative leaders. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to lead innovation initiatives, drive organizational change, and inspire their teams to adapt to and thrive in dynamic business environments. The course is an integral part of the transformative leadership track in the MBA program, providing students with essential skills and knowledge to excel as future leaders in the ever-evolving business landscape. Offered Fall II. Three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

master of business administration 190 Operational Analytics and Technology:

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

hrs)

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

Non-Profit Administration:

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BADM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu

management in organizations while integrating and applying the work of the core curriculum. Students will develop a mastery of skills to analyze industries and competitors, identify and predict competitive behavior, develop and sustain competitive advantage, and make ethical strategic decisions. Key deliverables for this course will be a comprehensive project that demonstrates integration, application, and mastery of the Master of Business Administration program content. Offered Fall II and Spring II. Three semester hours.

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BADM

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

milligan.edu