239 courses with the subject BUSI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BUSI 101Introduction to Business3
The student will study all of the major aspects of operating a modern business. Emphasis is given to business practice for both small business and large corporate enterprises.
A hands-on course, students will engage in business fundamentals that include major business functions, entrepreneurship as a macrocosm of business, and proper business communication. Students will develop and expand job-centric skills such as career exploration, job search techniques and personal marketability.
This course represents the annual Kingdom Advisor conference for training and collaboration with professionals in the finance/financial planning/accounting industries. This course is elective with the cost representing the amount needed to cover transportation and lodging for the conference.
BUSI 200Enterprise Business Applications and Communications3
Prerequisite: MATH 121 or MATH 117 or MATH 108 or MATH 110 or MATH 115 or MATH 122 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or MATH 131 or MATH 133 or MATH 200 or MATH 201 or MATH 217 or MATH 227 or MATH 250 or BUSI 230 or ACT Math with a score of 21 or (pre2016 post1995)SAT Math with a score of 560 or SAT Section Math with a score of 560 or Assessment - Mathematics II with a score of 15 or Placement Score-Math with a score of 070
BUSI 201Intermediate Business Computer Applications3
Prerequisite: INFT 110 or INFT 111 or (INFT Excel Test with a score of 5 and INFT PowerPoint Test with a score of 5 and INFT Word Test with a score of 5)
Introduction to real estate provides an overview of the real estate industry, including markets, land use planning and zoning, development, finance, construction, sales, marketing, management and property valuation. Examines the key factors and processes in each of these areas.
BUSI 230Introduction to Probability and Statistics3
Resident Prerequisite: Placement Score-Math with a score of 075 or (CLST 103 and Assessment - Mathematics with a score of 23 and Assessment - Mathematics II with a score of 15) or MATH 105 or MATH 108 or MATH 110 or MATH 115 or MATH 121 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or MATH 131 or MATH 1XX or MATH 2XX
Elective course covering various basic areas common to most businesses and organizations. May be repeated when topics differ. Open to all students; pass/fail graded.
Directed applicable work experience under supervision of the Director of Business Internships and a business manager/ professional in the student's area of interest. Application processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to internship.
Essential to all business professionals is a sound understanding of the theories and practice of organizational communication. This dynamic course presents the fundamentals of written, verbal, nonverbal, and technological communication.
Explores legal and ethical issues encountered in the provision and delivery of healthcare products and services. Topics explored include, but are not limited to, introduction to healthcare law and ethics, making ethical decisions, contracts, medical records and informed consent, privacy law, and HIPAA.
An introduction to the field of international business. Topics to be covered include: country differences in political economy and culture; cross-border trade and investment; the global monetary system; global strategy; global market; and product development; global operations management; and global human resources management.
Examines procedures of how healthcare policy is developed at the federal and state levels. This course examines policy decisions and related issues that shape the healthcare organization, financing, and implementation of healthcare services and delivery systems. Ethical, social, and political issues that affect the provision of healthcare services will be evaluated.
Management requires a balance between social (people) and technical (quantitative) perspectives, as well as between efficiency and effectiveness. This course emphasizes the application of these perspectives in each of the planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions.
BUSI 311Introduction to Healthcare Administration3
Explores the field of healthcare management related to the global healthcare system. Topics explored include, but not limited to, a historical overview, theoretical foundations, and history and major characteristics of development. Addresses the application of managerial concepts and practices to healthcare organizations exploring healthcare provider types, cost, access and quality of care, and the future of health services delivery.
BUSI 323Financial Analysis and Management in Healthcare3
Focused on exploring the concepts of financial management in healthcare this course will explore topics related to the revenue cycle, disbursement, budgeting/forecasting, internal control, financial reporting, and contract management aspects of the healthcare organization. Differences between the goods and service industries will be explored. This course will also survey the pros and cons of a single payer system.
A review of the concepts and practices of planning for and leading effective change. Students will evaluate personal and organizational approaches to change in order to identify requirements, plan and implement change.
This introductory course in organizational behavior integrates the management and behavioral principles, techniques, and concepts associated with the productivity of organizational resources. It focuses on human behavior in organizations and is primarily concerned with improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness through increased understanding of the behavior of people at work.
BUSI 344Human Resource Management in Healthcare Administration3
This course provides students an opportunity to evaluate human capital requirements of the healthcare system and apply appropriate solutions to address individual and organizational performance and productivity. Students will review employment legislation and apply strategic solutions for human capital staffing, total rewards, workplace safety and labor relations' needs in healthcare organizations.
An evaluation of the inter-relatedness of the followership and servant leadership is reviewed on how those traits are imperative to be an effective leader.
This course is designed to provide an overview of the financial planning process with specific emphasis of retirement planning. Topics discussed will include: client/planner interactions; time value of money applications; personal financial statements development and assessment; cash flow and debt management; asset acquisition; education planning; planning elements of risk management; investment planning; and retirement planning; special needs planning review; integrating planning recommendations; financial planning ethics review; overview of practice management concepts.
This course is designed to cover, retirement needs analysis, Social Security and Medicare, Medicaid, types of retirement plans, qualified plan rules and options, other tax-advantaged retirement plans, regulatory considerations, key factors affecting plan selection for businesses, distribution rules and taxation, retirement income and distribution strategies and business succession planning.
Estate Planning focuses on the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with the goals of a financial planner's clients. It is a study of the legal, tax, financial and non-financial aspects of this process, covering topics such as: trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and related taxes.
A study of the strategic importance of the supply chain and logistics functions of businesses. Includes an examination of emerging technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, RFID, and Additive Manufacturing. Humanitarian supply chains and the Christian worldview are also examined. In commerce, strategic value chain and supply-chain management (SCM) create essential competitive advantage. This course examines the integrative management and supply chain process that are directly linked to its achievement.
This course is designed to give students a foundation of the common professional components. Students in business-related programs need to attain general business competencies such that they may be better suited to understand the business environment. Students who pass each component will demonstrate proficiency in each of the following: Marketing, Business Ethics, Legal Environment, Accounting, Global Dimensions of Business, Finance, Business Leadership, Human Resource Management, Operations and Production Management, Business Integration and Strategic Management, and Organizational Behavior.
The Construction Management Fundamentals course offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, practices, and strategies essential for effective construction project management within the context of modern business environments. This course provides students with a solid foundation in construction management while emphasizing the integration of business concepts to enhance project success and organizational performance.
The Construction Materials and Methods course offers a comprehensive examination of the selection, utilization, and management of materials and methods in construction projects. This course integrates business principles with technical knowledge to equip students with the skills necessary for optimizing construction processes, enhancing project outcomes, and maximizing business value.
The Construction Cost Estimating course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, methods, and techniques involved in estimating construction costs from a strategic business viewpoint within the context of the construction industry. Students will delve into the fundamental principles of cost estimation, understanding how it integrates with project management, budgeting, and overall business strategy, while also learning how to analyze construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents to accurately quantify materials, labor, equipment, and other resources required for construction activities. Emphasis will be placed on applying the methods, practices, and principles learned to the competitive business environment.
The Project Management for Construction course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices tailored to the construction industry. This course integrates business perspectives to equip students with the skills necessary to effectively lead construction projects, optimize resource utilization, and achieve business objectives. By integrating business perspectives with project management principles, this course equips students with the skills necessary to lead successful construction projects, drive business growth, and achieve sustainable success in the construction industry.
Management principles and techniques for the administration of a non-profit organization, including churches, charities, hospitals, and government organizations.
This course introduces the basic issues and principles of information system security such as security policies, their mechanisms of implementation, means attackers use to circumvent these protections, and defenses against these attackers. (Formerly ISYS 340)
BUSI 418Research and Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare3
Explores the practice of evidence-based management relative to healthcare decision making and support. Topics explored include but not limited to: evolution of evidence-based healthcare, locating and evaluating evidence, developing the capacity of healthcare managers to utilize evidence in decision making, and evidence-based healthcare in the 21st century.
BUSI 419Management of Quality Improvement and Outcomes3
Addresses the manager's role in improving healthcare quality and outcomes, including clinical and organizational improvement, technology assessment, and quality improvement practices. This course examines how improved work processes lead to quality improvement and value creation in the healthcare organization. Students will explore the contribution of operations research and quality management to improve delivery and production of healthcare services and business processes from the perspective of the healthcare professional.
This course is designed to introduce and explore insurance planning and the risk management process. Topics discussed will include: categories of risk, risk management process, law and legal practices of insurance contracts, health insurance, basic and advanced concepts of life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, property and liability insurance, and credit protection concepts.
Franchising is a major form of business ownership and a strategy for growing ventures. This course examines franchising from both the perspective of the entrepreneur as a franchisee and as a franchisor. Topics will include selecting a franchise, developing a franchised business model, and legal issues associated with the franchised relationship.
This course explores how the Internet has revolutionized the buying and selling of goods and services in the marketplace. Topics include: Internet business models, electronic commerce infrastructure, designing on-line storefronts, payment acceptance and security issues, and the legal and ethical challenges of electronic commerce.
This course explores the unique personal, interpersonal issues, and business issues associated with the family-owned and managed firm. Topics include challenges and opportunities for family businesses, the dynamics of family interactions within the family business culture, conflict resolution, estate planning, and succession planning.
Explores how principles of economic analysis can be applied to the field of healthcare. This course will explore how healthcare economics is unique through an exploration of healthcare markets (including supply, demand, production, and costs) and how cost benefit analysis is performed when the output presents challenges for measurement.
A practical study in the dynamics of establishing, funding, and managing a small new enterprise, or acquiring an existing business using case studies, practical exercises, and class instruction.
This course will provide a foundational understanding of cultivating donor relationships to raise funds in the nonprofit sector. Areas of focus in this course will include relationship building with donors, moving donors through various levels of giving, making the “ask,” effective communication strategies, volunteer efforts, donor software, and managing campaigns.
This course emphasizes emerging technology and data analytics in supply chain management. Included in the course is an emphasis on the digital supply chain as well as global risks and cyber security. This is where real-world application meets data-driven strategy. Case studies include how emerging technologies such as automation, AI, 3D & 4D printing, and analytics can be applied throughout supply chains from sell, to move, to make and source, to generate a significant social and economic impact, all through a Christian worldview. Includes SAP S4HANA Blockchain user modules.
An analysis of the foundation of ethical behavior in business, including an introduction to social graces and the importance of professional image. Emphasis is placed on a comparison between Judeo-Christian and secular ethical paradigms.
BUSI 473Advanced Supply Chain Application and Policy3
Analysis and problem solving, strategic supply chain management and leadership. This course serves as a mini-capstone for the SCM cognate, with advanced case studies in purchasing, manufacturing, inventory management, distribution, site planning, logistics, quality, and transportation. Each area is examined in a strategic context with a specific focus on the internal/external, and national/international environments of the firm.
This course will serve as an overview of various concepts regarding humanitarian aid, including its history, cultural and governmental considerations, the application of management concepts related to aid efforts, and the funding and proposal requirements needed for grants within humanitarian efforts.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the property management industry as it relates to residential, multi-family and commercial properties. This includes the interactions between owners, tenants and property managers as well as associated business and tax implications.
This course explores real estate valuation and investment transactions through the lens of capital budgeting techniques. This includes general cash flow considerations and pertinent tax implications associated with real estate investments.
This course provides comprehensive instruction related to the valuation and appraisal techniques used for residential and income-producing properties, including the comparable sales approach, the cost approach, and the income approach.
A selected directed practical work experience under the supervisor of the Director of the Business Internship program and a business manager/professional in the student’s area of career interest. Applications are processed through the department Faculty Intern Advisor. Applicants must apply the semester prior to starting the internship.
Designed to encourage students to broaden their understanding of contemporary business and to give them an opportunity to propose, conduct and report a major piece of individual research in his area of specialization.
A selected directed practical work experience under the supervision of the Director of the Business Internship program and a business manager/professional in the student's area of career interest. Applications are processed through the department Faculty Intern Advisor. Applicants must apply the semester prior to starting the internship.
This course examines the concept of servant leadership from the perspective of leadership theory and applied biblical integration. The course will impart the philosophy of servant leadership.
Students in this course will study the impact of change on an organization and stakeholders and the dynamics of change in order to lead organizational change efforts. The course reviews the literature for the best practices relating to organizational change and organizational learning.
Focused on the foundations of healthcare informatics, students will gain an overview of the information, resources, and technologies in healthcare. Topics include but are not limited to healthcare information systems infrastructure, enterprise architecture, applications, data management, information security, telehealth, project management, and emerging technologies. Students will examine major theories supporting healthcare informatics, understand its application in supporting decision-making, and recognize its importance in the provision of effective and efficient healthcare. (Crosslisted with INFO 505)
BUSI 508Career Development in Healthcare Administration3
This course will provide an overview of healthcare administration career opportunities ranging from direct care facilities such as hospitals and physician practices, as well as non-direct health care entities such as associations, insurance companies and medical supplier organizations. Evaluating the healthcare management workforce, understanding healthcare management, and healthcare management practice settings will be completed.
BUSI 510Organizational Behavior in Health Systems3
This course will provide the current or future healthcare manager with an overview of issues healthcare administrators will need to address to include diversity, attitudes, perceptions, and effective communication. Motivational and leadership theories, intrapersonal and interpersonal issues, stress, decision making, conflict/negotiation skills and group dynamics in the healthcare organization will be addressed. Healthcare managers ultimately play a critical and vital role in how health systems manage change and these aspects will be explored.
Explores the field of healthcare management, specifically related to the management of global healthcare systems in technological societies and the need for innovation and creativity in healthcare administration. This course will provide an introduction to the principles of management and leadership as the foundations for the administration of healthcare products and service delivery. Topics explored include but not limited to a historical overview, theoretical foundations, and major developments and characteristics of global healthcare systems; types of healthcare providers; cost, access and quality of care; and the future of health services delivery.
This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the steps involved in the analytical and decision-making processes involved in formulating, implementing and controlling a strategic marketing program for a product market entry.
BUSI 523Financial Analysis and Decision Making in Healthcare3
Focused on financial analysis and decision making in healthcare, this course will provide exposure to the design and operation of healthcare financial and reimbursement systems. Examines the current system of financing healthcare and the factors affecting it. Students will examine topics related to the revenue cycle, disbursement, budgeting/forecasting, internal control, financial reporting, and contract management aspects of the healthcare organization.
BUSI 528Strategic Management and Marketing for Health Professionals3
Focused on creating strategies and exploring models for gaining a competitive edge in the healthcare marketplace. Students will explore the importance of strategic planning in healthcare; internal and external environmental assessment; marketing healthcare services; strategy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and long term control.
A treatment of the theory and practice of financial decision making in the firm, with emphasis on the practical application of financial analysis, the course is based on the principle that a firm should be managed to increase the wealth of its shareholders. The target audience is managers, at all levels and in all functional areas. Beginning with an overview of financial analysis, the course topics include financial management, capital investment decisions, financing decisions, and managing for value creation. Importance is placed on the concept of the time value of money.
Prerequisite: Financial Accounting with a score of 3 and Managerial Accounting with a score of 3 and Corporate Finance with a score of 3 and (Bus Cmn Pro Cpnt/27hr BUSI Req with a score of 3 or BMAL 590)
Prerequisite: Financial Accounting with a score of 3 and Managerial Accounting with a score of 3 and Corporate Finance with a score of 3 and (Bus Cmn Pro Cpnt/27hr BUSI Req with a score of 3 or BMAL 590)
Prerequisite: Financial Accounting with a score of 3 and Managerial Accounting with a score of 3 and Corporate Finance with a score of 3 and (Bus Cmn Pro Cpnt/27hr BUSI Req with a score of 3 or BMAL 590)
Prerequisite: Financial Accounting with a score of 3 and Managerial Accounting with a score of 3 and Corporate Finance with a score of 3 and (Bus Cmn Pro Cpnt/27hr BUSI Req with a score of 3 or BMAL 590)
This course provides the student with a foundational knowledge of the legal issues that both start-up and established business enterprises face. Armed with this wisdom, the student will assess an organization's need for competent legal advice from an experienced professional in matters of contracts, corporations, employment, insurance, intellectual property, international trade, leases, limited liability organizations, partnerships, and homeland security concerns.
This course focuses upon ethical issues and dilemmas faced by leaders. Definitions of ethical leadership are reviewed as they related to values and culture. The theory and practice of ethical leadership is evaluated as it pertains to a biblical worldview.
Business research is a systematic inquiry whose objective is to provide information to solve managerial problems. This course is an introduction on how to do business research with an emphasis on applied problem solving. It has a major focus on problem identification and analysis, problem solving strategies and communication skills.
Leaders of non-profit organizations must understand their role in the diverse political, social and economic contexts in which they will lead. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to lead a non-profit organization. Students will examine governance, key concepts and the stakeholders involved in non-profit management.
This course is directed toward preparing those considering starting or acquiring a business. Students will examine the managerial, technical and financial challenges of entrepreneurship. In-depth studies of the entrepreneurial requirements for success and the methods of entering a business are covered.
The purpose of the course is to prepare managers to compete successfully in the global economy. The rapidly changing economic, political, technological and cultural environments will be studied as a foundation for understanding how to compete in differing environments, utilizing the resources available to the enterprise in managing the various functional areas of business.
BUSI 611Operations Management for Health Organizations3
A study of the operational challenges and opportunities facing medical and health services managers and the value added areas where resources are transformed into goods and services. The exploration of operations management for health organizations will involve some complexity as various quantitative management tools are examined and applied.
BUSI 619Quality Assessment and Evidence Based Decision Making3
Historically, the healthcare industry has been based mostly on clinical experience and judgment. Advances in communication, innovation in information technology, and other recent improvements have increased the promise of evidence-based decision making. This course will examine how evidence-based decision making provides a framework for addressing healthcare quality assessment and improvement in the provision and management of patient care.
Focused on the economics of healthcare, this course will explore how healthcare economics is unique. Students will be exposed to different techniques used for economic assessment of economic evaluation studies and related publications. For-profit and not-for-profit provider firms, information problems in healthcare markets, regulation, financing of healthcare, and healthcare reform issues will be explored.
BUSI 642Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management3
A practical approach designed for the general manager that provides a knowledge base in basic human resource topics, as well as an in-depth analysis of important current issues in the field. Through text readings, case studies, experiential exercises, Internet activities, and research, students will learn to synthesize and integrate theory with application and evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's human resources.
This is the first of a two-course series covering advanced topics in Project Management, cross-referenced with PMBOK concepts. Topical coverage includes: project selection and definition, aligning projects with organizational strategy/structure/ culture, estimating project times and costs, developing the project plan, managing risk, and scheduling resources and costs. (Crosslisted with BMIS 680)
BUSI 700Doctor of Business Administration Orientation3
Introduction for new DBA students to provide information about the DBA program and philosophy, as well as the Graduate School of Business and university resources (Intensive Optional).
Introduction to the PhD Organization & Management and PhD Business Administration programs. This course provides an overview of core areas of business and management, student expectations, the process of conducting scholarly research, strategies for success, and university resources.
BUSI 707Entrepreneurship: From Startup to Exit Strategy3
This course provides a detailed overview of the entrepreneurial perspective and process. Topics include moving from an idea to developing a business opportunity, further developing the business opportunity into a clear business plan, obtaining funding for the business, and finally, successfully launching, growing, and potentially exiting the new business venture.
This course provides an overview of entrepreneurship as it relates to small business management. Topics include the nature of entrepreneurs and small businesses, leveraging ideas and small business entry, marketing for small businesses, accounting and finance for cash management, and the functions of operations management, risk management, and human resource management.
This course provides a detailed overview of the process of raising capital for new business ventures. Topics include planning for fundraising, negotiating valuation, funding for startups and small businesses, funding for diversity businesses, funding for inventions and innovations, and community-based funding.
An in-depth exploration of current research and theory supporting the development and application of effective global supply chain management techniques designed for superior cost reduction and value creation.
An in-depth exploration of current research and theory supporting the development and application of processes designed to manage how resources are acquired, stored, transported on global basis.
This course provides a detailed overview of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies. Topics include the implementation of LSS, current issues in LSS, best practices for the application of LSS, LSS within the Supply Chain, and the application and usage of LSS for process improvement.
Prerequisite: ((BUSI 530 and BUSI 532 and BUSI 534 and BUSI 536 and BUSI 538) or (BUSI 505 and BUSI 506 and BUSI 511 and BUSI 646) or (BUSI 642 and BUSI 643 and BUSI 644 and BUSI 645) or (BMIS 520 and BMIS 530 and BMIS 580 and (BMIS 510 or CSIS 505)) or (BUSI 604 and BUSI 605 and BUSI 606 and BUSI 607) or (BUSI 502 and BUSI 503 and BUSI 504 and BUSI 610) or (BUSI 520 and BUSI 612 and BUSI 613 and BUSI 614) or (BUSI 643 and HLTH 553 and MGMT 602 and STCO 658) or (BUSI 650 and BUSI 680 and BUSI 681 and BUSI 682) or (BUSI 621 and BUSI 622 and BUSI 623 and JURI 550) or (MGMT 610 and MGMT 645 and MGMT 651 and MGMT 652) or (BUSI 570 and BUSI 643 and MGMT 501) or (STCO 532 and STCO 534 and STCO 550 and STCO 562) or (BUSI 613 and BUSI 615 and BUSI 616 and BUSI 650) or (COMS 624 and STCO 648 and TOUR 601 and TOUR 602) or (LIFC 501 and LIFC 502 and LIFC 603 and LIFC 604) or (ACCT 612 and ACCT 622 and ACCT 632 and ACCT 642 and BUSI 601) and BUSI 701 and BUSI 710 and BUSI 730 and BUSI 735 and BUSI 740 and BUSI 745 and BUSI 750 and BUSI 770 and BUSI 820 and BUSI 830 )
Prerequisite: (( (BMAL 703 and BMAL 704 and BMAL 710 and BMAL 714 and BUSI 702 and BUSI 711 and BUSI 750 and BUSI 770 and BUSI 815 and BUSI 820) and (BUSI 816 or BUSI 821)) or (BUSI 702 and BUSI 711 and BUSI 730 and BUSI 740 and BUSI 745 and BUSI 750 and BUSI 770 and BUSI 815 and BUSI 816 and BUSI 820 and BUSI 821) and (BUSI 707 and BUSI 708 and BUSI 709) or (BMAL 720 and BMAL 755 and PSYC 716) or (BMAL 702 and BMAL 727 and BMAL 770) or (BUSI 741 and BUSI 742 and BUSI 743))
