Graduate Certificate in Business

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial and managerial

accounting systems. Several important concepts are studied in detail, including accounting cycle, cost concepts,

financial statement analysis, revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, present value, and long-term

liabilities.

The theory and practice of strategic management. This course explores the theory and practice of strategic management, equipping students with critical business skills for planning and managing strategic activities. Key topics include determining the mission, purpose, and philosophy of an organization; developing an organization profile; conducting resource analysis; assessing the external environment; identifying various strategic options; making strategic analysis and choices; setting long-term and annual objectives; developing grand strategies; implementing strategic decisions, and reviewing and controlling strategic actions. BUAD 791 will also cover the latest strategic management practices through surveys and evaluations.

Note: BUAD 691 serves as the capstone course for the MBA program and is typically taken in the final semester, following the substantial completion of all other requirements. This integrative course requires students to apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout their studies. BUAD 791 is designed for PhD in Education students specializing in Educational Administration.

The course explores the foundational teaching and primary metaphors of leadership including theories, models,

and concepts viewed in the context of God’s call on the covenant community in the redemptive history. Part of

the course covers ethical philosophies, construction of framework for ethical decision, and application of ethical

principles in one’s personal life and work place.

This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is on planning,
organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as
contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management.

Introduction to the art of academic discourse to prepare graduate students for writing theoretical and research papers, thesis, and dissertation.  Topics include proper use of sources, academic honesty, structure and language use, critical analysis and synthesis, organization, style and formatting, and the concept that writing is a process that is best learned through continual practice.  Use of a reference management system (e.g. Zotero, Mendeley, Citavi, EndNote) will be introduced.