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(social, political, technological, economic, and global factors), industry and market structure, and organizational strengths and weaknesses as applied in entrepreneurial settings. The emphasis is on the development and successful implementation of strategy in different types of firms across industries. Prerequisite: BUS 305. (3 credits)
406 Non-Profit Management
Building upon principles learned in the Principles of Management, Communication, and Organization class, this class discusses management in the context of non-profit endeavors. The course centers on discussing (a) how professional managers measure success in the context of a non-profit endeavors, and (b) whether the nature of management changes within a non-profit context. Prerequisite: BUS 305. (3 credits)
425 Finance
This course is a survey of financial management, including the financial marketplace, performance evaluation, and determinants of securities evaluation, risk and return analysis, capital investment decisions, and cost of capital. Prerequisite: BUS 202. (3 credits) (Formerly BUS 325)
450 Field Experience
This course is an internship for one semester in an off-campus location that provides students with real-life experience in applying their business administration major. Students meet with their faculty adviser and other students to discuss internship experiences, current issues in business, and to assist students in developing skills for the job-seeking process. The number of credits will be determined according to the number of hours the student spends in the internship. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (3-6 credits)
Chemistry (CHM)
121 General Chemistry I
This course is a lecture and lab course that covers fundamental topics in chemistry, including units of measurements, classifications of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and energy.
In conjunction with classroom instruction, the chemistry lab component for this course requires students to apply knowledge from the classroom to explore relationships, conduct inquiry, and apply critical thinking to the world of chemical reactions. Lecture and lab must be taken concurrently. Lecture (3 credits) and laboratory (1 credit)
Communication Arts (COM)
101 Introduction to Public Communication
Before students can engage people and culture for Christ, they must understand how to publicly communicate their thoughts and ideas. Knowing that public communication is often one of mankind’s greatest fears, this course seeks to encourage and develop the skills needed
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