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2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog

School of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business

Administration

Purpose Statement

The Cedarville University M.B.A. program is designed to prepare

students for expanded leadership responsibilities in business

and government, and provides them with a comprehensive set

of business competencies combined with a distinctively Christian

worldview. The M.B.A. provides a fully online program that can

be completed in one or two years, integrating biblical values

and ethics across all business disciplines. The M.B.A. program

includes core business functions of accounting, economics,

finance, information technology, management, marketing, and

corporate strategy. Understanding global business perspectives

and developing cultural intelligence normally requires a study

abroad business tour.

Values

Excellence

– adhering to the highest standards in ethical

and moral behavior. Providing continuously quality goods and

services using processes that are customer-focused. Applying

Biblical wisdom and discernment in everyday business

interactions.

Missional Purpose

– recognizing that our purpose is to

serve Christ and minister to others. Reflecting godliness as

salt and light in a business world. Edifying others who we

interact with on a daily basis.

Stewardship

– using our talents, skills, money and time in

recognition that they originate from God and are for use in

His purposes. Making decisions that reflect the diversity of

stakeholders in ways that bring glory to God.

Servant

– an attitude of humbly serving God and our

fellowman with compassion in the business setting. Showing

mercy and grace in business relationships, which reflects

God’s love for us.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the Master of Business Administration, the

graduate will:

1. Demonstrate a strategic understanding of the integration

of management, marketing, finance, accounting, global

business, and economics in a business context.

2. Anticipate and analyze trends in the business and

public policy environments and formulate organizational

strategies.

3. Identify and evaluate legal and ethical dilemmas affecting

business decisions from a Christian context.

4. Articulate the internal and external positions of an

organization; applying current techniques to measure,

communicate, evaluate and change those situations.

5. Develop cultural intelligence for operating in a global

environment.

6. Collect, interpret, analyze, and present existing and/or

original research, using quantitative and statistical tools for

use in the decision making process.

7. Understand core leadership and management strategies for

designing organizations and managing change.

Program Prerequisites

Students entering the M.B.A. program at Cedarville

University are expected to have previous undergraduate or

postbaccalaureate course work in the following disciplines as

deemed appropriate by the program. A lack of such course work

would require that students either complete such course work

or successfully complete non-credit modules and proficiency

examinations for those disciplines as specified by the program:

• Accounting I (Financial)

• Microeconomics

• Accounting II (Managerial)

• Business Statistics

These courses may be taken concurrent with M.B.A. courses but

must be completed prior to each course listing the prerequisite.

In addition, students must have completed a minor in Bible or

have taken course work adequate to meet the outcomes of

BTGS- 6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study

.

Students who have not met this requirement, as determined by

the Office of the Registrar, must enroll in

BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study

before or concurrent

with the first two courses.

Program prerequisites may be completed at Cedarville

University or from another regionally accredited institution.

Course Requirements

Course requirements involve a minimum of 36-39 semester hours

including:

Master of Business Administration core requirements....27–30

ACCT-6300 Accounting for Business Executives...................... 3 BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study............................................................ 0–3 BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis........................................ 3 ECON-6400 Managerial Economics......................................... 3 FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management............................. 3 ITM-6800 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage.. 3 MGMT-6700 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business......... 3 MGMT-6710 Organizational Design and Behavior.................... 3 *MGMT-6790 Organizational Management Strategy................. 3 MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning................................ 3

Electives. ......................................................................................9

Operations Management Concentration Course Requirements

The

operations management concentration

is designed

for engineers and other operational managers that are or will be

responsible for the design, planning, control, coordination, and

improvement of business processes, systems, and resources

integral to the creation of the firm’s products and services.

Operations management graduates find career opportunities

in engineering, consulting, manufacturing, distribution, retail,

transportation, health care, and the public sector.

Course requirements involve 36 semester hours including:

Master of Business Administration core. ..........................27–30

ACCT-6300 Accounting for Business Executives...................... 3 BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study............................................................ 0–3 BUS-6300 Operations Research............................................... 3 ECON-6400 Managerial Economics......................................... 3 FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management............................. 3 ITM-6800 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage.. 3 MGMT-6700 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business......... 3 D*MGMT-6790 Organizational Management Strategy.............. 3 MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning................................ 3

Operations Management concentration....................................9

MGMT-6300 Project Management............................................ 3 MGMT-6310 Supply Chain Management.................................. 3 MGMT-6320 Lean Process Management.................................. 3

*Capstone Course

Master of Business Administration Curriculum Summary

Master of Business Administration.........................................36–39

Total.......................................................................................36–39