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2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
BTOT-6120 – ECS-6550
BTOT-6120 Old Testament 2-Former Prophets
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2
Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. Attention is also given to the historical,
theological, and literary structural considerations for the books.
Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be
addressed. (dual-listed with BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2-Former
Prophets)
BTOT-6130 Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel,
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Attention is
also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural
considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary
implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed with BTOT-3310
Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets)
BTOT-6140 Old Testament 4-Writings
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth,
Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel,
Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Attention is also given
to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations
for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will
also be addressed. (dual-listed with BTOT-3410 Old Testament
4-Writings)
BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book
3 hours
This course examines the historical, literary, and theological
features of an Old Testament book focusing not only on this
content, but also on methodological approaches in interpreting the
literature. (dual-listed with BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old
Testament)
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA)
-6250 Philosophy of Religion
3 hours
Analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion,
as these have arisen in the modern intellectual environment.
(dual-listed with BTPA-3250 Philosophy of Religion)
BTPA-6450 Christian Apologetics
3 hours
The need for disciples of Jesus to be courageous and clear
about what they believe is being felt throughout the evangelical
world. How will Christians engage a world that increasingly
sees truth as a personal construct instead of an objective reality
provided by a Creator. This course will equip students to discern
faulty assertions made about the Christian faith, exposure to
different streams of apologetics, and tools for active Gospel
engagement with competing belief systems. (dual-listed with
BTPA-3450 Christian Evidences and Apologetics)
Business Administration (BUS)
BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis
3 hours
This course equips students to use statistical techniques to
analyze and evaluate organizational data. Key topics of the course
include: hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, multiple
regression, time series forecasting, process control, and data
mining. Emphasis will be made on the practical application of
statistical tools and techniques within an organizational context.
For operations management concentration, take BUS-6300
Operations Research.
Prerequisites: undergraduate or equivalent
competency in Business Statistics.
BUS-6110 Global Business Perspectives
3 hours
This course incorporates learning experiences in contrasting
economies and integrates opportunities to learn about the social,
economic, political, and cultural issues affecting the ways business
is conducted around the world. This course includes visits to
foreign corporations and exposure to different cultural settings.
This course typically requires a minimum of eight participants
(students) for the travel abroad segment.
Prerequisites: undergrad
or equivalent competency in Microeconomics.
BUS-6300 Operations Research
3 hours
This course provides an analytical and mathematical approach
to model building and develops a sound conceptual understanding
of the role Operations Research and Management Science play
in support of the business decision-making process. The focus
will be descriptive models using a variety of techniques like
linear programming, nonlinear optimization, decision analysis,
simulation, and project scheduling.
BUS-7100 Directed Research
3 hours
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas not
covered in normal course structure or provides a focused project
that enhances the learning experience. The topic and project
outline must have prior approval by the assigned faculty member
and the director of each program involved. With instructor
permission, this course may be extended until the end of the next
semester.
Prerequisites: undergrad or equivalent competency in
Microeconomics; FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management;
MGMT-6710 Organizational Design and Behavior; MRKT-6200
Strategic Marketing Planning.
E
Economics (ECON)
ECON-6400 Managerial Economics
3 hours
This managerial economics course studies the role of economic
theory in management analysis and decisions incorporating a
Christian ethical context. This course is about economic principles
and their relevance to business decision-making. We will explore
the interaction of information, economic incentives, and market
competition and how these interact to determine prices, products
available, profits, and patterns of trade and organization. At the
end of this course, students should be able to understand how
basic economic reasoning can lead to improved managerial
decisions.
Prerequisite: BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis; or
BUS-6300 Operations Research; undergraduate or equivalent
competency in microeconomics.
ECON-6450 Economics of Government Policy
3 hours
This course provides a review of the macroeconomic
instruments of public policy (both fiscal and monetary) and an
overview of the implication to business decisions. Monetary policy
will review tools of the central bank, a historical examination of the
evolution of monetary policy, and the current state of monetary
theory. The linkage between monetary policy and debt finance
will be examined, and contemporary public finance issues will be
explored. Monetary and fiscal policy impacts on interest rates,
credit availability, and exchange rates will be assessed. Finally,
collective decision-making will be examined with an introduction
to public choice theory.
Prerequisite: ECON-6400 Managerial
Economics.
Education Curriculum Studies (ECS)
ECS-6550 Special Topics in Curriculum
1–2 hours
This course offers focused instruction and project work on a
current or special topic in curriculum, often provided as part of
a school inservice, teachers’ convention, or specially scheduled
course. Students may earn up to four credits.