2022–23 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 51 School of Business Administration Master of Arts in Innovation Master of Arts in Innovation Purpose Statement The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Innovation from Cedarville University was crafted by entrepreneurs and innovation industry leaders to equip students with the latest creative problem skills and knowledge, all taught from a unique biblical view. The problems and challenges in today's marketplace are only increasing in complexity and require a disciplined, creative and repeatable approach for brands, products, and services to not just stay relevant but to compete and serve well! The M.A. in Innovation guides students through a cutting-edge process of idea identification and validation, the design thinking and research process, business model generation and refinement, prototyping, and go-to-market strategies. The program is delivered 100% online and in partnership with the International Center for Creativity, a Columbus, Ohiobased leader in innovation and industrial design education. The program's core focuses on management and organizational leadership, and on strategic marketing. Students can also customize their program for their own goals by choosing an emphasis in either Business Innovation or Business Analytics and Visualization. Values • Excellence – adhering to the highest standards in ethical and moral behavior. Providing continuous 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’s Heart – 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 Arts in Innovation, the graduate will: 1. Identify opportunities for innovation. 2. Create a compelling story based on research to address an opportunity. 3. Construct a biblical view of creative problem solving. 4. Develop biblically consistent value propositions and business models. 5. Communicate a proposed solution relying on sound judgement, analysis, and data. 6. Strategically manage the innovation process with creativity and humility. Program Delivery Graduate online course content will be available for student access one week prior to the start of the term. Course Requirements Course requirements involve a minimum of 33–36 semester hours including: Master of Arts in Innovation requirements........................ 33-36 *BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study...................................................................................... 0-3 INNV-6200 Emerging Trends and Opportunities for Innovation......3 INNV-6250 Design Thinking Principles for Innovation....................3 INNV-6251 Advanced Design Thinking Principles for Innovation...3 INNV-6270 Business Modeling and New Venture Creation............3 INNV-6280 Creativity to Entrepreneurship.....................................3 MGMT-6710 Management and Leadership of Organizations.........3 MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning. ....................................3 * Required only for students who do not have a Bible minor or coursework adequate to meet the outcomes of BTGS-6100 Choose one of the following concentrations: Business Innovation concentration. ........................................12 ITM-6800 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage.......3 MGMT-6300 Project Management. ................................................3 MGMT-6720 Applied Leadership....................................................3 MRKT-6250 Responding to the Marketplace. ................................3 Business Analytics and Visualization concentration. ............12 ANLT-6200 Business Forecasting and Econometrics. ...................3 ANLT-6250 Data Mining for Business Analytics..............................3 ANLT-6270 Data Warehousing and Visualization...........................3 BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis*............................................3 * Course prerequisite: Undergraduate statistics course or equivalent competency Accreditation In addition to University accreditation listed in the Accreditation section of this catalog, the School of Business Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Admission Standards Cedarville University invites applications to the M.A. program from graduates who have received a degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present strong academic records, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Each candidate will be reviewed on an individual basis. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet the following requirements: • Meet all program prerequisites. Students not meeting program prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be offered in some cases where the overall grade point average is at least a 2.0. Specific conditions will be decided by the M.A. Admissions Committee. • Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be required for those with a grade point average below 2.75. Some exceptions are made on an individual basis. The GRE is an acceptable alternative. • Computer proficiency and ability to take courses in an online environment. • Recommendations from a church leader and professional colleague. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted.
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