Students will be introduced to principles of contemporary business and its role in the free enterprise system. The course provides an overview of ethical and socially responsible business in a global environment, economic systems, entrepreneurship and forms of business ownership, principles of leadership and management, business operations, human resources management, marketing management, information technology and systems, accounting, finance and business law.

This course will examine a career in Business as a calling from God, and what the differences are that such a calling makes in a young Christian business leader's role in the new global economy. Activities will include classical and current readings, career research, journaling, field trips, guest speakers and simulations, and will culminate in each student writing a self-exploratory paper reflecting on his/her personal career calling, eventual success goals and motivation. This course should be taken as either a first-year or sophomore student, and is one of three required for entrance into any of the majors within the Department of Business.

This course will specialize in issues surrounding the production and origination of residential and commercial mortgages, and commercial and consumer loans. Emphasis will be placed on key topics in the mortgage industry that will include fair lending law, ethical issues and behavior, fraud detection and proper due diligence. This course is designed to deal with the usage and customs among the mortgage lending industry, involving moral and processional dueties and responsibilities toward on another, clients, lenders, and borrowers.

This course will cover career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization regarding originating and processing of mortgage loans. Empasis will be placed on how to properly put a loan together to meet federal compliance under the supervision of a senior certified/licenced mortgage banker. This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the steps of both loan originiating and processing using actual mortgage documents in preparation for gainful full-time employment in the mortgage industy/field.

This course provides instruction and methods of exploration to enable students to effectively apply for internships as part of the career building process through internship research, resume building, and LinkedIn & Handshake site creation strategies. The course requires the students to evaluate resume and internship options, to each craft their own resume and LinkedIn site, and to select internship opportunities for which to apply. The result is that each student leaves the course prepared to apply for internships and aware of how to maintain and update the necessary materials to continue this process independently in the future.

This course provides instruction and methods of exploration to enable students to effectively investigate industries, company cultures, careers, and specific jobs. The course requires the students to prepare for informational interviews, create and present elevator speeches, and update current resumes and LinkedIn sites. The result is that each student leaves the course prepared to meet with employers to investigate and pursue internships and careers and are aware of how to maintain and update the necessary materials to continue this process independently in the future.

This course provides instruction and methods of exploration to enable students to effectively transition into the workplace. The course requires the students to create realistic expectations and understand what occurs in the transition from student to career person. Students will evaluate their current resumes and LinkedIn sites. Students will understand the challenges of a corporate culture and strategize to prepare to handle life after graduation.

This three-credit course provides students with hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet applications for personal and small business use. The following skills will be addressed: edit and format spreadsheets, add visual elements and charts, use functions and create formulas, analyze data and use formula auditing in a spreadsheet, add Excel Add-In programs and customize the ribbon, create Macros and use Visual Basic Applications.

This three credit course is designed to provide students with an overview of today's business world and a working knowledge of its mathematical applications and procedures. This course provides solid preparation and foundation for going on to courses and careers in accounting, marketing, retailing, banking, finance, insurance, real estate, and business administration. Topics include: functions as mathematical models, equation-solving techniques, time-value of money and specific business math applications.

Basic principles and practices involved in the distribution of goods and services, market surveys, advertising and salesmanship.

Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling the activities of the administrative unit; evolution of management thinking.

Introduction to statistical techniques used in business to include: data collection, sampling, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, regression analysis, forecasting. Credit earned only once for BUSA 221, MATH 220, PSYC 220, or SOCI 220.

Introduction to statistical techniques used in business. Topics include: descriptive methods, probability distributions, sampling and data collection, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and forecasting methods. Not required for MS in Nonprofit Management. (Prerequisite: good background in algebra.)

A basic understanding of Information Technology is essential to anyone entering the business world today. This course will explore topics relevant to a business manager's interaction with Information Systems. Topics include IT support of business goals and strategies; organizational systems; e-commerce; data management; the role of the Internet as it relates to business; and ethical issues related to privacy and security.

Involves an in-depth study of the relationships between labor and management in a unionized environment. The course will address the organization of unions, the collective bargaining process, and methods of dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BUSA 206.

Analysis of the principal internal and external procedures used in collecting, processing and evaluating both quantitative and qualitative data. Students will also apply research design and management of information for decision-making.

Course examines the relationship between buyer behavior and marketing decision making. Students will develop an awareness of various aspects of consumer motivation and behavior, including social, cultural, psychological, business and environmental influences.

Principles underlying the sales process and practical application of these principles to selling institutions. Emphasis on essential qualities, right mental attitudes and necessary emotional control, as well as good selling skills necessary to sell self, services and products.

This course is designed to prepare students to understand issues related to international business practices. Students will examine various countries and regional trading blocks and their absolute and comparative advantages, some of their inherent competitive weaknesses, and the recruiting, hiring and training of local and expatriate managerial talent necessary for the organization to be successful. Other topics include an overview of some of the strategies necessary to develop long-term relationships within foreign business cultures, and the necessity that multinational organizations understand and adjust to some of the cultural differences of the countries in which they operate, while simultaneously maintaining consistency in their corporate culture and values. This course will use a combination of theory, guiding principles and best practices, simulations and personal experiences to communicate lessons in global management.

This course is designed for the prospective small business entrepreneur as well as for persons operating small firms and wishing to improve their operations. It emphasizes pragmatism. The advantages and disadvantages of small business ownership, including franchising, will be studied. The more classic areas of basic economics, accounting, management and marketing will also be addressed in relationship to the smaller business enterprise. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of C in BUSA 206, 202, ACCT 108.

This writing-intensive course explores contemporary ethical dilemmas facing business persons for the purpose of developing analytical skills and discernment in ethical decision making and policy formation. Following a consideration of various theories of morality, the course utilizes the case method to highlight the relationship between specific normative decisions and broader philosophical/theological issues relating to moral theory. Specific topics to be discussed include corporate social responsibility, governmental regulation of the private sector, the use of cost-benefit analysis in policy formation, consumer protection, ethical issues in personnel management, discrimination, whistle-blowing, hostile corporate takeovers, ethical issues in advertising, and socially responsible investing. Special attention will be devoted to ways in which the Christian faith informs the motivation and structure of ethical decisions.

Survey of the functions and problems of service and production operations. Course includes analysis of the problems and practice of production systems design, production planning and scheduling, materials planning and procurement, capacity and quality control.

Policies and methods of obtaining and developing an efficient work force, including human resourcesplanning, recruitment, selection, placement,development, performance evaluation, compensation practices and safety, benefits administration.

Review of the major legal issues governing business law. Covers federal, state, and local laws; regulatory systems; business organizations; contract, tort, and employment law issues; and the impact of legal structures on business practices.

Review of the major legal issues governing business law and the impact of legal structures on business practices.

The behavioral aspects of management are examined at the micro and macro levels. Specific areas of concern such as work force motivation, decision making, leadership, and conflict resolution are studied both theoretically and experientially.

This course is designed to address contemporary issues and interests in Marketing. Such topics as supply chain management, branding, customer relationship management, retailing, and others will be offered in various semesters. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BUSA 202 and 302.

This course analyzes the numerous methods used to communicate with customers. Organizations in the private as well as the public sectors understand that the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with their targeted audiences is critical to the long-term success of the organization. Topics such as public relations, selling, and advertising and promotion will be explored. Students will complete the design and implementation of an integrated marketing communication plan.

The basic principles underlying individual and institutional investment decisions are explored. The structure and operations of the stock exchanges as well as the functions of securities dealers and brokers are presented, together with a detailed examination of the various types of stocks and bonds. Portfolio management problems are considered. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of C in FINA 360 and senior standing.

An exploration of strategic planning through an intensive use of case studies and computer simulations. The course requires the graduating business major to analyze specific organizations and their environments and to develop logical alternative strategies. The result is that each student integrates the material from all other business and related courses in preparing rigorous written and verbal analyses and arguments. This course satisfies the College of Arts and Sciences Culminating Senior Experience (CSE) requirement. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of C in BUSA 202 or ENTR 205 and FINA 360 or ENTR 360 and senior standing.

These courses are designed to serve as a senior level capstone experience for business majors that incorporates all of the learning that has taken place over the student's tenure at Eastern University and applies that knowledge to actual work situations. Students join Enactus a national organization committed to igniting business innovation with integrity and passion in students. Students will collaborate with academic and business leaders in a variety of community outreach programs with social impact that sparks free enterprise to create a better world. Enrollment is reserved for those business students demonstrating impressive accomplishments and exhibiting motivation to explore the business world more deeply. A maximum of 18 credits of Integrative Practices course work may be earned. Prerequisite: The student must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.25 and be recommended by a faculty member.

These courses are designed to serve as a senior level capstone experience for business majors that incorporates all of the learning that has taken place over the student's tenure at Eastern University and applies that knowledge to actual work situations. Students join Enactus a national organization committed to igniting business innovation with integrity and passion in students. Students will collaborate with academic and business leaders in a variety of community outreach programs with social impact that sparks free enterprise to create a better world. Enrollment is reserved for those business students demonstrating impressive accomplishments and exhibiting motivation to explore the business world more deeply. A maximum of 18 credits of Integrative Practices course work may be earned. Prerequisite: The student must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.25 and be recommended by a faculty member.

This course is supervised experience and training in an organization of the student's choosing with approval from both the sponsoring organization and the supervising faculty. The internship will be designed to demonstrate the application of the principles learned in the classroom to actual business situations. Assignments will cover various aspects of a business firm, including where feasible: the general organization of the business, accounting, use of information technology, flow of orders, and methods of marketing. The student must spend 40 hours on-the-job for every credit hour earned.

A deep look at this innovative approach to social change and how it is affecting the global market. Students learn how to harness the power of business and entrepreneurial thinking for positive, sustainable change. Students analyze how social enterprises can interact with a broad audience including consumers, governments, nonprofits, and business to bring about positive social change.

Ogranizations of every size utililze core business functions and concepts such as marketing, human resources, accounting, financial management, economics, information systems, and operations management. Managers must understand these functional areas and the relationship between them in order to competently lead their team within the organization. This foundational course in the MBA program provides this necessary context and sets the stage for students to delve deeper into these concepts throughout their program.

A comprehensive survey of theories of innovation. Sample theories covered in this course include open, disruptive, and radical innovation, among other innovation practices. Students leave this course understanding how innovation practices and management impact organizational performance.

This course provides an overview of core concepts in business finance and generally accepted accounting principles. Students will learn to understand an organization's financial position by reviewing fundamental financial statements and performing basic business analyses through the use of ratios, cash-flow projections and time-value of money calculations. This course is a foundational prerequisite for ACCT 531, FINA 532 and HMGT 519 for students without undergraduate accounting and finance coursework or relevant business experience.

This course examines the culture required to build innovation within teams and organizations as well as equipping students with the mindsets and processes employed by innovative problem-solvers. The course provides a learning atmosphere that emphasizes creativity and innovation and has a distinct emphasis on skill development through dynamic engagement in real world problems using an entrepreneurial and design thinking mindset.

An analysis of how organizations operate in ways that support the long-term viability of the social, economic, and environmental context around them. Students think critically about the role organizations play in social problems and social change, and they leave the course equipped to be advocates of operational sustainability.

This course equips students with fundamental tools and skills to interpret business problems and make and communicate competent management decisions.?Students will use quantitative data and qualitative information to explain observed outcomes; consider, evaluate, and defend recommended interventions; and model the operational impact of their decisions. They will practice the effective use of proven communication strategies and current technologies to prompt action that increases organizational capacity and performance.

People are the most valuable asset of any organization. Demographic developments in the workforce and trends in the business environment are requiring organizations to focus on strong talent management practices to turn human resources into a competitive advantage. Institutions face a myriad of challenges associated with recruiting, training and managing the modern workforce including remote workforce management, diversity, preparation for a changing business environment, as well as heavy competition for top-tier talent. This course provides strategies for addressing these challenges, unlocking the potential of an organization's workforce, and cultivating a corporate culture that promotes effective strategy execution.

Designed to give the nonprofit manager/executive the skills and knowledge necessary to understand financial statements and information, to make financial decisions, to design and institute improvements in management control, to determine and work with ethical uncertainties, and to develop and manage the budgeting process. Fund accounting will be explained as a building block for nonprofit financial reporting. Issues faced by the chief executive of smaller organizations such as unemployment compensation, workers compensation, and self-insurance will be covered. The course will primarily use the case-study method. (Prerequisites: ACCT 223, FIN 223)

This course equips students to think theologically and holistically about their vocation in business and social enterprise. Using scripture, reason, tradition and experience, the course explores how theological concepts like stewardship, imago Dei, and shalom are informed by a Trinitarian theology. References to social scientific perspectives contribute to an ecumenical, theological reflection upon business in society as the basis for devising a moral vision for business.

A survey of the nuanced management skills required to lead in nonprofit organizations, B-Corps, or businesses looking to improve their social impact. Students leave this course with a deep understanding of the leadership challenges present in socially-minded organizations and the specific skills required to manage in this context.

An exploration of this 21st century skill that provides students with the ability to creatively solve problems while minimizing risk. Focusing on the innovative process, this course challenges students to drive change from within the organization. Additionally, students learn how to manage an organization so that intrapreneurship is indoctrinated into the organization's culture.

This course focuses on marketing and its concomitant relationship to fundraising, making the services of the nonprofit organization known to its intended constituency, making the purpose or mission know to the greater community, and how to use both paid and free media as tools in these endeavors. It is designed to introduce current and future leaders of non-profit organizations to various means of acquiring resources through the process of marketing and its linkage to philanthropy and fundraising. Familiarity will be gained with such marketing concepts as the exchange relationship, fundamentals of buyer motivation, consumer theory, market segmentation, asking, messaging, branding, and the marketing mix and its components. This course provides tools and guidelines on how to prepare marketing plans and proposals.

This course presents an entrepreneurial approach to increasing brand equity by way of its compelling vision of a better world. Students will learn how to create penetrating narratives that expand brand awareness through ongoing engagement with customers, employees, suppliers, investors, and other internal and external stakeholders. They will draw on strategic marketing principles, business communication practices and digital technologies to formulate a multi-channel marketing campaign for acquiring customers and engaging consumers on the basis of an authentic and transparent value proposition.

Develop the skills to move an idea to being a viable product by learning the best practices of product development. Students learn tools and concepts such as defining consumer needs, design thinking, and prototyping. Students are given the opportunity to design and conceptually launch a product during the course.

Human Resource Management for Nonprofit Organizations provides an understanding of how various management concepts can be applied to both paid and volunteer staff, and the hands-on activities involved in managing human resource departments with an emphasis on motivation, leadership, conflict resolution, and change management. The functional activities include recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, and performance. It will integrate human resource issues (for both regular and volunteer staff) within the strategic and operational planning of the organization, ensuring the congruence of human resource systems within the non-profit organization.

This course provides an overview of major marketing concepts that impact managers and organizations. Students will gain knowledge of the marketing process and its essential functions with an emphasis on the transcending influence of emerging technology. They will practice the critical consumption of market analytics and its part in informing marketing strategies. They will evaluate traditional models of distribution as well as the role of digital marketing strategies to promote ideas, goods and services in a global information economy.

In this capstone course, students will apply their knowledge of the fundamental areas of business to develop a comprehensive business plan which focuses on developing social, economic, and financial capital. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of stakeholder strategy in diverse cultural environments, and will explore the application of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise development as it relates to economic development in urban and in rural areas in the US and around the world.

In this capstone course, students will apply their knowledge of the fundamental areas of business to develop a comprehensive business plan which focuses on developing social, economic, and financial capital. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of stakeholder strategy in diverse cultural environments, and will explore the application of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise development as it relates to economic development in urban and in rural areas in the US and around the world.

In this capstone course, students will apply their knowledge of the fundamental areas of business to develop a comprehensive business plan which focuses on developing social, economic, and financial capital. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of stakeholder strategy in diverse cultural environments, and will explore the application of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise development as it relates to economic development in urban and in rural areas in the US and around the world.

An in-depth look at how socially-minded organizations assess their social impact. This course explores a wide variety of evaluation techniques including qualitative methods, randomized and quasi-experiments, and change models. Students leave this course with a deep understanding of how change is measured and the skills to work in and lead organizations that are mindful of their social impact.

An exploration of the use of digital media in marketing and the implications this has for organizations. Students gain knowledge of the marketing process and how marketing strategies are used to promote ideas, goods, and services in the information age by concentrating on online business, digital advertising, consumer data, and social media.

Students will be presented with foundational marketing concepts necessary to complete and execute an holistic marketing strategy and plan, including digital marketing strategies such as internet advertising, search engine optimization, and social media marketing. Contemporary digital marketing technologies will be explored in the broader context of marketing and students will understand how to effectively measure and calculate return on investment from digital marketing strategies.

With the proliferation of the internet, businesses are collecting incalculable amounts of data and are seeking new insights from it in order to improve performance and maintain an edge in the market. This course provides an introduction to the collection, cleaning, storage, statistical analysis, and management implications of business data. Students will gain the basic skills and managerial knowledge required to manage data-competent teams and organizations. NOTE: Students in the MBA Business Analytics concentration are not required to take this course.

This course overviews the processes of financial reporting, summation, and analysis. Students will learn how to prepare and interpret financial statements, evaluate an organization's financial health, and forecast future financial decisions. The emphasis of this course will be on the managerial insights of financial accounting rather than day-to-day accounting practices. Students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively and responsibly manage the financial aspects of their teams, departments, and organizations.

This course examines the financial and legal issues pertinent to establishing and operating a mission driven venture. Emphasis is given to the development of sound fiscal policy that adequately addresses the interests of shareholders, stakeholders, communities and society at large. The course includes a survey of laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of social enterprises with differing forms of legal ownership.

Investigation of how to design, implement, and follow up on various methods of fundraising, including foundation proposals, phonathons/telethons, direct solicitation, membership drives, and profit-making ventures in nonprofit organizations.

Managerial Economics utilizes microeconomic principles, econometrics, and game theory to analyze business decision making. Major topics include firm and consumer behavior, market structures, and industrial organization. Students will use a combination of theory and empirical techniques to critically analyze contemporary, real-world issues in economics and business.

This course integrates the functions of management within a strategic framework to foster competitive advantage; the sustainability of resources, talent, customer loyalty; and organizational reputation. Students will learn to develop and evaluate strategic plans that account for organizational mission and goals and the economic, political, technological, social, and global factors they must confront. Emphasis is on the analysis of business challenges and opportunities; assessment of organizational capacity, policies and plan development, and the implementation of ethical management practices that drive organizational vitality, productivity, and sustainability.

This course considers impact investing as a transformational vehicle for delivering social value. It explores investment opportunities along the investment spectrum by evaluating social impact bonds, equity, loans and grants options available to would-be investors seeking to invest in social transformation. The course will explore a range of financial innovation in social sector financing.

This course provides students with the tools to manage a high-functioning operational unit. Particular attention will be given to operational efficiencies, quality management, supply chain management, data infrastructure, and performance measurement. Students will learn the activities involved in the delivery of an organization's value proposition.

This course provides an introduction to frameworks, metrics, and tools for measuring the impact of a company, organization, or project. Students will learn how to define social impact success in the short-term and long-term, decide what to measure, and assess and value impact. They will study a number of metrics currently used by influential impact organizations with the goal of understanding constituent elements and creating new metrics tailored to specific initiatives. The course will also consider broader questions related to the benefits and limitations of impact evaluation and measurement.

This course prepares non-profit leaders to understand the role of civil society and how the charitable sector is a critical element within it. The course provides a historical and cultural understanding of the emergence of civil society from a foundation of human helping. The course shows how the non-profit sector actively engages and challenges government and public leaders through policy interventions and advocacy to advance the local and global struggle for human rights. Students are prepared to advocate for social justice by developing the foundational skills necessary to assess and intervene in the policy process as well as develop and implement advocacy campaigns to influence policy. The course further emphasizes the importance of developing a biblical basis for social justice advocacy and the need for Christian professionals to cultivate strong advocacy skills.

Develop the skills to craft and execute a strategic framework that builds competitive advantage and steward resources, talent, customer loyalty, and brand reputation. Students learn to develop and evaluate strategic plans that account for organizational mission and goals in addition to the external environment including economic, political, technological, social, and global factors they must confront.

Behind every successful organization is a well-crafted, well-executed strategy aimed at achieving the organization's goals. In this course, students will develop competencies to prepare and assess strategic plans. Tools will be provided to evaluate the organization's external and internal environments to build competitive advantage and improve company performance. Students will recommend strategic approaches to strengthen the company's competitive position in the market. The course culminates by examining the leadership challenges of strategic management and offering best practices for leading organizational change.

This course equips students with the tools and understanding for mobilizing enterprise resources to advance a mission driven venture. Students will evaluate strategic plans that account for social impact goals and the organizational, economic, political, technological, and global factors they must confront. Emphasis is on fostering a culture of innovation across the enterprise, integrating business logic models and theories of change; capacity planning, prototype development, and the implementation of management protocols that drive bottom line performance and deliver on mission.

This capstone course---anchored in praxis---explores how to create impact through social entrepreneurship. Students will define a social problem, understand its contextual realities, and develop and implement a solution. Students demonstrate that they have understood the social problem, envisioned new future possibilities, built a model for change, and devised strategies for scaling the solution.

A student-directed applied learning project completed under faculty advisement designed to allow students to demonstrate their management competency. Adopting the persona of a researcher, consultant, or founder of a new venture, students select a topic, problem, or opportunity to explore as a culminating project in the course. Students demonstrate mastery of their program's material by incorporating critical analysis, sound business principles, ethical standards, and best practices into a research paper, business plan, presentation, and/or pitch.

An overview of aging and the issues which confront the senior citizen in American society. Issues explored include physical, social, economic, and psychological aspects of aging.

Guided by the unique purpose of the non-profit sector, this course will develop students' ability to manage organizational resources and practices strategically. Strategic management entails monitoring the effectiveness of the organization to ensure that is is healthy and aligned with its mission and strategic goals. This helps ensure that effective and efficient execution of these goals is taking place. The course will review strategic organizational issues that assist the executive leadership to align activities with goals, thus enhancing the organization's long-term sustainability and impact.

As governments make public policies that have significant impacts on human relationships of all types, those who desire God's justice and peace for the world make understanding and influencing policy a priority. Thus, this course prepares leaders to analyze public policy and assess and deploy appropriate strategies to engage the public and governments at all levels. First, students will evaluate historic models of public engagement to assess the roles and strategies of groups engaged in civil society. Students will also become familiar with the range of government policy instruments and strategies used in various national and political contexts. Second, coursework will emphasize developing critical analyses of the broad range of conceptual and strategic approaches to advocacy and utilizing and evaluating policy analysis tools. Students will compare critical policy needs in various countries and appraise the policy analysis tools and advocacy strategies surveyed. In order to approach advocacy from a uniquely Christian perspective, participants will examine the Christian witness to the state (at all levels) and evaluate the role followers of Jesus have in walking with the oppressed to seek justice for them. Case studies from a variety of Christian and secular organizations will highlight the various approaches used to influence policy and levels at which advocacy can occur.

This course will examine the timeless subject of philanthropy, beginningwith its Judeo-Christian roots, tracing its development through history, and culminating with research findings in contemporary philanthropy. Historical analysis of the role of money and giving in society will be balanced with a view of modern philanthropic developments. Challenges to voluntarism and philanthropy will also merit our attention. The aim of our study, debate, interaction, and reflection will be to engage the hearts, minds and souls of those on whom our institutions depend-the philanthropists-in order to find a commonality of vision that extends shared wishes and dreams. The domains, structure, and competencies of the modern development office will be explored and practiced.

This course will cover the development of a philosophy of partnership and collaboration for the organization tying it to the concepts of servant leadership and organizational stewardship. Practical implications will be the conceptual and practical questions in the design, implementation and ongoing management of partnerships both with the internal stake holders and external organizations. Collaborative competencies and models of partnership between nonprofits and government, nonprofits and the church, and nonprofits and nonprofits will be examined.