Business Concentration Options (Professional Studies)
Professional Studies Business majors may choose one concentration area as part of the degree program. Concentrations are optional and are 12-units each. Courses completed in a major that are requirements of a concentration do not apply to the concentration and must be replaced with an alternative, approved course. A completed concentration is noted on the official transcript.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Business Concentration Options | 12 | |
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Leadership | ||
| Management 1 | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Ministry Leadership | ||
| Organizational Psychology | ||
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The Management concentration is not open to students in the the Bachelor of Arts in Management major.
Human Resource Management Concentration
The concentration in Human Resource Management helps students understand the issues related to effectively managing a workforce. Focus is on how effective talent acquisition, total rewards programs, performance management, conflict resolution and change management strategies can contribute to organizational success.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT-P476 | Human Resource Managment 1 | 3 |
| MNGT-P311 | Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards | 3 |
| MNGT-P312 | Training/Development/Performance Mngt | 3 |
| MNGT-P470 | Special Topic in Management (Conflict Management and Negotiations) | 3 |
| or MNGT-P411 | Managing Organizational Change | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Leadership Concentration
The leadership concentration is designed to support students in their growth as effective influencers and leaders in a diverse and global environment. Students learn to apply practical, evidenced-based solutions to issues in organizational change, group and team dynamics and strategic planning and implementation.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT-P313 | Team Dynamics and Leadership | 3 |
| MNGT-P411 | Managing Organizational Change | 3 |
| or MILD-473 | Change Theory & Strategic Planning in a Christian Organization | |
| MNGT-P412 | Leadership Theory and Practice | 3 |
| BUSN-P456 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Management Concentration
The management concentration focuses on the application of concepts, theories, tools and technologies in multiple management contexts. Students develop analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing management issues in conflict resolution, strategy, small business, and organizational change. NOTE: The Management concentration is not open to students in the the Bachelor of Arts in Management major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MNGT-P470 | Special Topic in Management (Conflict Management and Negotiations) | 3 |
| MNGT-P470 | Special Topic in Management (Small Business Management) | 3 |
| or MNGT-P476 | Human Resource Managment | |
| MRKT-P485 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
| MNGT-P411 | Managing Organizational Change | 3 |
| or MILD-473 | Change Theory & Strategic Planning in a Christian Organization | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Marketing Concentration
The marketing concentration provides students with an introduction to the role, theory and practice of marketing within an organization. Students demonstrate application of discipline-specific skills through cases, simulations and integrated activities in social media and digital marketing, branding, consumer behavior, analytics, storytelling and competitive strategy.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MRKT-P485 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
| MRKT-P470 | Special Topic in Marketing (Consumer Behavior) | 3 |
| or COMM-220 | Elements of Storytelling | |
| MRKT-P314 | Product Marketing and Brand Strategy | 3 |
| MRKT-P414 | Digital Marketing and Analytics | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Ministry Leadership Concentration
The Ministry Leadership concentration is designed for those who are leading or participating in ministry, service or non-profit organizations. Students are equipped with a foundation in Christian ethics and introduced to the management concepts and theories supporting successful leadership of Christian organizations.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MILD-368 | Leadrshp-Christian Organizatn (Write out the word Organizations) | 3 |
| MILD-460 | Foundations-Christian Ethics | 3 |
| MILD-462 | Management-Christian Organztns (Write out the word Organizations) | 3 |
| MILD-473 | Change Theory & Strategic Planning in a Christian Organization | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Organizational Psychology Concentration
The Organizational Psychology concentration provides students with an introduction to general psychological knowledge including personality, individual and group behavior, motivation, culture, and attitudes. Students learn effective conflict resolution and negotiation techniques and demonstrate application of theories and principles within an organizational context.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC-103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MNGT-P476 | Human Resource Managment | 3 |
| or MNGT-P470 | Special Topic in Management | |
| PSYD-432 | Social/Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-352 | Industrial/Organizational Psyc (Write out the word Psychology) | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |