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The Bachelor of Science in Management is interdisciplinary in nature, and is comprised of twelve distinct three credit courses which reflect insights from psychology, sociology, religion, philosophy, management, writing, statistics, speech and research as related to workplace issues.

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TERM I
Adult Development - Overview of adulthood in the context of life span, including biological change, cognitive characteristics, personality, moral reasoning.  Also addresses issues of gender, interpersonal relations, ethnicity, aging and impact of theory on organizational development.
Business Writing - Emphasis on improving ability to communicate effectively through writing,  identification of audience and purpose, clear reasoning and rational organization, suitable wording, and effective rewriting.
Work-Team Dynamics - Emphasis on dynamic processes affecting task oriented work groups, including their formation, development, maturity, and effectiveness.  Addresses consideration of goals, interactions, problem recognition, interventions and team meetings.
Presentational Speaking - Performance course involving the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of presentations commonly required in an organizational setting, including both informative and persuasive presentations.  Emphasis on the process of communication, audience analysis, message content and structure, and extemporaneous delivery.  The goal is developing students' confidence and competence as a public speaker.

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TERM II
Fundamentals of Management - Effective reasoning and decision making for organizational managers.  Assessment and development of leadership styles, ethical aspects, problem solving, stating goals and objectives, strategic and tactical planning.  Assessing and developing individual managerial competencies.
Judeo-Christian Values in the Workplace - Biblical basis of Judeo-Christian ethics; social and cultural work-place myths; development of ethical awareness and accountability; individual contributions to working-world ethics.
Human Resources Management - Perspectives on traditional, current, and emerging practices in human resources management, including matters related to economics, law, psychology, sociology, and programs and policies used in employee management.
Quantitative Decision-Making - Statistics as a tool in solving real-world problems, including organizing data, using models for predictions, constructing simple graphics, use of logic and reasoning in drawing conclusions and making recommendations.  Emphasis on process improvement and decision making.

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TERM III
Personal and Professional Ethics - Examination of ethical theories and specific moral issues in the workplace, with small-group analysis of selected rules and cases.
Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers - Introduction to the basics of accounting for organizations, including finance concepts needed by all managers.  Focuses on cost control, understanding and analysis of financial statements, budgeting, working capital management, and financing alternatives.
Diversity in the Workplace - Sociological approach to examining workplace diversity, stratification, stereotyping, and misunderstandings, including matters related to culture, gender, ethnicity, and race.  Emphasis on contemporary issues and problem solving.
Organizational Development - Development of theory and innovative practice relevant to leadership and organizational change.  Major topics include change processes within organizations, active attempts to intervene in organizations to improve their effectiveness, studies of such interventions, the roles of change agents, and problems of self-awareness, responsibility, and the political consequences of organizational development theory and practice.

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To request a detailed information packet on the program, please forward your name, address and phone number to the following address: Info P.A.C.E.