Management Course Descriptions

Students in this course will study theories of motivation, leadership and management. The course will present current and recent trends in leadership and motivation, and provide discussion as to the viability of these theories in the workplace as well as how well these concepts integrate with a Biblical World View. Three hours.

An examination of the personnel functions in the business organization, particularly job analysis, recruitment and hiring, training, performance appraisal, compensation, the psychological forces motivating workers, discipline, and morale within a heightened awareness of legislative and regulatory oversight. Prerequisite: BUS2430. Three hours.

This course deals with human behavior in organizations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to course topics which include: motivation, learning and development, group dynamics, leadership, communication, power and influence, change, diversity, organizational design, and culture. Class sessions and assignments are intended to help participants acquire skills and analytic concepts to improve organizational relationships and effectiveness. The course also examines selected personnel functions in an organization including job analysis, recruitment, and hiring, training, performance appraisal, and compensation. Three hours

Best described as a general management at the intersection of technology, business and the customer, product management is typically organized as a marketing function. The aim of this course is to expose students to product management as a career field, preview the essential tools and skills used by product managers, and help students develop a biblical philosophy of personal influence and leadership. Prerequisite: MKT2150. Three hours.

Students will apply concepts learned in common professional component courses to start and run a business. A business plan will be written, a loan obtained and products commercialized within the semester. Each student company will also serve a local nonprofit organization with their time, talent and company profits. Pre/Corequisites: ACC 2110, MGT 2430, & MKT 2150 or permission by the instructor. Three hours.

Applying the fundamentals of small business to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling to the specific requirements of small business marketing, finance, production, and personnel. Practical application and case study are emphasized. Three hours.

An introduction into the invention, design, and prototype processes leading to the launch of a new product. This includes the importance of new ideas and innovation within the organization with a focus on Entrepreneurship, and a discussion of the strategies necessary for challenging innovative concepts and driving creativity throughout an organization. Prerequisite: Students must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of college credit. Three hours

The study of global supply chain management including topics such as purchasing, logistics, inventory management, risk analysis and contingency planning. Environmental, social, governance, flexibility and financial criteria for global supply chains will be addressed.

A practical approach of learning the sales function of a business organization. Emphasis is placed on exploring techniques, issues and ethics pertinent to sales analysis, territory alignment, presentations, and analysis. Prerequisite: MKT2150. Three hours.

An introduction to the theory and practice of public relations, emphasizing its publics, management function, writing skills, communication processes, tools, and professional ethics. Each student will work with a community partner to facilitate some aspect of PR in a real-world setting. Pre-requisite: COM 1100. Three Hours.

The Intercultural Communication course examines the principles of communicating effectively across cultural boundaries. It equips students with the cultural competency, sensitivity, and theological framework needed to share the Gospel, navigate differences, and build meaningful relationships with diverse, global audiences. Three Hours.

Students in this course will study theories of motivation, leadership and management. The course will present current and recent trends in leadership and motivation, and provide discussion as to the viability of these theories in the workplace as well as how well these concepts integrate with a Biblical World View. Three hours.

The study of global supply chain management including topics such as purchasing, logistics, inventory management, risk analysis and contingency planning. Environmental, social, governance, flexibility and financial criteria for global supply chains will be addressed.

This course deals with human behavior in organizations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to course topics which include: motivation, learning and development, group dynamics, leadership, communication, power and influence, change, diversity, organizational design, and culture. Class sessions and assignments are intended to help participants acquire skills and analytic concepts to improve organizational relationships and effectiveness. The course also examines selected personnel functions in an organization including job analysis, recruitment, and hiring, training, performance appraisal, and compensation. Three hours.

The Project Management Fundamentals course focuses on teaching students how to plan, schedule, and oversee corporate projects while equipping teams to fulfill their responsibilities successfully. Three Hours.

This course will cover traditional waterfall and linear project management methodologies, focusing on the upfront processes of defining scope, developing schedules, and forecasting project requirements. Three Hours.

This course is a core course within the Management and Logistics undergraduate degree programs. It equips students with the frameworks and strategies to identify, assess, and navigate potential hazards, market fluctuations, and operational risks in complex organizational environments. Three Hours.

This course transitions students out of the initial planning stages and deep into active project management. It equips future business leaders to oversee real-world operations by tracking, evaluating, and regulating a project’s physical and financial progression. Three Hours.

Students in this course will study theories of motivation, leadership and management. The course will present current and recent trends in leadership and motivation, and provide discussion as to the viability of these theories in the workplace as well as how well these concepts integrate with a Biblical World View. Three hours.

The study of global supply chain management including topics such as purchasing, logistics, inventory management, risk analysis and contingency planning. Environmental, social, governance, flexibility and financial criteria for global supply chains will be addressed.

This course deals with human behavior in organizations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to course topics which include: motivation, learning and development, group dynamics, leadership, communication, power and influence, change, diversity, organizational design, and culture. Class sessions and assignments are intended to help participants acquire skills and analytic concepts to improve organizational relationships and effectiveness. The course also examines selected personnel functions in an organization including job analysis, recruitment, and hiring, training, performance appraisal, and compensation. Three hours.

The Project Management Fundamentals course focuses on teaching students how to plan, schedule, and oversee corporate projects while equipping teams to fulfill their responsibilities successfully. Three Hours.

The course serves as an introduction to how modern businesses strategically align market demand with product distribution. It bridges the gap between statistical data analysis (predicting what customers will buy) and practical operations (moving physical inventory efficiently). Three Hours.

The course explores the critical intersection where an organization acquires raw materials and transforms them into final customer deliverables. Students move past foundational logistics to master procurement strategy, supplier relations, corporate purchasing systems, and internal manufacturing or service operations. Three Hours.

The course is designed as an immersive, faculty-supervised learning experience where students synthesize everything they have learned about demand forecasting, inventory allocation, procurement, and transportation. Students spend their time solving actual, high-stakes problems within an authentic corporate, manufacturing, or distribution environment.

This course deals with human behavior in organizations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to course topics which include: motivation, learning and development, group dynamics, leadership, communication, power and influence, change, diversity, organizational design, and culture. Class sessions and assignments are intended to help participants acquire skills and analytic concepts to improve organizational relationships and effectiveness. The course also examines selected personnel functions in an organization including job analysis, recruitment, and hiring, training, performance appraisal, and compensation. Three hours.

An examination of the personnel functions in the business organization, particularly job analysis, recruitment and hiring, training, performance appraisal, compensation, the psychological forces motivating workers, discipline, and morale within a heightened awareness of legislative and regulatory oversight. Prerequisite: BUS2430. Three hours.

Students in this course will study theories of motivation, leadership and management. The course will present current and recent trends in leadership and motivation, and provide discussion as to the viability of these theories in the workplace as well as how well these concepts integrate with a Biblical World View. Three hours.

The course introduces the systematic processes required to design, implement, and assess educational programs within a corporate or organizational setting. Students transition from viewing training as a simple onboarding checklist to analyzing it as a strategic tool for managing talent, increasing retention, and meeting company-wide objectives. Three hours.

The course explores basic total compensation design, decision-making, and structural planning. Students transition from simply processing payroll to strategically developing, budgeting, and administering holistic corporate reward programs that attract, motivate, and retain high-performing talent.

The course introduces the core characteristics of enterprise risk management (ERM) specifically through an HR lens. Students transition from viewing HR as an administrative support office to managing it as a strategic safeguard that anticipates, evaluates, and neutralizes internal and external organizational vulnerabilities. Three hours.

The course introduces the complex, evolving legal boundaries that govern workplace relationships. Students transition from general managerial oversight to analyzing the constitutional rights, federal and state statutes, and administrative regulations required to legally hire, evaluate, protect, and terminate employees. Three Hours.

Business Foundations serves as a broad overview and introduction to the field of business, as well as to the faculty of the School of Business and the academic requirements of the business program at Grace College. This course explores the foundational truths of the marketplace required for our system of business to function, although imperfectly, and serve the needs of those around us. The roles of freedom, economics, government, and faith will be key discussion points. The course examines these foundations from a biblical perspective to understand more fully how God would have us “do business.” Three hours

Principles of Management will expose students to the history of management thought. It also introduces students to the principles of management from the perspective of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Within a biblical framework, this course examines developments from scientific management to ethics, diversity, social responsibility, and localization. Three hours.

This course provides a decision-oriented overview of marketing management in modern organizations. The objectives of the course are to provide a broad introduction to marketing concepts, the role of marketing in society and in the firm, and the various factors that influence marketing decision making. Three hours.

Develops an understanding and application of basic financial accounting principles. Emphasis on building and using basic financial statements and a manager’s use of accounting data. This course and ACC2120 together serve as the first year of accounting. Three hours.

The study of the managerial aspects of accounting and finance. Includes an in-depth study of the statement of cash flows, analysis of financial statements, product cost management, and cash budgeting. Prerequisite: ACC2110. Three hours.

In this course, students are introduced to Data Analytics by learning to retrieve data (SQL), prepare data (Excel), Analyze data using statistical methods, and report data. Prerequisite: BUS3050. Three hours.

The course studies the theory and practice of managing the production environment including plant layout and best practices in production. Prerequisite: BUS2430. Three hours.

The role of Christians in the marketplace is discussed with consideration of economic reasoning and methodology through examination of fundamental concepts in micro- and macroeconomics and through extension and applications of economic theory. Examination of the general functioning of a price system using fundamentals of supply and demand is evaluated. Exploration of the variety of market forms, theory of factor incomes and the effects of government intervention to promote efficiency and equity occurs. Three hours.

Basic legal principles which control modern business transactions. Deals with such topics as contracts, agencies, employment, negotiable instruments, property, sales, and business relations with government. Three hours.

Students advance their skill and confidence in using the workbook, database and output capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Focus is on understanding the advanced features of Excel and key issues of design and advanced output capabilities of spreadsheet programs. Three hours.

This foundational course explores corporate financial topics such as financial statement analysis, net present value, corporate valuation, the stock market, the bond market, financial governance, cash flow management, financing and debt strategies and the role of the CFO in managing a business. This course provides a practical approach to the discipline. Prerequisite: ACC2110. Three hours.

An awareness of the global business environment is essential. This survey course introduces various facets of international business, its application to the domestic concern, and national economy. Areas reviewed include the role and impact of multi-national corporations, cross cultural factors, and global strategies. Prerequisite: MGT2430. Three hours.

This course examines the biblical treatment of critical topics in business and economics. This examination provides a foundation for developing a framework for understanding business from a biblical perspective and for acting consistently within that perspective. The course develops a macro-level framework for the biblical understanding of the role of business organizations and the role of business professionals within those operations. This course complements the microlevel biblical frameworks developed in the discipline specific business courses. This content is designed to challenge the thinking of the student about how they will integrate their understanding of scriptural truth into creating an ethical life walk in a business setting. Prerequisite: Senior status (within two semesters of graduation) or permission. Three hours.

Students make management decisions on finance, production, and marketing for companies in a competitive market, giving consideration to economic forecast, relative position of company, and company objectives. The student should have taken most of the major course requirements before enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: Senior status (within 2 semesters of graduation) or permission. Three hours.