MBA Program
Course Description
BS500 Old Testament (3)
An in-depth study into the content and background of the Old Testament, including the critical issues of Old Testament studies. Examines literary structure, historical backgrounds, geographical settings, and parallel passages.
BS530 New Testament (3)
A graduate level-study of the entire New Testament examining historical, cultural, and geographical settings. Consideration is given to the composition, authorship, date and design of each book.
BU600 Business as Mission (3)
This course examines the emergent role of business in Christian missions. Themes covered include: 1) the theology of business as missions; 2) practical issues concerning the use of business as a vehicle for cross-cultural missions, and 3) specific for-profit business models and case studies. By the end of the course the student will have a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating business and missions.
FI500 Finance I (3)
Studies include financial management of the firm, including capital budgets, working capital analysis, and financing policy.
FI510 Finance II (3)
Students learn how to apply quantitative analysis to financial problems of the firm that are important to practice, including issues related to financing and investment.
EC600 Macroeconomics in the Global Economy (3)
This study of macroeconomics considers the worldwide economic environment within which businesses operate. Topics covered include the gross domestic product, unemployment, investment, interest rates, the supply of money, inflation, exchange rates, international trade, business cycles, and fiscal and monetary policy.
EC610 Microeconomic Analysis (3)
Studies about microeconomic analysis and policy under mixed capitalism. Topics covered include the economic environment and institutions, markets, consumer choice, production and resource allocation.
BS700 Business Statistics (3)
Course covering the general linear model and its many ramifications including analysis of variance, covariance analysis, indicator variables, experimental design, applying the linear model, econometric issues, and elementary time series analysis.
BS710 Business Strategy (3)
Course focused on analyzing and diagnosing business problems as well as developing and implementing effective strategic solutions.
MG600 Marketing Management (3)
Course exploring marketing opportunities through product development, pricing strategies, customer communications and channel management.
MG610 Operations Management (3)
Course covering processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services, process improvement, total quality management, product and process development, supply chain management, and the relation of operations strategy to product and service design and to business strategy.
ET700 Leadership (3)
Course covering the history, art, science and practice of leadership in organizational setting. Topics include leadership history, change, visioning, coaching followership and socio-technical concerns.
ET710 Ethics and Responsibility in Business (3)
Studies on the ethical aspects of individual and corporate decision making in business. Course provides resources for making ethical decisions within the context of managerial practice.
MPB500 Summer Ministry Practicum (2)
Graduate students participate in supervised ministry in a church or specialized ministry appropriate with an approved Olivet ministry affiliate for at least 30 hours per week. Course begins during the summer months of the first and second years of study, and continues throughout the academic year of the final year of study.
MPB600 Ministry Practicum for Capstone I (2)
Students will begin to carry out the capstone project by researching and writing proposals in Business Administration under the supervision of faculty members for the projects related with ministry work.
MPB700 Ministry Practicum for Capstone II (2)
Students will carry out the capstone writing project in Business Administration under the supervision of faculty members for the projects related with ministry work. They are also required to write a report paper and hold a presentation defense when they finish the project. Students take this opportunity to implement what they learned in the classroom in a professional environment and to present themselves as a competitive candidate for a potential career position within the ministry or a potential position in post-graduate study.
CS500 Christian Service (0)
Weekly involvement in ministry with satisfactory completion of student’s self-evaluation form and supervisor’s evaluation form, as described in the Christian Service Program Handbook.
CH000 Chapel (0)
Chapel participation is required for the entire student community. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Student Handbook. Attendance will be recorded and a grade of pass or fail will be assigned. A passing grade in Chapel is mandatory for graduation.
