Courses

The course provides an opportunity for the manager to develop good understanding in the areas of capital investment and financing. The capital investment decision allocates scarce resources to projects in the organization and involves asset valuation, capital budgeting, risk management, working capital management, and performance assessment. The financing decision chooses sources of cash to finance the investment decisions and involves capital structure, financial instruments, the risk-return trade-off, financial planning, and the cost of capital. Ethical considerations and management in the global context from a Christian worldview are integrated into these topics.

This course focuses on the strategic use of human resource practices to reinforce and support the core capabilities of the organization. The course reviews the functions of human resource management, organizational behaviour, and organizational theory within a business and a non-profit setting, with a special emphasis on doing business in the global marketplace. The course examines how organizations plan for, attract, retain, and manage employees for a sustained competitive advantage.

This course provides an overview and understanding of the issues involved in the strategic management of the information and knowledge assets of national, international, and transnational organizations. The course examines a broad range of issues and problems associated with information systems (IS) and knowledge management systems (KMS) and their alignment with the strategic goals of an organization. The course includes a comparative study of present theories with particular attention to the role of computer-based information and knowledge management systems in the organizational policy of a variety of business, government, and other institutions.

This course considers the various operative models by which firms attempt to create value. It is assumed that business operations are conducted to realize the aims of the business strategy. Toward that end, students develop the skills and the thinking necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the operations. Topics include quality, production/supply chain planning, production/supply chain execution, process design, and project management. Analytical methods are introduced when appropriate. Specific consideration is given to the correct management of the service content of the firm's products.

This course explores a Christian perspective on business and how it impacts management and leadership of organizations. This course introduces students to cutting edge leadership theory, techniques, and tools. Topics include: general leadership principles, motivation and behavioral change, decision-making, vision setting, understanding group dynamics, team building, communication processes, understanding power, and conflict resolution. The course includes a self-assessment of leadership skills and focuses on Christian values and ethics in the marketplace, surveying Christian perspectives of morality as they relate to particular business leadership issues. This includes examination of ethical issues arising in the areas of corporate social responsibility, dispute resolution, employee rights, advertising, and the use of information technology.

This course introduces students to cutting edge leadership theory, techniques, and tools. Topics include general leadership principles, motivation and behavioural change, decision making, vision setting, understanding group dynamics, team building, communication processes, understanding power, and conflict resolution. The course includes a self-assessment of leadership skills and focuses on values and ethics in the marketplace, surveying perspectives of morality as they relate to particular business leadership issues. This includes examination of ethical issues arising in the areas of corporate social responsibility, dispute resolution, employee rights, advertising, and the use of information technology.

This course introduces analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making for managers and analytical professionals. The course focuses on using business data and analytical tools to frame problems, evaluate alternatives, and support strategic and operational decisions under uncertainty. Topics include descriptive and diagnostic analytics, the managerial use of predictive insights, performance measurement, data interpretation, visualization, and effective communication of insights. The course emphasizes applying analytics to improve the quality of managerial judgment and business decision-making. The course also considers ethical use of data, responsible analytical judgment, and the application of a Christian worldview to evidence-based decision-making in organizational contexts.

This course examines how analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the marketing function by enabling data-driven insight into customer behavior, preferences, and market dynamics. The course focuses on applying analytical approaches to key marketing decisions, including the customer journey, segmentation and targeting, pricing and promotion, marketing mix effectiveness, digital and programmatic advertising, and customer acquisition and retention. Emphasis is placed on interpreting marketing analytics to inform strategy and execution, while considering ethical data use, responsible technology adoption, and the application of a Christian worldview to marketing decisions that affect individuals, communities, and society.

This course examines how analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are applied to decision-making in corporate finance, financial services, and financial markets. The course focuses on data-driven and AI-supported approaches to financial modeling, forecasting, risk assessment, valuation, and portfolio and market analysis. Topics include analytics for capital investment and financing decisions, financial risk management, portfolio optimization, contingent-claims analysis, simulation-based methods, and applied financial econometrics. The course also examines ethical considerations, stewardship, and the application of a Christian worldview to financial analysis and the use of AI-enabled financial technologies.