BADM - Business Administration

Students in this course will analyze both internal and external business conditions, and apply critical thinking to the design of ethical solutions for complex business administration problems. Students will integrate principles of leadership and organizational behavior with a biblical framework in order to demonstrate awareness of cultural and ethnicity differences. Prerequisite: successful completion of all core courses

Students in this course will analyze both internal and external business conditions, and apply critical thinking to the design of ethical solutions for complex business administration problems. Students will integrate principles of leadership and organizational behavior with a biblical framework in order to demonstrate awareness of cultural and ethnicity differences. Students will also create a plan for lifelong personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all MBA courses.

In this course, students will learn the craft of effective writing for academic research, industry, and practitioner journals. Students will analyze issues and problems related to specific industries, critique problem statements supported by relevant academic research, and develop methods for critiquing and organizing research related to problem-based learning. Students will integrate the Virtuous Business Model into their research, writing, and reporting as they demonstrate academic and practitioner level writing skills.

This course introduces the student to the Doctor of Business Administration program. Students will apply problem-based learning to real-world problem solving, analyze lifelong learning skills needed for today's dynamic business environment, and evaluate new business administration knowledge for application in the global workplace. Students will contrast the Virtuous Business Model with their personal and professional behavior and beliefs. This course includes an onsite residency.

In this course, students will learn how to conduct doctoral level, problem-based research. Specifically, students will evaluate potential problem scenarios to determine aligned research approaches, distinguish between research methods, propose a hypothesis and research questions, and determine the appropriate data collection methodology for specific research questions. Students will critically analyze published research to reveal gaps in the knowledge base and synthesize the concepts of truth and knowledge between the secular perspectives of epistemology and ontology with the Virtuous Business Model. Prerequisite: BADM-701

In this course, students will critique leadership aspects of real-world situations from the perspective of the Virtuous Business Model, distinguish among current leadership theories including servant leadership, and assess success factors for leadership within a global team environment. Students will appraise change-management situations to determine specific leadership elements and appropriate best practices. Students will assess potential ethical leadership solutions using the Virtuous Business Model.

In this course, students will discover the strategic economic questions all firms must answer and appraise the various objectives and economic data needed for an industry analysis. Students will investigate the economic data to determine the competitive environment of an industry. Students will interpret economic data to create an economic forecast and determine opportunities and risks within the economic analysis. Students will critique the economic decision-making process of organizations within an industry for alignment with the Virtuous Business Model.

In this course, students will distinguish marketing perspectives in an industry analysis and construct a theoretical marketing model that integrates the Virtuous Business Model. Students will create strategies and ethical solutions for complex marketing problems. Students will critique real-world marketing problems for an organization in an industry using problem-based learning.

This course starts the second year of the DBA program. In this course, students will develop collaborative relationships that support problem-based learning, synthesize new research skills for application in the global workplace, and evaluate potential research methodologies for alignment with research goals. This is a required onsite course. Prerequisite: BADM-702

In this course, students will develop research and data analytical skills for use in solving business problems. Students will assess research methodologies for applicability to research projects, design research plans to test research hypotheses, and conduct research in alignment with the Virtuous Business Model. Students will incorporate data analytics and research into their doctoral-level practice.

Students in this course will demonstrate forward-thinking virtuous decision-making within the global team-based business environment, integrate the Virtuous Business Model into an operations framework and differentiate supply chain considerations for multiple global operations. Students will create change management solutions and strategies for complex operational problems consistent into their doctoral practice and synthesize advanced research in operations into their doctoral practice.

Students will assess forward-thinking leadership challenges arising from current events. Current business events will be critiqued using the perspective and values of the Virtuous Business Model and global cultural factors will be integrated into relevant change management plans. Students will recommend ethical responses consistent with the Virtuous Business Model to address current business events. The impact of current issues on organizations and integrating synthesized research into current events will be incorporated into the student's doctoral-level practice. Prerequisite: BADM-710

In this course, students will apply forward-thinking leadership skills that enhance solving of real-world problems, critique completed projects in order to reflect upon personal and organizational effectiveness. Students will prepare written documentation for both academic and professional audiences and integrate a virtuous worldview in both their personal and professional lives. This course requires an onsite residency. Prerequisite: BADM-706

In this course, students will learn the craft of effective writing for industry and practitioner journals as they analyze issues and problems related to specific industries. Students will integrate the Virtuous Business Model into their research, writing, and reporting as they demonstrate both doctoral and practitioner level writing skills.

In this course, students will assess potential industries for future research that aligns with personal and professional goals and integrate the virtuous business model into personal research goals. An approved Industry Selection form is required to successfully complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course.

In this course, students will assess human factor and economic issues and identify various leadership challenges facing organizations within potential industries in order to inform the design of solutions to real world management problems. Students will distinguish potential partner organizations for future collaborative projects. An approved industry analysis is required to successfully complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course. Prerequisite: BADM-751

In this course, students will assess environmental issues in potential industries for future research projects. The alignment of potential industries with the Virtuous Business Model will be evaluated. A partner organization with which to conduct the ADP will be determined. An approved Partner Selection Form is required to successfully complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course. Prerequisite: BADM-752

In this course, students will evaluate leadership challenges within a specific partnership organization and synthesize available data sources to determine inconsistencies and contradictions. Students will recognize multidimensional problems that will require complex problem solving and, together with the partner organization, identify the problem that will be the focus of the ADP. An approved Project Proposal (Chapter One) is required to successfully complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course. Prerequisite: BADM-753

In this course, students will Identify facts and positions held by various stakeholder groups and integrate known factual data in a systematic, holistic understanding of the problem. Students will investigate any information deficiency which prevents solution of a problem scenario and examine existing research and best practices to determine potential solutions. An approved literature review (Chapter 2) is required to successfully complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course. Prerequisite: BADM-754

In this course and BADM-757, students will, create a research plan to investigate potential solutions to organizational problems, conduct the approved research, and evaluate the results to determine a recommended solution. An approved research plan is required to successfully complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course. Prerequisite: BADM-755

In this course, student will complete the research started in BADM-756, and evaluate the results to determine a recommended solution. A recommended solution with supporting documentation is required to successfully complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course. Prerequisite: BADM-756

Students in this course will synthesize research findings within the context of a partner organization, develop recommendations for changes in existing practice in order to improve organizational outcomes, and create a change management plan to implement those changes. Students must successfully complete the Change Management Plan in order to complete this course. Application and implementation of course theories and concepts in an organizational setting will be addressed through embedded, experiential learning experiences and activities within the course. Prerequisite: BADM-757

This is a 16-week (full-term) elective course and only applicable for students who need to remain enrolled in order to complete their Applied Doctoral Project (ADP). After completion of the Comprehensive Exam, students are required to register for this course each term until the ADP is successfully completed and approved. Students will continue working on their ADP with an assigned research chair to ensure adequate progress is made. Students will be required to pay the course tuition and any associated fees to maintain continuous enrollment. The course may be repeated as many times as necessary. Prerequisite: BADM-785

In this course, students will assess potential industries for future research that aligns with personal and professional goals and integrate the virtuous business model into personal research goals. Students will evaluate industries and organizations within those industries for suitability as partners in collaborative research. Leadership, economic, and competitive issues will be included within these evaluations. An approved Partner Identification and Analysis form is required to successfully complete this course.

In this course, students will develop new knowledge for application in the global workplace and design solutions to real world business administration problems using new applications of theory or changes in present practice. Students will determine the current demand for labor and required skillsets within a desired industry segment, and create tools to use in pursuing employment opportunities. Students will integrate the Virtuous Business Model into a personal philosophy appropriate for business education, business leadership and/or consulting. Prerequisite: BADM-710

Students will critique their own existing assumptions and beliefs about adult learning and evaluate best practices for educating adults. Fundamentals of human knowledge development will be explored. In addition, students will devise a personal philosophy of teaching consistent with the Virtuous Business Model and best practices of adult teaching and learning. Students will apply their personal philosophy and best practice to the creation of syllabi and curriculum for both online and face-to-face educational settings. Prerequisite: BADM-710

In this course, students will evaluate leadership perspectives and develop a personal leadership philosophy that is consistent with their values and the Virtuous Business Model. Students will analyze the realities of leadership in today's complex and diverse organizations, including assessment of common problems and specific opportunities for leadership growth and development. Assessing the key roles and responsibilities for senior leaders within an organization will enable students to critique success factors for leadership. This course is designed to help prepare students for an executive leadership role. Prerequisite: BADM-710

In this course, students will prepare themselves for employment as an independent consultant or in a consulting role as part of an improvement team. Students will diagnose specific consulting opportunities within their area of expertise. Students will implement best consulting practices and develop a personal consulting style consistent with the Virtuous Business Model. Students will create unique consulting marketing strategies for specific industries and organizations. Prerequisite: BADM-710

Students will critique research in business administration from the perspective of their doctoral-level practice, demonstrate subject matter expertise in business administration, and synthesize concepts of the Virtuous Business Model. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all core, seminar, and specialization courses.

This is the culminating course of the DBA program in which students will present their doctoral project. Students in this course will synthesize new business administration knowledge and skills for application in the global workplace leading to advanced ethical change management solutions and strategies for complex business problems. Students will demonstrate forward-thinking virtuous leadership within the global team-based business environment and integrate a virtuous worldview in both their personal and professional lives. Students will design solutions to real world management problems using new applications of theory or changes in present practice. Students must have successfully defended their Applied Doctoral Project report. Students will complete their academic and trade journal papers suitable for publication. Prerequisite: Completion of all other required courses with the exception of BADM-785