Basic theory and practices of financial accounting. Emphasis on proper recording of business transactions and understanding the effect of transactions on the financial statements of proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Includes analysis of key financial statement data. Prerequisite: BADM 201

Study of the techniques used in collection and analysis of secondary and primary data and use of that format for decision-making in marketing environment. Student teams work on real business marketing research projects. Prerequisite: BADM/COMM 218

This course is designed as an interdisciplinary course that provides a study of leadership responsibilities, abilities, judgement, and decision-making from a Christian worldview. Historical to present day leadership principles and practices within non- and for-profit organizations are considered. Fulfills both Business and SRWM requirements. Liberal Arts.

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon; basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics); and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts will be explored. This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

This is a creative project-based course intended to guide students in reflective expression of their perspective on any narrative aspect of human experience. Using readings, tutorials, practice exercises, and project assignments, students will learn how visual communication can deliver themes and stories that combine thoughts, words, concepts, experiences, and pictures in a narrative framework. A personal narrative is a particular kind of story. It?s a way of linking ideas and events together to form a new whole, giving insight or expression to an individual?s unique perspective. Topics covered will be the emotional strength of images, the power of stories, the value of personal identities and points of view, and other aspects of communication. Liberal Arts.

Introduction to the fundamentals of data science including data science methodology, understanding data sources, data collection, exploration, and visualization. Introduction to programming tools along with an overview of machine learning. Learning about the integration of faith as part of the data science process. Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement. Liberal arts.

In this course, students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and built-in analytics. Using a rich, interactive online educational experience model called Mind Expanding Journey, students will learn about Command-and-Control capabilities for drone operations. Prerequisite: course DSCI 295 A: Topics in Drone Operations and UAV Aeronautical Procedures or FAA part 107 license.

In this course, students will be introduced to a specialized cloud for UAV operations with edge computing and built-in analytics. Using a rich, interactive online educational experience model called Mind Expanding Journey, students will learn about Command-and-Control capabilities for drone operations. Prerequisite: course DSCI 295 A: Topics in Drone Operations and UAV Aeronautical Procedures or FAA part 107 license.

Scarcity, economic method, demand and supply, elasticity, consumer and producer theory, models of product market structure, economic institutions, and selected topics on faith integration, economics and ethics, economic systems and perspectives, and public economics. Satisfies one IS - Community. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

Considers the role of language in secondary curriculum from philosophical, technical, cultural, and political perspectives. Models of integrating literacy across the curriculum for diverse secondary learners are explored and applied.

Adult students learn and apply strategies for success in their return to college and life-long learning. Major topics include setting academic, career, and personal goals; stress management; time management; critical thinking and problem solving; learning styles and best practices. This seminar will also introduce students to Houghton University, our online platform, and program policies and procedures.

Immerses B-12 teachers in reading, writing, listening, and speaking across the content areas using multiple literacies. Grounded in multimodality, semiotics, and new literacy theories, teachers will wrestle with purposeful uses of technology that empowers motivating and creative literacy teaching and learning across the content areas (B-12). Discusses the concept of text broadly with attention to multimodal texts, multicultural literature, and popular media. Explores planning for literacy integration across content areas for B-12 inclusive learning contexts. Attends to developmentally appropriate instructional methods, standards, assessments, and reflection. Offered: Spring (15 weeks). 3 credits. Levels: Graduate.

Extends the current understandings of rurality while examining theory, pedagogy, and practices specific to multiple rural contexts. Investigates the impact rural contexts? diverse geography, sociocultural, and socioeconomic norms have on rural school and communities. Considers how rural educators (B-12) can work against marginalizing discourses around rural ways of living while communicating to rural students the value of their roots that are part of their identity. Explores place-based pedagogy while engaging in dialogue with the views and voices of rural schools and communities. Offered: Spring (15 weeks). 3 credits. Levels: Graduate.

Immerses candidates in working with diverse learners (B-6) who need support in their language and literacy development and learning for at least 100 hours. Includes opportunities to explore and refine skills needed in the different roles and responsibilities as literacy specialists. Requires self-reflection as well as provides opportunities for feedback from peers and University mentors. This internship should be taken in the semesters immediately preceding EDUC 550. Co-requisite: LEDU 520 or 524. Offered: Fall/Spring (15 weeks). 3 credits. Levels: Graduate.

Examine and apply mathematical and statistical methods to improve data literacy and to develop tools that will improve management decision-making. This course familiarizes students with the assumptions underlying various statistical techniques and assists in identifying their appropriateness in a variety of situations. Students will perform statistical analysis and interpret results that contribute to information-based decision making. Prerequisite: MBA 501. **Students may choose to waive this course and substitute an elective course for this core course if they have earned a B- or better in at least two of the following undergrad/graduate level courses: statistics (level 200+), data science (level 200+), calculus, or a 200+ level college math course.

This course is focused on improving leader efficacy in developing peak organizational and people performance. Performance contributors and/or detractors will be studied from a biblical perceptive where students will examine how recent trends in workplace ?advances?, scientific findings and human resource best practices confirm and/or conflict with God?s design of humankind. Prerequisite(s): MBA 501, MBA 630.

This course emphasizes the connection between design-thinking and innovation. Students will learn the process of design-thinking, which begins with a genuine interest in understanding the people for whom products and/or services are being designed. Study and practice of this process will help in bettering student ability to ask questions, challenge assumptions, redefine problems and create change ? all important aspects for developing strategic options and solutions not immediately identified through left brain thinking and problem-solving approaches. This course will consider the opportunities and challenges of design-thinking and innovation within a variety of organizational contexts, and how it relates to differing services and product lines. Prerequisite(s): MBA 501, MBA 630.

This final course in the MBA program includes a 4-day residency. Students will finalize a detailed personal plan focused on an existing company project, new business venture, creation of a new product or service, an organizational process improvement, a cultural change, or re-structure of their current workplace department/organization. Students will present their integrated project, as well as observe and interact with peer presentations during the residency. The project focus must meet established guidelines and be pre-approved by the MBA Director. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 37 or more credits of approved MBA required and elective courses.

An introductory overview of the recording and music industry and the operations of the various segments of the industry. Students will gain an understanding of where monies are generated, how to protect your interests, who key players are in the business, how deals are made and broken, and how new developments in digital technology are changing the way music is marketed, promoted, distributed, and heard. This course presents students with the career opportunities that are available within the industry, and the knowledge needed to succeed in this business.

This course will allow students to explore the role and importance of an artist manager, what they do, and how they impact the career of the artist and their brand. The course covers: why an artist needs a manager, the keys to finding the right artist(s), key roles the manager as developer plays in an artist?s career, explores a typical management contract, develops artist career planning, money management, and what to do when things go wrong. The student will also examine the principles of leadership dynamics and motivation to order to focus and empower current and potential managers.