Students will learn how to apply biblical principles and standards to ethical problems within business. Additionally, students will gain experience and confidence in making ethical decisions through a structured decision‐making process. Knowledge and practical skills will be obtained through text readings, case studies, biblical research, supplemental business articles, video studies, and class discussions.

Students explore case studies and readings centered on strategic management in a business case group discussion format. Students apply skills acquired throughout the course to analyze and create strategies for businesses they are interested in, which are summarized in a presentation and a formal written report.

Students continue the analysis of financial statements and exploration of present value topics. Corporate debt and equity financing, investments, risk, breakeven analysis, and budgeting are explored. Emphasis is placed on analysis of financial decision alternatives, including risk and opportunity, as important to financial structure and overall financial policy.

This course introduces students to the complex function of information management and presents the definition, deployment, and utilization of information technology that gives business organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Students examine the impact of the global community and develop a greater understanding of the international market, managing a diverse work force, and the cross-cultural and financial issues associated with international operations.