Classes begin at various times throughout the year, not just at the beginning of a semester term. Classes meet one evening per week from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The program schedule includes nine class sessions per academic year; each class is five weeks duration. Students may enroll at any time during the year and start at the next available class.
Foundation:
EC 201 Macroeconomics
This course deals with the major topics of basic economics concepts; the economic role of the market system and of government; national income analysis; inflation, unemployment, economic fluctuations; fiscal and monetary policy approaches to economic stabilization; impact of international trade issues on domestic economic problems. 3 hours
EC 204 Microeconomics
This course focuses on concepts of supply and demand in the context of perfect and imperfect product and resource markets. In addition, students apply economic concepts to a variety of current topics, including health care, urban blight, and crime. 3 hours
AC 205 Financial Accounting
A study of the elements of accounting, the balance sheet, income statement, principles of double entry accounting, the process of closing books, and depreciation methods. 3 hours
AC 206 Managerial Accounting
This course has an emphasis on various entity capital structures, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, statement of cash flows, present value concepts, and introduction to cost accounting. 3 hours
BA 224 Principles of Management
An introductory study of management based on the four primary functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Students will also have the opportunity to survey a variety of management literature. 3 hours
Core Courses:
BA 315 Legal Environment of Business
This course is designed to help students master the fundamental and legal and regulatory knowledge necessary to perform in today's business environment. Students will develop an understanding of how to solve a legal problem and will study topics such as contracts, sales governed by the UCC, bankruptcy, principle-agent relationships and employer/employee legal issues. 3 hours
BA 320 Management Information Systems
The concept of management information systems refers to all management procedures designed and implemented to insure that data related to the basic goals, strategies, and operations of the business entity are properly and timely collected, processed, and reported. This course will use the case method of instruction to assist student skill development in evaluation and construction of management systems through application of the systems approach. 3 hours
BA 321 Marketing
In depth exploration of marketing institutions and the functions which they perform: pricing, promotion, distribution, and product development. The course will also address effects of external domestic and international environments on marketing strategy. 3 hours
BA 324 Organizational Behavior
In depth exploration of the management functions of organizing and leading/directing. Emphasis on individual's motivation, group process and team management, leadership styles and effectiveness, organizational communication, decision-making, managing global workforces and diversity, management of change, organizational culture, and organizational design. 3 hours
BA 325 Financial Management
A study of concepts in financial management including evaluation of financial performance, valuation of securities, and capital budgeting. This course includes a term project designed to evaluate the financial performance of 2 leading publicly traded companies within an industry. Prerequisites: AC 205 and AC 206. 3 hours
BA 339 Human Resource Management
A study of the processes, problems, and opportunities associated with the human resources deployed by an organization. Major topics include planning, staffing, training and development, compensation, employee relations. Prerequisites: BA 224. 3 hours
BA 342 International Business
A study from the manager's perspective in the fields of international trade and investment, balance of payments, international financial markets and monetary systems, national trade policy and laws. Also addresses cultural variables in business, and examines how each of a number of basic management activities must be dealt with differently in the international environment than in a purely domestic setting. Prerequisites: EC 204. 3 hours
BA 390 Production and Operations Management
The course builds on the systematic application of quantitative techniques to business problems such as inventory, control, querying, scheduling, facility design, distribution systems, quality control, and use of resources. Prerequisites: 3 hours
BA 475 Business Strategy
This course is a study of the role of strategic planning in the success of an organization. It provides a framework for such planning and the practical application of strategic planning through multiple case studies. Focuses on integration of knowledge and perspective from all aspects of student's work experience and prior course work. 3 hours
BA 476 Business Ethics
A study of the ethical issues that confront persons within the context of business. It examines frameworks for ethical analysis and contemporary business issues most likely to confront students with ethical questions in the future. These frameworks are applied in multiple case studies. 3 hours
Elective Courses:
BA 101 Introduction to Business
An introduction to the study of business for all students entering the business program at McPherson College. The course will highlight topics such as the environment of business, current business trends, business management, management of human resources, marketing management, information management, and managing financial resources. In addition, the course will examine McPherson College curriculum and resources, career aspirations, and necessary business skills. 3 hours
BA 235 Small Business Management
Focus on the start-up and development of a small business. Topics include acquisition of capital; design of accounting systems and cash control; principles of taxation and payroll deductions; financial statement analysis; legal issues related to workers' compensation, product liability, contracts fundamentals, and forms of business organization; election, hiring, and appraisal of employees; marketing of product; inventory control; location and facilities analysis; and regulatory impacts. 3 hours
BA 260 Computer Applications in Business
A course that expands and applies student understanding of desktop software through hands-on use of various software in business-oriented case studies. Pre-requisites: AC 206, BA 224, and either CS 100, high school desktop computing credit, or successful demonstration of proficiency to instructor. 3 hours
BA 388 Career Connection Experience
The career connection course is designed to engage a student out of the classroom in their area of study. McPherson College Career Services will work with employers to organize an internship or field experience. Students will be required to set goals and strategies which will be completed in their chosen work setting. Course assessment will be based on work logs and a summary paper along with employer feedback. 3 hours
