| Course ID | Credit Hours | Course |
|---|---|---|
| BU 201 | 3 |
Principles of AdministrationThis practical course will enable students to understand the basics of administration in the context of the local New Testament church. Topics include developing a long range strategic plan, staff relations, communications, finance and law. Prerequisite: None |
| BU 210 | 3 |
Personal Development of LeadersThis course explores the central concepts and practices of personal development. This holistic approach to individual growth will outline the input, throughput, and output that a leader can expect from effectiveness in this area. Prerequisite: None |
| BU 221 | 2 |
Church Finance and AccountingThis course is designed to teach students foundational concepts of financial management, accounting, and stewardship within a local church ministry. Prerequisite: None |
| BU 301 | 3 |
Business LawThis practical course will enable students to understand the government requirements for churches regarding laws and legal responsibilities. Topics that will be covered include finance, business operations, contracts, foundations of American law, organizational structures, employee relations and community and global interactions. Legal and ethical considerations in ministry will be highlighted as we investigate the challenges that face administrative units of the churches today. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| BU 310 | 3 |
Project ManagementThis course develops a working foundation of the basic concepts of managing a project that includes initiating, planning, scheduling, executing, monitoring and controlling, resource budgeting, performance measurement assessments, and efficient follow-through required for the successful completion of a project. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the ten project management knowledge areas: 1) integration, 2) scope, 3) time, 4) cost, 5) quality, 6) human resources, 7) communications, 8) risk, 9) procurement, and 10) stakeholder management. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| BU 401 | 3 |
Human Resources ManagementThis course explains the foundational concepts, along with contemporary issues, involved in human resources in a ministry environment. From practical to organizational, students will be taught how to navigate through policies, placement, and promotion of Christian laborers. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| BU 402 | 3 |
Ministry LeadershipThis capstone course is designed to help students take the business principles and combine these with a ministry heart. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
| BU 410 | 3 |
Strategic PlanningStrategic planning is an expect of stewarding leadership opportunities that significantly effects the outcome of any church or organization. This course explores the process of developing effective goals, creating a strategic plan, communicating that plan to an organization, and managing the ongoing deployment of that plan. Students will learn how to conduct SWOT analyses, identify and aggregate relevant data, foster multi-tier implementation, and market a strategic plan. Prerequisite: EN 102 |
