MBA 629: Change Management

In today’s fast-paced world of constant change, every organization must think about change. But even change thinking is changing. Unfortunately, the success of implementing such change has a poor track record. According to the latest research, 70% of change initiatives fail to accomplish their goal. The majority of failures are not attributed to bad technology or poor product development. The roadblocks to change are primarily human-centered: fear, politics, motivation, and clarity, among others. This course focuses on how organizations change and how to “see” into the future to focus on transformational change rather than incremental steps. Students will learn such skills as navigating organizational influences on their change project, mapping their stakeholders, vision-casting for clarity and buy-in, and identifying KPIs for determining success. During the course, students will actively implement the skills in this course via a Group Project and through a practical final project within their current organization.

LDR 630: Transformation through Digital Platforms & Social Media

This course will teach the skills of engaging with others on digital platforms. The purpose is to help students apply opportunities for leadership in social media, on websites, and through multi-media platforms. Students will examine established and emerging media technologies for communicating specific messages to various audiences globally. Modules in this course would include digital marketing and fundraising leadership; digital messaging and online leadership; and building community through social media engagement.

MBA 600: Work, Calling & Human Dignity

In order to integrate life in work, life, relationships, and social impact, students need a core understanding of the purpose of work, their own unique calling, and the purpose of human dignity. Every BGU degree starts with this course in various forms. This course explores the meaning and ministry of work, which engages people for most of their waking hours.

ASM 601: Organizational Assessment

Organizations today face complex challenges shaped by both local realities and global trends. In this course, you will explore proven strategies and best practices to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and mission fulfillment across churches, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies. Students will examine systemic issues affecting organizational effectiveness, discover best practices for meaningful impact, and explore leadership through a faith-based lens, including the Theology of Work and joy in work. As scholar-practitioners, students will design a customized assessment process and develop practical tools to help organizations adapt, thrive, and better fulfill their mission in a changing world. Gain the skills to lead meaningful organizational transformation and help your institution thrive locally and globally.

MBA 633: Law, Ethics & Giving Voice to Values

Most organizations comply with legal guidelines or suffer the consequences. But is that enough? The actions of leaders and their organizations can be legal but not necessarily ethical. The answer to what is ethical is not as black and white as we would like to believe. Is legislating the answer? Is having a compliance program sufficient? How do leaders wrestle with the right thing to do from the perspective of multiple stakeholders? One of the most important leadership skills needed in today’s world is the ability to move beyond either/or to both/and. This class will examine how the law influences decision-making for both profit and nonprofit organizations and look at the ethical issues that emerge. Ethical topics will include the environment, supply chain, consulting and services, marketing, employment law, and other ethical quagmires.

Key philosophies of ethics and social responsibility are examined through class exercises and case studies. Students will have the opportunity to examine their personal ethical lens, reflect on their “line-in-the-sand,” and consider the influence of their cultural experiences. We will also provide training to develop the skills and organizational culture that promote people's desire and ability to speak up. Giving Voice to Values is changing the world by changing people, organizations, and industries globally. The class involves reading, discussion, presentations, case studies, videos, and guest speakers.

MBA 624: Entrepreneurship for Wealth Creation

The course seeks to broaden the concept of entrepreneurship beyond economic activity to holistic wealth creation in work, life, relationships, and social impact. It will be built on the Theology of Work concept, thereby exposing students to the purpose of creative work, their own unique calling/giftedness as human dignity and investible capital.

This course explores the meaning of Entrepreneurship through: 1. Biblical lens – humans as expressions of the Creator God designed to engage in creative work for God’s glory and human flourishing. 2. Contextual lens – showing how worldviews shape entrepreneurial orientation, with a specific focus on African traditional and cultural views and practices of wealth creation being impacted by globalization and their colonial heritage. 3. And it is theological – investigating wealth, poverty and work in the light of God’s timeless Word and the contemporary situation. Having a theology of work is critical for accurate understanding of poverty, wealth and entrepreneurship.

Please reach out to EMBA Program Director, Dr. Scholastica Olagunju for further information.