BUS 612 Organization & Business Dispute Resolution (Dr. Jide Olagunju)

As it is in the secular, Matthew 18:15-17 shows us God’s mind on progressive, layer by layer channels for dispute resolution, especially between Christians. Our businesses and the businesses we consult for or manage, all belong to the Lord (Psalm 24:1). Therefore, when these ventures run into dispute, God’s manual and precepts for addressing the disputes ought to be given a pride of place. This is made easier by the fact that the systems of the world have adopted the same format as set out in Matthew 18:15-17, i.e., first, direct negotiation; second, mediation; third, arbitration; and fourth (albeit arguable in the Christian context), litigation (1 Corinthians 6:1).

Whilst litigation is the exclusive jurisdiction of the State, we, as Christian business people, consultants and managers, can learn negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and the various variants of these, for our business, professions and workplace, as well as for our individual lives, families, communities and churches.

This hands-on practical course uses interactive conceptualization, individual and group projects as well as case studies, to impart skills for effective negotiation, mediation and arbitration. It also introduces other variants of what has come to be known to the business and legal communities globally as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Our goal is to make BGU a global center of excellence for business dispute resolution learning. We expect students of this course to engage the course with this best practice vision in mind.

LDR 611 Cultural Transformation (Dr. Les Hirst)

Cross-cultural understanding is essential to building relationships and leading organizations in the 21st century. This fast-paced course will address fundamental concepts of cross-cultural studies from a Christian perspective. It will address worldview, contextualization, communication and cross-cultural conflict, with particular emphasis on cross-cultural ministry and business. Students will be challenged to consider ways to engage cross-culturally within their own communities, considering issues such as human trafficking, poverty, business as mission and more. Going beyond theory, students will engage in practical cross-cultural exposure and development of key cross-cultural, listening, interpretation, and communication skills.

MBA 627 Leadership Systems (Dr. Terry Timm)

This course focuses on leadership as system – the formal and informal structures, practices, and relationships that make up the leadership culture of any given organization. The course will explore the attributes and practices of responsible global leaders, empowering students to personally thrive in their leadership as well as building systems where both individuals, organizations, and communities flourish, making the world more like God intended.

MBA 631 Human Capital: Leadership & People Dev. (Dr. Cheyanne Harvey)

This course focuses on human capital – What is human capital and how we truly develop people within our spheres of influence and our organizations. The course will explore the attributes and practices of responsible global leaders, empowering students to personally thrive in their leadership as well as understanding the role of people development in leadership where both individuals, organizations, and communities flourish, making the world more like God intended.