Bachelor of Arts in

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

ONLINE+ IMMERSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

Institution: Provided in partnership with Life Pacific University (Private, Four-Year, Biblical University)
Academic Calendar: Semester
Accreditation: WASC & ABHE

PROGRAM SYNOPSIS

The world is changing quickly, which means leaders need to learn and grow to be effective in their organizations. The Online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management will provide the practical skills you need to be an effective leader in any organization and a solid biblical foundation to make a difference for the kingdom wherever you are. Students in the Immersive Training Program will combine their online education with practical experience and pastoral mentoring in the ministry contexts of King's Way Church.

PROGRAM FORMAT & SCHEDULE

The online bachelor’s program is a 4-year program that students can begin in the fall or spring. Each semester is divided into two 8-week sessions with two classes per session and one 16-week ministry practicum/immersive training course stretching the entire semester. In addition to weekly reading and assignments, students will engage in their community through various ministry opportunities at King's Way Church. Students enrolled in a full-time course load should expect to spend an average of 20-30 hours per week on coursework.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This program is a great fit for students of all ages with varied experience. No prior college is needed for this fully online B.A. However, this program is very transfer-friendly, allowing students the ability to transfer up to 72 units.

Program Scope

GENERAL EDUCATION (34 UNITS)

Christian Worldview - 3 units
Cultural Anthropology - 3 units
English Composition & Research - 3 units
Foundations in Personal Finance - 3 units
Foundations in Global Engagement** - 3 units
Great Books - 3 units
Intro to the Arts - 3 units
Life Science with Lab - 4 units
Marriage & Family Systems - 3 units
Speech & Presentation - 3 units
Western Civilization to 1500 - 3 units

BIBLICAL STUDIES (12 UNITS)

Cultures of Ancient Civilizations - 3 units
Intro to Biblical Literature - 3 units
Pentateuch - 3 units
Synoptic Gospels - 3 units

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT (45 UNITS)

Marketing Fundamentals - 3 units
Applied Concepts in Finance & Accounting - 3 units
Organizational Communication - 3 units
Economics for Managers - 3 units
Principles of Management - 3 units
Human Resource Management - 3 units
Organizational Behavior - 3 units
Cultural and Global Issues in Management - 3 units
Organizational Development in Change - 3 units
Organizational Management Capstone - 3 units
Biblical Ethics in Business - 3 units
Management as Ministry - 3 units
Biblical Interpretation - 3 units
Biblical Theology of Leadership - 3 units
Theology & Christian Life - 3 units
Jesus & The Kingdom - 3 units

OPEN ELECTIVES (29 UNITS)

The following courses are offered for a student to fulfill their open elective requirements:
Organizational Communication 3 units
Principles of Management 3 units
Spiritual Gifts** - 3 units
Theology I - 3 units
Theology II - 3 units
Biblical Interpretation & Application - 3 units
Cultural & Global Issues in Management - 3 units
Discipleship & Spiritual Transformation** - 3 units
Foundations of Transformational Ministry** - 3 units
Organizational Development & Change - 3 units
Organizational Behavior - 3 units
* Course requirements may change. Please refer to the current university catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum information.

** 16-week Ministry Practicum / Church Partnership Experience.

Note to Transfer Students: The curriculum listed for this program includes the recommended courses for students without any transfer work. A student may be eligible to transfer up to 72 units toward General Education, Bible, and Open Elective Categories. Students with transfer work will have their curriculum adjusted accordingly.

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