Amridge University Academic Catalog

Amridge University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404.679.4501) to award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Amridge University is authorized by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education to operate as an exempt private school pursuant to the Alabama Private School License Law.

Amridge University is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

Amridge University is a 501(c) (3), non-profit corporation as determined by the United States Department of Treasury and incorporated in the State of Alabama.

Amridge University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amridge University is a private Christian university open to any qualified student. In a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or other federal, state or local laws or executive orders, Amridge University does not discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs on the basis of race, color, gender, age, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, religion, belief or veteran status. Amridge University does follow specific religious tenets and maintains its religious freedom and rights. Inquiries concerning application of these statements should be directed to: Dr. Michael C. Turner, President, Amridge University, 1200 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL 36117-3520.

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Section 6: The College of Business and Leadership

This section includes important information on the programs, courses, and degrees offered through the Amridge University College of Business and Leadership. Exceptions may be noted in the respective sections for specific programs and services specified elsewhere in this publication, noted in later editions of this publication, and/or published addenda (paper- and web-based) [Version 2.2012-2013, Effective 2.24.2013].

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

On behalf of the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in the College of Business and Leadership, I welcome you to Amridge University! Our mission is to prepare students with the managerial and leadership skills needed to succeed in the new business of the 21^st century both domestically and globally.

The Amridge University College of Business and Leadership offers five undergraduate programs of study that prepare our graduates with the business and business-related technology skills to successfully compete in today’s business environment using leading-edge technologies in the most innovative ways. Likewise, the College offers three graduate-level leadership programs that provide our graduates with a broad range of leadership and business skills that are critical to effectively guide today’s businesses through the rapidly changing marketplace – in an innovative manner.

By the time you graduate, I am confident that you will have a thorough understanding of today’s business and how that knowledge applies.

Again, welcome to Amridge University. I am looking forward with great expectation to your future.

Best regards,

Kenyetta McCurty, PhD

Dean, Amridge University College of Business and Leadership

PURPOSE OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

The purpose of the College of Business and Leadership is to provide instruction and training on the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as prepare students for careers and professions that provide support and services for the well-being of individuals, family, or society. Within this purpose, the College of Business and Leadership provides bachelor-level degree programs that include the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – General Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Communication, and the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Systems Management, Bachelor of Science in Human Services Leadership as well as graduate-level degree programs that include the Master of Science in Leadership and Management, the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management, and the Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership. All of these programs are designed within the mission of the University for preparing men and women, through a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality, so that they can serve in their chosen vocations in the church, community, or society. Also, the programs in the College of Business and Leadership provide a foundation that prepares undergraduate students for graduate study and graduate students for advanced study.

Additionally, the University provides a program of continuing education, through the Amridge University School of Continuing Education, for those who are not pursuing degrees.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

1. To provide educational opportunity to students at the undergraduate level through a carefully planned and implemented program of study.

2. To provide scheduled and effectively utilized distance learning technologies to foster the ability for students to learn anytime and anywhere.

3. To provide foundation programs of study to undergraduate students that complement the University’s graduate programs and encourage students to further their studies for careers and professions to serve in the church, community, and/or society.

4. To recruit, retain, and promote professional development of qualified faculty, staff, and administrators.

5. To develop and maintain periodic internal evaluation to ensure that all programs are operating within a manner consistent with the mission of Amridge University.

6. To provide students with instruction on the use of the latest technologies used in the fields associated with their respective program of study.

7. To provide and maintain learning resources and an environment conducive for student learning, scholarly research, and quality teaching in the 21^st Century.

GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

1. Each student will acquire a basic core of knowledge of leadership, related disciplines, and practical methods as a foundation for a productive professional life.

2. Each student will develop intellectual capacities for critical thinking and problem solving, for analysing and utilizing information, and for reasoning ethically and morally in decision-making.

3. Each student will develop skills for research, human relations, leadership, and oral and written communication appropriate to that student’s profession.

4. Each student will gain essential knowledge, develop proper attitudes, and acquire important skills to prepare for more advanced studies, for employment in a chosen profession, and/or for life-long learning.

5. Each student will learn to use of the latest technologies used in the fields associated with the program of study.

6. Each student will, through acquisition of skills in communication and human relations, prepare to function responsibly and effectively in the familial, social, and civic arenas of life.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

The business-related bachelor degrees were created to give students the tools to operate successfully in the community, business, and home. The specific programs of study include the following:

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – General Business

The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – General Business will be on foundations of business operations providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help organizations be successful in today’s globally competitive environment. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of economics, accounting, management, organizational communications, and marketing. With this preparation, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge to analyze and synthesize company data and other data elements in support of business operations critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation. Graduates will especially be prepared to assume entry-level positions in the areas of business operations, management, customer service, purchasing, costs estimation, finances, and marketing as well as the positions of adjusters, public relations specialists, buyers, compensation, and benefits specialists, and other similar positions.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- General Business, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry-level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

3. Developed a basic understanding of business principles and process in accounting, project management, economics, marketing, and management to effectively work and contribute positively to the respective company or organization; and

4. Developed basic teaming, collaboration, and leadership skills and learn how to apply these skills in the workplace for improvement and effective operations at the individual, workgroup, corporate, and organizational levels.

These outcomes are assessed in the following course. A student may demonstrate achievement of these outcomes by receiving a passing grade in the course and on the Program Exit Exam administered in the following capstone course:

BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Information Communication

The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Communication program is on information communication and interaction. Students successfully completing this program will be able to enter business careers in areas where people and information come together to help provide their respective company or organization with a grounded competitive advantage. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the human communication information concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of communications; effective communication via the web and email; other technology enhanced communication systems; the analysis and organization of information; and project collaboration locally and via distance using leading-edge technologies. Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter the workforce at entry levels in a broad spectrum of business–based positions or areas including technical communications specialists, technical writers, editors, public relations, marketing, web content specialists, customer relations management (CRM), information management, and other management and human interaction areas where effective communication is critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Communication, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry-level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

3. Developed a basic understanding of communication between individuals, within organizations, and with customers or clients using a multitude of communications processes, systems, and leading-edge technologies to effectively work and contribute positively to the respective company or organization; and

BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Information Systems Management

The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Systems Management will be on the use of technology in the workplace that will range from working with computer workstations, networks, intranets, the Internet, and training employees how to use these systems for the establishment of web servers and maintenance and security of Internet and Intranet systems. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business information services concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of information systems security, network systems, data communications systems, wireless technologies, voice–over-IP systems, training and development in information services, web design, applications management, and collaboration technologies in areas where business information services is critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation. Graduates will especially be prepared to assume positions in information technology, technical support and training, data communications specialists or analysts, management of information technology systems and services, database specialists, and internal and external customer service technology operations positions.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Systems Management, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry-level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

3. Developed a basic understanding of current information systems, technologies, and operations and to harness these entities so that individual employees and groups of employees have the tools to effectively work and contribute positively to the respective company or organization; and

BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration

Bachelor of Science: Human Resource Leadership

The emphasis of the Human Resource Leadership program is enhancing human effort, human relationships, and human leadership. The focus is on maintaining, securing, and effectively working with those who make up the organization. The leadership requirements involve screening employees, meeting training and human-relation needs, making human resource forecasts, and developing compensation systems. Successful leadership includes evaluating the effects of human-relation policies and systems on organizational performance and applying analysis and research methods to the leadership process. The leader will need to know how to govern, measure, integrate, and reward those within the organization. It also provides preparatory training for law school, graduate school, public relations, sales, management, church management, government work, and many other management and human interaction areas. This program also serves as a foundation for graduate-level degrees in Organizational Leadership, Pastoral Counseling, Ministerial Leadership, Professional Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy degrees offered by the University through the School of Human Services and the Turner School of Theology.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Leadership Program, the graduate will have:

1. Developed skills and knowledge necessary to effectively function in human resource management in church organizational settings and other leadership positions;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

3. Gained basic knowledge of management principles; and

4. Developed a basic understanding of organizational leadership.

HD 4424 – Human Labor Relations

Bachelor of Science: Management Communication

This program combines the strengths of traditional management principles and practices with the art and science of traditional and emerging communication strategies to provide the essentials and enhancements required for a successful career in business and the Christian community. Graduates will especially be prepared in such essential areas as management, leadership, team building, decision-making, critical thinking, and the knowledge of the relationship between communications strategies and the successful manager in today's fast-paced workplace. Students will be exposed to related theories, operations, practices, and technologies in both for-profit and non-profit arenas. It also provides preparatory training for law school, graduate school, public relations, sales, management, church management, ministerial communication, government work, and many other management and human interaction areas. This program also serves as a foundation for graduate-level degrees in Leadership and Management, Behavioral Leadership and Management, Pastoral Counseling, Ministerial Leadership, Professional Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy degrees offered by the University.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Management Communication Program, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of management principles required by ministers and for other leadership functions;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

3. Developed a basic understanding of organizational leadership; and

4. Developed basic skills for effective public and private communications in the church setting and within other organizations.

MC 4409 – Conflict Management and Negotiation

DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

The Amridge University College of Business and Leadership offer programs of study in leadership at the master’s level. The specific programs of study include the following:

Master of Science in Leadership and Management

Through the down-sizing, re-engineering, and global competitive forces of recent years, today's organizations have fewer professionals who carry a heavier workload than in previous decades. Likewise, the extremely tight labor market in today's organizations must provide a work environment and benefits designed to keep its most productive employees or lose them to other organizations, or worse, competitors. As a result of this changing workplace, today's management professionals must be well versed in a wide variety of management skills that include team building, leadership development, conflict resolution, negotiations, diversity issues, productivity improvement strategies, planning, organizational development and change, and creative and efficient use of emerging technologies. Equally important, in keeping with Amridge University’s Christian heritage, these skills are provided in a context of ethical and moral approaches that are so badly needed in today’s society and business world. The Master of Science in Leadership and Management is specially designed to provide our graduates with these critical skills and knowledge that will help them in an organization in today's competitive workplace.

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Leadership and Management Program, the graduate will have:

1. Learned a wide variety of management skills which are effective in church settings or in other groups and organizations;

2. Learned ethical and moral regulations needed to operate in social, religious and business communities;

3. Learned methods of team building;

4. Learned conflict resolution, diversity issues, and productive improvement strategies;

5. Learned to plan for and develop change; and

6. Been able to use the latest technology in the leadership fields.

LD 6555 – Strategies for Organizational Change

Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management

The Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management is designed for individuals who need a more in-depth and comprehensive preparation for leadership than that provided in the Master of Science program. The Master of Arts program provides the student with knowledge and skills for leading individuals, groups and organizations. The program addresses the behavioral attributes and appropriate leadership skills for organizations as well as individuals. The student will be prepared to perform leadership responsibilities for industry, business, organizations or informal groups. Through the down-sizing, re-engineering, and global competitive forces of recent years, today's organizations have fewer professionals who carry a heavier workload than in previous decades. Likewise, the extremely tight labor market in today's organizations must provide a work environment and benefits designed to keep its most productive employees or lose them to other organizations, or worse, competitors. As a result of this changing workplace, today's management professionals must be well versed in a wide variety of management skills that include team building, leadership development, conflict resolution, negotiations, diversity issues, productivity improvement strategies, planning, organizational development and change, and creative and efficient use of emerging technologies. Equally important, in keeping with Amridge University’s Christian heritage, these skills are provided in a context of ethical and moral approaches that are so badly needed in today’s society and business world. The Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management is specially designed to provide our graduates with these critical skills and knowledge that will help them in an organization in today's competitive workplace.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management Program, the graduate will have:

1. Knowledge and skills for leading individuals in church settings or in other groups and organizations;

2. The ability to perform leadership responsibilities for church, industry, business, or informal groups;

3. Become well-versed in a wide variety of leadership and management skills;

4. Learned emerging technologies in leadership;

5. Been prepared to teach on the college level; and

6. Learned ways to change behaviors within organizations.

LD 6555 – Strategies for Organizational Change

Master of Science: Ministerial Leadership

The Master of Science (MS) in Ministerial Leadership is a professional-level degree designed to prepare students for work in Christian ministry with a practitioner's approach to Biblical studies. Likewise, this program provides a foundation for students to pursue more advanced studies and degree programs such as the Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Ministerial Leadership followed by the Doctor of Ministry (DMin).

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership Program, the graduate will have:

1. Learned the skills necessary to work in Christian ministry;

2. Learned biblical principles necessary to practice ministry;

3. Been prepared to move to the Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Ministerial Leadership which could lead to the Doctor of Ministry (DMin); and

4. Been prepared to teach undergraduate courses on the college level in Ministerial Leadership.

LD 6385 – Ministerial Leadership

ADMISSION POLICY FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

See the Information provided in Section 2 – Admissions Policy

BACHELOR DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate degree programs must contain a basic core of general education courses with a minimum of 40 semester hours completed in specified areas of general studies. Every student who graduates from Amridge University must have at least 30% of his total undergraduate course work in general education or liberal arts (40 of 128 total semester hours). This requirement may be satisfied through completion of an Associate of Arts degree or its equivalent, by examination for credit or by taking the Amridge University core courses. Amridge University will assist the student in removing deficiencies by offering core courses for making up those deficiencies.

Components of the general education core must be drawn from each of the following areas: the humanities; math or science; the social sciences; and communications. One component of the general education core must be courses designed to develop skills in oral and written communication and computational skills. The student must pass, with a grade of “C” or higher, one or more courses from each of the four general education core areas.

DESCRIPTION OF UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENTS

Humanities and Fine Arts: These courses deal primarily with questions of values, ethics, or aesthetics as they are represented in works of art, philosophy, religion, literature, and music. These courses help students improve interpersonal skills, develop independent thought, enhance problem-solving abilities, and better understand human creativity.

Natural Science and Mathematics: Knowledge and practice in the mathematical skills area give students the ability to measure, discern, compare, and apply these skills in problem solving at the individual and societal levels. The natural sciences explore the natural world and the relationship among the disciplines which describe it. The natural sciences include all learning which has as its purpose the understanding of the universe around us and the physical and chemical laws that govern it.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: The courses are those bodies of knowledge which have as their purpose the study of human behavior, social structures, and economics. Studies of social science techniques, tools, and methods of data gathering, as well as the problems and issues faced by the social scientist, are considered work in the social sciences.

Communication Skills (English): Competence in writing and speaking English is vital to all college graduates. Writing skills are especially important in a distance-learning vein where a great deal of work involves communicating at a considerable distance with faculty and other students. Oral communication skills are important in leadership, management, and human relations.

The following sections include a specification of the general education college-level competencies and documented evidence that graduates have attained those competencies.

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATES GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

Prior to graduation, undergraduates are required to demonstrate attainment of the general education competencies by taking the General Competency Test (GCT).

1. Natural Science and Mathematics

A student must demonstrate the competencies in natural science or competencies in mathematics in accordance with the following:

a. Competencies in Natural Science

1. Interplay with Other Disciplines

Students must be able to apply science effectively to problems in other disciplines and demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationship between Science and other disciplines. Students will view science as a connected whole relevant to their lives, interrelated with human culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines. Students shall make personal decisions and take positions on issues based on their understanding of scientific principles.

2. Scientific Methods and Procedures

Students must be able to demonstrate, design, conduct and report investigations within a science. Students shall express an ability to inquire and demonstrate curiosity. They will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of scientific facts, concepts, principles, laws, and theories. Students shall utilize an ability to reason scientifically.

3. History and Philosophy of Science

Students will know and understand the philosophical nature of science and the conventions of scientific explanation. Students must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive nature of the scientific discipline, its history, its place in the intellectual realm, and its usefulness in society at large.

4. Appropriate Technology

Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to use computers (including calculators) as tools in expressing their understanding of issues in science.

5. Communication of Science

Students must be able to communicate ideas, concepts and appreciation of science to peers using appropriate vocabulary and meanings. Students will develop communication skills within a context of real applications relevant to the particular group of students. Students shall communicate effectively about science and organize and share their knowledge about specific topics.

These competencies are assessed in the Natural Science Section of the General Competency Test.

b. Competencies in Mathematics

1. Use various techniques to solve equations in one variable or systems of equations in more than one variable;

2. Express the solution set as a graph or in terms of inequalities or intervals;

3. Manipulate functions by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing or composing functions;

4. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations and use exponential and logarithmic functions in applications; and

5. Use mathematical modelling to solve word problems.

These competencies are assessed in the Mathematics Section of the General Competency Test.

2. Competencies in Communications

A student must demonstrate the competencies in communications in accordance with the following:

1. Communicate in an effective manner using standard written English;

2. Analyse, summarize and interpret various types of writing;

3. Think analytically and critically and interweave learning from various disciplines;

4. Use insight to develop original thoughts from their new knowledge;

5. Show an understanding of the need for ethics in decision-making;

6. Pinpoint possible problems with theories or ideas and employ questioning to enhance discussions;

7. Recognize the consequences of actions, develop other solutions and demonstrate decision-making ability;

8. Demonstrate an ability to persuade others, envision new ideas, and delegate responsibilities;

9. Show that viewpoints are backed by logical, careful thought; and

10. Demonstrate a positive attitude and teamwork when carrying out duties with co-workers.

These competencies are assessed in the Communications Section of the General Competency Test.

3. Social Science and Behavioral Science

A student must demonstrate the competencies in social science listed below or the competencies in behavioral science listed below.

a. Competencies in Social Science

1. Understand diversity and its influence on society;

2. Distinguish between the social and environmental influences on societies; and

3. Know the special forces that shape the social and political development of societies and governments.

These competencies are assessed in the Social Science Section of the General Competency Test.

b. Competencies in Behavioral Science

1. Understand how psychological, economic, and sociological factors influence personal and group actions;

2. Recognize the importance of hereditary and biological factors involved in human development and its social impacts; and

3. Understand how differences in heredity, environment, and learning can effect psychological development.

These competencies are assessed in the Behavioral Science Section of the General Competency Test.

4. Humanities and Fine Arts

A student must demonstrate the competencies in humanities listed below or the competencies in fine arts listed below:

a. Competencies in Humanities

1. Associate the development of humanities with other cultural developments;

2. Describe the influence of humanities on the structure and development of societies;

3. Compare humanities across cultures;

4. Relate the influence of humanities to individual development; and

5. Describe the evolution of one or more areas of humanities in American culture.

These competencies are assessed in the Humanities Section of the General Competency Test.

b. Competencies in Fine Arts

1. Associate the development of fine arts with other cultural developments;

2. Describe the influence of fine arts on the structure and development of societies;

3. Compare fine arts across cultures;

4. Relate the influence of fine arts to individual development; and

5. Describe the evolution of one or more areas of fine arts in American culture.

These competencies are assessed in the Fine Arts Section of the General Competency Test.

COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Certain undergraduate students are required to take the course FD 1412 – Management Intervention. The undergraduate students required to take FD 1412 – Management Intervention include the following:

1. All first-time freshmen

2. All undergraduate students conditionally admitted

3. All undergraduate students on probation (students having academic difficulty)

4. All students classified below junior-level (freshmen and sophomores) — students who have not finished general education courses

Additionally, even though this course is only required for the students in the above categories, the University strongly recommends that all undergraduate students enroll in this course during their first semester at Amridge University.

Finally, FD 1412 – Management Intervention cannot be substituted for a required course in a major.

SECOND DEGREE OPTION FOR BACHELOR DEGREE STUDENTS

To earn a second baccalaureate degree from Amridge University, the student must complete a minimum of 40 hours at Amridge University above any hours earned for the first degree. All of these additional hours must be completed in the degree program area of the second degree. A specific course required for both degrees will have to be taken only once. However, credit for such a course cannot be applied toward both the total hours required for the first degree and the additional hours required for the second degree. Also, students who seek a second degree must meet all admission requirements and complete all catalog requirements for the major in that degree.

A student may work toward two degrees simultaneously, but he or she must be enrolled in either one or the other of the two programs awarding the degrees. The student is expected to obtain approval of the academic plan from the Vice President of Academic Affairs at a point when no fewer than 40 hours of coursework remain for the completion of one or both degrees.

GRADUATE CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED UNDERGRADUATE SENIORS

Undergraduate students at the senior level who are within eight semester hours of program completion with a high academic average in their field may be authorized to enroll in six graduate credits while completing undergraduate requirements. Such course work will require the written approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. This approval does not presume automatic admission into the respective program, or any Amridge University graduate program. Undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses must follow the steps below: (1) Have an advisor certify to the Vice President of Academic Affairs that all undergraduate graduation requirements will be met; and (2) Have the Vice President file a letter or email message with the Registrar prior to registration stating that the student will meet all requirements for a bachelor’s degree and that the graduate credits (3 or 6) are over and above all undergraduate requirements.

CAPSTONE COURSES

The University has established a degree program assessment to verify student mastery of the respective program major. The verification process is facilitated through a capstone course system that every student is required to take for his or her given major. Furthermore, in order to graduate from Amridge University, students must pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course. The capstone course of each degree program is identified in the respective degree map.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – GENERAL BUSINESS

The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – General Business will be on foundations of business operations providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help organizations be successful in today’s globally competitive environment. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of economics, accounting, management, organizational communications, and marketing. With this preparation, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge to analyze and synthesize company data and other data elements in support of business operations critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation. Graduates will especially be prepared to assume entry-level positions in the areas of business operations, management, customer service, purchasing, costs estimation, finances, and marketing as well as the positions of adjusters, public relations specialists, buyers, compensation and benefits specialists, and other similar positions.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- General Business, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry-level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations, such as churches;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration

Lower Division Freshman and Sophomore All courses are available through Amridge University. Amridge University offers all courses for the first two years of academic work. Lower Division Courses must include at least one course in Math or Natural Science, one in Social Science or Behavioral Science, one in Humanities or Fine Arts and one in Communications (English). The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, which is strongly recommended for all students, is considered a Social Science in meeting general education requirements. A minimum of 40 hours in these disciplines is required.			Sem. Hrs.
			40

	The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, is required at the beginning of the student’s program at Amridge University.		4

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – General Business
		5 Core – 20 Hours
		BS 1401 Introduction to Business	4
		BS 3400 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics	4
		BS 4465 Ethical Character of Leadership	4
		BS 4456 Directed Field Experience in Area of Concentration (Internship) (Prerequisite: Senior standing)	4
		CO 1405 Microcomputer Applications	4
		Total Core	20

		9 Concentration – General Business (GB) – 36 Hours
		BS 2400 eCommerce	4
		BS 2408 Management: Theory, Practices, and Applications	4
		BS 1406 Accounting Principles I (Prerequisite: CO 1405)	4
		BS 2406 Accounting Principles II (Prerequisite: BS 1406)	4
		BS 2418 Marketing: Principles and Practices	4
		BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration (Capstone Course) Prerequisite: Within 12 hours of graduation)	4
		EC 3403 Micro Economics	4
		EC 3405 Macro Economics	4
		HD 4420 Human Resources Management: Analysis and Procedures	4
		Total Concentration	36
Electives			28
Total Hours for Bachelor's Degree			128
Degree completion: Students who have completed a minimum of 72 semester hours and have met general education requirements may complete this degree by taking the 56 semester hours component of required courses specified for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – General Business Degree.

Courses from other Business Administration Degrees (Prerequisites must be met). Other electives as listed within this Academic Catalog *Recommended Electives*
		BS 1405 Computers in Business	4
		BS 2412 Financial Management	4
		BS 3405 Business Statistics	4
		BS 3406 Financial Accounting (Prerequisite: BS 2406)	4
		BS 3430 Business Law	4
		BS 4406 Managerial Accounting (Prerequisite: BS 3406)	4
		BS 4450 Organizational Communication	4

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- General Business

Before being graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- General Business, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Complete at least 128 semester hours of which at least 40 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the respective degree;

3. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course;

4. Pass the General Competency Test (GCT);

5. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher; and

6. Complete an Amridge University Degree Completion Application available from Amridge University’s web site. The properly completed and signed application must be submitted no later than the first day of classes of the semester prior to the semester the student plans to graduate. Following this schedule permits the University to conduct a full audit of the respective student’s records to make sure that all courses, programs, and respective graduation requirements have been met. Students having any questions regarding the Degree Completion Application should contact the Registrar’s Office.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – INFORMATION COMMUNICATION

The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Communication program is on information communication and interaction. Students successfully completing this program will be able to enter business careers in areas where people and information come together to help provide their respective company or organization with a grounded competitive advantage. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the information communication concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of communications; effective communication via the web and email; other technology enhanced communication systems; the analysis and organization of information; and project collaboration locally and via distance using leading-edge technologies. Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter the workforce at entry levels in a broad spectrum of business–based positions or areas including technical communications specialists, technical writers, editors, public relations, marketing, web content specialists, customer relations management (CRM), information management, and other management and human interaction areas where effective communication is critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Communication, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry-level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration

Lower Division Freshman and Sophomore All courses are available through Amridge University. Amridge University offers all courses for the first two years of academic work. Lower Division Courses must include at least one course in Math or Natural Science, one in Social Science or Behavioral Science, one in Humanities or Fine Arts and one in Communications (English). The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, which is strongly recommended for all students, is considered a Social Science in meeting general education requirements. A minimum of 40 hours in these disciplines is required.			Sem. Hrs.
			40
	The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, is required at the beginning of the student’s program at Amridge University.		4

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Communication Concentration
		5 Core – 20 Hours
		BS 1401 Introduction to Business	4
		BS 3400 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics	4
		BS 4465 Ethical Character of Leadership	4
		BS 4456 Directed Field Experience in Area of Concentration (Internship) (Prerequisite: Senior standing)	4
		CO 1405 Microcomputer Applications	4
		Total Core	20

		9 Concentration – Information Communication (IC) – 36 Hours

		BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration (Capstone course) (Prerequisite: Within 12 hours of graduation)	4
		CO 2412 Creating a Business Presence on the Web	4
		CO 2416 Technology Enhanced Communications I	4
		CO 2420 Business Presentations and Publishing	4
		CO 2422 Communicating via the Internet	4
		CO 3412 Business Communication Through Data	4
		CO 3420 Managing Business Projects via Technology	4
		CO 3424 Networking Systems and Data Communications I	4
		CO 3429 Web Design and Applications Management	4

		Total Concentration	36
Electives			28
Total Hours for Bachelor's Degree			128
Degree completion: Students who have completed a minimum of 72 semester hours and have met general education requirements may complete this degree by taking the 56 semester hours component of required courses specified for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Communication Degree.

*Courses from other Business Administration Degrees (Prerequisites must be met). Other electives as listed within this Academic Catalog.* Recommended Electives
		BS 1405 Computers in Business	4
		BS 2400 eCommerce	4
		BS 3405 Business Statistics	4
		BS 3430 Business Law	4
		BS 4450 Organizational Communication	4
		CO 4430 Entrepreneurship and Creating a Winning eBusiness (Prerequisite: CO 3429)	4
		CO 1416 Operating Systems	4

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Communication

Before being graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Communication, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Complete at least 128 semester hours of which at least 40 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the respective degree;

3. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course;

4. Pass the General Competency Test (GCT);

5. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher; and

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

The focus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Systems Management range from working with computer workstations, networks, intranets, the Internet, and training employees how to use these systems for the establishment of web servers and maintenance and security of Internet and Intranet systems. With knowledge gained from an integrated general education and business core program coupled with the business information services concentration courses, graduates will especially be prepared in the essential areas of information systems security, network systems, data communications systems, wireless technologies, voice–over-IP systems, training and development in information services, web design, applications management, and collaboration technologies in areas where business information services is critical to the success of the respective organization, business, or corporation. Graduates will especially be prepared to assume positions in information technology, technical support and training, data communications specialists or analysts, management of information technology systems and services, database specialists, and internal and external customer service technology operations positions.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Systems Management, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of business principles required for entry-level jobs in the business and non-profit organizations such as churches;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration

Lower Division Freshman and Sophomore All courses are available through Amridge University. Amridge University offers all courses for the first two years of academic work. Lower Division Courses must include at least one course in Math or Natural Science, one in Social Science or Behavioral Science, one in Humanities or Fine Arts and one in Communications (English). The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, which is strongly recommended for all students, is considered a Social Science in meeting general education requirements. A minimum of 40 hours in these disciplines is required.			Sem. Hrs.
			40
The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, is required at the beginning of the student’s program at Amridge University.		4

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Systems Management
	5 Core – 20 Hours
	BS 1401 Introduction to Business		4
	BS 3400 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics		4
	BS 4465 Ethical Character of Leadership		4
	BS 4456 Directed Field Experience in Area of Concentration (Internship) (Prerequisite: Senior standing)		4
	CO 1405 Microcomputer Applications		4
	Total Core		20

	9 Concentration – Information Systems Management (IS) – 36 Hours
	BS 4458 – e-Portfolio in General Business Administration (Capstone Course) (Prerequisite: Within 12 semester hours of graduation)		4
	CO 1403 Management Information Systems (MIS) in Business		4
	CO 2410 Database Management (Prerequisite: CO 1405)		4
	CO 2446 Open Source Business Systems I		4
	CO 3420 Managing Business Projects via Technology		4
	CO 3421 Principles of Training and Development in IT		4
	CO 3424 Networking Systems and Data Communications I		4
	CO 3426 Security Measures in Business (Prerequisite: CO 3424)		4
	CO 3429 Web Design and Applications Management		4
	Total Concentration		36
	Electives		28
Total Hours for Bachelor's Degree			128
Degree completion: Students who have completed a minimum of 72 semester hours and have met general education requirements may complete this degree by taking the 56 semester hours component of required courses specified for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Information Systems Management.
*Courses from other Business Administration Degrees (Prerequisites must be met). Other electives as listed within this Academic Catalog.* Recommended Electives
	BS 1405 Computers in Business		4
	BS 2400 eCommerce		4
	BS 3405 Business Statistics		4
	BS 3430 Business Law		4
	BS 4450 Organizational Communication		4
	CO 2446 Open Source Business Systems II CO 3425 Networking Systems and Data communications II (Prerequisite: CO 3424)		4

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Systems Management

Before being graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -- Information Systems Management, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Complete at least 128 semester hours of which at least 40 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the respective degree;

3. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course;

4. Pass the General Competency Test (GCT);

5. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher; and

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HUMAN RESOURCE LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

The emphasis of the Human Resource Leadership is enhancing human effort, human relationships, and human leadership. The focus is on maintaining, securing, and effectively working with those who make up the organization. The leadership requirements involve screening employees, meeting training and human-relation needs, making human resource forecasts, and developing compensation systems. Successful leadership includes evaluating the effects of human-relation policies and systems on organizational performance and applying analysis and research methods to the leadership process. The leader will need to know how to govern, measure, integrate, and reward those within the organization. It also provides preparatory training for law school, graduate school, public relations, sales, management, church management, government work, and many other management and human interaction areas. This program also serves as a foundation for graduate-level degrees in Organizational Leadership and Management, Pastoral Counseling, Ministerial Leadership, Professional Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy degrees offered by the University.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Leadership Program, the graduate will have:

1. Developed skills and knowledge necessary to effectively function in human resource management in church organizational settings and other leadership positions;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

3. Gained basic knowledge of management principles; and

4. Developed a basic understanding of organizational leadership.

HD 4424 – Human Labor Relations

Lower Division Freshman and Sophomore All courses are available through Amridge University. Amridge University offers all courses for the first two years of academic work. Lower Division Courses must include at least one course in Math or Natural Science, one in Social Science or Behavioral Science, one in Humanities or Fine Arts and one in Communications (English). The foundation course, FD 1412 Management Intervention, which is strongly recommended for all students, is considered a Social Science in meeting general education requirements. A minimum of 40 hours in these disciplines is required.		Sem. Hrs.
		64
The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, is required at the beginning of the student’s program at Amridge University.			4

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Leadership (For students who lack 48 or fewer of the 128 total hours required for a BS degree)
	HD 4420 Human Resource Management: Analysis and Procedures			4
	HD 4422 Employment Law for Organizations			4
	HD 4426 Fundamentals of Effective Leadership			4
	MC 4403 Organizational Theory and Behavior			4
	MC 4406 Professional Public Relations			4
	MC 4407 Management Principles			4
	MC 4405 Contemporary Supervision			4
	MC 4401 Leadership Principles and Ethics			4
	BS 3430 Business Law			4
	MC 4408 Money Management and Personal Finance			4
	HD 4424 Human Labor Relations (Capstone Course)			4
	HD 4407 Motivation and Performance			4

Total Required				48

Degree completion: Students who have completed a minimum of 80 semester hours and have met general education requirements may complete this degree by taking the 48 semester hours component of required courses specified for the Human Resource Leadership Degree.

Courses for students who lack more than the above required 48 course hours
	NT 3403 Introduction and Survey of the New Testament			4
	OT 3401 Introduction and Survey of the Old Testament			4
	PH 4401 World Views: Islam, Humanism, Marxism, Christianity			4
	TH 4405 Systematic Theology			4
*Elective Courses Total				12
Total Hours for Bachelor's Degree				128

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Leadership

Before being graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Leadership, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Complete at least 128 semester hours of which at least 40 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the respective degree;

3. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course;

4. Pass the General Competency Test (GCT);

5. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher; and

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Management Communication Program, the graduate will have:

1. Gained basic knowledge of management principles required by ministers and for other leadership functions;

2. Acquired skills and knowledge in general education areas that are foundation to life skills and further education;

3. Developed a basic understanding of organizational leadership; and

4. Developed basic skills for effective public and private communications in the church setting and within other organizations.

MC 4409 – Conflict Management and Negotiation

Lower Division Freshman and Sophomore All courses are available through Amridge University. Amridge University offers all courses for the first two years of academic work. Lower Division Courses must include at least one course in Math or Natural Science, one in Social Science or Behavioral Science, one in Humanities or Fine Arts and one in Communications (English). The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, which is strongly recommended for all students, is considered a Social Science in meeting general education requirements. A minimum of 40 hours in these disciplines is required.		Sem. Hrs.
		64
	The foundation course, FD 1412 -- Management Intervention, is required at the beginning of the student’s program at Amridge University.	4
Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Management Communication (For students who lack 36 or fewer of the 128 total hours required for a BS degree)
	MC 4401 Leadership Principles and Ethics	4
	MC 4402 Communication in Professional Settings	4
	MC 4403 Organizational Theory and Behavior	4
	MC 4404 Human Relations and Problem Solving	4
	MC 4405 Contemporary Supervision	4
	MC 4406 Professional Public Relations	4
	MC 4407 Management Principles	4
	MC 4408 Money Management and Personal Finance	4
	MC 4409 Conflict Management and Negotiation (Capstone Course)	4
Total Required		36


Degree completion: Students who have completed a minimum of 92 semester hours and have met general education requirements may complete this degree by taking the 36 semester hours component of required courses specified for the Management Communication Degree.

Courses for students who lack more than the above required 36 course hours
	NT 3403 Introduction and Survey of the New Testament	4
	OT 3401 Introduction and Survey of the Old Testament	4
	PH 4401 World Views: Islam, Humanism, Marxism, Christianity	4
	TH 4405 Systematic Theology	4
	General Electives	12
*Elective Courses Total		24
Total Hours for Bachelor's Degree		128

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Management Communication

Before being graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Management Communications, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Complete at least 128 semester hours of which at least 40 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the respective degree;

3. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course;

4. Pass the General Competency Test (GCT);

5. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher; and

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Leadership and Management Program, the graduate will have:

1. Learned a wide variety of management skills which are effective in church settings or in other groups and organizations;

2. Learned ethical and moral regulations needed to operate in social, religious and business communities;

3. Learned methods of team building;

4. Learned conflict resolution, diversity issues, and productive improvement strategies;

5. Learned to plan for and develop change; and

6. Been able to use the latest technology in the leadership fields.

LD 6555 – Strategies for Organizational Change

Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Leadership and Management

Applications for admission to the Master of Science in Leadership and Management program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

· Application Fee – The applicant must submit an application fee. Information about the application fee is published on the Amridge University website. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

· An earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution.

· Official Transcripts – Applicants must request an official academic transcript from each postsecondary institution previously attended to be sent directly to Amridge University. Transcript Request Forms are available on the University’s web site. No transcript is official unless it is sent from institution to institution and bears the seal of the institution where the work was completed.

If the applicant has not completed the last course(s) at another school for which he or she is registered at the time of filing his or her application with Amridge University, a partial transcript should be sent for evaluation. The final transcript showing courses completed and any degree earned is required before the end of the first semester after initial matriculation. No academic credit will be recorded on a student’s permanent record until all necessary credentials are received.

· Standardized Tests – Have submitted to the Amridge University Admissions Office proof of the results of the Graduate Record Exam General (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken by the applicant or other test approved by the Vice President of academic Affairs. Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide documented evidence of English proficiency in one of two ways: (1) A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or (2) A score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) per the following:

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17

Other national examinations normally accepted for admission to graduate programs of study will also be accepted. Applicants holding a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to take these standardized tests.

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Science in Leadership and Management may be completed in 4 semesters. A student may take his or her courses on a part-time (one course per semester) or full-time basis (two courses per semester).

Required Courses for the Master of Science in Leadership and Management

Required Courses for the Master of Science in Leadership and Management		Sem. Hrs.
	LD 6551 Leadership Foundations	5
	LD 6552 Building Effective Organizations	5
	LD 6553 Leadership Visualization and Values	5
	LD 6555 Strategies for Organizational Change (Capstone Course)	5
	LD 6557 Organizational Communication RS 6539 Research and Evaluation	5 5
Choose Two of the Courses Below
	LD 6520 Managerial Finance	5
	LD 6545 Qualitative and Quantitative Methodology	5
	LD 6554 Systems for Today’s Leader	5
	LD 6556 Organizational Group Leadership	5
	LD 6558 Motivational Leadership	5
	LD 6559 Military Leadership Models	5
	LD 6560 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution	5
	LD 6561 Organizational Development	5
	LD 6562 Spiritual Leadership within the Organization	5
	LD 6570 Organizational Behavior	5
	LD 6572 Management Teams	5
	LD 6573 Project Management	5
	LD 6574 Leadership Through Coaching and Mentoring	5
	LD 6575 Team Leadership for Church Development	5
	LD 6580 Human Resource Leadership RS 6545 Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology	5
TOTAL REQUIRED		40

Graduation Requirements for the Master of Science in Leadership and Management

Before being graduated with the Master of Science in Leadership and Management, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. A total of 40 graduate semester hours of the required course work;

2. At least 30 of the graduate semester hours must be from Amridge University. Also, any possible transfer of graduate credits taken from another regionally accredited institution must be agreed upon by the end of the first enrolled semester at Amridge University;

3. Complete all required coursework for the degree;

4. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course;

5. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0;

6. Students who expect to pursue further graduate study beyond this degree should maintain a 3.0 GPA; and

7. Complete an Amridge University Degree Completion Application available from Amridge University’s web site. The properly completed and signed application must be submitted no later than the first day of classes of the semester prior to the semester the student plans to graduate. Following this schedule permits the University to conduct a full audit of the respective student’s records to make sure that all courses, programs, and respective graduation requirements have been met. Students having any questions regarding the Degree Completion Application should contact the Registrar’s Office.

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN BEHAVIORAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management Program, the graduate will have:

1. Knowledge and skills for leading individuals in church settings or in other groups and organizations;

2. The ability to perform leadership responsibilities for church, industry, business, or informal groups;

3. Become well-versed in a wide variety of leadership and management skills;

4. Learned emerging technologies in leadership;

5. Been prepared to teach on the college level; and

6. Learned ways to change behaviors within organizations.

LD 6555 – Strategies for Organizational Change

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management

Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

· Application Fee – The applicant must submit an application fee. Information about the application fee is published on the Amridge University website. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

· An earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution

· Official Transcripts – Applicants must request an official academic transcript from each postsecondary institution previously attended to be sent directly to Amridge University. Transcript Request Forms are available on the University’s web site. No transcript is official unless it is sent from institution to institution and bears the seal of the institution where the work was completed.

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management may be completed in 6 semesters. A student may take his or her courses on a part-time (one course per semester) or full-time basis (two courses per semester).

Required Courses for the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management

Required Courses for the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management		Sem. Hrs.
	LD 6551 Leadership Foundation	5
	LD 6552 Building Effective Organizations	5
	LD 6553 Leadership Visualization and Values	5
	LD 6555 Strategies for Organizational Change (Capstone Course)	5
	LD 6557 Organizational Communication RS 6539 Research and Evaluation	5 5
Choose Six of the Courses Below

		Sem. Hrs.
	LD 6520 Managerial Finance	5
	LD 6554 Systems for Today’s Leader	5
	LD 6556 Organizational Group Leadership	5
	LD 6558 Motivational Leadership	5
	LD 6559 Military Leadership Models	5
	LD 6560 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution	5
	LD 6561 Organizational Development	5
	LD 6562 Spiritual Leadership within the Organization	5
	LD 6570 Organizational Behavior	5
	LD 6572 Management Teams	5
	LD 6573 Project Management	5
	LD 6574 Leadership Through Coaching and Mentoring	5
	LD 6575 Team Leadership for Church Development	5
	LD 5580 Human Resources Leadership RS 6545 Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology	5
TOTAL REQUIRED		60

Graduation Requirements for the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management

Before being graduated with the Master of Arts in Behavioral Leadership and Management, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. A total of 60 graduate semester hours of the required course work.

2. At least 50 of the graduate semester hours must be from Amridge University. Also, any possible transfer of graduate credits taken from another regionally accredited institution must be agreed upon by the end of the first enrolled semester at Amridge University;

3. Complete all required coursework for the degree;

4. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that is given as part of the capstone course;

5. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0; and

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership Program, the graduate will have:

1. Learned the skills necessary to work in Christian ministry;

2. Learned biblical principles necessary to practice ministry;

3. Been prepared to move to the Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Ministerial Leadership which could lead to the Doctor of Ministry (DMin); and

4. Been prepared to teach undergraduate courses on the college level in Ministerial Leadership.

LD 6385 – Ministerial Leadership

Applications for admission to the Master of Divinity in Ministerial Leadership program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

· Application Fee – The applicant must submit an application fee. Information about the application fee is published on the Amridge University website. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

· An earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership may be completed in 5 semesters. A student may take courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

Required Courses for the Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership

Required Courses	Sem. Hrs.
NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament	3
FT 7301 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling	3
OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament	3
RS 6339 Research and Evaluation	3
LD 6362 Spiritual Leadership	3
PS 6302 Homiletics	3
LD 6353 Leadership Visualization and Values	3
FD 6312 Hermeneutics	3
LD 6357 Organizational Communication	3
PS 6310 Personal Evangelism	3
LD 6358 Theories of Motivational Leadership	3
TH 6310 Systematic Theology	3
LD 6385 Ministerial Leadership (Capstone Course)	3
NT 6320 The Book of Acts	3
Total Required	42

Graduation Requirements for the Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership

Before being graduated with the Master of Science in Ministerial Leadership, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Complete a total of 42 graduate semester hours of the required course work;

2. At least 36 of the graduate semester hours must be from Amridge University. Also, any possible transfer of graduate credits taken from another regionally accredited institution must be agreed upon by the end of the first enrolled semester at Amridge University;

3. Complete all required coursework for the degree;

4. Pass the program capstone course and the Program Exit Examination that given as part of the capstone course;

5. Have cumulative GPA of 2.0;

6. Students who expect to pursue further graduate study beyond this degree should maintain a 3.0 GPA; and

FACULTY FOR THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

Note: Faculty listed below teach in the Amridge University Business and Leadership but may also teach in one of the other three Amridge University schools.

Etido Akpan

BS, BBA, Freed-Hardeman University

MBA, Union University

DBA, Argosy University

Donny Bagwell

AAS, Community College of the Air Force

BAS, Dallas Baptist University

MBA, Argosy University

MA, The George Washington University

PhD, Capella University

Charlene Cannady

AA, University of Maryland

BS, Southern Illinois University

MEd, Auburn University

Anna Cates

BA, Asbury College

MA, PhD, Indiana State University

Regina S. Davis

BSA, Alabama State University

MFA, National University

MS, Troy University

Leon Estep

BA, MS, MDiv, Amridge University

DMin, Erskine Theological Seminary

Scott Paul Graverson

AAS, Community College of the Air Force

BGS, MBA, William Carey College

PhD, Capella University

Jeffry Harmon

BS, Rider University

MBA, University of Phoenix

Kerri Harris

BS, MM, Fontbonne College

Richard Heinzman

BS, University of Illinois

MA, Webster University

JD, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

Michael R. Hughes

BA, MA, Amridge University

MS, Troy University

Yali Li

BA, Shaanxi Teachers University

MA, Xi’an Foreign Languages Institute

MEd, PhD, University of Victoria

Kenyetta McCurty

BBA, MBA, PhD, Jackson State University

Johnny Melton

AA, Freed-Hardeman University

BA, MA, Amridge University

DMin, Erskine Theological Seminary

Melvin Otey

BS, Amridge University

BSBA, Saint Louis University

JD, Howard University School of Law

Melissa Pickett

BS, Ferris State University

MS, Troy University

Ken Scott

AA, University of Maryland University College

BS, Georgia Southern University

MEd, Auburn University at Montgomery

EdD, Auburn University

Kelly L. Stanton

BS, EdS, Auburn University

Angela Taunton

BS, MAct, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Novadean Watson-Stone

AS, BS, University of Maryland

BS, University of South Florida

MA, Louisiana Tech University

DBA, Argosy University

Rita K. Williams

BS, Alabama State University

MS, Troy University