Overview
Welcome to the Grace College MBA program, which provides a curriculum and environment where current and future business professionals are transformed through the study of business from a distinctly biblical perspective.
Our MBA program understands business from a distinctly biblical perspective. The first course in the curriculum constructs this biblical perspective foundation, while the courses that follow further develop this perspective. The first divine instructions include commands to subdue and have dominion over God’s creation (Genesis 1:26, 28) and to work and keep God’s garden (Genesis 2:15). These commands are further developed in other scriptural passages, they remain in effect to this day, and they endow the practice of business with theological significance.
The Grace College MBA program is constructed and courses are delivered with an intentional applied emphasis. Consistent with learning-by-doing, course assignments allow students to use course concepts in their current employment setting. This allows students to quickly develop an initial proficiency with the concepts being covered. It also allows students to demonstrate to their employers the value-added nature of the program.
Program Fast Facts
Program Catalog
Program Curriculum
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Courses
Examples of courses in this major:
BUS510 Business Ethics
Biblical Business. Understanding business from a distinctly biblical perspective.
BUS520 Financial Management
Using financial information effectively. Understanding and acting on the information in financial statements and other accounting reports.
BUS521 International Business
Navigating the international landscape. Factors requiring special attention when firms cross national boundaries.
BUS522 Legal Environment of Business
Responding to government policy. Understanding and functioning effectively in complex, dynamic environments.
BUS523 Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship, innovation and growth. Understanding the importance of entrepreneurs and innovation in creating economic growth.
Faculty
The individuals who will challenge you to learn:
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Brad Lemler, B.S., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., CPA
Professor of Business
Education History
B.S. in Business, Indiana University; MBA, Ph.D. in Business, Indiana University; M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas Tech University; M.A. in Economics, University of Notre Dame Master of Ministry, M.A. in Theological Studies, Bethel College CPA, State of Indiana
About
Dr. Brad Lemler teaches accounting, finance, economics, and statistics for the School of Business. His teaching background includes online and on-ground delivery, and in both undergraduate and graduate programs. He is an active member of the Christian Business Faculty Association through which he has presented and published papers on faith integration, reviewed papers and proposals, served on committees, and served as the secretary/treasurer for the CBFA board. These experiences have enhanced his capacity to teach his business courses from a distinctly Christian perspective.
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Kevin Vanderground, B.S., J.D.
Instructor of Business
Education History
B.S. in Business Administration, Grace College; J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law
About
Professor Kevin Vanderground formerly taught at First Baptist Christian School. He also has had experience as a law clerk and attorney, and he currently works for Bratcher & Vanderground, P.C. in Merrillville, IN., where is he is an attorney and founding partner.
Careers
Some of the positions you can obtain:
- Small Business Owner
- Entrepreneurship is a focus on principles and applications of starting and managing a small business. The business curriculum prepares graduates well to begin their own businesses. The broad overview of courses in the curriculum combined with professors who have run business provides an excellent background for students who wish to start and/or manage a business.
- Product Manager
- Manages the entire life cycle for specific devices and their related product line. Maintain accountable for the product's growth and profitability. Be involved with product innovation, product positioning, product experience, and go-to-market strategies.
- Human Resource Professional
- Human Resource professionals provide crucial services to all types of businesses by helping to recruit,hire, train, and evaluate the company's employees. Human Resource professionals often help select and manage benefit plans for the company. This vital service not only benefits for-profit entities but also not-for-profit entities. The business curriculum gives graduates a strong foundation to use when seeking such a career.
- Program Director
- Administrate, lead, and ensure the delivery of quality services to customers. Direct an organization or department of the organization and its performance in certain functional areas. Provides staff with direction and a thorough understanding of expectations. Program Directors can be found within small or large organization of the medical community, computer software industry, business corporations, government agencies, or the non-profit sector.
- Controller
- Controllers are in charge of coordinating, planning, and reporting on the financial activities of a large organization. Controllers work for banks, corporations, and government agencies. They set financial policies. Often they are in charge of the accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing departments and sometimes choose the accounting method a company employs. They supervise record keeping and set up controls to ensure efficiency and honesty. All financial reports made within a company go to the controller. The controller reports directly to the president or board of directors of a company or organization. The controller also supervises the financial reports that are sent out of the company. These include annual reports to stockholders, tax returns, and reports to government agencies.