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Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
LEAD is a uniquely-designed degree completetion program that results in a fuly accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Ethics in two years or less. Busy adults, who never had time to earn their degree, attend class one night a week with a small group of people who are pursuing the same goal.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Ethics from MCC, students must:
1. Complete 120 semester credit hours as follows:
Required Courses |
Total Hours 120 |
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General Education |
Total Hrs 40 |
Management & Ethics Major |
Total Hrs 50 |
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Foundation Studies |
8 |
Bible Ethics Courses |
20 |
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Written and Rhetorical Arts |
BIB 317 Fnd. of Eth.: Life/Teachings of Jesus |
3 |
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1 written comm. course |
BIB 422 Fnd. Of Eth.: Life/Teachings of Paul |
3 |
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1 oral comm. course |
BIB 433 Fnd. Of Eth.: Hebrew Wisdom Lit. |
3 |
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1 written or oral comm. course |
BIB 435 Fnd. Of Eth.: Judeo-Christian Theology |
3 |
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BIB 429 Fnd. Of Eth.: Other New Test. Writings |
3 |
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Humanities |
9 |
BIB 443 Ethics: A Christian World View |
3 |
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Select 9 hours from the following disciplines: Communication, Fine Arts, Languages, Literature, Music, Philosophy
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BIB 301-304 Colloqium in Bible (.5 hrs ea x 4) |
2 |
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Management Courses |
30 |
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Math / Natural Science |
6 |
MAN 330 Goals, Priorities, and Attitudes |
3 |
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Science Course |
3 |
MAN 332 Intro. to Management and Ethics |
3 |
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Math Course |
3 |
MAN 334 Research Methods
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3 |
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MAN 350 Management Research Project I |
3 |
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| Social / Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
MAN 430 Accounting for Managers |
3 |
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Select 6 hours from the following disciplines: Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Family Studies, Geography (excluding Physical Geography), History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
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MAN 432 Marketing Concepts and Applications |
3 |
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MAN 440 Economics for Managers
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3 |
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MAN 442 Man. People: Groups & Leadership |
3 |
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MAN 444 Case Studies in Management Ethics |
3 |
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MAN 450 Management Research Project II |
3 |
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History or Political Science |
3 |
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History or Political Science course |
3 |
Unrestricted Electives | Total Hrs 30 |
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General Education Electives |
8 |
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Community Service |
Total Crdts 3 |
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CHR 111 Christian Service / Community Service |
CR/NC |
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CHR 111 Christian Service / Community Service |
CR/NC |
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CHR 111 Christian Service / Community Service |
CR/NC |
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2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in the LEAD program (4.0 scale).
3. Complete a satisfactory community service credit each semester.
Community Service
LEAD students are required to be involved in their communities outside the classroom each semester. Practical service activities enhance college experience because students apply what they learn in the classroom in service to others. A variety of volunteer activities can satisfy this requirement.
Management & Ethics Curriculum Sequence
SEMESTER ONE (12 credits)
MAN 330 GOALS, PRIORITIES, AND ATTITUDES (3)
An introduction to developing personal and career goals, setting priorities within these goals, and building a positive self-concept. This process will allow individual goals and priorities to be realized.
MAN 332 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS (3)
A study of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling/evaluating with the presentation of principles for application to both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. This is in coordination with an introduction to ethics and the concepts of effective oral and written communications, with emphasis on functioning in small groups and organizational settings as well as interpersonal communication.
BIB 317 FOUNDATIONS OF ETHICS: THE LIFE AND TEACHING OF JESUS (3)
A study of the Gospels focusing upon the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection, with a view toward applying His life-changing principles to one's everyday life.
BIB 435 FOUNDATIONS OF ETHICS: JUDEO-CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY (3)
Systematic study of such Bible doctrines as God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, man, sin, salvation, and related topics. These themes will be examined through the focus of New Testament literature with an emphasis on their ethical implications.
BIB 301 COLLOQUIUM IN BIBLE (.5)
A seminar course to provide added foundational information for students in Bible courses offered as part of the LEAD program.
SEMESTER TWO (12 credits)
MAN 334 RESEARCH METHODS (3)
Ensures the ability to access, organize and analyze the data, and have the necessary tools to draw conclusions and make decisions. Each student will select a topic and review the expectations and including dates for the Management Research Project.
MAN 350 MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROJECT I (3)
A course designed to enhance knowledge in an area related to one's work or community, improve writing and presentation skills, and develop research skills to assist in effective decision-making. Students define a topic, locate sources, begin research and writing, and make an initial oral presentation.
MAN 430 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS (3)
Study of acquisition, analysis, and reporting of financial information in organizations with special attention given to the planning and control responsibilities of practicing managers. Individuals gain confidence in their ability to interpret and use financial information for effective decision-making.
BIB 433 FOUNDATIONS OF ETHICS: HEBREW WISDOM LITERATURE (3)
A study of Job, selected Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes emphasizing the doctrinal depth, spiritual value, and ethical implications of these books.
BIB 302 COLLOQUIUM IN BIBLE (.5)
A seminar course to provide added foundational information for students in Bible courses offered as part of the LEAD program.
SEMESTER THREE (12 credits)
MAN 432 MARKETING CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (3)
Study of the role of marketing in an organization with emphasis given to the factors affecting consumer behavior, development and evaluation of an organization's marketing strategies, and fundamental marketing variables.
BIB 422 FOUNDATIONS OF ETHICS: THE LIFE AND TEACHING OF PAUL (3)
A study of the letters written by the Apostle Paul noting the ethical implications with special emphasis given to the student's use of correct principles and procedures of interpretation.
MAN 440 ECONOMIC FOR MANAGERS (3)
Study of the role of prices and markets in the modern free enterprise economy with an emphasis upon the economic tools needed to better understand economic policy debates and to make better choices as a manager or supervisor.
BIB 429 FOUNDATIONS OF ETHICS: OTHER NEW TESTAMENT WRITINGS (3)
A study of Hebrews; James; I and II Peter; I, II, and III John; and Jude with a special emphasis on the ethical elements found in these books.
BIB 303 COLLOQUIUM IN BIBLE (.5)
A seminar course to provide added foundational information for students in Bible courses offered as part of the LEAD program.
SEMESTER FOUR (12 credits)
MAN 442 MANAGING PEOPLE: GROUPS AND LEADERSHIP (3)
Study of group processes directly affecting creativity, solving problems, making decisions, and productivity with insight into group information and processes, their power and influence in organizations, and varying styles of leadership.
BIB 443 ETHICS: A CHRISTIAN WORLD VIEW (3)
A study of theoretical and practical problems of moral conduct and proposed solutions with an emphasis on the nature of ethics, values, rights, obligations, and opportunities.
MAN 444 CASE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT ETHICS (3)
Reading, discussion and development of papers pertaining to relevant case studies involving personal and organizational ethical issues and problems applied to actual situations.
MAN 450 MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROJECT II (3)
A course that continues of the process begun in MAN 350. The research project culminates the research and writing on a topic of employer, community, or church interest through project documentation and a final oral presentation of the findings. Students have two years beyond the completion of the course to complete the research project.
BIB 304 COLLOQUIUM IN BIBLE (.5)
A seminar course to provide added foundational information for students in Bible courses offered as part of the LEAD program.