Future trends are examined in relation to changing careers and life styles. 4213 Systems Management Students examine the formal and informal functions of organizations and diagnose an agency or organization based on a systems model. 4803 Management Information Systems Students will examine the role of computer-based information systems in the modern organizational setting. An investigation of the role of communication and relationships in creating a productive work environment. Effectiveness in personal and social relationships is also covered through readings and exercises concerning such topics as nonverbal communication, constructive feedback, and conflict management.
Students develop a model for effective relationships.
3 semester hours. The applied project examines a problem in a student's occupation or avocation. The course reflects MNU's commitment, as a Christian liberal arts university, to nurturing an appreciation for the rich resources of the Scriptures. Cultural, societal, and biblical themes are explored through the study of the literature and history of the Bible. Students study the development of five major themes throughout the Bible and examine biblical concepts as they relate to current professional issues and the integration of faith, learning, and living.