MBA MBA-Health Care MSM Digital Packet

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1 2015 MBA MBA-Health Care MSM Digital Packet

2 Welcome to the Digital Packet Table of Contents 02 Quick Facts 04 Feel Free to be Accepted 05 2-Step Enrollment Process 06 Everything Else 10 Program Options 11 MBA 15 MBA-Health Care 20 Master of Science, Mgmt. Navigating this Document This digital packet is fully interactive. Simply click or tap the icons found throughout this document to get to the information you need. See the legend below for more information on each button s function. Legend: Previous Next Home Contents Go Mobile Devices: Swipe to Navigate Graduate Studies in Management (GSM) Graduate Studies in Management is the department of Southern Nazarene University that offers the degree programs outlined in this digital packet. 24 Frequently Asked Questions 29 Campus Map 1

3 Quick Facts PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME ON-CAMPUS COST ONLINE COST MBA 22 Months $27,280 $27,280 MBA-Health Care 22 Months $27,280 $27,280 MSM 18 Months $21,142 N/A Student Loans For student loan information please contact Tiffanie Sanchez or Other Payment Options For other payment options please contact Donna White or On-Campus cost includes your books, laptop, ID, parking pass, graduation fees, and graduation regalia. On-campus cohorts meet one-night-a-week from 6-10 p.m. Online cost includes books, tablet, ID, graduation fees, graduation regalia, and access to our online learning and support portal. 2

4 Laptop Options Microsoft Surface Pro 3, 64GB FREE with Enrollment Software: Windows 8.1 Pro Display: 12 ClearType Full HD Display Memory: 64GB Memory Processor: Intel i GHz Wireless: Wi-Fi Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 technology Surface Pen: Included The Surface Pro 3 is a full laptop replacement. It can run any program that runs on Windows, including Office, itunes, and Photoshop. Apple ipad Air 2, 64GB FREE with Enrollment Software: Apple ios 8 Display: 9.7 LED - backlit Retina Display Memory: 64GB Flash Memory Processor: A8X chip with 64-bit architecture Wireless: Wi-Fi + Wireless LTE Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 technology Carriers: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon The ipad Air 2 is not a full laptop replacement. It can run most programs needed to replace a computer. SNU s Technical Support Team does not provide instruction teaching how to operate an ipad. 13-Inch Macbook Air, 128GB Upgrade Option: $250 Software: Display: Hard Drive: RAM: Processor: Wireless: Bluetooth: Battery: OS X Yosemite 13 Screen 128 GB Flash Memory 4GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology Up to 12 hours of use Students may pay an upgrade fee of $250 to receive a 13-Inch MacBook Air in place of a tablet. Tablet Options What We Do All MBA, MBA-Health Care, and MSM students are eligible to receive their choice of either a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet or an Apple ipad Air 2 as part of their enrollment. Upgrading is also available at an additional cost. The Upgrade fee must be paid in full two weeks prior to your Org. Night (scheduled start date). Upgrade fees can be made at SNU Bethany Campus Cashier s Window, located in Bresee Hall (see Campus Map, last page of this Digital Packet), or via online payment by clicking here. The Technology office of Professional and Graduate Studies is here to help all PGS students with their technology needs. After issuing tablets/ laptops, we provide ongoing support during your time as a student at SNU. SNU s Technical Support Team also provides overthe-phone support for on-campus and online students throughout their program. Services include: Moodle course troubleshooting, General Computer and network troubleshooting, Password resets 3

5 Feel Free to Be Accepted Our Simple Enrollment process is designed to work for you. Enrollment for MBA, MSM, or MBA-Health Care is risk free. It costs nothing to apply, enroll, and receive an acceptance letter. Visit snu.edu/mba-msm and click Apply Now on the right side of your screen to get started. Or, you can click the button below and we ll take you to the application in your browser. Once you have submitted the application, you will be personally contacted within 48 hours. We will answer any questions at that time and get you started on your two-step Simple Enrollment track. After selecting a start date, you must complete enrollment to reserve your spot. Space is limited, groups fill rapidly, so prompt enrollment is always encouraged. Step 01 Submit transcripts Step 02 Submit your resume (No GMAT, No GRE) You ll be taken to a form in your web browser. $185 Registration Fee (non-refundable) is payable on first night of class. SNU graduates are exempt from Registration Fee. 4

6 2-Step Enrollment Process GRADUATE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT MBA MBA-HEALTH CARE MSM ONLINE & ON-CAMPUS STEP 01 Transcripts An official transcript is required from each university where credits were earned and used toward one s undergraduate degree, directly or by way of credit transfer. Official transcripts must have the seal of granting university, dated within the past six (6) months, and be sealed in an official university envelope. Send official transcripts to: Kristeen Serracino 6729 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, OK STEP 02 Resume Each applicant must submit a resume in Word Document or PDF format by attachment to GSM Enrollment Coordinator, Kristeen Serracino at kserraci@mail.snu.edu 5

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8 Everything Else Accreditation Graduate Studies in Management of Southern Nazarene University is accredited by: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCAHLC) 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL (312) Association of College and Business School Programs (ACBSP) west 119th Street Overland Park, KS Sloan Consortium Quality Scorecard for Online Learning (Exemplary Review) Financial Aid For financial aid information please visit: snu.edu/graduate-financial-aid or All financial arrangements, including V.A. Benefits, military benefits, self-pay, employer reimbursement, tuition remission, and/or student loans are the responsibility of the applicant/student. Click one of the above links or call (405) Military Students In consideration of the unique circumstances that may accompany our military students, GSM has instituted program alterations that can be accessed in real-time, if necessary. These options include: changing from oncampus to online (MBA & MBA-HC), pausing degree program, resuming degree program, etc. Financial arrangements such as V.A. Benefits, military benefits, and/or tuition reimbursement can be made by speaking with a specialized member of the Financial Aid Office at (405)

9 Everything Else continued... Course Waivers for Incoming Students ECO 5003 Economic Environment 3 hrs. FIN 5003 Accounting & Finance Environment 3 hrs. Consideration for waiver of one or both of the above courses is made possible for incoming students by meeting or exceeding the criteria outlined below. ECO 5003 Economic Environment 3 hr Waiver Undergraduate transcript(s) must reflect one of the following: Macro and Microeconomics courses on undergraduate transcript with a B or above in each and both taken within the past 5 years. Economics Degree FIN 5003 Acctg. & Finance Environment 3 hr Waiver Undergraduate transcript(s) must reflect one of the following: Accounting I and II and Business Finance on undergraduate transcript, all with a B or above and taken within the past 5 years. Accounting Degree Finance Degree CPA certification International Student Information For international students born outside the U.S., other than Canada, the U.K., Australia, or New Zealand, a TOEFL score of 213 on the computer-based exam, on the Internet-based exam, or 550 on the paper-based exam is required for admission, or an IELTS bandwidth score of 7.0. The TOEFL institutional code for SNU is The TOEFL exam is waived if the applicant has a bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. Prior to taking a TOEFL, one may first enroll at the SNU Center for Applied Studies in English (ASEC). For information about the Center for Applied Studies in English at SNU, visit For more information about international student enrollment, contact Rachel Graves, SNU Office of International Student Relations. rgraves@snu.edu (405)

10 Everything Else continued... Transfer of Graduate Credits A maximum of six (6) graduate credit hours may be transferred. Graduate level transcripts are reviewed by GSM Enrollment Coordinator upon request to identify credits that qualify for transfer. Prerequisites and admission requirements are subject to change without notice. Accommodations & Disability Services Students needing assistance with learning, physical, or psychological disabilities that may affect academic progress are encouraged to contact the SNU Academic Center for Excellence at (405)

11 Program Options On-Campus All three degrees offered by Graduate Studies in Management (MBA, MBA-HC, & MSM) are available on-campus. On-campus courses meet in Bethany (OKC Metro), Tulsa, and Del City, Oklahoma. On-campus groups meet one-night-a-week on either Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Classes are held in the Royce Brown Building, which includes a student lounge, computer lab, and kitchen. GSM on-campus students have access to the SNU campus and its resources. Students concentrate on one subject at a time, with each 3-credit module (course) spanning 6 weeks. This program is delivered in an accelerated format, with modules strategically sequenced as building blocks, creating a broad base of skills needed for success. Application and enrollment are available both online or on-campus. Students enroll one time only via Simple Enrollment. All textbooks and materials are delivered direct to the classroom throughout the program. 100% Online MBA and MBA-Health Care are available 100% online. They follow the exact same curriculum, rhythm, and course schedule as their on-campus counterparts, yet never require students to visit a campus or attend a scheduled meeting. Assignments are provided at the beginning of every week and each student creates his/her academic rhythm, based on personal preference. A talented faculty of diverse backgrounds deliver the varying courses to the online cohort as it moves through each 6-week module of the program. Actively supported by the SNU Center for Online Learning, students can take advantage of convenient online learning while obtaining the gold-standard education that has become synonymous with an SNU graduate degree. Application and enrollment are 100% online and are required only one time. All books and course materials are delivered straight to each student s mailing address in advance of scheduled course start dates. 10

12 Master of Business Administration 11

13 MBA Program Description Master of Business Administration MBA Curriculum at a Glance The Master of Business Administration program equips the student to effectively lead in the rapidly changing marketplace of global business by focusing on the financial and quantitative aspects of management. The MBA is designed for baccalaureate-degreed professionals who desire to expand their career reach. The strategically designed curriculum, expertly facilitated by our expert faculty, fuses durable tradition with progressive real-time knowledge. SNU offers the MBA program at our campuses in Bethany, Del City, and Tulsa, OK. On-campus students attend class only one night per week 6:00-10:00 p.m. The MBA program is also available 100% online. See Program Course Descriptions Organizational Communication The Economic Environment Management of Organizational Behavior The Accounting and Finance Environment Marketing Management Legal Environment of Management Human Resource Management and Administration Ethics in Management Management Seminar: Entrepreneurship Management Accounting Financial Management Managerial Economics Management Science Strategic Management The flexibility and convenience of SNU helped me get my MBA while working full time. Portfolio Exit Interview Total: 40 Hours Lori Reynolds Graduate, MBA 12

14 MBA Course Descriptions BADM 6123 Organizational Communication 3 hrs This course examines organizational communication theory and process. Special emphasis is given to common and special problems associated with interpersonal and intergroup communication affecting business decisions and operations. ECO 5003 The Economic Environment 3 hrs This course examines economics from a historical perspective. Economic principles are discussed from a management perspective, including production, costs, exchange, distribution and consumption. Students apply economic concepts such as scarcity and opportunity costs, relationship between aggregate supply and demand, profit maximization, foreign trade and banking systems. MGT 5133 Management of Organizational Behavior 3 hrs This course deals with behavioral social systems in work organizations. Topics include individual and group behavior, leadership, organization change and development, behavioral research, decision processes and motivation processes. FIN 5003 The Accounting & Finance Environment 3 hrs Accounting is the language of business; thus, this course incorporates the principles of accounting and finance to provide a foundational understanding of these areas in preparation for other management courses and success in the business environment. A primary focus of this course is financial statement preparation and analysis. MKT 5113 Marketing Management 3 hrs This course is an advanced marketing course that incorporates the techniques and functions of management and marketing as they relate to product, place, price and promotion. Extensive reading, case analysis and marketing plan preparation are used. MGT 6143 Legal Environment of Management 3 hrs This course provides the management student with a sound understanding of today s legal environment. Lectures, reading, group activities and actual case studies are incorporated to assist the student in complying with the appropriate laws governing today s business environment. MGT 6153 Human Resource Management & Admin 3 hrs The focus of this course is to examine the functional areas of human resource management, including acquisition and placement, job analysis and design, training and development, performance management and rewarding of human resources. Extensive reading, writing, group discussions and case studies are utilized. MGT 5153 Ethics in Management 3 hrs This course presents a rational, ethical framework, consistent with Christian values, by which decisions and actions undertaken by business people can be evaluated. Ethics will be examined through case studies, class discussions and position papers related to the students experiences. 13

15 MBA Course Descriptions MGT 6131 Management Seminar 1 hr This course consists of three elements: 1) a two-night seminar, Entrepreneurship, 2) a Portfolio created by the student demonstrating his or her growth from entry to completion of the program, and 3) and exit interview. ACC 5113 Management Accounting 3 hrs This course examine the various systems and uses of accounting by managers with emphasis on the management accountant s role in the planning and control function. The organization of data for decision making and the influence of quantitative techniques on management accounting are the major topics for this course. Prerequisite: FIN 5003 or equivalent undergraduate coursework. FIN 5113 Financial Management 3 hrs This course presents an intensive study of the finance function in the corporate world. The financial environment, time-value, capital budgeting, cost of capital, working capital management, debt-equity structure and international finance are examined. ECON 5113 Managerial Economics 3 hrs This course applies economic theory to practical business operations and examines how managers can best structure the architecture of their organizations to motivate various constituencies, thereby increasing the overall value of organization. Attention is focused on the management of assets and allocation of capital. Prerequisite: ECO 5003 or equivalent undergraduate coursework. MGT 5123 Management Science 3 hrs This course explores operations and management science techniques currently used in organizations. Project management, forecasting, inventory models, scheduling and other techniques are included. MGT 6173 Strategic Management 3 hrs This is the capstone course for all the Graduate Studies in Management programs. This course integrates the functional business disciplines (Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Operations, Economics and Finance) within the strategic management process. A management simulations component is utilized to demonstrate the strategic linkage of these functional areas. *Curriculum subject to change based on program review. I found the flexibility I needed at SNU. I was able to incorporate school into my life, while still keeping my family a priority. Colleen Brown Graduate, MBA Online 14

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17 MBA-Health Care Program Description MBA-Health Care The Master of Business Administration in Health Care (MBA-HC) program is designed for baccalaureatedegreed business professionals who are currently working for health care organizations or who desire to pursue a career in management in a health care organization and increase their effectiveness as managers and/or professionals. The mission of the program is to equip the MBA-HC student with the skills needed to be successful managers in the health care industry. The MBA-HC program shares the same DNA as its MBA counterpart; it is professional in nature and is designed to provide a broad educational experience in management. Additionally, the MBA-HC program emphasizes the relationship between management and the functional areas of communication, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, legal issues, and ethics, and how they relate to the health care industry. Students will grow their understanding of progressive and emerging health care trends and develop the skills to lead health care organizations to greater success. The program was challenging; however, it continues to pay for itself in experience and job marketability. The great SNU professors gave my MBA in Health Care Administration value beyond graduation. Nico Gomez Graduate, MBA-Health Care Online 16

18 MBA-Health Care Program Description MBA-HC Curriculum at a Glance See Program Course Descriptions Organizational Communication Management of Organizational Behavior The Economic Environment Human Resource Management and Administration The Accounting and Finance Environment Legal Environment of Health Care Marketing Management Management Accounting in Health Care Ethics in Health Care Health Care Administration Financial Management in Health Care Managerial Economics in Health Care Leadership in Health Care Seminar Strategic Management Portfolio Exit Interview Total: 40 Hours MBA-HC Curriculum at a Glance Southern Nazarene University offers the MBA-Health Care program at our campuses one-night-a-week in Bethany and Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also offer the MBA- Health Care program 100% online. I was concerned about squeezing class and homework into an already jam packed schedule. SNU s well-organized curriculum and interactive participation format made it possible for me. I found the professors to have a wealth of information that made my studies immediately applicable to my work. Bobby Rader, M.D. Graduate, MBA 17

19 MBA-Health Care Course Descriptions BADM 6123 Organizational Communication 3 hrs This course examines organizational communication theory and process. Special emphasis is given to common and special problems associated with interpersonal and intergroup communication affecting business decisions and operations. MGT 5133 Management of Organizational Behavior 3 hrs This course deals with behavioral social systems in work organizations. Topics include individual and group behavior, leadership, organization change and development, behavioral research, decision processes and motivation processes. ECO 5003 The Economic Environment 3 hrs This course examines economics from a historical perspective. Economic principles are discussed from a management perspective, including production, costs, exchange, distribution and consumption. Students apply economic concepts such as scarcity and opportunity costs, relationship between aggregate supply and demand, profit maximization, foreign trade and banking systems. MGT 6153 Human Resource Management & Administration 3 hrs The focus of this course is to examine the functional areas of human resource management, including acquisition and placement, job analysis and design, training and development, performance management and rewarding of human resources. Extensive reading, writing, group discussions and case studies are utilized. FIN 5003 The Accounting & Finance Environment 3 hrs Accounting is the language of business; thus, this course incorporates the principles of accounting and finance to provide a foundational understanding of these areas in preparation for other management courses and success in the business environment. A primary focus of this course is financial statement preparation and analysis. MGT 6243 Legal Environment of Health Care 3 hrs This course provides the health care administration student with a sound understanding of today s legal environment. Lectures, reading, group activities, and actual case studies are incorporated to assist the student in complying with the appropriate laws governing today s health care environment. MKT 5113 Marketing Management 3 hrs This course examines the various system and uses of accounting by managers with emphasis on the management accountant s role in the planning and control function. The organization of data for decision-making, and the influence of quantitative techniques on management accounting are the major topics for this course. Prerequisite: FIN 5003 or equivalent undergraduate coursework. ACC 5123 Management Accounting for Health Care 3 hrs This course examines the various systems and uses of accounting by managers with emphasis on the management accountant s role in the planning and control function. The organization of data 18

20 MBA-Health Care Course Descriptions for decision-making, and the influence of quantitative techniques on management accounting are the major topics for this course. Prerequisite: FIN 5003 or equivalent undergraduate coursework. MGT 5173 Ethics in Health Care 3 hrs This course presents a rational, ethical framework consistent with Christian values, by which decisions and actions undertaken by health care professionals can be evaluated. Ethics will be examined through case studies, class discussions and position papers related to the students experiences. MGT 5163 Health Care Administration 3 hrs This course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop conceptual skills needed by top-level health care managers. Emphasis is given to the integration of subject matter from industry best practices and business administration/management courses. Topics include development of organizational strategy in health care organizations, the strategic planning process, formulation of objectives and policies, and the management of change in the health care industry. FIN 5123 Financial Management in Health Care 3 hrs This course focuses on applied financial management concepts for health care organizations. Topics include preparation and analysis of financial statements for health care organizations, staffing, reporting, financial ratios, budgeting and asset acquisition. Prerequisite: FIN 5003 or equivalent undergraduate coursework. ECO 5123 Managerial Economics in Health Care 3 hrs This course applies economic theory to the health care sector. Demand and supply, elasticity, health insurance regulation, competition and cost effectiveness will be areas of emphasis. Attention is devoted to planning, implementation and operation of health care organization from the perspective of providers, payers and the population. Prerequisite: ECO 5003 or equivalent undergraduate coursework. MGT 6331 Leadership in Health Care Seminar 1 hr Strategic issues include alignment of mission, goals and objectives, record systems and building alliances. The effective use of limited resources, conflict resolution and proactive teamwork are also addressed. MGT 6173 Strategic Management 3 hrs This is the capstone course for the MBA, MBA-Health Care, and MSM programs. This course integrates the functional business disciplines (Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Operations, Economics, and Finance) within the strategic management process. A management gaming component is utilized to demonstrate the strategic linkage of these functional areas. *Curriculum subject to change based on program review. 19

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22 MSM Program Description Master of Science, Management MSM Curriculum at a Glance The Master of Science, Management Program is designed for baccalaureate-degreed business professionals whose aspirations are to work primarily in people related management positions (i.e., customer service, human resources, management oversight, etc.). In contrast, the MBA is focused on both the people and financial aspects of management. The MSM consists of 31 credit hours, with 28 of those hours parallel to the MBA program. The MSM program spans 18 months. Strategic Human Resource Management is the capstone course for MSM. The program s practical and manageable approach allowed me to earn my degree without sacrificing educational quality or negatively impacting my professional and personal life. See Program Course Descriptions Organizational Communication The Economic Environment Management of Organizational Behavior The Accounting and Finance Environment Marketing Management Legal Environment of Management Human Resource Management and Administration Ethics in Management Management Seminar: Entrepreneurship Strategic Human Resource Management Strategic Management Portfolio Exit Interview Total: 31 Hours Ryan C. Russo Graduate, MSM 21

23 MSM Course Descriptions BADM 6123 Organizational Communication 3 hrs This course examines organizational communication theory and process. Special emphasis is given to common and special problems associated with interpersonal and intergroup communication affecting business decisions and operations. ECO 5003 The Economic Environment 3 hrs This course examines economics from a historical perspective. Economic principles are discussed from a management perspective, including production, costs, exchange, distribution and consumption. Students apply economic concepts such as scarcity and opportunity costs, relationship between aggregate supply and demand, profit maximization, foreign trade and banking systems. MGT 5133 Management of Organizational Behavior 3 hrs This course deals with behavioral social systems in work organizations. Topics include individual and group behavior, leadership, organization change and development, behavioral research, decision processes and motivation processes. FIN 5003 The Accounting & Finance Environment 3 hrs Accounting is the language of business; thus, this course incorporates the principles of accounting and finance to provide a foundational understanding of these areas in preparation for other management courses and success in the business environment. A primary focus of this course is financial statement preparation and analysis. MKT 5113 Marketing Management 3 hrs This course is an advanced marketing course that incorporates the techniques and functions of management and marketing as they relate to product, place, price and promotion. Extensive reading, case analysis and marketing plan preparation are used. MGT 6143 Legal Environment of Management 3 hrs This course provides the management student with a sound understanding of today s legal environment. Lectures, reading, group activities and actual case studies are incorporated to assist the student in complying with the appropriate laws governing today s business environment. MGT 6153 Human Resource Management & Admin 3 hrs The focus of this course is to examine the functional areas of human resource management, including acquisition and placement, job analysis and design, training and development, performance management and rewarding of human resources. Extensive reading, writing, group discussions and case studies are utilized. MGT 5153 Ethics in Management 3 hrs This course presents a rational, ethical framework, consistent with Christian values, by which decisions and actions undertaken by business people can be evaluated. Ethics will be examined through case studies, class discussions and position papers related to the students experiences. 22

24 MSM Course Descriptions MGT 6131 Management Seminar 1 hr This course consists of three elements: 1) a two-night seminar, Entrepreneurship, 2) a Portfolio created by the student demonstrating his or her growth from entry to completion of the program, and 3) and exit interview. MGT 6163 Human Resource Management 3 hrs The focus of this module is to promote the alignment of corporate and human resource strategies. Special consideration is given o strategic decisions regarding each of the functional areas of human resource management and the rationale for alignment with corporate strategies. Extensive reading, writing and case analysis enable the student to apply the principles of strategic human resource management. MGT 6173 Strategic Management 3 hrs This is the capstone course for all the Graduate Studies in Management programs. This course integrates the functional business disciplines (Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Operations, Economics and Finance) within the strategic management process. A management simulations component is utilized to demonstrate the strategic linkage of these functional areas. *Curriculum subject to change based on program review. 23