2012-2013 SNU Graduate Academic Catalog - Southern Nazarene ...

44GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN MANAGEMENTGRADUATE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSThe Graduate Studies in Management (GSM) programs are designed for working adults who holdbaccalaureate degrees and who have a strong interest in the effective practice of management. Thecurriculum has practical orientation and involves significant preparation outside of class. A portfolio isrequired which provides a permanent record of the student’s work and evidence of the student’s growththroughout the program. A maximum of six transfer credit hours may be accepted, provided work hasbeen completed within the past five years. Waiver of the Environment courses may be approved basedon the student's baccalaureate background and professional certification/s, by approval of the directorof GSM programs in conjunction with the college dean.Program InformationAll GSM students must meet the graduate school requirements for graduation and the following GSMrequirements: Completion of all required coursework with a grade of "C" or better. Satisfactory completion of the portfolio. Satisfactory completion of the exit evaluation 10 calendar days prior to Commencement. A cumulative 3.00 GPA at the conclusion of the program.ObjectivesThe graduate programs in management are professional in nature and are designed to provide a broadeducational experience in management. They emphasize the relationship between management and thefunctional areas of communication, accounting, economics, finance, marketing and the quantitativesciences. The graduate programs in management are designed to fulfill the following objectives:1. Enable the non-management and management employee of the business/government/professionalorganization to gain appreciation for and understanding of the management function.2. Provide students with an opportunity to develop skill in communicating with associates in themanagement environment.3. Develop critical thinking with an emphasis on creative endeavor in real-life management situations.4. Expand appreciation and understanding of the roles that the sciences and humanities play in theday-to-day management of organizations.5. Provide students opportunities to view management decision making from a Christian perspective.Admission RequirementsThe admission requirements for entry into the graduate studies in management programs are:1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.2. Graduate college application and application fee.3. Official transcripts from each institution attended.4. Professional re sume in electronic format.5. Competency in computer applications must be established through approved coursework,documented training or proficiency exam. This must be completed before entry into the program.6. An official test score from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) must be submittedprior to entering the program (test date may not be more than five years prior to application date).In lieu of taking the GMAT a student may substitute the SNU GSM Quantitative and Writing Test(GSM-QWT).7. Payment of registration fee (due upon taking the GSM-QWT Assessment).8. A personal assessment.9. Make financial arrangements with the Office of Graduate Studies Financial Assistance.