This course investigates the range of fundraising elements in the non-profit organization, including fundraising strategies, grant writing, program management, and methods and approaches to fundraising.
Bruce E. Merritt, Associate Professor of Business, 1992. Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University; M.Ed. University of Portland; B.A. California State University, Fullerton. Jonathan Meyers, Assistant Professor of Business, 2008. B.S. Corban College; M.B.A. Willamette University; J.D. Willamette University; LL.M. University of Washington.
Elective Courses Available for Both Tracks BA653 - Human Resource Management (3)
Justin R. Sherwood, Assistant Professor of Business, 2001. M.B.A. George Fox University; B.S. Corban College.
Theories, concepts, and procedures involved in managing human resources. Examination of the correspondence between organizational strategies and human resources needed to carry out those strategies. Topics include job analysis, compensation and benefits, performance management, succession planning, career development issues, legal considerations, and international issues
James A. Sprow, Associate Professor of Business, 2004. M.B.A. Stanford University; B.A. University of Washington. Eric M. Straw, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, 2002. M.S. Nova Southeastern University; B.S. Corban College.
BA 663 - Financial Planning (3) This course examines personal financial planning concepts, including budgeting, credit, borrowing, insurance, investing and estate planning.
 
BA 673 - Entrepreneurship (3)
This course provides an introduction to entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on identifying, evaluating and developing new venture opportunities. Topics include opportunity identification and evaluation, startup strategies, business valuation, business plan development, attracting stakeholders, financing the venture, managing the growing business and exit strategies.
M.B.A.
Graduate Faculty Bryce A. Bernard, Dean of Business, Professor of Business, 1987. Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University; M.B.A. Oregon State University; B.S. Corban College. Certified Public Accountant. Donald R. Leavitt, Assistant Professor of Business, 2000. M.B.A. University of Portland; B.S. Biola University.
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