2015-2016 Academic Catalog
97 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2015-2016 │COLLEGE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MAJOR (AN INTER-DISCIPLINARY MAJOR) Overview The Global Business Development (GBD) major prepares students to effectively serve in international and cross-cultural ministry, marketplace, or mission opportunities. Objectives The GBD major equips students to: Know what the Bible teaches regarding God’s mission to reach the nations through the Church. Demonstrate skills in interpreting culture. Experience living, working, and ministering effectively in global contexts. Demonstrate basic proficiency in essential business and organizational skills. Completion Requirements See Appendix A for bachelor’s degree graduation requirements. Complete an approved short-term (minimum of six weeks) cross-cultural internship. Course of Study 126 Degree Core 77 Bible and Theology 30 BIB 1114 Old Testament Survey: Torah and History 3 BIB 1115 Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy 3 BIB 1120 New Testament Survey 3 BIB 3420 Principles of Bible Interpretation 3 BIB 3/4xxx Old Testament Exegetical Book Study 3 BIB 3613 Acts [New Testament Exegetical Book Study] 3 BIB 3616 Romans 3 BIB 4310 Progress of Redemption 3 THE 3301 Theology I: God, Christ, and Spirit 3 THE 3302 Theology II: Sin and Salvation 3 General Education 36 COM 2110 Public Speaking 3 ENG 1110 Composition and Research 3 ENG 1111 Literature and Research 3 HIS 1210 Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization I 3 HIS 1211 Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization II 3 MAT 2310 Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 3 PHI 2110 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHI 4140 Ethics 3 PSY 2110 General Psychology 3 General Education Distribution ICS 3110 Introduction to World Religions [Humanities/Fine Arts] 3 XXX xxxx Natural /Information Science elective (see Appendix A) 3 ICS 3140 Cultural Anthropology [Social/Behavioral Science] 3 Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning 11 CSL 0101 Christian Service Learning I [2nd Semester, First Year] 0 CSL 0201 Christian Service Learning II [1st Semester, Second Year] 0 CSL 0202 Christian Service Learning III [2nd Semester, Second Year] 0 ICS 1210 Discovering the Mission of God 3 MSD 1120 Evangelism and Discipleship 3 MSD 2230 Communicating God’s Word 3 SOC 1112 CIU 101 2 Global Business Development Major 40 BUS 1100 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 1200 Principles of Finance 3
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