The dual Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Business Administration (M.P.S./M.B.A.) is designed for current and future religious leaders seeking greater knowledge of business practices and for current and future business leaders seeking a greater understanding of spirituality and the religious search for meaning that underpins all human efforts.
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2014-2015 MPS/MBA On-Campus Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL)
Students need to complete the foundation courses in both the Institute for Ministry and College of Business before taking the core courses. Students will finish with a capstone:
Upon completion of the program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The requirements for both must be completed, however, before either degree can be awarded. The student must be enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the tuition and credit hour discounts.
Students failing to meet all of the requirements of the program are awarded the Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Business Administration degree only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced, requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the Loyola Institute for Ministry or College of Business bulletins, respectively.
Currently, LIM students may register for up to 6 credits in the College of Business at the discounted LIM tuition rate. All other College of Business courses will be taken at the College of Business tuition rate. Current tuition and fee schedules are available through the Office of Student Finance.
| M.P.S. Theological Core Courses: 18 credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| LIM G703 | Introduction to Practical Theology (1st course) | 3 crs. |
| LIM G711 | Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament) | 3 crs. |
| LIM G712 | Christian Origins (New Testament) | 3 crs. |
| LIM G714 | Grace, Christ, and Spirit (prerequisite: LIM C703) | 3 crs. |
| LIM G722 | Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy | 3 crs. |
| LIM G704 | Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics | 3 crs. |
| M.P.S. Focus Area Courses: 6 credit hours (Choose two) | ||
|---|---|---|
| LIM G819 | Spirituality and the Theology of Work | 3 crs. |
| LIM G820 | Ministry in the Marketplace | 3 crs. |
| LIM G844 | Parish Life and Ministry | 3 crs. |
| LIM G845 | Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Ministry | 3 crs. |
| M.B.A. Immersion Weeks: 4 credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Launch Week | 1 cr. |
| Week 2 | Venture Week | 1 cr. |
| Week 3 | Career Week | 1 cr. |
| Week 4 | Ethics and Social Justice Week | 1 cr. |
| M.B.A. Core Courses: 24 credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| MGT B705 | Personal Communications | 3 crs. |
| DECS B725 | Quantitative Modeling | 3 crs. |
| ACCT B715 | Managerial Accounting | 3 crs. |
| BA B750 | Competitive Strategy | 3 crs. |
| MGT B711 | Operations and Management | 3 crs. |
| FIN B700 | Risk, Return, and Asset Management | 3 crs. |
| MKT B700 | Marketing Management | 3 crs. |
| MGT B760 | Managing People | 3 crs. |
| M.B.A. Capstone Course: 3 credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| BA B855 | Capstone* | 3 crs. |
* Note: The capstone course must be taken during the last semester in residence. A grade of B (3.0) or higher is required.