Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

This course provides an in depth analysis of the philosophical and psychosocial principles underlying classic and contemporary theories of organizational leadership and their application to today’s and future workplaces form the basis upon which the degree program is built. 

This course provides the philosophical study of nature, types and criteria of human value with a study of ethical principles and major philosophies in the area. Special emphasis will be paid to the analysis of contemporary ethical problems in the world of work. This course discusses the importance of management decisions in a business-centered society, such as the United States; the desire of businessmen to do what is right; the difficulties they sometimes encounter in acting ethically; and the complexity of their ethical dilemmas. Case studies will be extensively used.

This course traces the principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises as they relate to modern day leaders. Leadership role models are studied as expressions of an integrated life’s core values: self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism

This course explores the many issues faced by organizations and communities due to the global nature of the increasing cultural diversity in today’s environments. Students will example the many examples, models and visions of multiculturalism in the context of personal, community, and organizational development. 

This course offers an overview of research paradigms, design, data collection, and qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis for applied research. This content is designed to have direct application to the student’s research project. Students will use this information to create a project proposal.

This course serves as a capstone experience for the program’s curriculum. As such, students will conduct research using an organization as a real world setting for application and analysis of professional research methods. Findings will be presented in written form and through an oral defense.

A study of the financial decision-making process within the business firm. Analyzes the problems, policies and functions involving financial management. Topics include capital market theory, cost of capital and capital budgeting decisions, capital structure and dividend policies and financial planning models.

Course Offered: Spring Session I

Successful communication is frequently a causal factor in organizational effectiveness. This case-oriented course examines the fragile nature of the communication process. Opportunities for students to learn and practice techniques for improving their communications skills are provided.

Prerequisite: MBA 500.     Course Offered: Fall Session II

First course in the two-semester engineering capstone design sequence for Engineering Science majors. Presents methods essential to the design, planning, and execution of complex engineering projects. Includes instruction in contemporary project management methods and techniques, the organization of requirements and specifications, and the project manages role in project life cycle. The initiation and planning phases of a capstone engineering design project is completed in this course.

Prerequisite: senior standing.     Course Offered: Every Fall

This course is concerned with the management and development of human resources. Considers topics such as the determination of personnel needs; selection of employees; the designing of effective personnel policies; compensation; health and safety; Equal Employment Opportunity Programs; and labor relations.   Elective D

Prerequisite: MBA 500.     Elective     Course Offered: On Demand

This course focuses on human protection services and law as it relates to the environment in which organizations operate. Topics include coverage of the construction, organization, and management of policies and procedures in correctional and court agencies. Topics also may include state, federal, and private resources as well as approaches to problems in correctional and court room settings.

This course explores the interrelationships between government, politics, and organizations. Local, national, and international cases are studied. Leadership strategies to influence public policy are considered.

This course studies the relationship between organizations and their local/regional communities. Techniques for the development of community assessment instruments are studied and tests. An organization’s social responsibility to its community is developed.

This course applies marketing and fundraising, budgeting, personnel management and supervision, strategic planning, program evaluation and other topics to case studies, assignments, and projects in the context of social services administration.

This course emphasizes the moral, ethical, and social responsibilities of organizational leaders in faith-based and charitable contexts while applying these principles to behavior and decision-making. Students will apply current research trends regarding ethical issues in organizational contexts.

This course provides an overview of the foundations of interscholastic athletic administration, including the roles, responsibilities, and professional preparation of the interscholastic athletic director, the purpose of education-based athletic programs and methods for assessing their effectiveness.

This course highlights issues related to managing athletic facilities and planning athletic events. This includes strategic management of athletic facilities, maintenance of facilities and equipment, scheduling facilities, and planning and executing interscholastic athletic events.

This course examines legal and policy issues related to interscholastic athletics, including the regulation of policies for interscholastic, youth, and intercollegiate athletics at the local, state, and federal levels. Coverage of legal system foundations, risk management, constitutional law, negligence, and Title IX will also be emphasized.

This course provides preparation for becoming an effective event and facility manager in the athletic arena. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, scheduling, and project management. These topics are integrated using a systems model of the operation of athletics-specific organizations and events.

This course provides a thorough examination of the theoretical and practical concepts of exercise assessment, exercise interpretation, and exercise preparation. Students in this course will develop appropriate techniques used to recommend exercise prescription for healthy and unhealthy clients.