ACC 605 Accounting for Leaders (3)
Develops foundational knowledge and skills in working with accounting data, to be applied in planning and controlling business operations. Topics include cost concepts and classifications, cost volume profit (CVP) analysis, and capital budgeting.
ECO 655 Global Economic Awareness (3)
This course has two distinct parts. The first part is a comparison of the different economic systems around the globe. In this section, students examine the economic structures of different nations as well as the different roles for government. The second part of the course focuses on international trade. Students examine the theories that guide trade and the role of international economic institutions such as the World Trade Organization.
MOL 600 Ethical Leadership (3)
Prerequisite(s): Must be taken in the first nine hours of course work
This course explores the meaning of leadership across time, culture and contexts and also examines classic writings on leadership, the most recent leadership theories and research, and popular contemporary management books on leadership. Special attention will be given to theories that emphasize the role of values and ethics in leadership. Students also begin assessing their own leadership skills.
MOL 606 Strategic Leadership (3)
Challenges leaders to consider strategic thought and action within their business, while holding it in the context of the larger organizational strategy. Invites leaders to explore a spectrum of strategic frameworks to consider in driving organizational change.
MOL 607 Talent Management and Development (3)
This course discusses concepts and tools organizations use to manage the performance of individuals, teams, functions, and total organizations. The major dimensions of talent management are addressed, including developing core competencies, the design and implementation of performance management systems, identifying, assessing, and developing talent, delivering performance management, coaching for individuals and teams, and driving employee engagement and retention.
MOL 615 Organizational Behavior (3)
Examination of individual, interpersonal, and group behavior in organizations. Focuses on effective leadership of self and others to achieve organizational objectives.
MOL 620 Organization Systems and Project Management (3)
Explores the nature of organizational systems, with focus on the emergent and fluid nature of operational strategy and tactics. Addresses theory, concepts, and practice to amplify the dynamics of changing organizations. Significant emphasis on project management practices as tools to engage systemic change.
MOL 625 Research and Decision Making (3)
Selecting and applying appropriate research methods and data analyses to organizational scenarios. Addresses standards of rigorous and ethical research, and communication of actionable data to inform leaders' decisions.
MOL 640 Capstone in Organizational Leadership (3)
Culminating experience of the MSOL program. Students complete an applied research project, integrating their learning from MSOL coursework. Course is completed during the final semester of the MSOL program.
PSY 635 Social Influence (3)
In-depth examination of the principles of social influence, individual and organizational sources of power, and ethical application of influence strategies in organizational settings.