Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

MGT300 - Principles of Management: An examination of the basic functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling and how they can be utilized to strengthen management, employee and organizational performance.

MGT301 - Perspectives on Organizational Behavior: Overview of attitudes, behavior and performance of individuals and groups and how they shape organizations. Included is a review of individual differences, decision making, power, motivation and change in understanding the various aspects of organizational life and culture.

MGT302 - Modern Organizational Theory: A study of organizational theories and how they relate to an organization's environment, structure and design in influencing its strategic and operational effectiveness. Focus includes the roles of individuals and groups operating in contemporary organizational systems.

MGT320 - The Legal Environment of Business: An introduction to the legal influences upon and within businesses, including statutory, executive, administrative, and court law. Included are the roles and influences of contracts and regulations upon business operations.

MGT350 - Business Policy and Strategy: An analysis of the process of developing business policies and how strategies are formulated, implemented and evaluated.  Knowledge of how business strategies establish and influence the company's position within its industry in light of those being utilized by competitors.

MGT351 - Organizational Innovation and Change: Analysis of the dynamics of change and the importance of innovation within modern organizations. Emphasis on how managers can develop a culture receptive to new ideas, products, processes, and systems for improving organizational performance.

MGT410 - Project Management: Overview of important aspects of managing both small and large projects, including assessment of needs, development of specifications, acquisition of labor and materials, optimization of schedules, controlling costs, and ensuring outcomes and deliverables. Utilization of software tools providing efficient and effective processes is emphasized.

MGT470 - Conflict Management and Negotiation: Identification and analysis of management strategies for dealing with both functional and dysfunctional conflict in the workplace. Included is a study of conflict management styles of avoidance, accommodation, collaboration, negotiation, mediation and domination.

ORG303 - Applied Organizational Psychology: Focus is on how managers can utilize their understanding of individual and group psychology in fulfilling the organization's mission and accomplishing objectives. An analysis of motivational strategies and tactics is included.

ORG423 - Communication Strategies for Leaders: A practical review of leadership communication strategies for transmitting, receiving and understanding information in the workplace. Emphasis is on equipping leaders with the knowledge of how to overcome communication barriers by utilizing appropriate strategies and methods.

Please note that minor course name changes may apply. The Academic Catalog under which students are admitted supersedes general information provided on the website. In addition, students should be advised that actual degree plans may vary based upon a full transfer credit evaluation.