Plan of Study – MS Business Leadership

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Business Leadership: MS

Program Requirements (Minimum of 30 semester hours required.)

Foundation (Minimum of 6 semester hours required.)

ACC 5010 Accounting for Leaders (3 s.h.)

An examination of basic concepts related to the history, foundation, and application of accounting principles for non-accounting major leaders. Topics include the evolution of accounting; preparation, examination, and interpretation of financial statements and related schedules; and preparation and evaluation of managerial and cost accounting information necessary for leadership decision-making.

MIS 5580 Technology Management (3 s.h.)

Focuses on the use of information systems technology by managers and professionals to improve: organizational performance, project management, personal productivity and competitive advantage. Utilizes different case study scenarios, along with data analytics expertise for effective decision-making.

Leadership Core (Minimum of 21 semester hours required.)

HUS 5140 Conflict Management and Resolution (3 s.h.)

This course presents a micro to macro overview of conflict management in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, groups and societal contexts. It provides an introduction to theory, practice and skills necessary in conflict resolution. Methods of conflict resolution such as mediation and negotiation are analyzed. Topics include: non-violence, communication skills, assertiveness, appreciation of diverse perspectives, and awareness of one’s own conflict resolution style and attitudes.

INB 6080 Multicultural Perspectives in International Business (3 s.h.)

Study of cultural environments as they relate to the management of international organizations and multicultural corporations. Emphasis on the cultural aspects of international business, including values, customs, attitudes, behaviors, motivation, leadership, social organizations, and how culture affects ways of doing business.

MGT 5200 Contemporary Leadership (3 s.h.)

An examination of a contemporary approach to leadership structures, theories, and leadership practices in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. An integration of ethical leadership principles and leadership competencies in diverse organizational settings. Exploration of analytical tools and conceptual frameworks in leadership, based on an understanding of leadership roles in team development and organizational performance.

MGT 5570 Strategic Management (3 s.h.)

Integration and application of the core disciplines of business to enable students to develop effective decision-making skills. Tools and techniques for developing leadership strategy in view of corporate policy and competing stakeholders’ needs and interests are explored. The case study method, strategic plan development and analysis is applied to a cross-section of firms and corporate entities.

MGT 5590 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (3 s.h.)

Study of ethical issues and dilemmas facing managers and employees within a business context. Students explore and analyze business ethics relating to the nature of work within organizations and society at large. Through the analysis of case studies and relevant philosophical theories of justice, students will develop skills that would improve value creation and limit short-termism in the corporate ecosystem.

MGT 6300 Organizational Leadership (3 s.h.)

Address the challenges faced by for-profit and nonprofit organizations by understanding the unique institutional context and the behavior of individuals within these organizations. Review relevant research related to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, bridging theory and practice to address complex management issues. Examine relevant legal and ethical issues related to organizational theory and human behavior and the implications of such intersection for the modern organization.

SCM 6220 Operations and Global Supply Chain Management (3 s.h.)

Study and application of operations and global supply chain management principles in manufacturing and service industries. Students learn how to create value and achieve operational efficiency and optimize profitability through local and global supply chains. Focus on tools, techniques, and smart methods to efficiently manage inventory, quality control, and forecasting; design supply chain networks and business processes; and develop statistical quality controls, products, and services.

Capstone (Minimum of 3 semester hours required.)

MGT 6950 Business Policy (3 s.h.)

Development and application of business policy using techniques of strategic management of an organization as a whole, both internally and externally and locally and globally, taken primarily from the perspectives of middle and top management. Emphasis is on the long view, but does not neglect short term situation management of operational problems, technology, diversity, change, and ethics. Examines how strategy is developed; considers the respective roles of stakeholders. Employs quantitative and qualitative methods and data, including case studies and simulation. Prerequisite: successful completion of all foundation courses.