Curriculum / Courses

• + GEN 501 -Graduate Writing and Research
This course is designed to give students the skills they need to complete successful written projects and research in graduate-level courses within the context of a biblical worldview. Students who pass this course will demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, expressed through solid research and clear writing, which serves as the foundation for further studies in the University's graduate programs.
• + LEA 530 -Foundations of Organizational Leadership
This course develops a foundational framework of knowledge and critical thinking skills essential to organizational leadership. Students will examine leadership theories, leadership formation, developing mission/vision, implementing change, organizational structures, dealing with organizational conflicts, the art of listening/reflecting, and leadership ethics. The course will be delivered through an on-line format using guided readings, multiple writing assignments, case study development and analysis, on-line threaded discussion, and experiential learning.  (Cross-listed as LE or LEA 430 for undergraduate students in the 4+1 program.)
• + HUM 505 -Organizational Ethics
An analysis of the foundation of ethical behavior in business, including an introduction to social graces and the importance of professional image. Emphasis is placed on a comparison between Judeo-Christian and secular ethical paradigms, as well as the social responsibility of organizations to contribute to the common good. (Cross-listed as HU or HUM 405 for undergraduate students in the 4+1 program.)
• + LEA 540 -Organizational Behavior
The study of the behavior of individuals and teams within for-profit and nonprofit organizations based on current management theory. Emphasis is given to understanding, predicting, motivating and changing work-related behaviors in organizations. Key topics include managerial and leadership career paths, decision making, organizational change, leading and mentoring teams, conflict and negotiation, and cultural intelligence.  (Cross-listed as LE or LEA 440 for undergraduate students in the 4+1 program.)
• + LEA 545 -Leading with Cultural Intelligence
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the capability to function effectively in a variety of cultural contexts. Students will examine literature and perspectives from the fields of anthropology, sociology, and organizational leadership as well as study cultural engagement in light of the biblical narrative. (Cross-listed as LEA 445 for undergraduate students in the 4+1 program.)
• + LEA 560 -Leading Diverse Teams
A study of the knowledge and skills needed to manage and maximize the potential of a diverse workforce in a team-based context. Includes a study of practical strategies related to interpersonal communication and conflict resolution, improving leadership, and project management.
• + BUS 515 -Financial Stewardship
This course introduces the principles of financial management. Students will review basic concepts of financial management, financial analysis and control, capital investment decisions, cost of capital, sources of long-term funds and cash management principles, accounting, review of basic organizational financial statements, ratio analysis, debt and equity securities, security valuation, and Time Value of Money. It is a study of the fundamentals of corporate finance as they relate to non-financial managers.
• + HUM 515 -Coaching and Communication Strategies
This course teaches practical skills of personal and professional coaching necessary for moving organizations forward to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Students will practice fundamental coaching skills in the context of direct coaching relationships, with applications to team leadership, conflict management, and strategic planning. (Cross-listed as HU or HUM 415 for undergraduate students in the 4+1 program).
• + LEA 550 -Leveraging Innovation
This course introduces students to the complex relationship of management, technology, and leadership in a variety of industries. Students will analyze how technology has been utilized in various fields, and develop strategies for the most effective application of technology in their own organizational context. (Cross-listed as LE or LEA 450 for undergraduate students in the 4+1 program.)
• + LEA 590 -MO Thesis
The Masters in Organizational Leadership program is intended to be a practical professional degree, developing, enhancing, and refining the skills of those who desire to or are currently serving in some leadership capacity. Therefore, this program provides two ways the student can complete the Master’s Thesis component of their degree, namely: A Master’s Thesis, or A Thesis Project.
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