Leading Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity (EDI)

Study Options

MBA

Courses

Students must complete 12.00 credits total, consisting of:

• 6.00 credits of required courses
• 6.00 credits of elective courses

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Required Courses:

• ORGS 6600 3.00 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ORGANIZATIONS

  This course examines diversity (broadly defined to include culture, gender, race, sexual orientation, ability, etc.,), the individual experience of diversity including identity and
  authenticity, and how organizations can leverage opportunities of diversity and also navigate challenges that diversity can bring if mismanaged. Students will have the
  opportunity to critically reflect on topics such as intersectionality, building relationships across difference, the business case for diversity, and supporting organizational goals
  through inclusion.

• ORGS 6610 3.00 EDI FOR STRATEGIC INNOVATION

  To thrive in multicultural settings and global business contexts, it is critical that present and future leaders gain competencies in EDI to be effective at improving the performance and well-being of their teams, organizations and communities. The course is an argument for the proposition that, under specific circumstances, EDI can be a driver for innovation that results in improved firm performance and resilience in three key areas: deeper employee engagement, stronger ties to stakeholders and achieving higher levels of sustainable above average financial returns. In short, today diversity is core to career and business success.

Elective Courses:

• ORGS 6350 3.00 MANAGING CHANGE
  As the environment of many business and nonprofit organizations becomes increasingly complex and unstable, it is imperative that top managers be able to create a climate of flexibility and adaptability in their operations. Organizations must be able to undertake major change without destructive side effects to be truly successful. This course surveys the major methods available to the modern manager for effectively managing the process of change and creating a general climate in which needed changes are sought and welcomed throughout the organization. The course emphasizes case studies and the discussion of alternative change management models. Prerequisite: SB/ORGS 5100 3.00 or INTL 5220 for IMBA students
• ORGS 6400 3.00 POWER AND POLITICS IN ORGANIZATIONS
  This course examines, both conceptually and in a highly experiential ways, the basic dynamics underlying power, conflict and politics in organizations and the implications of the dance between power and powerlessness. Students explore the conditions under which conflict and power dynamics occur and start to identify their personal, managerial and organizational sources of influence and corresponding responsibilities. Prerequisite change: SB/ORGS 5100 3.0 or INTL 5220 3.0 for IMBA students
• ORGS 6650 3.00 THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP
  This course provides future leaders a multifaceted approach to Leadership. Knowledge and skills are developed via: 1) exposure to current theories/research; 2) knowledge of one's current level of leadership ability via assessment tools; 3) opportunities to practice applying this new knowledge via course activities and projects. Students develop an in-depth plan for their own future development and success as leaders. Prerequisite: SB/ORGS 5100 3.0 or INTL 5220 3.0 for IMBA students