Leading People and Organizations

12.00 credits of 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: ORGS 5200 3.00 or ORGS 5100 3.00

• 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: ORGS 5200 3.00 or ORGS 5100 3.00

• ORGS 6420 3.00 CRISIS MANAGEMENT

  Crises in organizations are inevitable, and whether an organization survives them is due in large part to the actions of its managers and leaders. This course provides students with an overview of key factors in organizational crisis management, including (1) Assessing Crisis Vulnerabilities; (2) Planning for Crises; and (3) Managing During Crises.
  Prerequisites: ORGS 5200 3.00 Leading People and Organizations

• ORGS 6500 3.00 INTERPERSONAL MANAGERIAL SKILLS

  Research demonstrates that people and their ability to work effectively together are critical success factors for organizations. This course focuses on specific personal and interpersonal skills for organizational (and professional) effectiveness. With an emphasis on experiential exercises, the course helps students develop skills such as communication; time, conflict and stress management; performance management; gaining influence; and self-awareness (including emotional intelligence).

  Prerequisites: ORGS 5100 3.00 or ORGS 5200 3.00 and MGMT 6150 3.00 or MGMT 5150 3.00

• ORGS 6560 3.00 NEGOTIATIONS

  This course will provide students with insight into their own negotiation style and how to become a more effective negotiator. The course takes an experiential approach to exploring the concepts, theories, and psychology of negotiations. Students will gain knowledge of the different approaches to negotiations and the strategies and tactics unique to each. The course will provide students with opportunity to learn, practice and refine negotiation skills as well as equip them with the skills necessary to negotiate constructive resolution to conflict in the workplace.
  Prerequisite: ORGS 5200 3.00 or ORGS 5100 3.00

• 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 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: ORGS 5200 3.00 or ORGS 5100 3.00

• MGMT 6350 3.00 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MANAGERS

  This course is designed to help MBA students acquire skills and knowledge that will facilitate their professional development and increase their employability. The students (1) engage in self-assessment, (2) develop an awareness of the changing professional environment (3) learn how to interact with other professionals in different cultural and organizational settings, and (4) promote themselves in an efficient manner.

• SGMT 6250 3.00 STRATEGY EXECUTION

  This course addresses the managerial challenge of executing a firm’s strategy, by focusing on organizational elements that must be aligned to support a strategy as well as the tremendous difficulty of doing so. These elements include, but are not limited to, organizational structures and control mechanisms that “match” the given strategy as well as strategic leadership. Students learn and apply theory regarding strategy execution by analyzing implementation and performance in specific firms.
  Prerequisite: SGMT 5200 3.00 or SGMT 6000 3.00