Master Organizational Ldrshp (MOL)

Surveys contemporary and traditional theories of leadership. Students analyze and critically compare and contrast leadership theories for the purpose of identifying their relative strengths and weaknesses as practical leadership models and approaches. Course emphasizes connecting leadership theories and practices to leadership situations related to student experiences.

This course will assess leadership skills, behaviors, traits, values and styles based on students' personal and professional experience and based on various organizational situations. Students will develop a personal profile of their organizational leadership styles utilizing leadership self-assessments and organizational leadership inventories. They will also identify their own core competencies and areas for further growth and development. Students will also examine the benefits and challenges of certain leadership styles in a variety of organizational settings and contexts.

Uncover the theoretical understanding of the conflict process, types of conflict, conflict management styles and behaviors, distinction between distributive and integrative conflict resolution attempts, and types of intervention.

This course addresses the leader's role in the development and transmission of organizational culture and how organizational culture can provide organizations with a sustained competitive advantage. Students will compare and critique different models of organizational culture to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Students will conduct a cultural analysis and be able to lead change in organizational culture.

Explores the adaptive leadership and managerial challenges in another country. Analyzes how they vary across cultures and national boundaries, and how leadership practices must adjust as we cross these boundaries. Examines how concepts and theories of organizational leadership and management are conceived and practiced differently in various regions of the world. Provides opportunity for students to develop intercultural communication and people skills needed to develop cultural competence.

This course explores the theory and practice of team leadership and development in an organizational context. Special emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to facilitate and lead high-performance teams.

This course explores the intersection of systems thinking and growth mindset as essential competencies for adaptive leadership and strategic innovation. Systems thinking requires strategic leaders to step back and understand the dynamics that influence individual and organizational behavior in complex business environments. A growth mindset embraces challenges, learns from failure, and fosters resilience.

This course explores the principles and practices of coaching and talent development, equipping students with the skills to foster individual growth and drive team performance. Through evidence-based frameworks and experiential learning, students will examine strategies for identifying individual potential, cultivating leadership capabilities, and creating a culture of continuous development. Emphasis is placed on coaching methodologies, feedback techniques, succession planning, and aligning talent initiatives with organizational goals. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to lead transformative coaching conversations and implement talent development programs that enhance organizational effectiveness.

This course is designed to enable students to diagnose organizational challenges and propose effective solutions to lead adaptive change. It builds upon prior knowledge in examining the critical role of leadership and management in successful organizational change efforts. Different models of organizational change will be analyzed to identify their strengths and weaknesses. This course provides insight into the types of challenges impacting organizations and possible strategies leaders can use to successfully address them.

Intensive five-day seminar (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) that transforms managers into leaders by creating the skills necessary to meet today's business and organizational challenges, and turn vision into reality. Emphasis on small-group learning, role-playing, action learning, and problem solving to improve leadership skills. *An additional course fee will be charged.

Presents compelling special topics in leadership that are of current relevance in a changing world.

In this course students learn theory, measures, and use of social and emotional intelligence (SEI) in the workplace. They critique various ways of understanding and evaluating how SEI can contribute to leadership effectiveness. Students also consider how to enhance SEI insights and skills in individuals, teams and organizations.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of strategic planning as a critical leadership function in complex and dynamic organizational environments. Students will learn to assess internal and external factors, formulate strategic objectives, and develop actionable plans that align with organizational vision and values. Emphasis is placed on environmental scanning, stakeholder analysis, goal setting, implementation frameworks, and performance measurement. Students will gain the skills to facilitate strategic planning, lead strategic initiatives, and drive sustainable organizational success.