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Graduate Curricula
MOL 515. Critical Thinking and Decision
Making
3 credits
Examination of integrative thinking and problem
solving as it pertains to leadership. Exploration
of relationship between creative and critical
thinking. Analysis of scientific methodology and
logic and their influence on the study and practice
of leadership.
MOL 518. Ethics, Integrity, and Social
Responsibility
3 credits
A study of how personal values and ethical perspectives
shape the concept and practice of leadership.
Includes the role of values in determining
the moral obligations of leaders and followers in
shaping moral environments, in policy making,
and vision. How leaders can and do create ethical
basis for action.
MOL 529. Conflict Resolution 3 credits
Techniques and issues involved in managing conflict
in interpersonal and intergroup settings. Role
of the leader in using team dynamics to move
groups or individuals to reach consensus and
advance the organization.
MOL 540. Organizational
Communication
3 credits
Focus on communication issues confronted in
organizations. Examines theories and models of
communication and the skills necessary for a
leader to effectively communicate within the
organization. Internal communication issues,
strategies for effective communication, use of and
issues surrounding new communication technologies
are also explored.
MOL 550. Psychology of Motivation 3 credits
Examines contemporary approaches to motivation
and the design and implementation of motivational
strategies for effective personal and
group performances.
MOL 555. Managing Diversity 3 credits
Covers issues involved in multi-cultural organizations,
including developing consensus within the
organization for valuing diversity, relationship
building, communicating across cultures, and
managing people of different genders, races and
cultures. Issues of stereotype, bias, and resistance
are examined from both a personal and organizational
perspective with an emphasis on making
meaningful contributions to diversity initiative
within your organization and with external constituencies.
MOL 557. Building Teams
3 credits
This course combines theory and application of
team developments, issues of readiness, the
strengths and weaknesses of individual members
and their impact on organizational effectiveness.
The interdependency of corporate structures is
investigated, as are ways in which to enhance the
effectiveness of these interactions.
MOL 650. Public Policy and Governmental
Regulations
3 credits
Examines ways businesses and non-profit organizations
can work with local and state governments
to address issues of mutual concern.
Provides an overview of governmental structures,
process, and the policy-making environment.
Looks at effective methods of communication
and lobbying to enhance laws, concerns, and
organizations.
MOL 655. Political and Civic
Leadership
3 credits
Addresses the essentials of political, civic, and
community service as both a full-time and parttime
endeavor. Topics include civic literacy, citizen
power, running for elected office, organizing
and managing political and charitable organizations.
Examines community service as an essential
part of successful leadership.
MOL 685. Human Resources
3 credits
Human Resource managements at the first-line
and middle management levels of personnel
administration. Forecasting employment needs,
attracting and orienting personnel, legal aspects
of personnel selections, performance appraisal,
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