2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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GRADUATE PROGRAM: OFFICIAL RECORDS & RELEASE OF INFORMATION
4. Appreciate affirmative action and the value of equal opportunity.
5. Develop negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
6. Understand the financial tools and techniques used in modern organizations.
7. Understand the application of information systems.
8. Expand research skills.
9. Write and speak effectively in the program.
Required Courses
In order to complete the Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and
Administration, the student must complete a minimum of 33 semester hours of credit
beyond the bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0
scale. Individual courses will be credited toward degree requirements only when completed
with a grade of B- or better. The degree is offered in eleven courses; most are eight weeks in
length, totaling 33 credit hours.
Organizational Leadership and Administration
33 credits
OLA503 Theories of Leadership 3
OLA509 Team Building and Leading Change in Organizations 3
OLA570 Leadership Competencies Practicum 3
OLA515 Organizational Communication and Negotiation 3
OLA542 Ethical Dimensions of Leadership 3
OLA521 Selecting and Implementing Information Systems 3
OLA535 Strategic Human Resources Management 3
OLA563 Leadership in International Organizations 3
OLA584 Research (Thesis, Literature Review or Internship) 3
OLA585 Oral Defense of Research 3
Official Records & Release of Information
Official records are those records or files which directly relate to a student and are maintained
by the college in accordance with policies and procedures stipulated in the Faculty
Handbook. The official records of students are considered confidential information and, as
such, shall be kept private from third parties. Every student in attendance, or who has been
in attendance, has the right to inspect and review his/her official records. Concordia stipulates
the following as official student records and names the corresponding position holders
as responsible for their administration, retention and disposal:
Academic Advisement Files
Academic Programs
Admission Files
Athletic Records
Business and Accounting Records
Church Worker Placement Files
Disciplinary Files
Financial Aid Files
Health Records
Standardized Test Results/Transcripts
Academic Advisors/Registrar
Program Directors
Director of Admissions
Director of Athletics
Business Office Manager
Program Directors
VP of Student Services
Director of Financial Aid
VP of Student Services
Registrar