Catalog 73 - National University

School of Business and Management• Integrate leadership theories and practices derived fromdiffering disciplines to change personal and organizationalperformance.• Integrate ethical principles in social and diverse contexts.• Integrate appropriate technology skills into personal andorganizational leadership.• Use appropriate written and oral presentation skills indiscussing, evaluating, comparing, and contrastingorganizational setting and leadership.• Use knowledge acquired in this program to improve one’s jobperformance, develop one’s career, and contribute to theachievement of one’s organization’s goals and objectives.Degree Requirements(12 courses; 54 quarter units)To receive a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, studentsmust complete at least 54 quarter units of graduate work. A total of13.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted for equivalentgraduate work completed at another institution, as it applies to thisdegree and provided the units were not used in earning anotheradvanced degree. Refer to the section on graduate admissionprocedures for specific information regarding application andevaluation.Requirements for the Major(10 courses; 45 quarter units)LED 601MNS 601LED 602LED 603LED 604LED 605LED 606FIN600LED 608LED 609Ethics and Theories of LeadershipStatistics for BusinessDeveloping Groups and TeamsOrganizational LeadershipLeading Change and AdaptationNegotiation and Conflict ResolutionInformation Management for LeadersFinance for Non-Financial ManagersSeminars in Leadership(Prerequisite: completion of six of the preceding core courses)Capstone Project Course(Prerequisite: MNS 601 and five leadership courses)Program Electives(2 courses; 9 quarter units)Each student must complete two graduate courses from the School ofBusiness and Management to meet the electives requirement.CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSStudents who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree mayqualify for one of the certificates listed below provided that thestudent requests the certificate prior to the completion of their degreeprogram. Certificates will not be issued once a degree has beenawarded.Note: For further information regarding certificate programs, please see anadmissions advisor.● Certificates in Accountancy Faculty Advisor: Connie Fajardo • (916) 855-4137 • cfajardo@nu.eduDesigned for students who wish to prepare for entry into theaccounting profession and may be considering one of the recognizedprofessional accounting designations other than the Certified PublicAccountant (CPA). CPA Exam candidates should consider the B.S. inAccountancy or Master in Accountancy which provide much greaterin -depth preparation for the CPA Exam. CPA Exam candidates inCalifornia must have completed 24 semester units (36 quarter units)in accounting or tax and 24 semester units (36 quarter units) inbusiness which includes business law, mathematics, statistics,computer science, and information systems.Students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree, a secondbaccalaureate degree, or a master’s degree can apply some or all ofthe academic credits awarded in the certificate program toward thatdegree, depending upon its requirements and providing thecoursework taken is at the same level as the degree program.Before taking any of the courses in the Certificate in Accountancyprogram, students are strongly advised to contact a full-timeaccounting faculty member for a brief interview to review thestudent’s career objectives and provide guidance as to the courses tobe selected.Undergraduate Series(670-000-450)Available to both undergraduate and graduate students.Certificate Prerequisite(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)ACC 201 Financial Accounting Fundamentals(Before taking any other accounting courses in this program,students must complete ACC 201 or its equivalent within two yearswith a grade of “C” or better, unless they receive an equivalent gradeon an accounting aptitude exam.)Certificate Requirements(6 courses; 27 quarter units)To receive a Certificate in Accountancy, students must complete anysix undergraduate courses with the prefix ACC for which therequired prerequisite has been successfully completed. It is stronglyrecommended that students consult with full-time accounting facultybefore enrolling in the Certificate in Accountancy.Graduate SeriesAvailable to both undergraduate and graduate students.(770-000-850)Certificate Requirements(6 courses; 27 quarter units)To receive a Certificate in Accountancy, students must complete anysix graduate courses with the prefix ACC for which the requiredprerequisite has been successfully completed. It is stronglyrecommended that students consult with full-time accounting facultybefore enrolling in the Certificate in Accountancy.● Certificate in Basic Human ResourceManagement(670-000-560)Faculty Advisor: Bernadette Baum • (858) 642-8404 • bbaum@nu.eduThe Certificate in Basic Human Resource Management is designed toprovide fundamental knowledge and skills for students seekingentry-level and supervisory positions in the field of human resourcemanagement. The program provides a basic knowledge of thefoundations of managing human resources, including recruitment,selection, retention, compensation, development, and legalcompliance in the workplace. The certificate program preparesstudents for expanded opportunities in diverse industries. Studentswill obtain valuable knowledge and skills in human resourcemanagement that will enable them to contribute to the ongoingprocess of attracting and retaining individuals who will assist in158