Comprehensive Exam Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 36 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151726100 | LEADERSHIP | This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726110 | LEADERSHIP ETHICS | This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical questions of morality, ethics and social responsibility in leadership and the process of ethical decision-making. Topics covered include normative leadership theories, ethical perspectives on leadership, leadership and character, ethical decision making and behavior, meeting the global challenges of ethical leadership and ethical crisis management. Special emphasis will be placed on creating an ethical organizational climate. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726120 | LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION | This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726130 | RESEARCH METHODS | The course examines the role of business research and provides an overview of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics covered include scientific inquiry, the research process, proposal development, research design, hypothesis testing, primary and secondary data collection, statistical data analysis and presentation of research reports. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726150 | DECISION ANALYSIS | This course is an introduction to how successful managers successfully plan, frame, and research business decisions before implementing them. Topics covered include how to define decisions, apply appropriate decisions frameworks, deal with uncertainty, develop numerous high-quality options, evaluate the options, choose the one most appropriate to meet business goals and implement the option. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726160 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | This course is an introduction to interpersonal communication and examines the principles and skills of effective communication and the impact of interpersonal communication in relationships. Topics covered include personal communication style, perception, verbal and non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, and listening and communication barriers. Special emphasis will be placed on how certain types of communication and both lead to and resolve conflict | 3 | - | 3 |
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Students must pass ( 9 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151726140 | CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT | This course is an overview of contemporary management theory and practice. It focuses on the basic roles, skills and functions of management, with special attention to managerial responsibility for effective and efficient achievement of goals. Topics covered include information and decision-making, planning process and techniques, strategy and strategic management and organization structure, design and change. Emphasis is placed on social responsibility and managerial ethics. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726210 | EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP | This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726220 | K-12 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | This course provides an overview of best practices in managing a K-12 school and its students and faculty. Topics covered include authority, power and influence of school leaders, communication and conflict management in schools, shaping school culture, leading learning and teaching, effective talent management and planning and operations in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on leadership and decision making in K-12 management | 3 | - | 3 |
151726210 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader |
| 151726230 | HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT | 3 | - | 3 |
151726210 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader |
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| 151726240 | SEMINAR ON CURRENT ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | This seminar will focus on emerging issues and challenges in educational leadership in both K-12 and institutions of higher education across the globe. Topics covered include the new ideas, processes and programs being used to address new educational challenges. Students will use current readings to debate subjects such as the impact of technology, including social media, on the role of the educational leader | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726250 | PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP | TThis course will introduce students to the contemporary leadership challenges in public health and the strategies leaders use to effectively advance population health. Topics covered include managing public health organizations and workforce, strategic planning in public health, public health finance and economics, ethics and professionalism and informatics in public health management. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the public health leader in addressing current challenges and issues in public health. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726260 | NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | This course provides a foundation in the functions, processes and strategies that are integral to effective leadership and management of nonprofit institutions. Topics covered include governance of nonprofit organizations, strategic planning and marketing for nonprofit organizations, financial leadership in nonprofit organizations, leading and managing people in nonprofit organizations and program evaluation and assessment. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the leader in executing the functions of managing a nonprofit organization. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726270 | PUBLIC POLICY | This course provides an overview of the theories, concepts and models of public policy making and the role of the leader in formulating public policy. Topics covered include public policy and politics, government institutions and policy actors, policy analysis and alternatives, economic and budgetary policy, environmental and energy policy and public policy issues in education, healthcare and welfare. Emphasis will be placed on the leadership challenges of creating and implementing successful public policies | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726280 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | This course provides a foundation in the field of public administration and examines issues and emerging changes from the perspective of the public administration leader. Topics covered include managing intergovernmental relations, ethics and accountability in government, organization behavior in public administration, role of information technology in public administration, public financial management, government personnel management and labor relations and program audit and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on leadership and strategic management skills in public administration | 3 | - | 3 |
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Thesis\Treatise Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 36 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses plus ( 6 ) credit hours for the Thesis
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151726100 | LEADERSHIP | This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726110 | LEADERSHIP ETHICS | This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical questions of morality, ethics and social responsibility in leadership and the process of ethical decision-making. Topics covered include normative leadership theories, ethical perspectives on leadership, leadership and character, ethical decision making and behavior, meeting the global challenges of ethical leadership and ethical crisis management. Special emphasis will be placed on creating an ethical organizational climate. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726120 | LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION | This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726130 | RESEARCH METHODS | The course examines the role of business research and provides an overview of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics covered include scientific inquiry, the research process, proposal development, research design, hypothesis testing, primary and secondary data collection, statistical data analysis and presentation of research reports. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726150 | DECISION ANALYSIS | This course is an introduction to how successful managers successfully plan, frame, and research business decisions before implementing them. Topics covered include how to define decisions, apply appropriate decisions frameworks, deal with uncertainty, develop numerous high-quality options, evaluate the options, choose the one most appropriate to meet business goals and implement the option. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726160 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | This course is an introduction to interpersonal communication and examines the principles and skills of effective communication and the impact of interpersonal communication in relationships. Topics covered include personal communication style, perception, verbal and non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, and listening and communication barriers. Special emphasis will be placed on how certain types of communication and both lead to and resolve conflict | 3 | - | 3 |
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Students must pass ( 3 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
|||||
| 151726140 | CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT | This course is an overview of contemporary management theory and practice. It focuses on the basic roles, skills and functions of management, with special attention to managerial responsibility for effective and efficient achievement of goals. Topics covered include information and decision-making, planning process and techniques, strategy and strategic management and organization structure, design and change. Emphasis is placed on social responsibility and managerial ethics. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726210 | EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP | This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726220 | K-12 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | This course provides an overview of best practices in managing a K-12 school and its students and faculty. Topics covered include authority, power and influence of school leaders, communication and conflict management in schools, shaping school culture, leading learning and teaching, effective talent management and planning and operations in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on leadership and decision making in K-12 management | 3 | - | 3 |
151726210 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader |
| 151726230 | HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT | 3 | - | 3 |
151726210 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader |
|
| 151726240 | SEMINAR ON CURRENT ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | This seminar will focus on emerging issues and challenges in educational leadership in both K-12 and institutions of higher education across the globe. Topics covered include the new ideas, processes and programs being used to address new educational challenges. Students will use current readings to debate subjects such as the impact of technology, including social media, on the role of the educational leader | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726250 | PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP | TThis course will introduce students to the contemporary leadership challenges in public health and the strategies leaders use to effectively advance population health. Topics covered include managing public health organizations and workforce, strategic planning in public health, public health finance and economics, ethics and professionalism and informatics in public health management. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the public health leader in addressing current challenges and issues in public health. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726260 | NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | This course provides a foundation in the functions, processes and strategies that are integral to effective leadership and management of nonprofit institutions. Topics covered include governance of nonprofit organizations, strategic planning and marketing for nonprofit organizations, financial leadership in nonprofit organizations, leading and managing people in nonprofit organizations and program evaluation and assessment. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the leader in executing the functions of managing a nonprofit organization. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726270 | PUBLIC POLICY | This course provides an overview of the theories, concepts and models of public policy making and the role of the leader in formulating public policy. Topics covered include public policy and politics, government institutions and policy actors, policy analysis and alternatives, economic and budgetary policy, environmental and energy policy and public policy issues in education, healthcare and welfare. Emphasis will be placed on the leadership challenges of creating and implementing successful public policies | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151726280 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | This course provides a foundation in the field of public administration and examines issues and emerging changes from the perspective of the public administration leader. Topics covered include managing intergovernmental relations, ethics and accountability in government, organization behavior in public administration, role of information technology in public administration, public financial management, government personnel management and labor relations and program audit and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on leadership and strategic management skills in public administration | 3 | - | 3 |
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Thesis\Treatise Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 36 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses plus ( 6 ) credit hours for the Thesis
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
|||||
| 151726100 | LEADERSHIP | This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726110 | LEADERSHIP ETHICS | This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical questions of morality, ethics and social responsibility in leadership and the process of ethical decision-making. Topics covered include normative leadership theories, ethical perspectives on leadership, leadership and character, ethical decision making and behavior, meeting the global challenges of ethical leadership and ethical crisis management. Special emphasis will be placed on creating an ethical organizational climate. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726120 | LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION | This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726130 | RESEARCH METHODS | The course examines the role of business research and provides an overview of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics covered include scientific inquiry, the research process, proposal development, research design, hypothesis testing, primary and secondary data collection, statistical data analysis and presentation of research reports. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726150 | DECISION ANALYSIS | This course is an introduction to how successful managers successfully plan, frame, and research business decisions before implementing them. Topics covered include how to define decisions, apply appropriate decisions frameworks, deal with uncertainty, develop numerous high-quality options, evaluate the options, choose the one most appropriate to meet business goals and implement the option. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726160 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | This course is an introduction to interpersonal communication and examines the principles and skills of effective communication and the impact of interpersonal communication in relationships. Topics covered include personal communication style, perception, verbal and non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, and listening and communication barriers. Special emphasis will be placed on how certain types of communication and both lead to and resolve conflict | 3 | - | 3 |
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Students must pass ( 3 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
|||||
| 151726140 | CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT | This course is an overview of contemporary management theory and practice. It focuses on the basic roles, skills and functions of management, with special attention to managerial responsibility for effective and efficient achievement of goals. Topics covered include information and decision-making, planning process and techniques, strategy and strategic management and organization structure, design and change. Emphasis is placed on social responsibility and managerial ethics. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726210 | EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP | This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726220 | K-12 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | This course provides an overview of best practices in managing a K-12 school and its students and faculty. Topics covered include authority, power and influence of school leaders, communication and conflict management in schools, shaping school culture, leading learning and teaching, effective talent management and planning and operations in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on leadership and decision making in K-12 management | 3 | - | 3 |
151726210 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader |
| 151726230 | HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT | 3 | - | 3 |
151726210 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP This course is an introduction to all aspects of educational administration and will serve as the foundation for future courses in educational leadership. Topics covered include school organizational structure, administrative processes, the role of government in education, school finance, curriculum development, teacher evaluation and human resources management in schools. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the administrator as leader |
|
| 151726240 | SEMINAR ON CURRENT ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | This seminar will focus on emerging issues and challenges in educational leadership in both K-12 and institutions of higher education across the globe. Topics covered include the new ideas, processes and programs being used to address new educational challenges. Students will use current readings to debate subjects such as the impact of technology, including social media, on the role of the educational leader | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726250 | PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP | TThis course will introduce students to the contemporary leadership challenges in public health and the strategies leaders use to effectively advance population health. Topics covered include managing public health organizations and workforce, strategic planning in public health, public health finance and economics, ethics and professionalism and informatics in public health management. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the public health leader in addressing current challenges and issues in public health. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726260 | NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | This course provides a foundation in the functions, processes and strategies that are integral to effective leadership and management of nonprofit institutions. Topics covered include governance of nonprofit organizations, strategic planning and marketing for nonprofit organizations, financial leadership in nonprofit organizations, leading and managing people in nonprofit organizations and program evaluation and assessment. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the leader in executing the functions of managing a nonprofit organization. | 3 | - | 3 |
151726100 LEADERSHIP This course examines modern leadership theories and models and provides an overview of the impact of successful and unsuccessful leadership. This course focuses on the development of leadership theories from trait, skill, style, situational, and contingency perspectives and their utilization by managers and leaders. Topics covered include ethical leadership, team leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers. |
| 151726270 | PUBLIC POLICY | This course provides an overview of the theories, concepts and models of public policy making and the role of the leader in formulating public policy. Topics covered include public policy and politics, government institutions and policy actors, policy analysis and alternatives, economic and budgetary policy, environmental and energy policy and public policy issues in education, healthcare and welfare. Emphasis will be placed on the leadership challenges of creating and implementing successful public policies | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151726280 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | This course provides a foundation in the field of public administration and examines issues and emerging changes from the perspective of the public administration leader. Topics covered include managing intergovernmental relations, ethics and accountability in government, organization behavior in public administration, role of information technology in public administration, public financial management, government personnel management and labor relations and program audit and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on leadership and strategic management skills in public administration | 3 | - | 3 |
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