Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership 

Credit hours: 3

This course examines interpersonal communication theory and the factors that influence its effectiveness for essential relationships and human engagement. The course is based on the premise that an increased understanding of communication and improved communication skills can enhance the quality of personal, social, and professional situations. The course approaches communication as a holistic, culture-laden experience that is non-verbal as well as verbal.

Credit hours: 3

This course examines adult life experiences as a foundation for experiential learning. By reflecting on the concepts of adult development theories and an individual's personal life experiences, the course will explore how those factors influence and help individuals to interpret life situations and circumstances in terms of relationships, personal decision making, and future applications.

Credit hours: 3
This course explores the role of leadership during strategic organizational change whether dealing with a planned initiative, volatile industry, or unexpected situations. It will focus on the concepts of change management and how to apply systems thinking as an approach to problem-solving. The course introduces drivers of change, the impact of organizational change on the workforce, and key activities for sustainable change.

Credit hours: 3

This course is designed to provide students with experience involving major forms of technical communication used in professional fields. During this course the student will be introduced to the rhetorical principles as well as documentation practices necessary for writing and producing effective and professional communications, such as letters, reports, instructions, proposals and websites.

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Credit hours: 3
This course is designed to expand the understanding of leading a diverse workforce, to promote substantial benefits such as deeper levels of innovation and creativity. A focus will be to explore how organizational leaders must increase their overall cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity to examine managerial implications of increasing diversity and inclusion in the organization. The goal of the course will be to prepare leaders to effectively lead a diverse organization by applying Cultural Intelligence (CQ) principles.

Credit hours: 3

his course is designed to provide a survey and application of the basic methodology used in the process of evaluation and decision-making.  The course will study both descriptive and inferential statistical methods to enhance the ability to make sound and accurate business decisions.  Specific tools that have been developed in following systematic approaches to reduce error, to minimize personal biases, and to avoid incomplete analysis will be explored.

Credit hours: 3

This course provides an exploration of the research tools and background needed to analyze various issues in the organizational environment. Attention is given to conceptualization and clarification of an organizational problem, appropriate research methodologies for investigating the problem, and techniques for effectively communicating the results of the research conducted. Implications in how the research process impacts strategic decision-making for the organization are also discussed.  

Credit hours: 3

This course is a study of the theories and techniques of problem solving and decision making by means of group process. Emphasis is given to the application of relevant communication theory from the literature on small groups. A functional, group-centered approach to leadership is also emphasized.

Credit hours: 3

This course is committed to fostering increased awareness of the Bible which is foundational to understanding Western culture and history. The three major western faiths‐Judaism, Christianity, and Islam‐are rooted within the Holy Scriptures. The course content and format are not designated to intimidate, indoctrinate, or to evangelize. The course is designed to set the Bible in its historical and literary context. The Biblical heritage will then provide the student with rich resources to creatively understand his/her faith in the contemporary world.

Credit hours: 3
This course presents leadership and management theories and concepts that have emerged over the past several decades.  It focuses on how skills and abilities in leadership can be developed and applied by individuals in order to make a difference in organizations, communities, or societies. It provides students the opportunity to apply these theories through case analysis and to enhance personal skill development through self-assessment activities. The course will focus more specifically on developing a leadership orientation, understanding critical leadership issues and developing appropriate leadership skills.

Credit hours: 3
This course is designed to support the development of more effective managers and staff personnel. This is accomplished through the study of human resource administrative functions, including human resource planning, human resource strategy, performance management, performance appraisals, employee benefits, compensation, career planning, labor relations, discipline, equal employment opportunity, and employee health and safety.

Credit hours: 3
This course explores contemporary ethical dilemmas as it relates to leadership situations in organizations. It will focus on frameworks for ethical judgment and fundamental issues with the purpose of developing analytical skills and discernment in ethical decision making. Learners will also discuss the ways in which faith informs the motivation and structure of ethical decisions, with a focus on how to lead with integrity and accountability.