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Master of Business Administration |
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MBA 6430 - Professional Selling & Sales Force Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5220 .
An exploration of the knowledge, tactics and strategies for building and sustaining a contemporary sales organization. This study enables students to develop personal selling skills as well as the knowledge for managing a sales force. The management issues discussed in this course include hiring, training, and motivating salespersons as well as sales forecasting, planning and sales force organization. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6440 - Advertising & Promotion Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5220 .
Companies of all sizes face challenging decisions on how to reach prospects and retain their current customer base. The ever-changing economy, predicting and meeting consumer demands, the growth of ethnic markets, emerging technologies and the changing demographics are issues that companies face when advertising and promoting their product. Prior knowledge in market research will enable you to implement the key advertising principles and practices while providing you with the knowledge on how IMC (integrated marketing communication) plays a critical role in building customer relationships and brands. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6490 - Special Topics in Marketing
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5220 .
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of marketing. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6500 - Small Business Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5200 ; MBA 5220 .
A study of the smaller business enterprise and the special management issues and challenges faced by the proprietor/entrepreneur. Emphasis will be given to problem-solving and decision-making in the major functional areas common to small enterprises. Case studies will be used. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6600 - Employment Law
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5600 .
A review of the major regulatory influences that affect human resource management. The regulatory focus will include civil rights, compensation and benefits, employee health and safety, along with labor relations legislation. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6610 - Seminar in Human Resources
Students will attend the National Convention for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). This course is a capstone event that requires professional membership in the SHRM and the opportunity to become professionally certified. Most issues addressed at the conference will be globally related and will include: sexual harassment, compensation planning, disabilities, flexible workplaces, global education, legal perspectives, along with approximately 100 other topics. In addition, the networking and the trade show are spectacular conference events. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6690 - Special Topics in Human Resources
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5600 .
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of human resources. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6700 - E-Business Technology
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5110 .
This course gives an overview of the technologies relevant to electronic business including strategic planning issues such as operating systems, networking, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, computer security, electronic transaction processing, and other e-business issues. After completing this course, students should be able to understand the functions of the technologies that support e-business. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6800 - Accounting Automation
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5130 or MBA accounting major.
The objectives of this course are: (1) to present and integrate accounting principles in such a way that no prior knowledge of computerized accounting is required; (2) to provide a hands-on approach to learning how modern computerized automated accounting systems function; and (3) to provide knowledge and hands-on experience in integrating accounting with other business applications such as spreadsheets and word processors. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6810 - Communication for Accountants
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5130 or MBA accounting major.
This course is designed for MBA accounting majors to acquire and practice the skills for effective CPA/client communications and to apply these skills during the written portions of the computer-based CPA exam. Emphasis will be placed on AICPA criteria of coherent organization, conciseness, clarity, responsiveness to questions, appropriateness to readers, and use of Standard English. Assignments will include CPA/client communications such as Letters of Engagement, communicating results of accounting reviews, accounting opinions, and notes to financial statements. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6820 - Fraud Examination
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5130 or MBA accounting major.
This course will emphasize the conduct of fraud examinations, including a discussion of specific procedures used in forensic accounting examinations and the reasoning behind the use of these procedures. Detection, investigation, and prevention of specific types of fraud committed against organizations and individuals. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6845 - Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5130 or MBA accounting major.
Provide accounting majors with the fundamentals of government and not-for-profit accounting standards and skills. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6860 - Becker Review
Prerequisite(s): At least 36 credits.
Becker Review - A four-part review course designed to prepare the student to sit for the online CPA Exam. Content: 1) Financial Accounting and Reporting: covers general accounting concepts tested in this part of the CPA Exam, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) for business enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities. Addresses the necessary application skills. 2) Auditing and Attestation: Covers auditing practices and the required attestation as tested on this part of the CPA Exam. Includes auditing procedures, GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards), and other related attest engagements. Addresses the skills needed for application, thus moving from theory to practice. 3) Business Environment and Concepts: Covers general business related topics as tested in this part of the CPA Exam, including knowledge of general business environment and business concepts that candidates must know in order to understand the underlying business reasons for and accounting implications of business transactions. Addresses the skills needed to apply that knowledge. 4) Regulation: Covers regulatory issues, including federal taxation, ethics, professional and legal responsibilities, and business law. Addresses essential skills needed to apply this knowledge. Credit(s): 6
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MBA 6990 - Business Praxis*
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the College of Business Dean.
Application of business skills, knowledge, and abilities to business projects and/or consulting experiences. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): 3 *International students only will select this course as a requirement for their CPT
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MBA 7000 - Business Policy & Strategy
Prerequisite(s): At least 36 credits, core courses, MBA 5200 .
Enrollment requires advisor’s approval. A review of the applied research for managerial planning decisions and actions that assist in determining the long-run performance of organizations. Emphasis is placed on the process of strategy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control for organizations of all sizes. Credit(s): 3
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Master of Science in Engineering Management |
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MSE 5000 - Introduction to Engineering Management
An overview of the field of engineering management including, technical, management and integrated issues. Tools helpful throughout the program, such as research skills, will be introduced. The first course in the program. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6010 - Environmental Health & Safety
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSE 5000 .
An introduction to the state and federal regulations for safety and environmental compliance. This course also covers ISO standards for environmental health and safety. Students will learn to identify how standards apply to various industries and will apply these skills in performing an audit to determine whether operations conform to the standards. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6020 - Designing for Lean Manufacturing
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSE 5000 .
A study of the principles and practices necessary to establish/maintain a lean operation. Concepts covered include: theory of constraints, Takt time, pull systems, lean accounting, value stream mapping, waste free manufacturing, workplace organization, quick change-over, just-in-time, and mistake-proofing. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to apply these concepts in real-world situations. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6030 - Enterprise Resource Planning
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSE 5000 .
Explores the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. This course addresses: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. Concepts include supplier relationship management (SRM), strategic sourcing, throughput supply chain measurements such as inventory dollar days and throughput dollar days, product life cycle management (PLM), and customer relationship management (CRM). Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6040 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSE 5000
Integration of facilities (machines tools, robotics) and the automation protocols required in the implementation of computer integrated manufacturing are studied. Specific concepts will include concurrent engineering, rapid prototyping, interfaces between computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing systems (CAM), and control of manufacturing systems: numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC); programmable logic controller (PLC); computer aided process planning (CAPP) and manufacturing scheduling. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6050 - Statistical Methods in Quality Assurance
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSE 5000 .
The quantitative aspects of quality are studied, such as control charts, process capability, reliability, and design of experiments. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6060 - Legal Implications for Engineering Managers
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSE 5000 .
A study of patent law, product liability, labor law and other legislation relevant to the engineering discipline. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 7000 - Advanced Topics in Engineering Management
Integrates the elements of engineering management in a capstone, project-based environment. Last course of the program. Credit(s): 3
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Master of Science in Management |
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MSM 5100 - Qualitative Decision-Making
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 .
This course will aid the student in using qualitative methods to identify the root cause of problems in business, evaluate alternative responses to these problems, and propose solutions. Emphasis is placed on the application of qualitative research methods to specific business problems and managerial decision-making. The course introduces methods that will be used to collect and interpret data for the applied management project capstone course (e.g., surveying, interviewing, and conducting focus groups). Credit(s): 3
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MSM 5125 - Accounting & Finance for Managers
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 .
The course touches on the planning and control responsibility of managers and surveys the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of accounting information. The course also focuses on impact of financial data on effective management decision-making. The links between finance and strategic planning and implications for the overall health and success of the organization are explored. Credit(s): 3
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MSM 5350 - Customer Relationship Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 .
Students will analyze organizations to develop effective strategies for customer relationship management. Students will evaluate customer touch points to improve customer service and build customer loyalty. Students will develop models to identify and measure individual perceptions to determine real customer needs. Credit(s): 3
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MSM 5400 - Negotiation Skills
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 .
Introduces the process of mutual gain by developing long-term relationships with negotiation partners. It will concentrate on strategies that are successful in business and will cover topics such as: separating the problem from the person, invention of options, and best alternatives. The course will utilize exercises and simulations. Credit(s): 3
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MSM 6400 - Managing Change
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSOL 5000 .
This course examines the role of change in organizations. A theoretical background in organization development will be introduced in tandem with practical skills and knowledge of change management. Students will define change, analyze factors that affect change, and learn how to effectively facilitate change in their organizations. Credit(s): 3
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MSM 7200 - Applied Management Project
Prerequisite(s): MSM 5100 ; MSM 5125 ; MSM 6400 .
This reality-based capstone course requires the student to synthesize and integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge that has been learned from prerequisite courses in the MSM curriculum. The completion of this course includes one of two tracks: an applied company project or an academic “mini-thesis.” Students will design and implement projects that focus on real-world problems. Students may work on problems within their own companies, organizations to which they belong, or organizations with which the university has a relationship (e.g., alumni companies). As a second option, the student may choose an academic “mini-thesis.” The instructor must approve the subject matter of the project. Credit(s): 3
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Master of Science in Organizational Leadership |
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MSOL 5000 - Leadership Styles & Development
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of major leadership theories and models. This exploration and assessment of personal leadership style and leadership dimensions leads to a final course outcome of a leadership journey assessment and action plan for each student. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 5400 - Building Organizational Excellence
Achieving excellence in a variety of mission-critical dimensions in critical for all organizations in today’s competitive global economy. A comprehensive review of well researched theories and practitioner models are presented in this course including issues related to knowledge management, quality management, innovation management and the development of high performing teams and cultures. The impact of positive psychology on organizational excellence and a global perspective are also explored. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 5500 - Financial Concepts for Leaders
This course provides an overview of the financial concepts that are necessary for responsible fiscal management of an organization. This course also focuses on impact of financial data on effective management and decision-making. The links between finance and strategic planning and implications for overall health and success of the organization are explored. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 6600 - Leadership Problem Analysis and Decision Making
Research indicates the daily activities of leaders and managers focuses largely on problem analysis and decision making. This course provides a thorough understanding of the fundamental models, tactics and tools of this critical leadership competency. Core topics include critical thinking, problem analysis and decision support tools and techniques, and the basics of project management. The role of the leader in group decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation strategy is also reviewed. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 6700 - Developing Human Capital
Contemporary management literature emphasizes the importance of human capital as organizations strive to create a competitive advantage in today’s knowledge and service economies. This course provides an in-depth review of models and strategies of human capital development including integrated talent management, individual and management development and competency modeling. Strategic human resources and a global perspective on human capital development are also examined. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 6800 - Leading Strategy-Analysis, Planning, & Implementation
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 5400 , MSOL 6700 .
An organization is able to compete more effectively when there is a shared understanding among the leaders and team members regarding the strategic direction and the requirements needed to achieve organizational goals. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of various theoretical perspectives on strategy and strategic planning as well as practitioner models used in organizations. The critical role of the leader in the strategic planning process is also evaluated. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 7400 - Leadership Project I
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 5400 , MSOL 6700 .
This is the first course in a three-course capstone sequence. This sequence of courses provides students with an opportunity to explore organizational issues in-depth through original research and communicate results in a graduate level environment. In this first course, having the theoretical and practical knowledge learned throughout the organizational leadership curriculum, students will develop the initial sections of the project (Abstract, Introduction, and Review of Related Literature). This course should be taken in the last half of the program. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 7500 - Leadership Project II
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 7400 .
This is the second course in a three-course sequence and is a continuation of MSOL 7400 . Students will go through the IRB (Institutional Review Board) process and add the Design & Methodology section to the project started in the previous course. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 7600 - Leadership Project III
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 7500 .
This is the third course in a three-course sequence and is a continuation of MSOL 7500 . Students will complete the project by adding the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations sections. Credit(s): 3
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Master of Science in Psychology |
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MPSY 5050 - Writing in Psychology
The development of graduate level writing, reading, critical thinking and literature search skills will be emphasized. The course will focus on how to interpret, synthesize, and draw conclusions about psychological research and create a coherent review of the literature. A review of American Psychological Association (APA) style documentation for experimental reports and literature reviews will also be covered. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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MPSY 5200 - Lifespan Development
The focus of this course will be to survey the cognitive, psychological, moral, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of humans throughout the lifespan from birth to death. A developmental framework for understanding issues that impact normal development will be studied. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 5400 - Advanced Counseling Theory
This writing intensive course is intended to be an examination of the four forces of psychotherapy: psychodynamic, behavior & cognitive, existential and social constructivism & postmodernism. Several major theories used to understand human thoughts, feelings and behaviors within the four forces of psychotherapy will be explored. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 5600 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
This course is a survey of the statistical techniques commonly used in psychological research including such topics as correlation, linear regression, t-Tests, ANOVA and Chi Squares. Introduction to a computer-based statistical software package will be presented given the computation intensive nature of these techniques. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 5800 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology
This course is designed to be an overview of the local and federal laws that govern the practice of psychology. In addition, the ethical guidelines that shape the practice of psychology in various different settings will be studied. Students will examine ethical dilemmas faced by those who work in the psychological field. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 6000 - Psychopathology
This course is an examination of the issues and controversies related to the conceptualization and diagnosis of mental disorders. The etiology, onset, symptoms, clinical features and prognosis for mental disorders throughout the lifespan will be explored. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 6200 - Advanced Social Psychology
This course is designed to explore topics within social psychology in depth through the use of empirical journal articles as well as texts. Students will be provided an opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of many of the major studies within the field of social psychology. Students will be encouraged to form connections between course material and their own experiences as social psychology topics are issues that occur in our everyday lives. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 6510 - Substance Abuse Theories and Techniques
This elective course is an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of substance abuse theories and counseling approaches. A biopsychosocial framework will be presented to assist in understanding addictive behaviors and substance use and abuse. The philosophies related to prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery will also be explored. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 6600 - Research Methods in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): MPSY 5600
This course is an overview of the research methods and techniques used within the field of psychology. The focus of the course will be on the evaluation of research methodology as well as the examination of the process involved in designing a research project. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 6800 - Advanced Biopsychology
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of normal and abnormal human behaviors from the perspective of brain functioning. A review of the foundational knowledge and examination of current research of the relationship between biological function of the brain and nervous system/neuroanatomy will be explored. Credit(s): 3
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MPSY 6920 - Capstone Course: Master of Science in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): All MS Psychology courses must be completed
This capstone course is designed to assess the student’s knowledge gained throughout the entire Master of Science in psychological program. The course will consist of a comprehensive exam that will be composed of various components directly related to the program learning outcomes and the courses completed within the degree program. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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Ph.D. in Global Leadership |
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HEA 7001 - Theories & Research in Academic Leadership
Critically analyze theories, research and best practices about academic leadership and culture employed by individuals and organizations in higher education in the United States and globally. How culture, national and international politics, and institutional mission inform higher education leadership is examined. Mission, vision and function of public, private, not for profit and for profit colleges and universities; leadership roles; governance functions including shared governance; union and non-union organizations; relationships with internal and external constituencies; problems of practice and power will be analyzed. Credit(s): 3
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HEA 7002 - Higher Education Policy & Accountability
Policy and issues in higher education. Analysis of public expectations of higher education including accountability for student learning and transparency of operating functions. Contemporary public policy issues such as access, affordability, affirmative action, funding for scientific research are analyzed. Practices in accreditation, relationships among institutions to maximize opportunities for students and to provide diverse experiences in order to be prepared to enter the global society, and strategies to adapt to expanding reporting requirements will be compared and critically analyzed to determine best practices. Credit(s): 3
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HEA 7003 - Legal Issues in Higher Education
Higher education legal processes, rights, responsibilities, duties and liabilities of faculty, administrators, and students within the context of higher education. Topics such as academic freedom, affirmative action, free speech, disability rights and access/use of electronically accessed information will be analyzed. Studies from constitutional, statutory, and case law will be addressed. Credit(s): 3
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HEA 7004 - Managing for Financial Performance & Accountability
This course is a shared course for OLM and HEA students.
Critical analysis of theoretical and empirical literature, and best practices about managing innovation and the learning organization. The key transformational role of technology and its impact on emerging core organizational learning capabilities are emphasized. Collaborative work environments, diffusion of innovation, systems thinking, and the technology adoption cycle are examined as means to improve organizational capabilities and managerial competencies required to promote innovation and a learning organization. The cultural structures and processes of a learning organization are explored.
Comparative study of current trends in higher education in the United States and globally including curricular models, delivery methods, cultural influences and implications; global institutional partnerships; governmental involvement, accountability and reporting requirements. Credit(s): 3
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HEA 7005 - Comparative Higher Education
Comparative study of current trends in higher education in the United States and globally including curricular models, delivery methods, cultural influences and implications; global institutional partnerships; governmental involvement, accountability and reporting requirements. Credit(s): 3
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HEA 7006 - The Contemporary College Student
Intellectual, social, psychological, and cultural contexts of the student experience. Leadership role in meeting student and societal expectations for integrated learning and social experiences. Providing appropriate and high quality experiences to students of varying abilities, needs and expectations. Credit(s): 3
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LDS 7001 - Leadership Theory & Research
A foundational course in the critical analysis of seminal theoretical and empirical leadership theories, research and best practices. The concepts and dimensions of leadership are evaluated from the early trait and behavioral theories to the more recent theories which emphasize transformational and servant leadership models. Ethics and morality in leadership decision-making and case studies that examine emerging leadership situations are also analyzed. Credit(s): 3
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LDS 7002 - Leading in a Time of Change
Literature and best practices related to the emerging roles of the leader as an agent of change are examined. Theories and models of change management are evaluated including organizational learning, organizational development, appreciative inquiry, sense-making and contingency approaches. Also examined are forces for change, diagnosis for change, visioning, resistance to change, the recipients of change, and consolidating change. Credit(s): 3
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LDS 7003 - Communications in Global & Diverse Contexts
Communications literature and best practices are analyzed to understand and maximize human interaction in global and diverse contexts. Effective communication for various leadership roles is examined including interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public situations. Skills to develop intercultural competence and evaluating communication barriers that prevent the understanding of a leader’s message are explored. Credit(s): 3
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LDS 7004 - Ethics, Governance & Social Responsibility
Ethical theories and research are examined, along with professional codes of conduct and best practices for effective ethical leadership in global organizations. A review of recurring ethical dilemmas results in the development of a personal code of ethics appropriate for global leadership. The literature and best practices related to the leader’s role in promoting effective governance for a healthy organization along with social responsibility and sustainable development are examined. Credit(s): 3
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LDS 7005 - Global Leadership Development
From a global perspective, leadership development models are analyzed with a focus on organizational and individual outcomes. Leadership development practices are evaluated as they relate to and impact the development of intellectual capital, organizational innovation, talent management, succession planning and executive selection criteria. Leadership development programs for expatriates and effective modes of leadership development for different countries and cultures are analyzed. Credit(s): 3
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LDS 7006 - Developing Human Capital
Classic and recent research, models and best practices for the development of human capital are examined. Approaches to linking organizational strategy, culture, and human resources practices are evaluated with an emphasis on talent development and the use of human capital to create a competitive advantage. Processes to develop and measure individual and team performance are examined. The unique challenges of leading project, virtual and remote teams are analyzed. Credit(s): 3
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LDS 7007 - Global Strategic Leadership
Literature and best practices in the development of strategic initiatives are analyzed with the goal of achieving competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Qualities of strategic leadership and strategic processes are examined including strategy formation, tactical planning and decision-making throughout the organization, as well as pro-activity in addressing environmental challenges and cultural differences. Also analyzed are systems-thinking, “Best-in-Class” benchmarking and partnerships, and employee empowerment. Credit(s): 3
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OLM 7001 - Organizational Behavior & Culture
Critical analysis of theories, research, and best managerial practices which impact human behavior in organizational, national and global contexts. The study of how culture informs and shapes all aspects of behavior and communication is emphasized. With a focus on achieving long-term, high quality performance and highly engaged associates, the key dimensions of rapidly changing organizations and transnational organizations are examined including the psychology of individual differences, motivation, groups and interpersonal influence, and emerging complex organizational structures and processes. Credit(s): 3
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OLM 7002 - Marketing Theory & Research
Critical analysis of foundational marketing theories and research including marketing mix, consumer behavior, direct marketing, brand management, and marketing communications in economic and behavioral contexts. Also analyzed are emerging theories for 21st century marketing including international marketing, services marketing, social marketing, global marketing, and e-marketing. Research activities are examined such as data gathering and analysis of qualitative and quantitative information to drive marketing strategies. Contemporary issues and challenges impacting the future of marketing are examined in terms of their influence on marketing management functions. Credit(s): 3
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OLM 7003 - Service Science Management & Development
During the last twenty years most industrial and manufacturing economies have evolved into service and information-based economies. To advance this transformation within organizations a new, interdisciplinary field of “service science” has emerged that combines the relevant knowledge of science, business and technology. The literature and best practices of this emerging field are analyzed including the nature of service systems and their development, the management of systematic transformation, and strategic service management planning. A key dimension of service science to be examined is service innovation that will increase productivity and efficiencies, will grow revenues by developing new services, and will improve the service experience to increase customer loyalty and market share. Credit(s): 3
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OLM 7004 - Managing Innovation & the Learning Organization
Critical analysis of theoretical and empirical literature, and best practices about managing innovation and the learning organization. The key transformational role of technology and its impact on emerging core organizational learning capabilities are emphasized. Collaborative work environments, diffusion of innovation, systems thinking, and the technology adoption cycle are examined as means to improve organizational capabilities and managerial competencies required to promote innovation and a learning organization. The cultural structures and processes of a learning organization are explored. Credit(s): 3
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OLM 7005 - Managing for Financial Performance & Accountability
This course is a shared course for OLM and HEA students.
Critical analysis of theoretical and empirical literature, and best practices about managing innovation and the learning organization. The key transformational role of technology and its impact on emerging core organizational learning capabilities are emphasized. Collaborative work environments, diffusion of innovation, systems thinking, and the technology adoption cycle are examined as means to improve organizational capabilities and managerial competencies required to promote innovation and a learning organization. The cultural structures and processes of a learning organization are explored.
Comparative study of current trends in higher education in the United States and globally including curricular models, delivery methods, cultural influences and implications; global institutional partnerships; governmental involvement, accountability and reporting requirements. Credit(s): 3
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OLM 7006 - Strategic Development of Multinational Organizations
Critically analyze theoretical and empirical literature, and best practices of the strategic management processes for multinational organizations. Foundational concepts for competitive analysis and both short and long-term competitive success are examined including barriers to effective strategic management, Porter’s competitive advantages system, and multinational strategic management development. The emerging literature and best practices of value chain analysis, supply chain management, and the global context of organizational sustainability are reviewed to provide recommendations to create and strengthen the organization’s competitive advantage and to sustain superior performance. The structure, reporting responsibilities and centralized/decentralized strengths and weaknesses of a multinational organization are explored. Credit(s): 3
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RES 7000 - Introduction to Research Methods
This course emphasizes basic principles and techniques employed in social and behavior science research methods. More specifically, students will review a variety of research methods and will be introduced to the basics of research design. This course will discuss sampling techniques, descriptive, inferential statistics, and basics of testing hypothesis. Students will practice formulating research questions and hypotheses; and interpreting and critiquing statistical results found in peer-reviewed empirical studies. Students will also be able to practice using SPSS. Credit(s): 3
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RES 7011 - Research Critique
Prerequisite(s): RES 7000
This course helps enhance students’ skills in conceptual argument construction and research analysis. Students will review empirical studies in global leadership and critically evaluate structure, effectiveness, logic and flow of arguments. Students will also examine research purpose, effective hypothesis construction, variables, and research methods. The course will use qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed articles for research critique. In addition, students will learn about basic and applied natures of research. Finally, students will practice writing research proposals to reflect the applied nature of global leadership scholarship. Credit(s): 3
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RES 7012 - Research Design
Prerequisite(s): RES 7000 , RES 7011
The purpose of this course is to advance students’ understanding of theory formation and provide students with skills to design effective research in applied settings. The course will examine selection and application of different qualitative and quantitative methodologies for conducting research. It will also evaluate effective research based on connection between methods, data, and arguments. Students will be required to develop a research proposal for an applied project to convert challenges faced by global leaders into research questions or hypotheses and design an applied study that addresses them. Credit(s): 3
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RES 7013 - Quantitative Methods In Research
Prerequisite(s): RES 7000 , RES 7011 , RES 7012
This course focuses on the application of quantitative research methods. It presumes basic knowledge of the research process and familiarity with quantitative studies in the field of global leadership. Students will use SPSS software application to analyze bivariate and multivariate parametric and non-parametric statistics, and will interpret and report results in a series of exercises. The course will introduce general purpose and description of the factor analysis; and general purpose of the structural equation modeling. Students will evaluate peer-reviewed research articles, apply course content to design a research proposal, and conduct a pilot student to answer research questions or test hypotheses. Credit(s): 3
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RES 7014 - Qualitative Methods In Research
Prerequisite(s): RES 7000 , RES 7011 , RES 7012
The course is designed to provide students with more in-depth understanding of naturalistic, qualitative research methods. Students will review philosophical assumptions underlying qualitative paradigms and will learn about design, purposeful sampling, field work, and data collection methods. Course will introduce students to current data analysis techniques and computer software used to analyze qualitative data. Throughout the course, students will read and critically evaluate peer-reviewed qualitative studies. Students will also gain first-hand experience in the qualitative research process by designing and conducting a study, analyzing and interpreting their data, and writing and presenting a report on their findings. Credit(s): 3
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RES 7015 - Global Leadership Research
Prerequisite(s): RES 7000 , RES 7011 , RES 7012
The purpose of this course is to examine a development of leadership theory in different cultures and to learn about nuances of conducting international studies. Such topics as working with an international sample; collaborating with international scholars; cultural philosophical assumptions and frames of reference and their influence on theory development; challenges with a concept translation; publication standards in international scholarly outlets are among a few topics examined in the course. This course will also enable students to evaluate generalizability of research finds in Western leadership studies. Finally, students will analyze leadership students published by scholars from Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America. Africa, and Middle East. Applications for theory development as well as for leadership development will be discussed. Credit(s): 3
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RES 8001 - Qualifying Research Seminar
The primary focus of this course is on helping students narrow their research interests and develop a Research Brief that identities a gap in the global leadership scholarship and suggests a specific research area for further investigation. Students will also discuss potential research designs for their projects, develop research questions or hypotheses, work on operationalization of their variables, and formulate practical applications of their research. The course will address both the philosophical and methodological issues of students’ projects. Ethical and diversity issues (protection of human subjects, cultural and language issues) will be considered. Students with approved Research Briefs will start working on their Research Prospectus. The second goal of the course is to evaluate students’ progress in the program and assess their readiness as scholars to conduct an independent research project (their dissertation). Hence, students will conclude the course with the Global Leadership Paper where they explore several original topics suggested by the course professor. Credit(s): 3
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RES 8002 - Dissertation Proposal Development, Defense, & IRB Application
Used during continuation of work on the dissertation, this course is necessary to comply with the continuous registration requirement of the degree program. The course serves two purposes: (1) Students that made sufficient progress in RES 8001 but did not complete the prospectus (2) Students that passed RES 8001 , enroll in RES 8002 in the dissertation chair’s section, form a dissertation committee, develop the dissertation proposal, successfully defend the dissertation proposal before the dissertation committee, and submit an IRB application. A dissertation proposal includes completed first three chapters of the dissertation, and relevant front and back matter. The IRB application, which includes the Research Protocol, certifications and signatures, and curriculum vitae of the principal investigator, is submitted to the Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects (IRB). Credit(s): 3
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RES 8111 - Continuous Development of the Qualifying Paper
Students are registered in the section by their Qualifying Paper Chairperson with the goal to continue working on the Qualifying Paper Research (note - only after all coursework has been completed and potentially doing revisions for the Global Leadership Paper). Credit(s): 3 Parent entity: College of Business
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RES 8221 - Continuous Development of the Dissertation
Students are registered in the section by their Dissertation Chairperson with the goal to continue working on the Dissertation under the direction of the dissertation committee. (note- this course is taken after the RES 8002 course is completed) Credit(s): 3 Parent entity: College of Business
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LAW 9000 - Civil Procedure
First year requirement: 1L
Civil Procedure examines the foundational topics of jurisdiction, personal and subject matter, including venue, forum non conveniens, forum transfer and the application of state law in federal courts (Erie). The course also tracks a lawsuit from filing through verdict, including the study of pleadings and motions, discovery and pretrial litigation, summary judgment, trial and post-verdict motions, and finality. This course also includes an introduction to procedural due process rights. *First year required course Credit(s): 4
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LAW 9001 - Contracts
First year required course 1L
This course studies the formation, enforcement, interpretation and remedies for breach of contract by exploring various principles under the common law and changes imposed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Sample topics include the requirements for formation of a contract (such as offer and acceptance), justifications for enforcing promises (such as consideration or detrimental reliance), and justifications for denying or limiting enforcement (such as unconscionability or mistake, the Statute of Frauds, and the parole evidence rule). *First year required course Credit(s): 4
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LAW 9002 - Criminal Law
First year required course 1L
Criminal Law examines the general principles of substantive criminal law, with particular emphasis placed on homicide, inchoate crimes (e.g., attempts and conspiracy), and defenses (e.g., insanity). The laws of multiple jurisdictions will be explored as well as the Model Penal Code. The course will present and address difficult questions concerning the relationship of the individual to the state, the goals of the criminal law, and how the criminal justice system is applied to all citizens. *First year required course Credit(s): 3
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LAW 9003 - Professionalism
First year required course 1L
Law students will learn the core values of the legal profession, including the character and fitness requirements for admission to the bar, the basic tenets of professional ethics, and preparation necessary for a career in the legal field. Law students will draft a Declaration of Professional Commitment, shadow an attorney and learn about law as a career. Enrollment is restricted to the Law School. The course is graded Pass/Fail and non-credit bearing. *First year required course Credit(s): 0 (0 plus 0)
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LAW 9004 - Constitutional Law I
Second year required course 2L
This class will examine the respective roles of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, with an emphasis on the role of the judiciary in the development of constitutional law. The course will also examine the relationship between state and federal power, and the limits of federal and state power with respect to the protection of individual civil liberties. Finally, the course will examine the evolution of equal protection and substantive due process law under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. *Second year required course Credit(s): 5
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LAW 9006 - Property
First year required course 1L
This course examines the legal doctrines governing real and personal property. The topics addressed include the law of gifts, adverse possession, land transfers, recording, covenants, easements, estates, landlord-tenant, and the rights and liability accruing from possession or ownership of land. *First year required course Credit(s): 4
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LAW 9007 - Torts
First year required course 1L
This course will introduce doctrines and theories that comprise the bulk of modern American torts law and practice. This course will examine the legal principles of civil wrongs for which the law recognizes a legal remedy on behalf of a private individual. Specifically, it will also illustrate for students how the law allows for the distribution of losses for physical harms incident to more or less legitimate activity. Three questions will be answered from this course; 1) what conduct counts as tortuous or wrongful, 2) did the conduct because the kind of harm the law will recognize, and 3) what defenses can be raised against liability if the defendant has committed a tort? It is designed as a one semester course using the casebook method of study, along with innovative teaching and learning opportunities. *First year required course Credit(s): 4
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LAW 9008 - Professional Responsibility
Second year required course 2L
This course covers topics relating to the ethical responsibility of lawyers. Topics include confidentiality, communication between attorney and client, conflicts of interest, attorney fees, ethics in advocacy, and attorney advertising and solicitation. The course also covers attorney-client privilege, malpractice, attorney liability to third parties, judicial ethics, and admission to the bar. *Second Year Requirement Credit(s): 2
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LAW 9101 - Experiential Legal Writing I
First year required 1L
Experiential Legal Writing I begins the process of training law students how to be effective legal thinkers, writers, editors, and advocates. This course focuses on the fundamental skills that are required to develop outstanding analytical reasoning and writing skills. Skills covered include but are not limited to the following:
- Logical and syllogistic reasoning;
- Legal reasoning and analysis (e.g., case analysis and synthesis, reasoning by analogy, induction, deduction, and syllogistic reasoning, fallacies, distinguishing and reconciling precedent, policy-based analysis, and applying the relevant law to the facts);
- Basic and advanced writing techniques;
- Predictive writing;
- Client interviewing and correspondence; and
- Legal research and citation (in books and online sources such as Westlaw and Lexis).
Note: In this course, students will perform one client interview, draft three predictive memorandums, and one client letter. *First year required course Credit(s): 3
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LAW 9102 - Experiential Legal Writing II
First year required: 1L
Persuasive writing and reasoning are two of the most important skills that lawyers must possess, and requires you to master the art of narrative storytelling. Many of the techniques used by fiction writers to craft a powerful story, such as plot, theme, character development, and pace, apply with equal force to persuasive legal writing. In ELW II, you will learn and practice applying these skills, and begin to develop your persuasive writing ability in preparation for your required, upper-level experiential legal writing courses. The skills taught in this course include, but are not limited to:
- Narrative Storytelling (drafting a compelling factual and legal narrative that tells the court why you should win);
- Winning at the beginning: drafting a powerful Introduction (and opening sentence);
- Developing your theme;
- Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts, and using the relevant facts to craft a persuasive narrative;
- Presenting the law in a compelling manner;
- Avoiding artificial attempts to persuade;
- Writing for your audience-and the standard of review;
- Confronting unfavorable facts and law, and telling the Court why you should win anyway;
- Drafting a strong legal analysis section;
- The art of responding to counter-arguments, and the importance of making strategic concessions;
- Applying persuasive writing techniques based on the context and document you are drafting;
- Knowing when to preempt your adversary’s argument, or save a response for the reply brief;
- When policy arguments matter-and when they don’t; and
- The ten rules that every legal writer must follow.
By the end of this course, students gain experience drafting the most common litigation documents, and have the opportunity to perform a simulated oral argument before a panel of judges. Note: In this course, students will draft a motion to dismiss, answer, first set of interrogatories and document requests, motion to compel discovery, and motion for summary judgment.*First year required course Credit(s): 3
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Law 9103 - Experiential Legal Writing III
Required 2L
In Experiential Legal Writing III, students will draft a real-world document including an appellate brief based on the cross-curricular hypothetical that they did in the first year. This will complete the first-year cross-curricular assignment. In addition to the litigation documents mentioned above, students will have drafted a retention agreement in Contracts. *Second year required course Credit(s): 2
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Law 9104 - Experiential Legal Writing IV
Second year required 2L
This course focuses on transactional drafting and requires students to draft and redraft several transactional documents that address a variety of complex legal issues in different jurisdictions, in real-world contexts, and in areas of the law that are tested on the bar examination and relevant to law practice. In addition, the drafting assignments will be given under real-world conditions similar to those that confront most first-year law associates when they begin law practice.
Topics in Experiential Legal Writing IV include the following:
- Familiarity with and an understanding of common transactional documents;
- Transactional drafting techniques;
- Drafting and redrafting various transactional documents;
- Developing negotiation skills in a variety of contexts;
This course continues the process of developing competent legal writers who are self-sufficient learners and effective problem solvers.*Second year required course Credit(s): 2
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Law 9105 - Experiential Legal Writing V
Required 3L
This course will focus on rewriting and revision, a skill often neglected by law students but essential to ensuring a competent written product. The course will provide in-depth instruction in line and copy editing, grammar, and style. Students will complete short writing assignments and redraft and revise their work based on the professors’ assessment and feedback. In addition, students will be provided with already-drafted litigation and transactional documents and be required to perform line and copy edits. *Third year required course Credit(s): 2
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Law 9106 - Experiential Legal Writing VI
Required 3L
This course will focus on narrative storytelling, and on applying literary techniques to enhance persuasion. Assignments will likely include drafting an “Introduction” and “Statement of Facts” section for a motion to dismiss and appellate brief. *Third year required course Credit(s): 2
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LAW 9201 - Evidence
Third year required 2L
This course surveys the rules and underlying theories governing the admission, exclusion, and sufficiency of evidence in court proceeding, emphasizing the Federal Rules of Evidence. Specific topics include witness competency, relevance, credibility, hearsay, confrontation clause issues, privileges, expert witnesses, and real and demonstrative evidence. Rules concerning trial structure, examination of witnesses, and substitutes for evidence will also be discussed. *Third Year required course Credit(s): 4
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LAW 9202 - Indiana Practice & Procedure
Prerequisite(s): Second or Third year only. Third year preferred.
This class will acquaint the student with civil and criminal procedure at the state trial court level. Using Indiana as the model, the course traces civil and criminal cases from service of process and the charging of crimes all the way to trial and includes discussion of venue, pleadings, discovery and dispositive motions. The course also deals with other important aspects of civil and criminal practice including statutes of limitations, settlements, and plea bargains. Credit(s): 2
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LAW 9203 - Client Interviewing and Counseling
Counts towards Exeriential Learning Requirement
This course will focus on developing in students an understanding of interviewing and counseling as lawyer functions and of the skills and problems associated with these functions. In particular, concern would be with (a) interpersonal and psychological aspects and problems in interviewing and counseling processes, (b) interviewing as a fact-gathering tool, (c) counseling and the lawyer’s role in the decision making process and as advisor, and (d) ethical problems raised in the interviewing and counseling settings. As part of this course, students will engage in simulated client interviews. Credit(s): 2 Counts toward six-credit experiential learning requirement
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LAW 9204 - Federal Criminal Law (Formerly White Collar Crime)
This course introduces students to the law of white collar crime-offenses committed by individuals, institutions, and corporations, which cause economic or social harm to broad classes of victims. It focuses on conspiracy, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, bribery, perjury, extortion money laundering, and RICO violations, as well as procedural aspects of prosecuting white collar offenses, sentencing and forfeiture issues. Credit(s): 3
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Law 9205 - Federal Judicial Intern Practicum (Formally Law Clerk Clinic)
Skills Requirement
The Indiana Tech Federal Judicial Intern Practicum provides a limited number of invited second and third year law students the unique opportunity to serve as interns to a Federal Judge with the guidance of the faculty with federal judicial clerkship experience. By assisting federal judges in resolving actual cases pending in federal courts across the country, the Federal Judicial Intern Practicum provides a unique experiential learning opportunity that is national in scope while providing a valuable service to the judiciary. Through multiple experiential assignments identical to those performed by judicial law clerks, students will draft bench memoranda, write Orders resolving motions currently pending before the courts, and assist in trial preparation. Students will interact directly with the Federal District Court Judge and will receive detailed feedback on their work from the Judge, the professor, and their peers. Credit(s): 2
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LAW 9206 - Trial Advocacy
Prerequisite(s): LAW 9201 . Counts towards Experiential Leaning requirement.
This course provides students with an examination of problems of advocacy in civil and criminal cases, tactics and procedures at the trial level, primarily consisting of student exercises and demonstrations. Credit(s): 3 Counts toward six-credit experiential learning requirement
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