600

For graduate students only. This course engages students to understand how people behave in organizations with an emphasis on building a leader's perspective. Students explore models related to organizational behavior, including motivation, communication, culture, and team building.  Students will also examine leadership concepts, including trust, power, diversity, ethics and their own personal leadership style and potential. Through experiential learning, readings and analyses, students develop an understanding of these concepts and how to utilize  this body of knowledge to inspire others to achieve organizational goals. This class begins with an intensive weekend workshop involving a comprehensive business simulation.

This class will expose you to theories and frameworks that will be useful in developing as a manager and leader. Subject areas that will be covered include working with, managing, and leading people on a one-on-one basis, understanding and influencing group behavior and performance, and organizational characteristics that affect behavior.

For graduate students only. This is the capstone course for the MBA. It focuses on business-unit and corporate-level strategy formulation and implementation. Through readings, case analyses and participation in the Strategic Analysis Program (SAP) field study project involving a local organization, students will apply the ideas, tools, concepts and knowledge gained from previous coursework to real-world problems.

For Graduate students only. In this course, students become adept at planning, recruiting, and acquiring top talent in competitive job markets. They consider qualitative and quantitative means of forecasting employee supply and demand. By understanding the power of employer branding, students learn to match the mission of their organizations with the qualifications of job candidates. They also craft compelling job descriptions that attract the right candidates. Practical exercises provide firsthand interactive experiences in conducting interviews, assessing candidates' suitability for specific roles, and making informed hiring decisions to build a high-performing, diverse workforce.  

In an era where businesses must balance profit with the responsibility to the planet and society, this graduate course aims to develop managerial competencies associated with the integration of sustainability in conducting international business. This course covers a range of topics, including global sustainability trends, international business practices, supply chain sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility in a global context. 

For graduate students only. This course delves into designing and implementing effective performance management systems that align individual performance with organizational goals. Students explore methods for setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and conducting performance appraisals. Additionally, the course emphasizes employee development, covering training and development initiatives, mentoring, and coaching programs. Students learn to create personalized development plans to enhance employee skillsets and motivation, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

For graduate students only. The intricacies of compensation and benefits administration are central to this course. Students examine different reward systems, pay structures, and incentive schemes considering factors such as employee motivation, organizational competitiveness, and legal compliance. By analyzing industry benchmarks and best practices, participants develop the skills to design competitive compensation packages that align with job roles and employee contributions. The course also delves into the importance of competitive benefits, such as health insurance, employee stock option plans, and pension plans, to attract and retain a satisfied and committed workforce. 

This course develops context for social enterprise and nonprofit strategic planning. It includes a historic overview of the innovative development of nonprofit organizations, a study of the environmental elements in society that affect nonprofit organizations, orientation and success, discussion of the role of boards in planning, the means for developing effective partnerships and a template for strategic planning. The course will include an application-oriented capstone exercise.

For graduate students only. This course explores the dynamics of employee-employer relationships, emphasizing the legal framework that governs HR practices and labor union-employer relationships. Students study the major sources of legal redress in the United States. They further examine relevant labor laws, union laws, employment regulations, and employee rights, ensuring they are well-versed in the ethical considerations of HR decision-making and collective bargaining. Emphasis is placed on fostering positive employee relations, negotiating and resolving conflicts effectively, and promoting workplace ethics and diversity. By mastering strategies for employee engagement and satisfaction, students learn to create a harmonious work environment that boosts productivity and organizational success. 

This course is the final in the four-week course sequence for the Nonprofit Management and Innovation certificate program. The week has two major segments: leadership and innovation. The leadership portion will help students to identify and assess their leadership potential and evaluate team roles and contributions. The second theme of the week, innovation, is designed to help students formulate an understanding of innovation and social entrepreneurship. The capstone project will tie together the two themes by requiring each group to conduct a feasibility study that identifies an innovative idea and develops an implementation plan that conceptualizes the role of strategic leadership.

For graduate students only. In this data-driven course, students explore the strategic use of HR metrics and HR analytics to make informed HR decisions. Workforce analytics enhance students' ability to conduct workforce planning, identify talent gaps, and make proactive decisions to optimize HR performance. Data visualization techniques allow students to present insights in a compelling and accessible manner, empowering them to be valuable contributors to strategic decision-making at the organizational level. by the end of this course, students will gain expertise in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting HR data to drive evidence-based HR practices. 

For graduate students only. This course uses a variety of methods to facilitate the learning process including textbook readings, case analyses, class lectures and assignments, experimental exercises, dialogues, and videos. Attendance and active participation of all students is essential. Class members must take an active role in preparing for and contributing to class. This is important for several reasons: (1) people learn more effectively when they are actively involved in the learning process; (2) participating and speaking in class improves analytical and interpersonal skills and demonstrates your ability to apply your knowledge; and (3) each participant has valuable experiences and insights, which contribute to enriching the learning experience. 

This course addresses practical skills for global managers by covering broad management issues as applied to specific skill areas. The latter include establishing credibility, building relationships, obtaining information, evaluating people, giving and receiving feedback, training and development, meeting management, sales and marketing, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Beyond such person-to-person skills, global organization development and consulting skill areas such as multicultural team building, knowledge transfer, innovation, and change management are also covered.

International students must consult with the Office of International Programs. May be used to satisfy practicum requirements.

In our globalized economy, every company is influenced by trends in international business. Even small localized companies must acknowledge that employees, customers, vendors, competitors, and prices are subject to pressures from international markets. This course focuses on business-unit and corporate level strategy formulation in a global context.  Readings, cases, and lectures are presented from a senior management point of view and students are expected to demonstrate a cross-functional perspective for thinking strategically about managing organizations across borders.

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop personal familiarity with the global environment and some of the issues faced by global managers. Beyond the social and cultural dimensions that the residency explores, the course will focus on developing an increased understanding of global markets, competition and business opportunities.

A course offered at the discretion of the management department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

For graduate students only. This course focuses on developing HR leaders capable of driving organizational success through effective HR practices. Students explore the strategic role of HR in shaping organizational outcomes, promoting innovation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By developing skills in strategic thinking, change leadership, and business acumen, students are prepared to lead HR functions and contribute significantly to the overall success of their organizations. As part of this course, students will undertake a semester-long HR research project. 

For graduate students only.