SWOSU Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

ORGL 4213 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP The broad purpose of this course is to examine how organizational cultures operate so that the decisions and actions taken by leaders can have greater positive, intentional impact. This course is designed to help leaders become aware of the multiple dimensions of culture and develop the skills of interpretation necessary to understand organizations. Prerequisite: 45 hours completed. ORGL 4223 THE INDIVIDUAL, THE ORGANIZATION, AND SOCIETY This course will prepare students to address complex personal, organizational, and societal issues related to leading change. Students will be exposed to a process of leadership that begins with personal commitment and self-understanding that is transformed through working collaboratively with others, and meant to serve a larger, societal need or purpose. Students will explore models of change and develop critical thinking skills, as to systematically address change. Students will be introduced to the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. Prerequisite: Junior standing. ORGL 4313 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSITY This course provides an in-depth introduction to global leadership and its development and to fostering innovation and global change. The class will prepare students to engage across differences effectively in a cross-cultural workplace and improve their ability to work within and lead diverse teams and organizations. Prerequisite: 45 hours completed. ORGL 4333 LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE This course is a study of theories that influence leadership and management with application to a variety of work situations. Essential components and coursework content will include: basic leadership and behavior styles; negotiation; critical thinking; change; conflict resolution; ethics and social responsibility; and diversity in the workplace. Assessment of personal leadership abilities and personality traits will be included. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 and ENGL 1213 and Junior standing. ORGL 4443 MARKETS AND STAKEHOLDERS This course introduces the student to the concept of markets and stakeholders. Essential components and course content will include: an overview of competitive markets; buyer behavior; development of new markets and products; marketing communication; distribution channels; pricing; and marketing mix strategies. It will include a discussion of external environmental factors and stakeholder analysis. Students will be able to evaluate market needs, select target markets and develop an appropriate market mix. Prerequisite: Junior standing. ORGL 4553 CAPSTONE This capstone course is designed specifically for Organizational Leadership majors in their final semester. Student will demonstrate learning from Organizational Leadership and focus area courses, addressing organizational problems and applying leadership and focus-area theory and concepts to professional situations. Additionally, students will reflect on learning and prepare for workplace entry and advancement by creating a professional portfolio and career documents. Prerequisite: Completion of other ORGL required courses in major or minor program. ORGL 4993 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP Supervised professional-level assignment with an organization, firm, government agency, or not-for-profit entity within the selected area of focus. Prerequisite: Completion of other ORGL required courses in major or minor program.

Administration for issuance of a Private Pilot Certificate. Requires a minimum of 20 flight hours with an instructor and 20 hours of solo flight. D TECH 3033 ADVANCED THEORY OF FLIGHT Ground school instruction covering advanced aviation technology, aerodynamics, advanced navigation computers and plotters. Fulfills ground school needed for passing new private pilots' written exam. D TECH 3093 COMMERCIAL PILOTS' GROUND SCHOOL AND FLIGHT LAB Covers a review of private pilot requirements and fulfills 80 hours ground school instruction needed for passing commercial pilots' written exam. D

REACH HIGHER DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM Organizational Leadership

ORGL 3113 FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT This course is an introduction to the Organizational Leadership Bachelor of Science Program. Essential components will include: overview of program expectations; principles of adult learning and leadership; resources for success in an online learning environment, resources conducting online library research; and leadership topics including leadership traits and style. Students will complete a variety of assignments including a research paper in APA format. Prerequisite: Admission to the Reach Higher/ORGL program. ORGL 3223 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION A study of communication in the workplace within a framework of organizational ethics. Essential components and course content include: listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, written expression, professional presentation methods, and leading teams. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113, ENGL 1213, COMM 1313. ORGL 3333 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the application and interpretation of basic data analysis. Essential components and course content will include basic data analysis from a user perspective. Hands-on exercises will enable students to utilize Excel to solve problems and interpret results. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Open to admitted ORGL program students (as required course) and to non-business majors (as free elective). ORGL 3443 SURVEY OF FISCAL MANAGEMENT A managerial overview of fiscal management within organizations. Essential components and coursework content will include: understanding the components and articulation of financial statements; knowledge and application of financial ratios leading to an understanding of organizational performance across time and in comparison to industry standards; utilization of financial information in the acquisition of capital and budgeting decisions; and rudimentary understanding of cash flows. Prerequisite: Junior standing. ORGL 4113 ETHICS AND ORGANIZATIONS This course is designed to examine the dynamics of workplace and personal ethics through the study of basic philosophical theories. Essential components and course content will include: leadership in the context of self-governance; responsibility; adherence to principles; integrity; and constancy of purpose. Current case studies will be used to apply ethical theories. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

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