power and politics, conflict negotiation and facilitation skills. Required.
leadership positions. Examines the tools and techniques for creating positive organizational culture.
Tools & Methods for Personal Conflict Resolution....... 2 This course will equip the student to become a competent facilitator of effective personal conflict prevention and resolu- tion within the work place, church, or home. Persuasive Communication................................................. 2 Theories and techniques of persuasive communication in the workplace are discussed, addressing interpersonal, small group and public presentations. Communication for Leaders............................................. 1-2 Participants will learn to apply the fundamentals of com- munication theory to the creation and support of effective communication in their organizations. The skills and tools of effective personal communication as an organizational leader will be applied and individually evaluated for effectiveness and improvement. Required. Leadership & Organizational Development. .............. 1-2 Participants will learn how to assess organizations in light of strategic objectives and make recommendations for improve- ment. Topics include: strategic planning, organizational culture, large scale change, systems thinking, entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial behavior and “new leadership” develop- ment. Required. Strategic Human Resource Management....................... 2 An understanding of human resource management is es- sential for leadership in the information age, and plays an increasingly important strategic function in the development of future organizational directions. The development, design and implementation of human resource policies and practices to reach strategic organizational objectives will be examined along with the expanding role of HR professionals. Recruiting, Interviewing & Selecting Employees......... 1 Selecting the right people is one of the most difficult tasks of leadership. Participants will learn about the best techniques for improving their selection processes. Organizations of the 21st Century.................................... 2 The organizations of the new century will be far more diverse and dynamic. Success will increasingly depend upon how they are structured, the management of the organizational culture, and the organization’s ability to learn and adapt. These emerging dimensions will be examined and applications made to current situations. Organizational Culture. ......................................................... 2 This course takes a closer look at the dynamics of organiza- tional culture and how culture can be affected by those in
Utilizing Information Technology in 21st Century Organizations............................................ 2 Participants will examine the rapid changes in organizations caused by information technology. Through readings and case studies, this global transformation will be examined for its impact on productivity, its redefinition of products and markets, and its effect on the individual. Training the Organization’s Workforce............................. 1 Students will learn a process for identifying training needs, selecting the appropriate learning environments, creating cur- riculum, delivering and evaluating program effectiveness. The Quality Movement Methodologies.......................... 2 The principles behind the various Quality programs are powerful forces changing the workplace. Twenty-first century leaders must understand quality logic and how to apply it in their organizations. The Formulation of Strategy................................................ 2 Students will learn to understand new strategy development, specifications for an effective strategy, and effective organiza- tional strategy theory. The Implementation of Strategy........................................ 2 Executives commonly understand that many of their daily decisions and actions have a strategic consequence for their enterprise. This course focuses upon these day-to-day actions required to effectively implement an enterprise’s strategy. Participants will consider the consequences of organizational structure and mechanisms for aligning internal efforts in the pursuit of desired organizational ends. The course places special emphasis on the development and application of intellectual resources. Prerequisite: 639. Financial Management for Organizations...................... 2 Participants will learn essential tools for managing the assets and resources of organizations, including: terminology and meanings of financial reports, evaluation of decisions in light of budgetary principles and essential accounting tools. Individuals will learn to analyze operations and make good decisions in light of financial information. Inner Leader I......................................................................... 1-2 A journey into the personality and character qualities of effec- tive leaders. Required. Inner Leader II........................................................................ 1-2 Participants develop an understanding with personal applica- tions of the character-related dimensions of leadership and the tools available to them to further develop their character
CSOL 613
CSOL 636
CSOL 615
CSOL 637
CSOL 620
CSOL 638
CSOL 630
CSOL 639
CSOL 641
CSOL 632
CSOL 633
CSOL 642
CSOL 634
CSOL 650
CSOL 651
CSOL 635
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School of Professional Studies
2007–2009 Catalog
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