Organizational Behavior and Leadership (OBLD)
OBLD 500 Leadership Foundations in Research 3 Credits (3,0)
Foundational course for Master of Science in Leadership program. Topics include critical thinking, digital literacy, library research, and writing using APA style.
OBLD 511 Organizational Leadership 3 Credits (3,0)
Exploration of leadership in organizations, with a focus on internal and external factors impacting leadership effectiveness. Analysis of leadership in diverse workforces.
OBLD 519 Organizational and Employee Behavior 1.5 Credit (1.5,0)
Study of organizational and employee behavior intervention strategies. Focus on organizational design, renewal, and ethical value formation.
OBLD 521 Leadership Communication 3 Credits (3,0)
Study of communication in leadership. Emphasis on strategic communication, communication barriers, team communication, and intercultural challenges.
OBLD 535 Leadership and Organizational Design 3 Credits (3,0)
Organizational structures and environmental adaptation; leader and follower roles in designing effective organizations. Macro-level theories of organization design; organizational culture; principles of organizational development. Leadership skills in planning, organizing, and supporting activities across diverse organizational types and sizes.
OBLD 599 Special Topics in Organizational Behavior and Leadership 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in organizational behavior and leadership.
OBLD 632 Strategic Decision-Making for Leaders 3 Credits (3,0)
Examination of decision-making processes for leaders in fast-changing environments. Topics include data-driven decision-making and analytics for organizational effectiveness.
OBLD 633 Adaptive Leadership in Complex Environments 3 Credits (3,0)
Exploration of adaptive leadership strategies for complex environments. Topics include environmental scanning, coalition building, and strategic frameworks.
OBLD 634 Leadership Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 3 Credits (3,0)
Study of ethics in decision-making at individual, organizational, and societal levels. Topics include moral dilemmas, organizational responsibility, and societal impact.
OBLD 635 Organizational Change 3 Credits (3,0)
Study of leadership systems and strategies for advancing organizational objectives. Focus on change management, action plans, and organizational stabilization.
OBLD 641 Resonant Leadership: Leading Change 3 Credits (3,0)
Development of self-awareness and adaptability for effective leadership. Emphasis on personal development, change management, and lifelong learning.
OBLD 671 Entrepreneurship and Leadership 3 Credits (3,0)
Study of the interrelationship between leadership and entrepreneurship in global enterprises. Focus on leadership models, organizational change, and entrepreneurial strategies.
OBLD 690 Leadership Capstone 3 Credits (3,0)
Culminating course for the Leadership Program. Students demonstrate leadership skills through storytelling and completion of all program courses.
OBLD 699 Special Topics in Organizational Behavior and Leadership 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in organizational behavior and leadership.