Leadership and Management Development
The MBA specialization in Leadership and Management Development is focused on core concepts of leadership and management, including but not limited to, leadership, global leadership, human resource management, and organizational behavior topics.
"The leader is one who, out of the clutter, brings simplicity...out of discord, harmony...and out of difficulty, opportunity." - Albert Einstein
Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast the average for all occupations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, (Website visited April 27, 2018).
Specialization Courses (9 Credits)
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPL 642 |
Motivation, Satisfaction and Leadership Prerequisites: APPL 641 or MGMT 615 |
3 |
| ENTR 750 | Leading and Managing Innovation | 3 |
| MGMT 625 |
Collaboration, Negotiation and Conflict Management* Prerequisite: MGMT 600 or MGMT 605 |
3 |
| MGMT 710 |
Human Resource Management Prerequisite: MGMT 600 or MGMT 605 |
3 |
| MGMT 730 | Leadership, Learning and Change | 3 |
| MGMT 731 | Leadership Seminar | 3 |
| MGMT 780 |
Leading Across Cultures Prerequisite: MGMT 600 or MGMT 605 |
3 |