Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

ORG-5020 × ORG-5020 Leadership and Management in the 21st Century In this course, students explore, expand, and improve their personal and practical approach to leadership and management. The course is designed to allow students to analyze major theories and models of leadership, evaluate the effectiveness of these theories in a practical context, and apply various leadership approaches through a case study format. Students also examine, model, and adapt their own personal style and ethics for real-world practical applications. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Leadership and Management in the 21st Century	3
HRM-5300 × HRM-5300 Human Resources Management This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today's organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, sexual harassment policies, and rising benefit costs are analyzed. Best practices of employers of choice are considered. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Human Resources Management	3
EIO-5200 × EIO-5200 Economic Issues in Organizations This course explores the complex relationship of strategic economic issues within an organization and the organization's interaction with other firms in the industry. The course begins with a brief overview of the basic economics of the firm and uses those principles to drive an analysis of the firm's activities and interactions with other firms. The course examines different market structures to see how overall economic structure affects decision making and interactions; this basic structure will be used to analyze competition with other firms in obtaining resources, setting prices to maximize profits, and reacting to decisions of competitors. The course also examines methodologies for evaluating results and explores ways to use that analysis in making future decisions. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Economic Issues in Organizations	3
FAM-5400 × FAM-5400 Finance and Accounting for Managers This course is designed to provide the non-accountant and non-financial manager with the knowledge necessary to interact with professionals from those disciplines. The majority of the material draws from the theory and practice of financial management. Sufficient accounting background is provided to enable the student to understand and work with information provided by accounting and finance professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding terms, concepts, and uses of information provided by these functions rather than on the actual performance of the calculations. Advisory: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Finance and Accounting for Managers	3
ORR-5100 × ORR-5100 Organizational Research This course acquaints students with important research concepts so they can develop a sound research study. Students apply the research design process to develop a proposal that incorporates appropriate methods of developing a plan and gathering information. This course is specifically designed to prepare students for their Capstone course, in which the research plan moves to the implementation stage, culminating with a Capstone paper. Note: This course must be taken one to two terms prior to Capstone. Prior to registering for this course students are required to schedule an academic advising appointment for approval. Instructions on how to schedule an appointment are located on our website. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Organizational Research	3
MKM-5600 × MKM-5600 Marketing Management This course is an advanced review of the marketing function within businesses and organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding how organizations communicate the value proposition of goods and services, differences between marketing environments, the role of competition, and factors associated with marketing success as part of a firm's overall strategy. Specific attention is given to issues related to the marketing process, trends changing the marketing landscape, growth of marketing information, building and managing brands, and marketing strategy and the ongoing role of ethics. Skills are developed to understand the growth of marketing analytics to inform important decisions as it relates to pricing, promotion, branding and value creation. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Please contact the schools for availability. Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Marketing Management	3

II. Concentration (12 Credits)

Required Course:

PJM-5100

Project Management

3

Students select three of the following courses:

PJM-5200 × PJM-5200 Project Leadership and Communication This course provides leadership and management guidelines for the project manager in a variety of situations. Principles of effective planning, communication, and motivation throughout the project life cycle are the focus of this course. Project Leadership and Communication presents principles of project control from initiation through execution to closure in a clear and practical manner. Advisory: Students should have successfully completed PJM-5100: Project Management before beginning this course. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Please contact the schools for availability. Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Project Leadership and Communication	3
PJM-5300 × PJM-5300 Project Risk Management This course addresses identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risk in order to maximize results of positive events and minimize the consequences of adverse events. Identification, quantification, response planning, and control are covered. Risk factors, contract types, assessment techniques, tools to quantify risk, and procedures to reduce threats to project objectives and contingency are covered. Advisory: Students should have successfully completed PJM-5100: Project Management and PJM-5200: Project Leadership and Communication before beginning this course. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Project Risk Management	3
PJM-5400 × PJM-5400 Procurement and Vendor Management This course examines the processes and techniques through which goods and services are acquired in the project management environment. Course topics include: contract and procurement strategies; legal issues; contract pricing alternatives; technical, management and commercial requirements; RFP development; source selection; invitations to bid and bid evaluation; risk assessment; and contract negotiation and administration. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Please contact the schools for availability. Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Procurement and Vendor Management	3
PJM-6400 × PJM-6400 Global Project Management This course examines project management in a variety of global business settings. Included are project management methodologies and processes as well as culture, team building, and behavior management in a global context. Project management is examined as a set of best practices aimed at managing the total enterprise. Through a project management approach, corporate and organizational strategies are translated into project-level, value-adding elements of a company's project portfolio. This course will focus on the five global project management frameworks: global teams; global communication; global organizations; collaborative tools; and collaborative techniques. Advisory: Students should have successfully completed PJM-5100: Project Management, PJM-5200: Project Leadership and Communication, and PJM-5300: Project Risk Management before beginning this course. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Please contact the schools for availability. Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Global Project Management	3

III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)

MSM-6200 × MSM-6200 Leading Strategic Change Managing organizational change is challenging at the best of times. In today's dynamic fast-paced global environment, change is a constant component of organizational life. Whether the change is simple or complex, organizations must constantly change or die. Leaders need to act as change agents to envision necessary change and effectively lead an organization through a change initiative. This course prepares participants to lead change within a variety of organizational settings. Models for the creation and communication of change plans are examined to develop an understanding of the specific challenges associated with change. The theory and methods for effective implementation of change plans are used to examine the practical realities of change implementation in modern organizations. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Leading Strategic Change	3
MAN-6300 × MAN-6300 Management Capstone This master's-level Capstone course is an opportunity for students to showcase the intellectual and professional skills that they have cultivated during their degree programs. Students will produce a Capstone paper that advances scholarly and professional knowledge in their chosen fields through structured activities including primary and secondary data collection. Throughout the course, students will communicate closely with their mentors and classmates, creating a supportive community of learning professionals. The completed Capstone project provides substantial evidence of students' conceptual, analytical, research, application, writing, and presentation skills; with these abilities, graduates will be empowered to accelerate their careers and pursue unique leadership opportunities in their evolving fields and communities. Note: Candidates for completion of the Master of Science (MS) degree in Management, Master of Science (MS) degree in Healthcare Management, Master of Human Resources Management (MSHRM) will complete this Capstone course at the end of their programs and following the successful completion of ORR-5100: Organizational Research. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Semester Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Management Capstone	3

Total Credit Hours: 36