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2024-25 Academic Catalog

MGOL Course Descriptions

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MGOL 102 Organizational Leadership

1 credit hour

This course is designed to provide adult students with a foundational understanding of concepts of interest to leaders in all kinds of organizations. During this course, participants will explore the global context of leadership, and how the global environment influences the way we lead. Participants will gain insight into their own decision-making and communication styles, increasing self-awareness, and will apply what they learn about themselves to better understand decision making and their approaches to conflict.

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MGOL 275 Field Experience

1-9 credit hour

Supervised experiences in businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies.

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MGOL 285 Selected Topic

1-3 credit hour

An introductory seminar offered on an occasional basis addressing a current topic in the field that is of special interest to students and current faculty.

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MGOL 295 Individualized Study

1-3 credit hour

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major.

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MGOL 401 Organizational Behavior

3 credit hours

In Organizational Behavior, students study organizations and the people who work in them. Emphasis is placed on leadership and management roles and responsibilities, including team and group behaviors, biases, values, and attitudes, and their effects on organizations.

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MGOL 403 Organizational Theory

3 credit hours

In Organizational Theory, students will explore how internal and external environments influence organizational designs, structures, cultures, processes, practices, and people. Change identification and execution will be discussed.

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MGOL 404 Organizational Communication

3 credit hours

In Organizational Communication, students build communication competencies by employing audience-appropriate messaging skills, listening skills, and emotional intelligence. From a management & leadership perspective, this course focuses on the role of communication in creating a productive global and culturally diverse organizational culture. Emphasis will be given to the development of ethical communication strategies, especially in the use of technology.

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MGOL 407 Worldview & Identity

3 credit hours

In this course, students will investigate concepts of worldview as it relates to personal identity, cultural assumptions, interpersonal communication, individual decision-making, and faith. Students will explore the roots of the Christian faith and the influence of Christianity on society, seeking to construct a personal worldview that informs their understanding of the meaning of life.

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MGOL 410 Financial Decision Making

3 credit hours

In Financial Decision Making, students will learn to analyze and interpret both historical and estimated financial data used by leaders and managers to conduct daily operations, plan future operations, and develop overall business strategies.

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MGOL 412 Research-Informed Decision Making

3 credit hours

In Research-Informed Decision Making, students learn the art and science of using research in decision making in a professional context. Students will explore research methodologies, critically evaluate data sources, and apply evidence-based strategies to problem situations and decision-making scenarios to make informed decisions.

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MGOL 413 Law & Ethics in the Workplace

3 credit hours

In Law and Ethics in the Workplace, students will learn to identify and transform inappropriate workplace behaviors, unethical situations, and legal dilemmas in the global workplace. Emphasis will be placed on workplace behaviors that cause ambiguity and destructive environments within organizations. Students will learn how to apply managerial decision making based on ethical principles, processes, and formats.

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MGOL 415 Data-Informed Decision Making

3 credit hours

In Data-Informed Decision Making, students will become familiar with how to evaluate and analyze data to determine its relevance to organizational needs.

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MGOL 431 Operations Management

3 credit hours

In Operations Management students will be introduced to concepts and techniques for design, planning, and control of service and manufacturing operations. Students will learn the basic definitions of operations management terms, tools and techniques for analyzing operations, and strategic context for making operational decisions.

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MGOL 440 Human Resource Management

3 credit hours

In Human Resource Management, students examine policies and practices regarding employee planning, recruitment, selection, compensation, training, and development. Attention is given to current regulatory employment issues.

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MGOL 442 Organizational Dynamics

3 credit hours

In Organizational Dynamics, students will discuss current societal forces that influence managers and leaders in organizations. By delving into a variety of topics, such as DEI, cybersecurity, and sustainability, students will explore the significance of decision making to organizational culture.

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MGOL 450 Innovation & Strategy

3 credit hours

In Innovation & Strategy, students will explore the formulation and implementation of organizational strategies. To support strategic thinking, students will investigate what it means to be innovative and how that influences strategy and organizational success. This capstone course will provide students opportunities to apply concepts they have learned throughout the program.

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MGOL 475 Field Experience

1-9 credit hour

Supervised experiences in businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies.

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MGOL 485 Management Seminar

1-6 credit hour

An advanced seminar offered on an occasional basis addressing a current topic in the field that is of special interest to students and current faculty.

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MGOL 495 Individualized Study

1-6 credit hour

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major.

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