ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM

M.A. in Organizational Management

First Semester

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OM 500 Organization Theory, Change and Development
This module explores theoretical models of organizational structures, outcomes, processes.   Topics include system theory as a foundation, contemporary and classical paradigms will be analyzed and evaluated.  A major force of this course will be organizational adaptation, development and change.  Specific topics to be covered will include: Organizational development, structure, change; technology; goals and goal setting; decision-making; control and power; conflict; and organizational culture.  Students will develop skills in organizational diagnosis and in developing strategies for effective organizational leaders and management in the workplace. (3) Credits

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OM 510 Understanding Organizations
This module is useful to entrepreneurs who are thinking about starting a business, or have already started their business and want to understand more about what they’re really doing. The module also will be useful to practitioners/consultants who want broader understanding for practitioners/consultants can help them provide more effective services to clients and establish stronger credibility with leaders and managers in the workplace. (3) Credits

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OM 520 Cultural Issues and Diversity in International Business (3)
This module examines a number of relevant cultural values and issues that are often deeply held, sometimes subtle, and often misinterpreted by other cultures. The module contains elements that can determine the degree of success or failure of intercultural/international business decisions, negotiations and management of an international workforce. (3) Credits (Elective)

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OM 530 Leadership and Management skills
The basic skills include problem solving and decision making, planning, meeting management, delegation, communications and managing yourself. Those basics are also the foundation from which to develop more advanced practices in management and leadership. (3) Credits