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BUS 8000 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)

Covers theory and practice related to organizational leadership. Topics include organizational system thinking, living systems theory, leadership capacity development, and other advanced leadership theories. Includes application of theory to a variety of workplace settings. Prerequisite: BUS 7000 Organizational Behavior and Theory or permission of Program Director.

BUS 8100 SPECIAL TOPICS: BUSINESS (3)

An advanced in-depth treatment of topics.  Presents novel material of current interest and provides a context within which students may engage with emerging trends as they arise.

BUS 8500 GRADUATE SEMINAR: BUSINESS POLICIES AND STRATEGIES (3)

Capstone course in which participants develop a major case study of business administration issues, programs and policies in a current organization. Draws from and utilizes concepts, theories, and skills developed in previous courses. Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the MBA program or approval of advisor.

BUS 8600 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)

Capstone course covers theory and practice related to organizational leadership.  Topics include organizational system thinking, living systems theory, leadership capacity development, and other advanced leadership theories. Includes application of theory to a variety of workplace settings through extensive case analysis.

BUS 8701 EXECUTIVE PRACTICUM - CORE (.5)

Students participate in a seminar led by a faculty member.  Students are also required to be employed in a training position related to their concentration.  Coursework in the seminar is directly tied to the performance of activities of a regularly scheduled employee in operations and the student must complete a minimum of 80 contact hours with the employer during the practicum course.

BUS 8702 EXECUTIVE PRACTICUM - CONCENTRATION (.5)

Students participate in a seminar led by a faculty member.  Students are also required to be employed in a training position related to their concentration.  Coursework in the seminar is directly tied to the performance of activities of a regularly scheduled employee in operations and the student must complete a minimum of 80 contact hours with the employer during the practicum course.