An examination of emotional intelligence integrating leadership as a foundation for managing organization change.  Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Examines the process of preparing professional development strategies, defining content, and selecting professional development activities used by administrators to improve employee performance throughout their careers.  Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed or admission into a graduate program.

Provides a framework for formulating strategies used in federal acquisitions. Examines the request for proposal (RFP) process, and the preparation of proposals, reviews, and follow-up.  Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed or graduate standing.

Post-hire evaluation, coaching, and mentoring: Course examines the alignment of individual and group performance with an organization’s strategic vision by developing effective performance management processes. 

Provides strategies for effective cross-cultural administration while focusing on developing personal cultural intelligence. Investigates the geo-leadership models that impact administration across borders and cultures.  Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing

Focuses on techniques for increasing mindfulness and the benefits of doing so in organizations. Analyzes connection between mindfulness and wellbeing, engagement, retention, and satisfaction.  Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

This is a concentrated study of transformational leadership in organizations. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Introduces the equity and inclusion issues related to the algorithms used in applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in organizations. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Focuses on the ethical decision-making process that derive from the moral challenges related to technology, information, and algorithmically driven systems. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Focuses on best practices and principles administrators need to successfully engage in virtual communities and advance interpersonal influence to produce desired results across departments.  Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Examines the unique complexities of leading in a digital environment including transformation, decision making, collaboration, and resource allocation.  Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.

Examines foundational underpinnings of development, promotion, administration, and evaluation of wellness programs within organizations. Reviews organizational culture supporting wellness programs and employee wellbeing. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed or graduate standing.

Examines legal and regulatory aspects associated with federal acquisition and contracts including: standards of conduct, governmental liability, dispute processes, and administrative and judicial resolution methods.  Prerequisite: 86 hours completed or graduate standing.

An introduction to the theories, skills, and models utilized in developing helping relationships in organizations. Identical to CED 555. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.  Prerequisite: Senior standing or graduate status.

Focuses on the complexities of workplace violence and organizational implications. Examines theory, applied concepts, and processes essential to awareness and mitigation of potentially violent situations. Writing Intensive.  Prerequisite: 86 semester hours completed; or graduate standing.