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This course considers current theories and best practices in organizational and adult learning, and explores how these concepts and ideas can be implemented in the context of building a learning organization. The use of knowledge management, communities of practice, systems design, and other organizational learning models and thoughts in developing high performing knowledge workers and a collaborative learning organization will be considered.

This course will concentrate on the practice of statistics and applied research methods as tools for learning about the world. Statistical and nonstatistical sampling techniques will be developed and applied to the research process. Sampling distributions will be evaluated and used to draw conclusions about population data. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing will be used as a framework for designing research processes. The process of formulating the null and alternative hypotheses will be examined. Methods useful for the analysis of experimental data include descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis.

This course will explore the theory and practice of advanced research. Students should develop a high level understanding of the components of research necessary to produce a doctoral dissertation. The course will include problem definition, evaluation of appropriate methodologies, research design, reliability, and ethical considerations.

This course will explore the theory and practice of international leadership. Students will examine current literature about cross cultural leadership and the conceptual foundations on which it is based. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding globalization and its impact on how leadership is exercised in today's world.

This course examines the dual roles of the leader as a moral person and as a moral leader within the organization. Students examine the ethical foundations which inform their personal and professional ethical practices and develop strategies for enhancing the ethical culture and climate of their organizations. The organization as a moral agent in the world is also considered.

This course examines the leadership roles and strategies of fiduciary, sociopolitical, ethical and legal responsibility of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Governance, partnerships, and negotiation issues using current research, case studies, and site-based inquiry will be explored. Topics include how market infrastructure (contracts, partnerships, alliances, regulations, policies, law, intellectual property) affects governance. Students will explore the significant roles that boards play in organizations, gain an understanding of the complex political environment in which organizations operate, evaluate simple partnership agreements, and become familiar with resources utilized in the governance of organizations.

This course examines the steward-leader as a wise and responsible steward of organizational resources. Primary leadership roles and responsibilities will be considered in relation to the three stewardship functions of generation, preservation and transformation. Students will reflect upon their understanding and practice of leadership in light of secular and Biblical studies in wisdom, stewardship and service.

This course is designed for students to put theory into practice. Coached by DOL faculty, students engage in national and global leadership practices, action learning projects, and personal and organizational improvement processes. The praxis builds on seminars in which students interact with outstanding organizational leaders and theorists. These experiences are expressed in the culmination of a portfolio that demonstrates the students understanding of theory through scholarly papers and praxis, with evidence that they have integrated theory in their leadership practice. The classes are offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms for one credit hour in each term, taken in sequential order.

This course is designed for students to put theory into practice. Coached by DOL faculty, students engage in national and global leadership practices, action learning projects, and personal and organizational improvement processes. The praxis builds on seminars in which students interact with outstanding organizational leaders and theorists. These experiences are expressed in the culmination of a portfolio that demonstrates the students understanding of theory through scholarly papers and praxis, with evidence that they have integrated theory in their leadership practice. The classes are offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms for one credit hour in each term, taken in sequential order.

This course is designed for students to put theory into practice. Coached by DOL faculty, students engage in national and global leadership practices, action learning projects, and personal and organizational improvement processes. The praxis builds on seminars in which students interact with outstanding organizational leaders and theorists. These experiences are expressed in the culmination of a portfolio that demonstrates the students understanding of theory through scholarly papers and praxis, with evidence that they have integrated theory in their leadership practice. The classes are offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms for one credit hour in each term, taken in sequential order.

This course is designed for students to put theory into practice. Coached by DOL faculty, students engage in leadership practices, action learning projects, and personal and organizational improvement processes. The praxis builds on seminars in which students interact with outstanding organizational leaders and theorists. These experiences are expressed in the culmination of a portfolio that demonstrates the students' understanding of theory through scholarly papers and praxis through evidence that they have integrated theory in their leadership practice. As part of the practicum, a global teaching or mentoring project is developed in another county, including a visit to the country in the spring. Prerequisite: DOL-760C

This course is designed for students to put theory into practice. Coached by DOL faculty, students engage in leadership practices, action learning projects, and personal and organizational improvement processes. The praxis builds on seminars in which students interact with outstanding organizational leaders and theorists. These experiences are expressed in the culmination of a portfolio that demonstrates the students' understanding of theory through scholarly papers and praxis through evidence that they have integrated theory in their leadership practice. As part of the practicum, a global teaching or mentoring project is developed in another county, including a visit to the country in the spring. Prerequisite: DOL-865A

This course is designed for students to put theory into practice. Coached by DOL faculty, students engage in leadership practices, action learning projects, and personal and organizational improvement processes. The praxis builds on seminars in which students interact with outstanding organizational leaders and theorists. These experiences are expressed in the culmination of a portfolio that demonstrates the students' understanding of theory through scholarly papers and praxis through evidence that they have integrated theory in their leadership practice. As part of the practicum, a global teaching or mentoring project is developed in another county, including a visit to the country in the spring. Prerequisite: DOL-865B

This course is designed to provide a conceptual framework for financial theories on obtaining and managing scarce resources to maximize organizational impact. These theoretical tools provide a base for understanding business environments, alternative methods of organization and financing, use of financial statements as a management tool, valuation methods and approaches to ethical dilemmas from the perspective of an owner or manager. Students should acquire a common level of financial competency and examine a variety of funding sources, including grants. A foundation will be established for future potential financial dissertation topics through a critical review and analysis of current research.

This course will focus on global and multicultural leadership theories. It will compare and contrast existing models of global leadership, global leadership competencies, and theoretical foundations.

This course examines specific research methods that students can use to conduct their dissertation research. It will focus on survey and interview research methods but may consider other methods that are appropriate. The course will prepare students to conduct data collection and analysis for their dissertation. Students will be expected to complete a draft prospectus of their dissertation by the end of the course.

This course will examine qualitative research methods, building on the foundation developed in DOL-820. Students should be able to undertake doctoral-level research using a range of qualitative methods. The course will focus specifically on sampling, in-depth interviews, and focus groups, as well as data management, data analysis, and data presentation.

Independent Study in the topics within the subject area of Organizational Leadership.