Organizational Leadership Course Catalog

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OLED 320: Organizational Communication

Certificate Course

This course connects communication theory to the business environment. Students analyze communication issues internal and external to an organization by applying the theories to real business situations. Among the topics covered are communication theory, organizational structure, barriers to communication, gender, and diversity. (3 Semester Hours)

OLED 325: Organizational Communication II

Certificate Course

Students make managerial decisions through case study analysis. Such analysis provides the basis for students to study the changing corporate environment, strategic communication, corporate image, internal communication, and crisis communication. Students develop a phased plan to deal with the immediate communication issues as well as to strengthen corporate communication over time. (3 Semester Hours)

OLED 330: Foundations of Organizational Leadership

Certificate Course

This course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to explore leadership both up close and from a distance. Fundamental concepts for leaders, such as demographic diversity, technology, the era of human capital, business consolidation in a time of globalization, communication in a global economy, as well as specific leadership traits. Students analyze their own leadership qualities as they study changing organizational models and changes in leadership demands. (3 Semester Hours)

OLED 335: Organizational Change

Certificate Course

All organizations go through processes of change and evolution in order to stay competitive in a rigorous business environment. This course will examine how effective changes are managed successfully including an examination of change agents, planning and communication, employee morale, barriers to change, measuring outcomes and more. (3 Semester Hours)

OLED 365: Diversity in the Workplace

Certificate Course

This course will explore the opportunities and challenges diverse stakeholders present to leaders. These stakeholders include customers, employees, and community members. Diversity will be defined as the process of recognizing, understanding, valuing and utilizing differences. Some of the differences to be explored include national origin, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, thinking style, and working style. (3 Semester Hours)

OLED 380: Strategy, Vision, and Planning

Certificate Course

Strategic planning and its implementation can be a major reason in the success or failure of any organizations. The leadership role is extremely important in developing and communicating a vision that drives this process. This course will examine these factors and how they determine staying competitive. (3 Semester Hours)

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