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BSAD 6000 - Business Foundations
Credits: 3
This course provides an orientation to graduate study at Newman University, including learning expectations and policies, an introduction to learning teams, and information concerning library resources and research techniques.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6002 - Social Welfare and Social Justice
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the history, mission, and philosophy of social work and social welfare in the United States. Students will explore issues pertaining to social justice by examining cultural, racial, economic and political barriers which impact social policy. Cross-listed with SWK 6003 .
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6033 - Organizational Change & Development
Credits: 3
A study of organizational change theory, process and models; the role of change agents; organizational diagnosis and intervention; culture, process, strategy, structure and technology changes in organizations, and measurement of change effectiveness.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6093 - Negotiation and Influence
Credits: 3
A study of strategies and techniques for successful negotiation and conflict resolution in an organizational environment. Topics include motivation factors, integrative and distributive strategies, bargaining tactics, power, conflict and persuasion.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6103 - Business Action Research
Credits: 3
This course will familiarize students with business action research. The purpose of action research is to improve a practice and/or process, better understand a business discipline, or present an alternative for improving a particular business practice. The major work for the course will be the completion of either a research project, a consulting related project, a new model for an improved method of a professional practice, or an improved business process. Students will complete an individual research proposal based on a business topic of interest, the proposed scholarly materials (both classic and modern), interview source(s), and selected industry resources.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6105 - Personal Leadership Development
Credits: 3
This course was designed to present a theoretical and practical framework for developing and enhancing personal leadership. Course emphasis will be on leadership development through the use of validated leadership assessments, the creation of a personal leadership strategic plan, a fundamental understanding of leadership, as well as prerequisites for leadership effectiveness. Focus will include understanding the practices, experiences, and resources that will foster leadership growth and enhance leadership skills. Particular emphasis is given to the discovery of individual strengths and opportunity areas.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6107 - Leadership Theory
Credits: 3
This course will provide students with a survey of leadership theories from the early 1900s to modern day. Students will learn the primary leadership theories of skill, trait, transactional, transformational, situational, servant leadership, and charismatic leadership. Attention will also be given to more theoretically obscure theories such as leader-member exchange, the psychodynamic approach, and path-goal theory in order to enhance understanding of the complexities associated with leading. While the overarching purpose of the course is to establish a solid, theoretical understanding of leadership theory, students will continue self-discovery through assessment and continued work on their personal leadership plan initiated in the “Personal Leadership Development” course.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6109 - The Emotionally Intelligent Executive
Credits: 3
This course serves as an exploration of the benefits, principles, and applications of emotional intelligence (EQ). This course will examine EQ within the framework of business and through high performance within professional settings. It highlights methods that are used to create positive and productive worksite conditions and support individual employee success. Using strategies presented through both the ability and emotional-social competence models, students are taught leadership within today’s diverse organizational environment.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6133 - Accounting
Credits: 3
A study of the use of the accounting information system in the allocation of resources by the capital markets as well as within an organization for planning, control, and decision-making.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6203 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
Organizational Behavior analyzes the behavioral and structural aspects of organizations. It looks at the world of organizational behavior, individual behavior in organizations, groups and social processes, organizational processes, and the evolving organization. Upon successful completion of this course, students can expect to have a mastery of the vocabulary, concepts, and theories of organizational behavior and an ability to analyze case studies and problems in actual organizations and to provide insightful recommendations.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6213 - Talent Management
Credits: 3
This course challenges graduate learners to examine and manipulate the major activities and subject areas necessary for the successful management of an organization’s human resources. Topic areas include strategic human resource planning, labor law, recruitment and selections, development, talent management, compensation and benefits.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6223 - Sourcing and Procurement
Credits: 3
This course studies the tools and techniques of acquisitions and materials procurement. Students examine the functional roles of those individuals having responsibility in this area. The course includes discussion of acquisition law, operations management, pricing, and negotiations.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6233 - Logistics
Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth surveys logistical models and techniques for the movement of physical products. There is a focus on planning models for production/inventory/distribution strategies using ground, rail, sea, and air. Topics include may include vehicle routing problems, lot sizing inventory models, pricing models, and integration problems arising in supply chain management.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6303 - Managerial Economics
Credits: 3
Managerial Economics provides students with the tools from intermediate microeconomics, game theory, and industrial organization that they need to make sound managerial decisions. The course focuses on a balanced coverage of modern and traditional topics. Key topics include demand analysis, economic forecasting, production, cost analysis, the economics of organization, market structure and strategic behavior, pricing techniques, and government regulation and its implications for firm behavior.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6323 - Health Care Economics
Credits: 3
This course explores how microeconomic principles apply to health care delivery and its policies. Coverage includes the changing nature of health care, the social and political sides of issues, and the future of health care delivery and finance under the Affordable Care Act.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6403 - Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Marketing Management’s decision-focused approach provides students with specific tools and frameworks for making marketing decisions. The focus of the course helps students take advantage of the conditions in which the firm finds itself-both internally, in terms of the firm’s mission and competencies, and externally, in terms of the market and competitive context in which it operates.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6433 - Data Analysis and Visualization
Credits: 3
This course will explore current trends in data analysis, with a focus on descriptive analytics and data visualization. Students will develop proficiency in designing and developing interactive digital dashboards using software such as Tableau Desktop, Microsoft Power BI, etc. Requires a computer with a current version of Microsoft Office and the system requirements necessary for required course software.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6434 - Data Programming
Credits: 3
A graduate- level survey of current database technologies with hands-on experience designing, managing, and querying databases. Includes training in SQL for composing queries. (course title previously Database Systems & SQL)
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6503 - Financial Management 1
Credits: 3
An introduction to the theoretical framework for financial management of business enterprises and application of those principles to specific financial decisions. Students will examine financial analysis and long-term planning, time value of money, discounted cash flow analysis, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting in investment decisions, and project analysis and evaluation.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6523 - Financial Management 2
Credits: 3
This course extends and expands materials learned in BSAD 6503 Financial Management 1. Students will study the linkage between current finance theory and practice, including capital markets, cost of capital, capital formation, leverage and capital structure, risk and return, financial instruments, dividends and dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6533 - Applications in Financial Modeling
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the best practices in financial modeling with Excel. Students learn to develop financial models with financial information to perform analysis and problem solving. This hands-on course provides the necessary skills to apply theories, concepts, and spreadsheet functions for effective financial analysis, graphical representations, and decision-making.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6553 - Financial Statement Analysis
Credits: 3
An in-depth study of financial statement analysis for debt and equity financing, cash flow forecasting, regulatory compliance, and information content. Topics include analysis of firms’ strategies (profitability and risk analysis with rations), accounting quality analysis, forecasting and valuation.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6573 - Treasury Management
Credits: 3
A study of the tools of liquidity management in the firm. Topics include working captial management, liquidity and financial flexibility, cash forecasting, credit policies, options valuation, and the management of financial risk.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6590 - Independent Study: Business Administration
Credits: 3
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6763 - Program Management
Credits: 3
This course covers key components of project management including project integration, project scope management, project time and cost management, quality management, human resource considerations, communications, risk management, and procurement management.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6773 - Managing Cultural Differences
Credits: 3
A study of strategies and techniques for successfully working within multi-cultural environments at home and abroad. Specific treatment is given to different cultural influences on behavior, communication, and decision-making in Latin America, North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6783 - Executive Development
Credits: 3
An advanced course in managerial philosophy and techniques. The emphasis is placed on the self-development of the executive. The functions of planning, organizing, motivating, and communicating are all developed at length. A large number of source books are used. Emphasis will be placed on emerging managerial prospects, ethical and moral issues, and the challenge of change.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6793 - Supply Chain Management
Credits: 3
A study of logistics and overall supply chain management and how these functions interface with the other functions of the firm. Coverage includes, but is not limited to, the implications of supply chain operations on customer service, transportation, operations, warehousing, inventory management, information technology, channels of distribution, and corporate strategy.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6803 - Financial Intelligence for Supply Chain
Credits: 3
This course prepares students to understand the role of supply chain and its influence on the financial performance of the firm.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6823 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently; on time and within budget. It is a strategic competency that enables organizations to leverage their strengths, to overcome their weaknesses, exploit opportunities, and guard against threats. Project management is one of the top skills demanded by successful organizations worldwide.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6833 - Agile Project Management
Credits: 3
In today’s dynamic global environment more organizations are adopting Agile (iterative/elaborative project management) techniques in an attempt to increase project delivery and realize benefits. In this course, the student will contrast Agile and traditional waterfall project management methodologies, learn where Agile project management is most applicable and useful, and assess how Agile is leveraged to implement projects quicker and focused on customers’ changing requirements. Moreover, you will also learn effective project management skills to help you lead Agile project teams, enable your team(s) to effectively deliver complex projects. Agile project management practices (using the latest scaled agile framework processes) will be discussed in detail, including self-organizing teams, critical agile project management roles, project requirements planning through sprint planning, Agile-specific project tracking, tools for defining project progress and current trends in iterative project management techniques. Students will simulate Agile project management techniques and best practices in both project and group and individual assignments. The content of this course is aligned with the global standards of Project Management Institute
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6853 - Database Management for Decision Makers
Credits: 3
A study of the data needs of functions such as marketing, finance, production, etc. The course will focus on learning data base management skills needed to design, develop and use a data base, data warehousing, and data mining systems for effective decision-support.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6863 - Descriptive & Predictive Analytics
Credits: 3
Students will deepen their understanding of data analysis processes, tools, and techniques, including both descriptive and predictive analytics. Students will advance their proficiency with industry-leading analytics and visualization software and refine their presentation and reporting skills. Requires a computer with a current version of Microsoft Office and the system requirements necessary for required course software.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6873 - Data Analytics Seminar
Credits: 3
Advanced study of current trends, methods, and techniques in data analysis processes and procedures, culminating in one or more significant projects, designed to prepare students to place a leadership role in real-world analytics projects. Requires a computer with a current version of Microsoft Office and the system requirements necessary for required course software.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6881 - Selected Topics:Business Administration
Credits: 1
Course content varies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6883 - Selected Topics:Business Administration
Credits: 3
Course content varies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6913 - Ethical Management
Credits: 3
Ethical Management examines the role of government regulation as well as the need for new models of business-community collaboration. Ethical Management emphasizes that businesses have social (as well as economic) responsibilities to society; that business and government both have important roles to play in the modern economy; and that ethics and integrity are essential to personal fulfillment and to business success. (course title previously Business & Society)
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6933 - Ethics in Health Care Administration
Credits: 3
Topics covered in this course include Principles and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health occupations; legal responsibility; workplace safety; and the health care facility’s obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families, and staff.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6942 - Nonprofit Strategy
Credits: 3
This course explores strategies in nonprofits adapted to these organizations in program articulation and evaluation, dependence on gifts and volunteers, promotion and impact, and regulations and legal guidelines.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6943 - Nonprofit Management
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of topics and trends in the governance and management of nonprofit organizations, i. e. resource mobilization, board development, volunteers, etc. Case studies and timely examples will help students develop skills needed to lead and manage nonprofit organizations.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6953 - Data Analytics for Improved Schools
Credits: 3
This graduate level course helps school leaders develop and use data to communicate informed decisions. Completers of this course will facilitate data discussions to help stakeholders discuss ways in which data can inform ongoing decision-making.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 6983 - Strategic Management
Credits: 3
Strategic Management teaches what it means to reason strategically about a company’s situation and provides the student the formal tools and techniques of strategic analysis, constructing strategy, and then its successful implementation. The skills-building portion of the course, built around case analysis and management simulation exercise, drills students in the application of essential concepts and analytical tools.
Offering: As Needed
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BSAD 8001 - Orientation Seminar
Credits: 3
The Orientation Seminar course provides an overview of what to expect within Newman University’s Doctor of Business Administration. The course will detail the doctoral process, how the university’s Catholic identity informs business ethics and provide an explanation of policies, campus services, resources, and doctoral student expectations. The course will be mandatory prior to beginning all subsequent course work. Students will understand the advising process, library research, and graduate writing and research standards.
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BSAD 8111 - Doctoral Research and Writing
Credits: 3
This course is an overview of writing and organizational skills necessary for the completion of a dissertation and the submission of articles for publication. The course introduces doctoral students to graduate-level research and writing skills with specific attention to academic writing, business research, the proper use and citation of sources, avoiding plagiarism, and the usage of style manuals. It includes components of research design.
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BSAD 8112 - Mixed Methods Research
Credits: 3
This research course extends the knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods by providing a multi-dimensional examination via the techniques of mixed-methods research, particularly research design, data sampling strategies, analysis, and integration. The mixed methods study will involve integrating, analyzing and interpreting all quantitative and qualitative data gathered to this point in the research journey. It will bring all collected data into a single integrated study looking for patterns and findings that synchronize and present themselves in this unique manner of examination. This mixed methods analysis and study will be presented in an integration paper format and later become part of the broader dissertation study and document.
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BSAD 8211 - Qualitative Research Methods
Credits: 3
This research course will focus on how students can best conceptualize a subject and object of study. The course highlights how to generate research concepts and ideas in unique and (unexplored or) underexplored areas of the academic landscape, working with existing theory and also the extension of discovered theory through research. Students will deconstruct existing / published research papers and examine their components, structure and methodologies. Students will also create and communicate a conceptualized model of a phenomenon they propose to study for their research journey while at Newman. They will produce a report that defines the problem of practice, potential variables and (based on preliminary research) present data both visually and in a narrative form.
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BSAD 8212 - Quantitative Research Methods
Credits: 3
This research course will focus on theory-based model building. Students will be exposed to the concepts and mechanics associated with quantitative techniques and analysis, working with technology and analytical tools to learn effective conceptualization of causation, control(s) as well as mediation and moderation. In this process, students will develop, refine and validate a number of types of models that will assist them in extending their quantitative research knowledge and further develop their research agenda. Finally, students will be introduced to structural equation modelling as well as the theory and practice of scale development.
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BSAD 9111 - Strategic Thinking for Decision-Making
Credits: 3
This course explores current research in corporate strategy and the research evolvement occurring in the last two decades. The seminar involves a critical review of a wide variety of theoretical approaches to strategy research that are based on different disciplines such as economics and sociology. Additionally, students will explore some of the key theories that form the foundation of the field of strategy including transaction cost economics, agency theory, the resource-based view of the firm, knowledge-based views, industrial organization economics and applied theories, such as corporate governance, entrepreneurship, global strategy, alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and organizational design.
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BSAD 9112 - Organizational Behavior and Social Responsibility
Credits: 3
This course provides a doctoral-level overview of micro topics in Organizational Behavior. The readings include a mixture of classic and contemporary papers that are both theoretical and empirical in nature. Through the readings and course requirements, the student should (1) gain an understanding of the major theories and research in Organizational Behavior, and (2) obtain knowledge and skills to conceptualize and conduct research in Organizational Behavior. Topics that will be covered may include: person v. situation, individual differences, workplace behaviors, organizational justice, motivation, groups, and leadership.
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BSAD 9113 - Marketing
Credits: 3
The course will address contemporary marketing problems. Students will secure a comprehensive, both classic and modern, theoretical understanding of the marketing discipline. Seminal literature and peer-reviewed research will be of particular focus in the course review of the relevant literature. Finally, students will be provided a cursory overview of the current developments from an academic and practitioner and how to tangibly apply those in modern organizations.
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BSAD 9114 - Human Resource Development
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students a comprehensive overview of the fundamental topics and arguments in the area of employment. Current research will undergird the value of strategic human resource management and the consultative/executive decision-making required in the management of human resources.
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BSAD 9115 - Accounting and Finance
Credits: 3
This course offers a contemporary review of essential accounting and finance practices in today’s organizations. Students will secure an understanding of complex corporate financial accounting problems, acquisitions, derivatives, segment reporting, partnerships, and SEC reporting.
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BSAD 9116 - Teaching and Facilitation
Credits: 3
In this course, students will come to understand the in-depth, contemporary research that supports the effective principles and practices of pedagogy and other instructional methodologies in today’s classroom. The course will also review the changing role of the professor and how research informs effective pedagogical/ andragogical practices. Particular emphasis will be given to pedagogical practices in the business classroom and in management disciplines.
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BSAD 9211 - Strategic Allocation of Financial Resources
Credits: 3
This course will focus on special topics of research interest to students who possess a graduate level understanding of accounting and finance. Advanced study of financial and accounting decision making models will be addressed as well as particular emphasis to strategic decision making on the basis of the review of the literature and previous empirical research. The course will require the integration of the doctoral cohort’s constructive insights and analysis in preparation for developing a strategic allocation of financial resources model.
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BSAD 9212 - Executive Leadership and Management
Credits: 3
This course will comprise the most recent research pertaining to both leadership as a whole, as well as executive leadership. Particular focus will be given to emotional intelligence, power, executive decision making, culture building, communication, and the senior-most executive leader’s role in the domains of engagement, company excellence, and execution. A considerable portion of the course will be dedicated to analyzing and applying new concepts and tools, a comprehensive understanding of our own leadership strengths and weaknesses. Students will understand how the research has underscored the most strategic methods of leadership at the macro and executive level.
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BSAD 9213 - Quality Management and Productivity
Credits: 3
The course examines and evaluates the primary tools and principles of quality improvement and productivity. Methods for quality management and productivity management will be addressed. Furthermore, students will gain a deeper understanding of the implications and challenges of improving quality, productivity, and the factors required for successful organizations to thrive.
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BSAD 9214 - Ethical Leadership and Management
Credits: 3
This course focuses on research, evaluation, and application of ethical leadership pertaining to ethics and ethical management from a secular and Catholic worldview. The course is designed to ground the student in fundamental theories and paradigms of ethics, as well as, the discipline of business ethics. The course will facilitate a literature-supported understanding of the incongruous ethical frameworks between the secular and non-secular as well as the role of a Judeo-Christian ethical structure compared and contrasted with the secular-ethical responsibility. Moreover, the course will review ethical requirements for social problems, ethical responsibility to multinational firms, and its implications on cultural and societal challenges.
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BSAD 9215 - Consulting for Practitioners
Credits: 3
This course is designed to help identify and understand the multi-dimensional world of consulting practice. We will explore this exciting and impactful realm, highlighting the different forms of consulting (and coaching) as well as the specialized content areas of practice. Additionally, we will look at specific issues in regards to starting and operating a consulting business, from startup logistics to sustainability and ongoing operational considerations. Finally, we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of full or part-time consulting operations and engagements.
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BSAD 9300 - Colloquium and Comprehensive Exam
Credits: 1
The colloquium and comprehensive examination will assess the doctoral student’s command of the key learning and course objectives in their doctoral curriculum. The examination may include either/both a verbal and written examination in order to fully apprehend the student’s learning and research competence. Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, a student will move to the formal dissertation phase. Prerequisites: Completion of all research, core, and strategic focus courses or permission from the Program Director.
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BSAD 9901 - Dissertation Research 1
Credits: 3
Dissertation research. Students are expected to achieve dissertation milestones under the guidance of the dissertation chair and committee.
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BSAD 9902 - Dissertation Research 2
Credits: 3
Continuing dissertation research. Students are expected to achieve dissertation milestones under the guidance of the dissertation chair and committee.
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BSAD 9903 - Dissertation Research 3
Credits: 3
Continuing dissertation research. Students are expected to achieve dissertation milestones under the guidance of the dissertation chair and committee.
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BSAD 9904 - Dissertation Research 4
Credits: 3
Continuing dissertation research. Students are expected to achieve dissertation milestones under the guidance of the dissertation chair and committee.
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BSAD 9905 - Dissertation Research 5
Credits: 3
Continuing dissertation research. Students are expected to achieve dissertation milestones under the guidance of the dissertation chair and committee.
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BSAD 9906 - Dissertation Research 6
Credits: 1
Continuing dissertation research. Repeatable for credit with permission of Program Director.
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BSAD 9907 - Dissertation Defense
Credits: 1
Each student is expected to orally defend their dissertation research. Successful defense of the dissertation is considered the capstone of the Doctor of Business Administration program and will take place before the candidate’s committee. This defense is required of all candidates for completion of and graduation from the DBA program.
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CHEM 6001 - Advanced Spectroscopy
Credits: 3
Students will explore the theory and practice of IR, NMR, and mass spectroscopy, and their applications in determining the structure of organic compounds. Students will have hands-on experience with these instruments in the laboratory.
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CHEM 6003 - Advanced Chromatography
Credits: 3
Students will learn the theory, practice, and application of a variety of chromatography techniques, including gas chromatography, GC-mass spectroscopy, and high pressure liquid chromatography. Students will have hands-on experience with these instruments in the laboratory.
Offering: As Needed
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CHEM 6005 - Discovery-Based Projects for High School Science Students
Credits: 3
This course will explore the theoretical and practical consideration of developing a discovery-based curriculum for high school science students. Projects will be developed and tested in the laboratory.
Offering: As Needed
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CHEM 6007 - The Chemistry and Art of Food Science
Credits: 3
Students will explore the science underpinning food preparation, including calorimetry, chemical and physical properties of edible molecules, metabolism, and the role that recipe components have of the final culinary preparation. The artistic and aesthetic aspects of food preparation will also be explored.
Offering: As Needed
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CHEM 6009 - Advanced Chemistry Seminar 1 (Inorganic and Organic Chemistry)
Credits: 3
Topics will vary, but the course will focus on current literature in organic and inorganic chemistry.
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CHEM 6011 - Advanced Chemistry Seminar 2 (Physical and Analytical Chemistry)
Credits: 3
Topics will vary, but the course will focus on current literature in physical and analytical chemistry.
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EDUC 6003 - Cultural Diversity
Credits: 3
This course explores the impact of culture and language on learning, teaching, and current educational practices and policy. Learners in this course examine the issues of culture and cultural diversity with a focus on the differences and similarities of cultural groups that comprise American culture. Learners will conduct research including interviews and field experiences to learn more about other cultures.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6013 - Educational Law
Credits: 3
This course is a study of educational law as it impacts the formation of school policies which relate directly to the classroom. Learners complete a major policy review project demonstrating effective writing and communication skills.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6023 - Research and Applications
Credits: 3
Learners develop skills in analyzing and evaluating research, and understanding the basic concepts of quantitative and qualitative research design, measurement, and quality improvement practices. Learners complete a literature review in a research proposal to be implemented in their capstone course.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6053 - Advanced Curriculum Methods
Credits: 3
This course is an advanced study with systemic view of curriculum development, assessment, and professional learning for implementation of standards in an organization. Students also learn various models for leaders to monitor the curriculum.
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EDUC 6063 - Advanced Instructional Methods
Credits: 3
Learners study various research bases of effective methods of instruction. An emphasis is placed on the application of various learning and instructional theories to group settings.
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EDUC 6073 - Assessing Student Learning
Credits: 3
Students in this course will learn assessment methods to determine the degree to which students have learned or mastered material, skills, and competencies using contemporary methods (performance-based, formative, summative, adaptive) in a variety of contexts. Students will determine the validity and reliability of assessment approaches. Students will critically analyze assessment results to make informed decisions, leading to ongoing professional growth of the teacher and necessary support of the students.
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EDUC 6083 - Vision and Planning for School Improvement
Credits: 3
This graduate level course provides teacher leaders and administrators with an overview of ongoing continuous improvement for schools and school systems.
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EDUC 6093 - Leading Networks of Collaborative Practice
Credits: 3
This graduate level course provides teacher leaders and administrators with an overview of structures to deliver collaborative professional practice across a school district. This includes the importance of creating opportunities for teacher leadership across the organization.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6103 - The Exceptional Child
Credits: 3
Survey of special education as it relates to terminology, understanding, characteristics, and implementation of mainstreaming and the inclusion of exceptional children into the regular classroom. Graduate level students will attend an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meeting and write a reflective essay describing the experience and identifying the laws and policies, ethical dispositions, and collaborative practices addressed during the meeting.
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6113 - Applied Linguistics
Credits: 3
This course examinse systems of language, theories of first and second language acquisition, and how native language and literacy support second language learning. Learners will analyze theories and research in second language acquisition. Learners will apply language acquisition and linguistics knowledge to classroom practice to support English learners in acquiring proficiency in English and literacy in content areas.
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EDUC 6123 - ESOL Assessment
Credits: 3
This course explores assessment for determining English language proficiency, procedures for student identification, placement and exit from ESOL services, and state and federal ESOL program policy and guidelines. Learners will identify issues in assessment that may produce invalid measurement of linguistically diverse students, such as language barriers and cultural bias, and modify content-based assessments for accessibility for English language learners. Learners will apply and reflect on formative and authentic assessment techniques that include student self-assessment and feedback for ELL students.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6133 - ESOL Methods
Credits: 3
The course examines evidence-based pedagogy for teaching English learners with a special emphasis on differentiation techniques that allow students with varying ranges of English language proficiency to participate in critical thinking processes and meet grade-level content and language standards. Learners will apply knowledge from the course to create and implement lessons with attention to language development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in content areas. Learners will review current literature on instruction and learning for English learners including the use of native language to support English learning. Learners also explore the history of language teaching, methodologies and identify influence in current practice.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6143 - The Principalship
Credits: 3
Candidates examine the many challenges facing administrators and learn ways to implement the KSDE Building Leadership Standards and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders. Candidates complete a School Enhancement Project for their school and show effective written and communication skills.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6153 - Financial Resource Mgt
Credits: 3
Learners understand basic constitutional issues related to students, school personnel and school systems operation. An emphasis is placed on understanding various school funding sources and the development of skills in budgeting educational funds at the building level.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6173 - Foundations of Human Resources
Credits: 3
This course provides graduate learners exposure to the foundations of organizational management and support for employees. Students will learn the basics of compliance issues, strategic human resource planning, recruitment and retention of the best employees, talent development, and termination of poor performers. Skills also include how to effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workforce, appraise job performance, coach and counsel, conduct conflict mediation, and identify legal pitfalls to stay out of court. In addition, learners will develop a current Vita and practice effective interview skills.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6183 - Strategic Planning
Credits: 3
Strategic planning is essential for all public, private, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and offers a method for organizations to articulate and assess stakeholder priorities, mission, mandates, strategies, opportunities and threats to the organization as well as a powerful organizational vision. Students develop knowledge and application of the strategic planning process.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6193 - Professional Learning in Emerging Contexts
Credits: 3
This graduate level course helps school and district leaders understand the importance of ongoing professional learning and andragogy leading high quality professional learning to engage multiple stakeholders.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6213 - Educational Psychology: Learning and Evaluation
Credits: 3
A study of the principles and educational applications of psycho-social and cognitive development, learning theory, and evaluative practices. Emphasis on topics relevant to current educational trends and theories, construction of classroom tests and selection, administration and use of standardized tests. Graduate level students will analyze data from a classroom assessment and write a report identifying how the assessment is aligned with the district’s comprehensive assessment plan/protocol, assessment administration and implications for instruction.
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6243 - Methods of Science and Social Studies
Credits: 3
A study of methods, materials, and activities for teaching content and skills in science and social science curriculums appropriate in an elementary school program. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with the mentor or instructional coach to observe, prepare and present lessons in the elementary classroom. Lesson planning will be a foundational skill taught in this course. Graduate level students will interview a colleague and conduct literature reviews that address an identified need or challenge for teaching science or social studies.
Offering: Fall
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EDUC 6273 - Fundamentals of Math 1 for K-6 Teachers: Number and Operations
Credits: 3
This course provides prospective teachers with an introduction to K-6 math standards and curriculum. In addition, prospective teachers will strengthen their understanding of mathematical content while learning research-informed teaching practices that support student learning of Number and Operations in elementary school. Emphasis is placed on providing the student with opportunities to prepare and present supervised lessons in an actual elementary school. Graduate level students will complete a research project analyzing and evaluating three math programs and identify each programs ability to provide an equitable and inclusive curriculum for all children.
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6283 - Fundamentals of Math 2 for K-6 Teachers: Algebraic Thinking, Geometry, Measurement, and Data
Credits: 2
This course is the second of two courses designed to prepare prospective teachers for teaching elementary-level mathematics. Prospective teachers will strengthen their understanding of mathematical content while learning research-informed teaching practices that support student learning of Algebraic Thinking, Geometry, Measurement, and Data in elementary school. Emphasis is placed on providing the student with opportunities to prepare and present supervised lessons in an actual elementary school classroom. Graduate level students will collaborate with a mentor, coach, or colleague to develop differentiation strategies for math instruction based on data analysis and evidence.
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6292 - Teaching Internship 1: Elementary
Credits: 1
Sixteen weeks of observation, participation and directed teaching in an accredited elementary school under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university faculty. Admission to the internship is by approval from the Admission and Progression Committee for Teacher Education. Graduate level students will be the Teacher of Record and will be under the supervision of a mentor, the building administration, and university faculty.
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6293 - Advanced Curriculum and Instructional Methods
Credits: 3
This course is an advanced study with systemic view of curriculum development, assessment, and professional learning for implementation of standards in an organization. Students also learn various models for leaders to monitor the curriculum. Learners study various research bases of effective methods of instruction. An emphasis is placed on the application of various learning and instructional theories to group settings.
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6294 - Teaching Internship 2: Elementary
Credits: 1
This course is intended to be a course that applies the scientific and philosophical foundations of teaching allowing the individual to effectively function as a teacher. This course includes observations from mentor teachers as well as university supervision. Observations on the eWalkthrough Observation tool are required. Students must score at Developing or higher on two summative evaluations in each Internship course. The Kansas Teacher Work Sample (KTWS) will be completed concurrently with Internship II). A score of 38 or higher is required on the KTWS.
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6302 - Teaching Health, Movement, & Fine Arts in the Elementary Classroom
Credits: 2
This course will prepare future elementary school teachers to appreciate, understand and use materials and techniques appropriate for developing elementary and early childhood student’s interest and ability in the areas of art, music, drama and movement. It will also provide knowledge and techniques necessary to integrate physical education and health-related games and activities appropriate to elementary education classrooms.
Offering: As needed
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EDUC 6503 - Knowledge and Beliefs About Reading
Credits: 3
This introductory course focuses on the history of reading and prominent reading research figures, how reading instruction has changed over the years, and how an historical and research-based perspective affects the students’ personal philosophy of reading instruction.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6513 - Accessing Literature and Informational Text
Credits: 3
This course expands students’ knowledge of literature and informational genres and focuses on identifying text access points for complex and considerate texts. Students will use appropriate strategies for the text/genre selected to ensure they scaffold instruction and employ the Gradual-Release-of-Responsibility Model for student success.
Offering: As Needed
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EDUC 6543 - Learning and Reading Strategies
Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the five components of reading instruction. Students will study and select research-based strategies and curriculum resources to meet identified learners’ needs. Students will be able to prepare lessons and model effective teaching practices involving multisensory techniques and scaffolded-learning.
Offering: As Needed
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