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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces participants to the BLA program by providing overviews and explanations of the program's mission, goals and outcomes, the curricular contents, class preparation expectations, the types of assignments, the grade evaluation criteria, and the applied research project. It will also introduce students to the basics of technologies available and useful for the program. Includes the administration of early program assessment instruments; those are assessment instruments which will aim to measure participants' progress in regard to a specific program outcome at the beginning and the end of the program. Finally, participants will complete and discuss a Kiersey self-assessment examination.
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3.00 Credits
This course exposes participants to some major historical perspectives on leadership. In addition, it examines two major features of effective leadership, namely creativity and change. Special emphasis is placed on exploring how these views of and features of leadership can be applied in participants' own professional and personal lives. A major assignment for this course is the development of a leadership definition, by each student, that integrates aspects of the course contents. Prerequisite: BLA 300
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3.00 Credits
Students learn how to become effective oral and written communicators and negotiators in organizational settings. Communication theories are examined and discussed as the basis for understanding the dynamics of the communication and negotiation processes. Students apply these concepts as they develop skills in oral presentation, negotiation, and in writing composition in regard to writing letters, memoranda, emails and reports. A major course assignment is an individual oral presentation in which students use presentation management technology that is appropriate to tasks that leaders typically perform in organizations. Prerequisite: BLA 302
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3.00 Credits
This course examines major current theories of leadership and "followership," which includes various multicultural perspectives. It also examines some historical perspectives on management theory and the ways in which some current management theories are practically applicable in organizations (e.g., systems management and management by objectives). Emphasis is additionally placed on learning about: 1. the similarities and differences between management and leadership; 2. leading and managing organizational change; 3. effective leadership within the diversity of an organization; and 4. resolving conflicts due to diversity and other cultural differences. Prerequisite: BLA 304
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the ethical challenges and issues that face individuals at all levels within an organization. Students become familiar with types of organizational ethics policies and codes, and ways in which the ethics culture of an organization develops. A model for ethical decision making is presented, which is applied in numerous types of exercises and case studies. Case studies and case analyses are also created by students through which they address actual ethical situations from their experiences in organizations. Prerequisite: BLA 306.
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3.00 Credits
Through reading works from various literary genres (e.g., biography, essay, novel, novella, play - tragedy or comedy, short story, poetry, and viewing film) this course will examine the lives, representations, or portrayals of leaders. Students will practice decision making by assessing the leadership in the literary work(s) and flm according to leadership theories and their own definition of leadership. Prerequisite: BLA 308
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3.00 Credits
This course studies basic principles of and important strategies for marketing in for-profit and non-profit organizations. Emphases are placed upon examining 1. the role of marketing in creating and delivering the value proposition, and 2. how marketing fits into an organizational structure. A major assignment in this course is for the students to develop a management/administrative plan for marketing a particular project or program within an organization. Prerequisite: BLA 310
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3.00 Credits
Students examine key concepts of research design, methods of data collection and data analysis. They are familiarized with the fundamentals of writing a clear research question, literature review, hypothesis formation, sampling techniques, developing questionnaires, interviewing, and designing tables and graphs. They also learn to use appropriate research technologies, which can be applied to their work in organizational situations. A major outcome of this course is that students will complete a proposal and a detailed research plan for their applied research projects. Prerequisite: BLA 400
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3.00 Credits
Students investigate the financial concepts and principles necessary to be fiscally competent and responsible leaders and administrators in organizations. They are provided with a working knowledge of essential concepts, techniques, and technologies that are used in understanding and administering the finances of organizations. Sound decision making in the application of those concepts, techniques, and technologies for effective organizational leadership is a principal emphasis. Preequisite: BLA 402
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3.00 Credits
This course familiarizes students with the application of the principles and methods of the science of behavior and mental processes of people at work. Topics include motivational theory, the role of organizational vision and mission statements, performance appraisals, conflict resolution, job satisfaction, employee safety and health, and various human relations issues in organizational administration. Prerequisite: BLA 404
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