Management and Organizational Leadership Minor
Course Requirements
Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the minor.
Minor Requirements
Mgmt and Org Leadership Minor Requirements (21 credit hours)
Complete the following:
In Organizational Theory, students will explore how internal and external environments influence organizational designs, structures, cultures, processes, practices, and people. Change identification and execution will be discussed.
In Financial Decision Making, students will learn to analyze and interpret both historical and estimated financial data used by leaders and managers to conduct daily operations, plan future operations, and develop overall business strategies.
In Research-Informed Decision Making, students learn the art and science of using research in decision making in a professional context. Students will explore research methodologies, critically evaluate data sources, and apply evidence-based strategies to problem situations and decision-making scenarios to make informed decisions.
In Data-Informed Decision Making, students will become familiar with how to evaluate and analyze data to determine its relevance to organizational needs.
In Operations Management students will be introduced to concepts and techniques for design, planning, and control of service and manufacturing operations. Students will learn the basic definitions of operations management terms, tools and techniques for analyzing operations, and strategic context for making operational decisions.
In Human Resource Management, students examine policies and practices regarding employee planning, recruitment, selection, compensation, training, and development. Attention is given to current regulatory employment issues.
In Organizational Dynamics, students will discuss current societal forces that influence managers and leaders in organizations. By delving into a variety of topics, such as DEI, cybersecurity, and sustainability, students will explore the significance of decision making to organizational culture.
PMHS Majors only (replaces MGOL 412)
This course is an introduction to the basic methods of qualitative and quantitative research. Focus is on the basic concepts of scientific inquiry as applied to social services. Prerequisite: PMHS 421 Family & Group Dynamics.