SLM501 – Strategic Leadership and Management (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: None
This course explores key leadership theories and strategic decision-making, focusing on the role of leaders in influencing and shaping organizational success. Students will engage with various leadership frameworks to understand how strategic decisions can drive organizational performance and sustainability.
SLM502 – Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: None
This course delves into the dynamics of individual and group behavior within organizations. It emphasizes the psychological and sociological factors that influence employee motivation, team building, communication, and organizational culture. Through theoretical and practical approaches, students will explore how these dynamics affect organizational effectiveness and change.
SLM503 – Human Resource Management (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: SLM502 – Organizational Behavior
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the context of leadership and management. It covers critical aspects such as talent acquisition, employee development, compensation strategies, and workforce planning. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills needed to manage HR functions effectively in diverse organizational settings.
SLM504 – Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: None
This course examines ethical decision-making within the context of corporate governance and social responsibility. It explores the roles and responsibilities of leaders in cultivating ethical practices and promoting corporate accountability and social integrity.
SLM505 – Change Management (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: SLM502 – Organizational Behavior
This course introduces students to the theories of change management, practical strategies for managing resistance, and effective frameworks for implementing organizational change. It combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students to lead successful change initiatives.
SLM506 – Leadership Theory and Practice (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: SLM501 - Strategic Leadership and Management
This course offers a comprehensive examination of leadership theories and models, focusing on their practical application and impact on organizational effectiveness. Students will explore a range of leadership strategies to understand how they influence team and organizational dynamics.
SLM507 – Financial Management for Leaders (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: None
This course develops financial literacy skills essential for leaders, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to support effective decision-making within organizations.
SLM508 – Project Management (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: SLM502 - Organizational Behavior and SLM505 - Change Management
This course covers essential methodologies, tools, and best practices for effectively planning, executing, and managing projects within various organizational contexts. It is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to lead projects to successful completion.
SLM509 – Communication for Leaders (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: SLM506 – Leadership Theory and Practice
This course enhances leaders' communication skills, focusing on negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective stakeholder engagement. It provides strategies for clear and persuasive communication across various organizational contexts.
SLM510 – Global Leadership and Diversity (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: SLM502 - Organizational Behavior and SLM506 - Leadership Theory and Practice
This course focuses on developing effective leadership strategies in diverse and global business environments. It covers cross-cultural leadership dynamics, diversity management, and the skills necessary to lead diverse teams across international boundaries.
SLM511 – Data Analytics for Leaders (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on how leaders can leverage data analytics to make informed, evidence-based decisions and enhance organizational performance. It covers statistical analysis, data visualization, predictive analytics, and decision-making tools.
SLM599 – Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: All Core Courses
This capstone course challenges students to apply their cumulative knowledge of leadership and management to real-world scenarios. Students will develop and execute a strategic project that addresses a significant organizational issue, demonstrating their ability to integrate and apply leadership principles and strategic decision-making skills.