MBA 692 - Social Impact
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Issues facing social innovators, those that work full-time for them, and those who support them; understanding complex systems of for-profit, nonprofit, and hybrid social ventures; outlining involvement in social innovation as part of a lifetime of meaningful service. |
MBA 692 - Social Innovation & Soc Entrp
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Issues facing social innovators, those that work full-time for them, and those who support them; understanding complex systems of for-profit, nonprofit, and hybrid social ventures; outlining involvement in social innovation as part of a lifetime of meaningful service. |
MBA 688 - Corporate Social Innovation
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Examining and applying models of social innovation unique to corporations: direct investment, partnerships with governments and/or NGOs, direct- or foundation-based philanthropy, and industry-or sector-level interventions, in both domestic and international contexts. |
MBA 645 - Intl Leadership and Strategy
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Understanding national, organizational, and ethnic cultures and cultural frameworks used for business. Cross-country analysis; international human resource issues and working abroad; focus on the competencies and practices that characterize global leaders and how they can strategically manage people in a global setting. |
MBA 584 - Intro to Global Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Global management frameworks such as national culture, the CAGE model of distances or differences (cultural, administrative, geographic and economic), a "flat" vs. "spiky" world, and applying such to functional areas of business (marketing, HR, finance, etc.). |
MBA 556 - Advertising & Promotion
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Key issues facing marketing managers when promoting products and services. Cases, readings, and research on the elements of effective communication strategies and promotional programs. |
MBA 549 R - Understanding Organizations
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Perspectives of psychology and sociology on the organization, organizational identity, organizational effectiveness, and organizational change. Critical thinking and application to cases and personal experience. |
MBA 537 - Change Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Theory and practice of change in organizations. |
MBA 505 - Leadership
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Develop leadership ability by identifying and building upon existing strengths. Students focus on maintaining positive professional relationships while motivating high performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. Topics include organizational culture and change, leader communication, and character. |
MPA 604 - Government & Nonprofit Acctg
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
An introduction to basic fund accounting, statement analysis, and financial reporting practices for governmental and nonprofit organizations. |
MPA 621 - Public & Nonprofit Budgeting
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Management of public and nonprofit financial resources: budget allocation, control, and planning. |
MPA 623 - Nonprofit Structure & Tax
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Introduction to the study of nonprofit organizations, including history, philosophy, organizational structure, government relations, tax rules, and applicable laws. |
MPA 624 - Nonprofit Finance
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Study financial structure and income sources for nonprofit organizations, and applicable laws regulating nonprofit finance. |
MPA 643 - Leadership in Public Admin
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Completion of a substantive culminating capstone project of the student's choice. The project will require that the student demonstrate mastery of critical issues in public administration, along with the knowledge and skills gained in the MPA program. Focus on key aspects of leadership in the public and not-for-profit sectors. |
MPA 650 - Nonprofit Organization Mgt
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Orient students to principles of best practice in the management of nonprofit organizations. Build foundational knowledge in the role, function, and diversity of nonprofit organizations generally, and examine the strategic management techniques most likely to help nonprofit organizations thrive. |
MPA 652 - Executive Nonprofit Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Introduction to nonprofit organizations, including history, philosophy, organizational structure, government relations, tax rules, and applicable laws. The financial structure and income sources for nonprofit organizations, and the applicable laws regulating nonprofit finance. |
MPA 655 - Volunteer Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
The focus of this course is on recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining volunteers, as well as managing volunteer programs as a whole. |
MPA 656 - NP Resource Dev & Leadership
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
An advanced course on resource development and nonprofit leadership. Students will learn how to incorporate development goals and strategies into nonprofit organizational management, with an emphasis on long-term growth. |
MPA 657 R - Nonprofit Board Practicum
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Students serve on the Board of Directors for a local nonprofit. |
MPA 659 R - Grantwell
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Project-based course exploring real-world issues in philanthropy. Understanding resource development, strategic funding priorities, applicant assessment, grant evaluation, and grant management through projects with large individual and institutional donors. |
