Organizational Performance Degree

This course is designed to equip both current and aspiring leaders with the essential skills to successfully spearhead organizational change initiatives. Learners will explore various change management theories and frameworks, with a strong emphasis on applying and evaluating these principles in real-world scenarios. Dual listed as MSOP 505/MMAL 505 Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Science in Organizational Performance (MSOP) or in the Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MMAL) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Management and Organizational Leadership Certificate of Completion program.

This course offers a review of individual and collective behavior in organizations, emphasizing efficient people management practices. Structured across three levels—individual, interpersonal, and collective—the course covers decision-making, motivation, personality, relationships, and influence. Its objective is to familiarize students with these principles, foster a critical view of organizations, and offer practical guidance for their professional endeavors in current and future work environments. Dual listed as MSOP 517/MMAL 517 Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Science in Organizational Performance (MSOP) or in the Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MMAL) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Management and Organizational Leadership Certificate of Completion program.

This course explores the role of business intelligence in managerial decision-making, covering data- and text-mining, warehousing, analytics, and visualization. It emphasizes skills for the effective communication of analytical insights and underscores the importance of a robust BI team for data-driven decisions at all organizational levels and lifecycle stages. The course systematically examines BI's application throughout the decision-making lifecycle, offering critical insights into a firm's health at each stage. Dual listed as MSOP 525/MMAL 525 Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Science in Organizational Performance (MSOP) or in the Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MMAL) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Intelligence and Analytics Certificate of Completion program

This course familiarizes students with analysis of diverse data types and emphasizes interpretation and communication of results. Students will investigate an array of statistical models, determine their appropriateness, and develop the ability to effectively interpret, recommend, and communicate results. The goal is to develop the skills to assist organizations in goal achievement through information analysis and process improvement. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Science in Organizational Performance (MSOP) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Intelligence and Analytics Certificate of Completion program.

This course explores effective leadership amid organizational change, examining it at macro and micro levels. Learners will explore paradigms, theories, and practices for successful change leadership. The curriculum, spanning historical and contemporary contexts, emphasizes practical application and evaluation of change management theories. Tailored for current and future leaders, the course equips them with skills to navigate change, and to foster an understanding of its impact on organizations, teams, and individuals. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Science in Organizational Performance (MSOP) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Organizational Change Management Certificate of Completion program.

This course explores techniques for collecting information about the financial activities of an organization, enabling an understanding of their nature, capabilities, and intentions. Students will explore how organizational decisions are made based on financial intelligence and analysis. Additionally, it addresses scenarios where accounting information is integral to decision-making processes with priorities beyond accounting considerations. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Science in Organizational Performance (MSOP) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Organizational Change Management Certificate of Completion program.

This course equips students with established project management practices, understanding the project life cycle, and skills for effective initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure. It covers key concepts such as change management and compliance and evaluating risk. The course explores project characteristics, timelines, roles, cost management, communication methods, and introduces essential Agile methodology elements. Students gain insights into project management tools and partner-centric documentation for collaborative efforts. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Organizational Performance (MSOP) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Project Consulting Certificate of Completion program.

Designed for potential consultants, this applications course investigates problem-solving and change agent principles. Consulting firms actively seek disciplinary diversity to address complex challenges. The curriculum focuses on developing management consulting skills, exploring best practices for organizational change from both internal and external consultants. It covers crucial consulting process elements like problem assessment, diagnosis, contract preparation, data collection, analysis, and recommendation formulation. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Master of Organizational Performance (MSOP) academic program or enrollment in the specialized Project Consulting Certificate of Completion program.