Professional and Continuing Studies
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Masters of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership
The master's program in Applied Organizational Leadership is designed to equip professionals with the
strategic, analytical, and leadership skills necessary for success in today's complex organizational
environments. The program integrates advanced coursework in leadership, strategy, analytics, and ethics,
culminating in a capstone project that allows students to apply their acquired skills in a real-world
setting tailored to their chosen career field.
Concentration Descriptions:
Military Leadership – A concentration in this area focuses on the specific skills that are necessary for
leadership in the military or other areas of government. Examples of jobs that may be attained with this
concentration include military officers, government contractors, or federal directors.
Public Management Leadership – A concentration is this area focuses on skills that are needed to be
successful in the public management sector. Examples of jobs that may be attained with this concentration
include fire and police chiefs, local government officials, and public works directors.
Non-Profit Leadership – A concentration in this area prepares graduates to be successful in non-profit
organizations including charity organizations, churches, schools, and government entities. Examples of
jobs that may be attained with this concentration include organization directors, educational consultants,
and religious leadership positions.
Sports Leadership: A concentration in this area prepares graduates for leadership positions in sports
organizations, schools and colleges, and sports media entities. Examples of jobs that may be attained with
this concentration include coaches, analysts, athletic advisors, athletic directors, youth sports coordinators,
and sports operations managers.
| Major Core | ||
| PCS 6343 | Foundations of Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| PCS 6323 | Effective Organizational Discourse | 3 |
| PCS 8103 | Strategic Initiative Leadership in the Workplace | 3 |
| PCS 8903 | Integrative Leadership and Organizational Strategy | 3 |
| Concentration Courses: | ||
| Students will complete 18 hours from their chosen concentration | 18 | |
Military Leadership: | ||
| Organizational Culture | ||
| Principles of Effective Leadership | ||
| Personnel Management for the Public Sector | ||
| Operational Leadership and External Reporting | ||
| Conducting Team-Based Evaluations and Metrics | ||
| Strategic Change and Management | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Women in Public Administration | ||
Public Management Leadership: | ||
| Organizational Culture | ||
| Principles of Effective Leadership | ||
| Personnel Management for the Public Sector | ||
| Operational Leadership and External Reporting | ||
| Leading in a Non-Profit Environment | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Women in Public Administration | ||
| Public Personnel Management | ||
| Local Government Finance | ||
Non-Profit Leadership: | ||
| Organizational Culture | ||
| Principles of Effective Leadership | ||
| Digital Transformation and Adaptive Leadership | ||
| Operational Leadership and External Reporting | ||
| Leading in a Non-Profit Environment | ||
| Conducting Team-Based Evaluations and Metrics | ||
| Strategic Marketing Management | ||
| Strategic Brand Management | ||
Sports Leadership: | ||
| Organizational Culture | ||
| Principles of Effective Leadership | ||
| Operational Leadership and External Reporting | ||
| Leading in a Non-Profit Environment | ||
| Globalization and Sport | ||
| Sport Management | ||
| Funding of Sport | ||
| Sport Law | ||
| Event and Facility Management | ||
| Ethical Issues in Sport | ||
| Total Hours: | 30 | |
PCS 6003 Personnel Management for the Public Sector: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Examines relationships and issues in personnel management and human resource development within the context of emergency management organizations
PCS 6103 Designing Immersive VR Experiences I: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course will provide students the opportunity to explore the basics of VR locomotion, manipulating, puppeteering, and organizing 3D models, immersive location design, and the production of immersive experiences
PCS 6113 Designing Immersive VR Experiences II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PCS 4103/6103). Three hours lecture. Building on the basic skills developed during Designing Immersive Experiences I, this course will provide students the opportunity to build advanced VR animations using the content editor of Engage
PCS 6203 Digital Transformation and Adaptive Leadership: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Provides students with the knowledge and skills to navigate and lead in the rapidly evolving digital business environment. Students will engage in research and analysis of how converging technologies are reshaping business functions such as virtual team management, digital marketing, and business intelligence
PCS 6313 Organizational Culture: 3 hours.
This course explores the concept of organizational culture and how effective leadership can influence that culture
PCS 6323 Effective Organizational Discourse: 3 hours.
This course explores the concept of effective discourse within an organization
PCS 6333 Principles of Effective Leadership: 3 hours.
(Co-requisite: PCS 6343) Three hours lecture. This course explores the concept of balance within leadership by evaluating common leadership dichotomies that leaders must constantly consider to be effective
PCS 6343 Foundations of Organizational Leadership: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course illustrates the power of personal accountability, building relationships, effective communication, proper prioritization of tasks, and empowering people to create a positive impact on organizations and their missions
PCS 7000 Directed Individual Study in Prof & Continuing Studies: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
PCS 8103 Strategic Initiative Leadership in the Workplace: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Equips students with the skills to formulate and implement strategic initiatives in various organizational settings
PCS 8123 Operational Leadership and External Reporting: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Focuses on the practical aspects of operational leadership. This course guides students how to make data-driven decisions and effectively communicate these to internal and external stakeholders the problem-based team scenarios
PCS 8153 Leading in a Non-Profit Environment: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course is designed for those interested in leadership roles within non-profit organizations. Students will explore various leadership theories, operational strategies, and external reporting mechanisms specific to non-profit organizations
PCS 8703 Conducting Team-Based Evaluations and Metrics: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course helps students understand the methodologies and tools used for conducting team-based evaluations. Students will learn to develop performance metrics and use these to formulate actionable insights for organizational improvement
PCS 8903 Integrative Leadership and Organizational Strategy: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This capstone course synthesizes key concepts in integrative leadership and organizational strategy, culminating in a comprehensive project that demonstrates mastery of the program's learning outcomes