Organizational Leadership and Supervision (M.S.)

Core Requirements (18 credit hours)

All students complete the core courses to build a foundation in the key principles of organizational leadership. In these courses, students will learn how to assess and enhance organizational climates and cultures. In addition, they will use human resource practices, budgeting, and cost control methods to promote unit effectiveness.

• OLS 510 - Foundations of Behavior and Leadership in Organizations Cr. 3
• OLS 515 - Foundations of Human Resources Cr. 3
• OLS 520 - Foundations of Organizational Context Cr. 3
• OLS 525 - Organizational Analysis and Action Cr. 3

Human Resources Option (18 credit hours)

The human resources option prepares students to understand the theory as well as the practice of HR. This option ties specific skills in HR practice to a broad-based perspective that will prepare graduates for the challenges of a changing workplace.

• One elective (approved by advisor)(3 credits)

• OLS 545 - Compensation and Benefits Cr. 3
• OLS 555 - Workforce Planning and Employment Cr. 3
• OLS 565 - Employee Relations Cr. 3
• OLS 575 - Contemporary Employment Practices and the Law Cr. 3
• OLS 585 - Health Safety and Security Cr. 3

Leadership Option (18 credit hours)

Organizations need leaders at all levels as they face a global marketplace and a more diverse and rapidly changing society. This program prepares individuals with the theory, skills, and action-oriented perspective required of them as they live and work in a changing society.

• Two electives (approved by advisor)(6 credits)

• OLS 530 - System Change and Organization Development Cr. 3
• OLS 540 - Leading Collaborative Projects and Work Teams Cr. 3
• OLS 570 - Leadership Across Cultural Boundaries Cr. 3
• OLS 587 - Developing a Leadership Philosophy Cr. 3