This course equips students with the skills to design a rigorous and ethically sound approach to their proposed project. Students will identify viable data sources, determine appropriate sampling strategies, and assess the sample size necessary to produce credible results. Students will select and secure the resources and materials needed for project execution and create clear data collection and analysis protocols. Prerequisite: RES 730.

This course develops students’ ability to critically examine and contextualize problems of practice within established bodies of knowledge and existing paradigms. Through synthesis of concepts from scholarly and professional publications, students will incorporate evidence-based perspectives to justify the intended project. Particular attention is given to evaluating underlying assumptions in research, fostering the ability to question, analyze, and apply knowledge with rigor and relevance. Prerequisite: RES 720.

This course guides students through the systematic process of identifying and refining a problem of practice within an applied setting. Students will evaluate the significance, scope, and practical implications of the identified issue, ensuring it is relevant to their field of study and professional context. Emphasis is placed on aligning the problem with an appropriate research approach and clearly defined purpose, leading to the development of focused research questions. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to articulate intended project outcomes that not only address the problem of practice but also demonstrate scholarly rigor and practical value.

This course provides a foundation for the design, implementation, and interpretation of qualitative research. Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations of qualitative methodologies and align appropriate approaches with defined problems of practice.  Students will develop skills in qualitative data analysis through the application of established methodologies and emerging technological tools, while also learning to communicate results effectively. Students will interpret and apply qualitative findings to generate actionable solutions that inform decision-making. Prerequisite: RES 710.

This course provides a foundation for the design, implementation, and interpretation of quantitative research. Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations of quantitative methodologies and align appropriate approaches with defined problems of practice. Students will develop skills in quantitative data analysis through the application of appropriate statistical techniques, while also learning to communicate results effectively. Students will interpret and apply quantitative findings to generate actionable solutions that inform decision-making. Prerequisite: RES 705.

Effective leadership in today’s organizations relies on the ability to leverage data science for ethical problem-solving and decision-making. This course equips students with practical knowledge of data analytics. Students new to data science will gain a working knowledge of data usage, while experienced students will develop more advanced strategies and language for integrating analytics into their workflow. Through the exploration of data sets, case studies, and diverse cross-functional perspectives, students will learn how to ethically apply data-driven insights to tackle complex workplace challenges and drive successful team outcomes. 

This seminar examines cutting edge trends in organizational change, the current global business climate, forces driving change, and issues related to positioning organizations for the future. The topics selected will connect change with culture, existing organizational strategies, and the process of change in future directions. Major case study examples of organizational change are included in the learning process.

This course addresses the alignment of organizational culture with organizational structure and strategy. The role of leaders in creating, maintaining, and changing culture is emphasized. The course includes contemporary applications of theory and practice in the role leaders have in guiding organizational culture toward successful outcomes.

This course explores ethical theories and professional standards guiding organizational leadership in complex, multidisciplinary contexts. Students examine moral dilemmas, assess the influence of social and systemic dynamics on ethical decision-making, and develop ethically grounded leadership strategies that promote accountability, equity, and sustainability.

This course develops students’ knowledge and understanding of contemporary leadership and management theory and practice. Students gain an understanding of the differences between leadership and management as well as implications of and reasons for these differences. Students analyze core leadership and management practices and evaluate and communicate their relevance to effective organizational performance in a complex, diverse, and rapidly changing globalized business environment. This class will encourage students to develop and reflect on their own leadership and management competencies and experiences. Students will also start to establish a foundation of doctoral level research and presentation.