General Management
Through the General Management specialization, you can develop an understanding of the integration of business strategy and human resources in a competitive environment and explore the management perspective needed for effective change and long-term organizational success. Explore the development and implementation of business strategies that lead to competitive advantage, with a focus on how organizations compete and forecast environmental changes. Explore how to lead organizational change and learn to apply conflict resolution strategies at the individual and organizational levels.
Completion Requirements
- 35 semester credit hours
- Core courses (21 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (11 sem. cr.)
- Integrative capstone (3 sem. cr.)
Estimated time to completion: May be less than 2 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Semester 1 | ||
| MMSL 6100 | The Character of Leadership | 3 |
| MMSL 6110 | Building Organizational Culture: Leaders as Architects | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MMSL 6120 | Leading Vibrant and Diverse Teams | 3 |
| MMSL 6130 | Leadership in a Global Landscape | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MMSL 6140 | Framing and Analyzing Problems: Research Strategies for Leaders | 3 |
| MMSL 6150 | Developing and Communicating Solutions: Tools and Strategies for Leaders | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MMSL 6160 | Taking the Long View: Systems Thinking and Tools for Sustainability | 3 |
| MMSL 6570 | Leading Strategic Initiatives for Growth and New Value | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MMSL 6600 | Applications in Human Resource Management | 4 |
| MMSL 6661 | Leadership in Action: Change Management and Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MMSL 6900 | Capstone in Leadership: The Social Impact Vision and Project | 3 |
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