ARCHIVED 2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Leadership Studies
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Mission Statement
The Master of Leadership Studies Degree program enables students to develop a broadened perspective in ethics, social sciences and humanities to advance into leadership positions within a community or organization. In their studies, students will identify and assess the common challenges of leadership that cut across business, social and cultural contexts.
Master of Leadership Studies
MLD 525 - Theories and Models of Leadership 3.00 credit hours
Students will study the theories and models of leadership, including situational leadership, trait and skill theory and servant leadership. Explores self-awareness through assessment tools, as well as strategies for personal, team and organizational leadership. Emphasis on application of theoretical concepts to actual leaders and leadership situations.
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MLD 545 - Ethical Challenges of Leadership 3.00 credit hours
An examination of the ways in which ethics provides the grounding for the practice of leadership. Attention given to how leadership involves use of a set of values and an ethical stance to engage followers. Leadership is defined as more than occupying an organizational position or wielding power. Topics covered include ethical systems, the nature of values, the reciprocal relationship between leaders and followers, the exercise of power and decision-making.
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MLD 558 - Conflict Resolution 3.00 credit hours
A study of the prevailing theories and methods of conflict resolution from a variety of perspectives and in a number of settings—including interpersonal, business, cross-cultural and international. Special attention is given to developing facilitative communication and negotiation skills.
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MLD 565 - Global Leadership 3.00 credit hours
Students in Global Leadership will explore the role of a leader in our expanding, culturally diverse world. Students will consider the effect of globalization on leadership, and define the characteristics necessary to successfully lead internationally. They will explore concepts such as nationalism, study international notions of power and justice and examine international regions and leaders within a wide range of contexts. The impact of cultural diversity and multi-cultural awareness will also be explored.
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MLD 611 - Developing a Vision for a Social Impact Venture 3.00 credit hours
This course surveys the current and historical landscape of social entrepreneurship and analyzes innovative, market-oriented approaches that address the world’s most challenging social issues. Students will engage with tools for personal reflection and assessment, and develop a vision for how their unique backgrounds, experiences and talents can intersect with global need. Learning will take place by engaging with the texts, case studies, group discussions, field experiences and guest speakers who have successfully launched social ventures. The course will culminate in an industry-standard “pitch competition” where unique venture ideas are shared and critiqued.
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MLD 614 - Administration of Higher Education 3.00 credit hours
This course studies the prevailing theories and research regarding the role of the administrator in American higher education. Students will examine the organizational and governance context in which the administrator operates and develop skills that will broaden their capacity to respond to the changing managerial and leadership needs in higher education.
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MLD 618 - The Business of Sport 3.00 credit hours
An introduction to the business of sport management, with a special emphasis on sport finance. This course provides students with an opportunity to study and learn skills relative to financial issues in sport management, including the basics of sport finance, how to obtain funds, entrepreneurial ventures, financial analysis, capital structuring, financial management, profit management and exit strategies. It is intended for students with an interest in sport business careers.
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MLD 624 - College Student Development 3.00 credit hours
An overview of college student development theory. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to study, critique and apply student development theories and models as they relate to teaching, advising and working with diverse college student population.
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MLD 628 - The Science of Sport 3.00 credit hours
Scientists use technology and other tools to examine a wide range of sport phenomena ranging from the measurement of baseball pitch velocity to the design of new football equipment to make the game safer. This course will allow you to understand and use some of these tools to examine athletic performance, perhaps even your own, and to investigate the design and production of sports equipment. Variable topics, such as the physics of sport performance, psychological aspects or the role of exercise and brain function for performance health and learning will be considered.
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MLD 631 - Launching the Social Impact Venture 3.00 credit hours
Social entrepreneurs often disrupt conventional business paradigms as they define new frontiers of valued creation and social impact. This course equips students to move an idea from concept to launch. Students will gain the practical knowledge needed to start a social venture, including an understanding of business entity models, traditional and non-traditional financing sources, how to evaluate risk and the creation and use of a business plan. Personal mentoring and connections to potential resources will give students the realistic prospect of launching a high-impact social venture.
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MLD 634 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education 3.00 credit hours
An examination of the legal and ethical issues relevant in college and university environments. Students will be introduced to the law as it relates to higher education and will be asked to critically examine the impact of legal issues on practitioners. Approaches for managing the ethical challenges of higher education administration are also explored.
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MLD 638 - The Social Significance of Sport 3.00 credit hours
This course considers topics of historic and current cultural interest, such as the role of sport in the construction of race, gender, social class or ethnicity; the use of sport to achieve political ends; the socio-political purposes of urban and suburban sport spaces; the religious nature of sport; the globalization of sport as an economic and cultural function; and the role of sport in socialization processes. The seminars are intended to provide students with a greater understanding of the theoretical and practical roles of sport in society.
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MLD 641 - Sustaining and Growing the Social Impact Venture 3.00 credit hours
Growing and sustaining a mission-driven enterprise requires a unique approach to management and operation. This course prepares students to effectively lead an organization in pursuit of the “triple bottom-line” of social, environmental and financial success. Attention will be given to the fundamentals of accounting, finance, personnel development, marketing and impact assessment. Through case studies and practical application, students will be able to lead a social enterprise toward sustainable and scalable growth, reaching new levels of financial and social impact.
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MLD 683 - Leadership for Social Change and Renewal 3.00 credit hours
A study of contemporary leaders who have developed organizations and programs addressing critical environmental and social issues. Their strategies for building consensus and constituencies will be considered in light of social and ethical theory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed at least one course in all three theme areas and one elective.
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MLD 692 - Special Topics in Leadership 3.00 credit hours
A topical course offering a study of the leadership skills and strategies necessary for success in a wide variety of contexts including business, higher education, athletics and social entrepreneurship. Repeatable once, if on different topic.
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MLD 693 - Practicum 3.00 credit hours
An applied leadership course requiring independent work conducted in an on-campus office or program which is project driven and completed on an individual basis under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite(s): Both instructor and MLD Program Coordinator/Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies approval required for enrollment.
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MLD 695 - Internship 1.00-3.00 credit hours
The course provides students with practical experience by applying leadership concepts and technical skills learned in the classroom. This course may be repeated for credit for up to three credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of nine credit hours of graduate coursework in the subject, approval of the MLD Program Coordinator and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies.
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MLD 696 - Thesis 3.00 credit hours
Production of a journal quality written research document addressing a narrow leadership issue with significant depth. Taken in lieu of MLD 697 .
Prerequisite(s): Both instructor and MLD Program Coordinator/Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies approval required for enrollment.
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MLD 697 - Leadership Studies Capstone 3.00 credit hours
An advanced leadership learning experience with a significant written component, done as groups or individually, and tailored, to the extent possible, to the interests of particular courses of study.
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