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An interdisciplinary course with an emphasis on the following: students will identify individual and team leadership skills within but not limited to planning strategically, communication, decision-making, conflict management, dialogical skills, effective team-building and global leadership. The candidate will investigate multiple leadership models and define the philosophy of philanthropy. This course is intended to provide candidates the framework to develop and apply their emerging leadership style.
This course will present the key elements of an adequate anthropology. This is requisite for all in leadership, since leaders must know who it is that they are leading. The human person will be studied from the perspective of philosophy and theology, that is, by the application of both human reason and revelation. Key topics will include: the material and spiritual composition of the human person, the final purpose of human existence, the significance of man created in the image of God, the correct notion of human freedom, the effects of original sin and redemption on the human person, the centrality of moral virtue in human flourishing. This course will also consider man as a social creature by considering pertinent key elements of Catholic social doctrine, such as the notion of the common good, solidarity, and subsidiarity, as well as the Catholic vision for human society from both a political and an economic perspective.
Human Resource Management examines topics related to the stewardship and alignment of an organization's people (human resources) in order to facilitate organizational effectiveness. Candidates in this course will develop: a) a solid understanding of the Church's teachings on Human Resource Management related topics such as the dignity of the human person, personal vocation, compensation, and the meaning and value of work; b) knowledge of how to build and align human resource management practices such as employee engagement, hiring and selection, onboarding and orientation, performance management, payroll and compensation management, as well as talent and succession management, to enhance mission effectiveness; and c) a working knowledge of the regulatory environment surrounding the management of human resources such as ACA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ERISA, Title VII, etc.
This course presents a comprehensive study of theories and principles from historic and current communication practices within a variety of organizational contexts and ethical situations. The course stresses: a) the importance of communications for leading individuals and groups to meet organizational goals; b) recognizing and examining the causes of communications problems; and c) developing the communications knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve effective organizational performance. Remote and mobile communication issues and strategies will also be addressed.
This course is designed to provide students an understanding of the fundamentals of financial planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting model and the means by which such information is utilized for decision making purposes. The course focuses on the benefits of a financial information system to enhance financial and organizational effectiveness. Students will study the crucial aspects of financial analysis and management so that they will have an understanding of the requirements to identify, measure, and communicate financial information, both internally and externally. Key concepts such as strategic financial management, forecasting, and accounting controls are explored.
This course will focus on the policies and procedures needed to lead collaborative teams for change. Candidates will participate in real world scenarios focused on the art and science of respecting both man's temporal and spiritual good. Through a variety multiple modalities, candidates will examine contemporary world topics.