Courses
Begin in the exciting study of leading within your organization from qualified and experienced instructors!
The certificate requires four courses that generate 12 credit hours. Their titles, descriptions, duration, and amount of credit to be earned in each class are shared below.
Foundations in Organizational Leadership
This course for working professionals introduces students to the discipline and provides the framework for developing the leadership skills and mindset necessary forsuccess in today’s global environment. A discussion of the evolution of the field, analysis of contemporary situations, and engagement with senior-level business leaders are central to the class. This fully online, asynchronous course is the first course in the certificate program and successful completion is a pre-requisite for the other courses.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours Earned: 3
International Business
The asynchronous fully online course explores (a) what must be considered before implementing a global strategy; (b) opportunities and risks associated with conducting business globally; (c) four operating models for multi-national corporations; (d) cultural dimension as filters for international business; and (e) mid-level and executive level strategies for global business growth.
Duration: 9 weeks
Credit Hours Earned: 3
Organizational Behavior
The asynchronous fully online class explores the art and science of managing organization behavior by examining individual, group, and enterprise level activities that advance or hinder the work of organizations. The focus will be on anticipating and managing process, performance, and change in today’s complex business environment.
Duration: 9 weeks
Credit Hours Earned: 3
Groups and High Performance Teams
Developing the skills to effectively manage groups and teams is critical for today’s businessleaders. This fully online asynchronous course builds on the knowledge developed in Organizational Behavior, with a focus on understanding group dynamics and managing the stages through which groups progress, diagnosing and responding to problems in groups and teams, and applying decision-making models in team environments.
Duration: 9 weeks
Credit Hours Earned: 3
To ask questions about regarding coursework or the program, contact Dr. Linda McMullen (lcmullen@lagrange.edu).