Term One
OL301 Dynamics of Group Behavior - 3 credits
Students examine group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the principles of group dynamics, problem solving and decision making, and the diagnosis and resolution of conflict.

OL303 Introduction to Research Methodology - 3 credits
Students learn the purpose and value of research as a problem-solving tool in organizations. Approaches for identifying, analyzing, and studying organizational problems are emphasized as students select and analyze appropriate organizational problems for their applied research projects.

OL312 Research Writing Strategies - 3 credits
Students deal with principles of writing based on analytical and formal research, including form and style, organization, and literature review. Inductive analysis, research and documentation are emphasized while laying the groundwork for the writing requirements in remaining courses.

OL302 Adult Development and Aging - 3 credits
Students evaluate their own lives from the perspective of adult development theory through discovering the opportunities and challenges that typically characterize development during the adult years.

Term Two
OL401 Independent Study: Applied Research Project Part I - 1 credit
Students describe the purpose, setting, history, scope, and importance of their applied research topics.

OL305 Managing Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits
Students assess and improve their communication skills in order to be more productive in various organizational settings. Key concepts include conflict management, constructive feedback, active listening, power, mentoring, and dysfunctional communication.

OL307 Introduction to Data Analysis - 3 credits
Students explore how data analysis contributes to making decisions and solving organizational problems. Basic methods of summarizing, analyzing, and presenting research data are explained.

OL402 Independent Study: Applied Research Project Part II - 2 credits
Students will write a review of the literature using primary sources of information in the social sciences.

OL306 World View: Faith & Vocation - 3 credits
Students gain understanding of the integration of the Christian world view in contemporary life and work.

Term Three
OL308 Organizational Communication - 3 credits
Students refine both written and oral presentation skills. Presenting ideas, reports, and proposals clearly and concisely are the primary goal of this course.

OL309 Principles of Leadership - 3 credits
Students will examine models of leadership, focusing on the importance of strategic thinking, managing change, and assessment of leadership behaviors and managerial style so as to develop a personal growth plan for improving leadership performance.

OL310 Cultural Influences in the Workplace - 3 credits
Students consider the relationships between culture and the world of work. They discover how the environment, especially the workplace, has been shaped by the values and life experiences of various ethnic and racial groups.

OL311 Values & Ethical Decision Making - 3 credits
Students discuss ethical theory and social and personal values as they relate to problem solving and decision making.

OL403 Independent Study: Applied Research Project III - 2 credits
Students report their research results, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for organizational change. Includes formal presentation of their final Applied Research Project.