Emphasis is placed on practical applications of these ideas, with the central goal being to assist students in becoming intelligent consumers of research findings and conclusions. Students explore various aspects of managerial and supervisory behavior as it relates to everyday life. Emphasis is placed on preactical applications of behavioral science research findings in the areas of motivation, decision making, problem solving, and employee development. Students will plan and conduct a self-directed inquiry into a research question of interest. Students examine economic concepts and apply them to issues that occur from local to global economies.
Students consider the process of making ethical decisions in an increasing complex world.
They also look at the history and description of the major constructs of ethics which have guided mankind for thousands of years and review those theories in light of today's issues. After learning various definitions and changing concepts of leadership over time, students share their ideas on what leadership is, on the differences between management and leadership, the key ingredients of leadership and how one can learn to become a leader. Students review and reflect on key concepts learned throughout the program, integrating these concepts for future personal and professional applications.