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Online Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior Curriculum

The online Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior curriculum at Benedictine University provides you with the breadth and depth of knowledge to lead effectively in a company or organization. You will gain a solid foundation and comprehensive understanding of issues in strategic planning, labor relations, managerial accounting, information management, global interdependence, workforce diversity, change management, and ethical leadership. You will learn from professors and top national academicians who are experts in their field and teach from their own experience in organizational behavior and organization development.

The organizational behavior degree and training at Benedictine will provide you with excellent academic preparation to lead organizations and manage change in a rapidly evolving, global business environment.

To earn the Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior (MSMOB), students are required to complete 30 credit-hours as described below.

Core Courses (30 credits)

MNGT 6101 Organizational Behavior: Theory and Contemporary Practice (3 Credits)

Covers the basic theory and application of administration and management. Emphasizes organizational behavior, including problems of motivation, leadership, organizational design and organization culture.


MNGT 6201 Organizational Development (3 Credits)

Considers the theory and practice of organizational change and organization development (O.D.). Discusses analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of change programs. Covers the learning process, O.D. interventions, consultant skills, employee participation, monitoring success, reinforcement and ethical issues.


MNGT 6202 Groups and Team Building (3 Credits)

Develops a knowledge of team building, its theoretical basis, and its strengths and weaknesses as an organization development (OD) intervention. Includes the application of team building in organizational performance.


MNGT 6203 Organization Development Consulting Skills (3 Credits)

Covers the concepts, models and philosophy of process consultation and its role in organization development. Emphasizes the application of this key activity in consulting to organizations, groups and individuals. Presented in a context useful to consultants and mangers alike.


MNGT 6204 Research for Managerial Decision Making (3 Credits)

Covers alternative methods of research design for organization studies. Emphasizes academic and practitioner research issues, and skill building in the logic and practice of organizational research. Includes qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, analysis and report writing.


MNGT 6205 Global Change (3 Credits)

Examines and analyzes organization development (OD) values and their relationship with national and cultural values globally. Consists of an overview and case studies involving application and adaptation of management and OD practices to local situations differing by organization and national culture


MNGT 6701 Business Intelligence (3 Credits)

This course explores how data and information systems can be utilized to drive effective operations, improved decisionmaking and create strategic advantages in organizations. Reviews information lifecycle components of data collection, analysis, and interpretation as well as the development of measurement systems for strategic goals. Includes an introduction to common analysis techniques and technology tools utilized for both analysis and presentation. Focus will be placed on collecting and transforming quality data to draw appropriate conclusions.


MNGT 6301 Human Resources and Talent Management (3 Credits)

Introduction to strategic human resource management. Covers the relationship of business and HR planning and the changing character of the workforce. Provides systemic overview of recruiting, training, compensation, and diversity, inclusion, legal issues, and employee relations.

Prerequisite: MNGT 5101 or waived, or MNGT 6101


MNGT 6401 Leadership and Ethics in a Global Environment (3 Credits)

Examines important ethical theories and considers the need for social responsibility in business and other organizations. Studies the ethical dilemmas faced by leaders in such areas as marketing, product safety, the environment, and job discrimination.


MNGT 6601 Project Management (3 Credits)

This course emphasizes planning, while introducing project management fundamentals and principles from the standpoint of the project manager who must plan, organize, execute, and monitor and control non-operational activities to deliver projects on-time, under-budget and within performance objectives.


Foundation Courses* (Subject to waiver)

ACCT 5100 Accounting for Non-Financial Managers (3 Credits)

Surveys a broad range of financial techniques applied to business and organizational problems. Emphasizes understanding rather than mathematical rigor. Stresses interpretation and analysis of problems


BALT 5101 Analytical Tools for Management Decisions (3 Credits)

The goal for this course is to prepare students to be more effective users of quantitative information, as well as to avoid the many potential pitfalls from the misuse of statistical methods. The emphasis is on understanding what a previously obtained data set implies and, if appropriate, to develop meaningful forecasts with a reasonable sense of confidence. Specific topics include data analysis and statistical description, sampling and statistical inference, time series, and regression analysis. Prerequisite: none


*Waiver of one or more Foundation courses may be determined by the department chair/program director on a case-by-case basis. Students with equivalent undergraduate coursework completed within seven years from the date of application to the program with a grade of B or higher may be eligible for a foundation course waiver. Students with a relevant graduate degree or a professional or industry certificate/licensure (e.g. Certified Public Accountant, Project Management Professional, etc.) may also be eligible for a waiver of a foundation course.

Read About the Impact of Organizational Behavior

If you are interested in finding out more about how the learning outcomes in the Master’s in Management and Organizational Behavior play out in the real world, here are several resources focusing on skills emphasized in the program:

Organizational Leadership and Organizational Management

Further your professional goals by taking targeted management and organizational behavior courses.


Organizational Behavior

Develop your professional skills by learning the fundamentals of organizational behavior and how to influence it effectively.


Organizational Development

Hone your professional skills with concepts learned in key management and organizational behavior courses.


Organizational Change and Restructuring

Learn to effectively implement change with targeted management and organizational behavior courses.


Human Resource Management

Learn how to increase your impact with management and organizational behavior courses.


Psychology and Sociology

Learn how to make a difference with management and organizational behavior courses.


 

Optional Concentrations

In addition, you have the option to add a concentration in Digital Marketing, Project Management, Change Management, or Talent Management to your M.S.M.O.B. degree and strengthen your place in the market.

Project Management Concentration

MNGT 5101 Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)

Covers the basic theory and application of administration and management. Emphasizes organizational behavior, including problems of motivation, leadership, organizational design and organization culture.


MNGT 6101 Organizational Behavior: Theory and Contemporary Practice (3 Credits)

Covers the basic theory and application of administration and management. Emphasizes organizational behavior, including problems of motivation, leadership, organizational design and organization culture.


MNGT 6601 Project Management (3 Credits)

This course emphasizes planning, while introducing project management fundamentals and principles from the standpoint of the project manager who must plan, organize, execute, and monitor and control non-operational activities to deliver projects on-time, under-budget and within performance objectives.


MNGT 6602 Project Cost and Scheduling (3 Credits)

This course highlights the importance of project managers understanding and applying project management tools and techniques to develop and manage project cost, schedule and financial plans.


 

Digital Marketing Concentration

MKTG 6101 Brand and Marketing Management (3 Credits)

Introduces students to the theory, practice, and current trend of brand and marketing management. Students explore consumer behavior, market research, new product development, pricing, distribution, and promotional considerations. Learn current marketing principles and practices applied in various industries. Includes discussion of the emerging role and impact of big data, data mining, text mining, and artificial intelligence on marketing automation and brand management. Analyze business cases to appreciate the successes and failures of major brands.

Prerequisite: BALT 5101 or waived


MKTG 6102 Advanced Search and Social Marketing (3 Credits)

First half of course focuses on certification, either obtaining, becoming familiar with or refreshing Google Adwords and SEO certifications. First half also covers pay per click advertising in social channels (students who already have adwords certification can focus on social pay per click). Second half focuses on participation on live campaigns and gaining advanced experience.


MKTG 6103 Advanced Content Marketing, Automation, and Google Analytics (3 Credits)

First half of course focuses on certification, either obtaining, becoming familiar with or refreshing Hubspot and Google Analytics certifications (students who already have these certifications can focus on marketing automation). Second half focuses on participation on live campaigns and gaining advanced experience.


 

Change Management Concentration

MNGT 6201 Organizational Development (3 Credits)

Considers the theory and practice of organizational change and organization development (O.D.). Discusses analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of change programs. Covers the learning process, O.D. interventions, consultant skills, employee participation, monitoring success, reinforcement and ethical issues.


MNGT 6202 Groups and Team Building (3 Credits)

Develops a knowledge of team building, its theoretical basis, and its strengths and weaknesses as an organization development (OD) intervention. Includes the application of team building in organizational performance.


MNGT 6203 Organization Development Consulting Skills (3 Credits)

Covers the concepts, models and philosophy of process consultation and its role in organization development. Emphasizes the application of this key activity in consulting to organizations, groups and individuals. Presented in a context useful to consultants and mangers alike.


 

Talent Management Concentration

MNGT 6301 Human Resources and Talent Management (3 Credits)

Introduction to strategic human resource management. Covers the relationship of business and HR planning and the changing character of the workforce. Provides systemic overview of recruiting, training, compensation, and diversity, inclusion, legal issues, and employee relations.

Prerequisite: MNGT 5101 or waived, or MNGT 6101


MNGT 6401 Leadership and Ethics in a Global Environment (3 Credits)

The course reviews paradigms of leadership in the global environment. Students will learn to apply principles for ethical decision-making in business situations and assess their capacity for leadership and responsibility.

For the Dual MSN/MBA program: Fulfilled by NRHL 5502 Ethical and Culturally Competent Healthcare Professional


MNGT 6701 Business Intelligence (3 Credits)

This course explores how data and information systems can be utilized to drive effective operations, improved decisionmaking and create strategic advantages in organizations. Reviews information lifecycle components of data collection, analysis, and interpretation as well as the development of measurement systems for strategic goals. Includes an introduction to common analysis techniques and technology tools utilized for both analysis and presentation. Focus will be placed on collecting and transforming quality data to draw appropriate conclusions.


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