This course uses the lens of Critical Theory to ask fundamental questions about the relationship between power and leadership, the nature of leadership itself, and the ethical challenges posed to people in positions of authority. Students will explore these challenges and expose the extent to which these challenges can and cannot be rectified.

This course explores structures of power and oppression that shape our diverse world. It considers what we can individually and collectively do to make our organizations more inclusive spaces and how leadership principles from different cultural communities can support the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

This course focuses on organizational learning and humility, emphasizing the sincere quest for truth that motivates experimentation and natural improvement that comes from committed obedience to revealed truth.

Ethical leadership requires understanding the role of values in leadership. This course explores values such as contemplation, hospitality, honesty, service, trust, and vocation in leadership contexts. Students will consider practical implications and their meaningful connection to professional settings. Four-day residency in La Crosse required.

The process of closing gaps between constituent groups in decision making is explored. Zero sum and positive sum negotiation strategies are explored, including small normal form games. Using this theoretical foundation, students learn practical negotiation skills and apply them in simulated situations requiring competence and finesse.

This course introduces leadership theories and frameworks for ethical decision-making to promote the common good.

Leadership is ever-evolving. This course examines a contemporary applied issue in leadership studies, based in literature, practices, problems, and research. Guest experts may be invited to serve as instructors.

Supports and guides students in the development of their dissertation proposal. Students will develop their Research Question(s), complete IRB training, form a dissertation committee, and write and pass a content-related qualifying examination. Graded CR/NC.