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. Prerequisite or concurrent: 714.

Supports and guides students in the development of their dissertation proposal. Committee members support students in working on their introduction, literature review, and data collection plan for their dissertation. Students write and pass a methodology-related qualifying examination. Prerequisite or concurrent: 714. Graded CR/NC.

Supports and guides students in the development of their dissertation proposal. Students complete and defend their dissertation proposal with the support of their committee. When applicable, students will initiate an IRB application. Prerequisite or concurrent: 714. Graded CR/NC.

Students will complete an advisor approved consulting project and/or internship. Permission of advisor required. Graded CR/NC.

Suuports and guides students in the development and completion of their dissertation. The dissertation is a relevant scholarly contribution, designed and conducted under the supervision of a research committee. 1-12 credits per advisor approval. Prerequisite: 714. Graded CR/NC.

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 will provide an overview of the research process. Students will identify potential research topics and explore quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. The course will culminate in a literature review. Prerequisite: 724 or 725.

Students will explore data analysis tools, including bivariate and multivariate statistics and data reduction tools and will craft a draft dissertation proposal. Prerequisite: 712.

This course is a seminar course focused on influential and recent research in the social sciences relevant to the theory and practice of leadership. Students will explore well-cited scholarly articles from disciplines such as Psychology, Sociology, Management, Anthropology, Political Science, and Economics that inform the study of leadership. Students will complete an annotated bibliography.

This course is a seminar course focused on influential and recent research and primary texts in the humanities relevant to the theory and practice of leadership. Students will explore works from disciplines such as Philosophy, Religion, History, and The Arts that inform the study of leadership. Students will complete an annotated bibliography.