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. Students consider the role of learning in leadership. 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.

Student orally defends their dissertation. They revise their dissertation to respond to comments from their committee and submit their final, revised dissertation. Requires permission of dissertation chair and/or Program Director. Prerequisite: 772. Graded CR/NC.

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.

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.

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.