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.

This course will provide an overview of the research process. Students will identify potential research topics and explore quantitative, qualitative, mixed and other methods as well as research ethics. Prerequisite: 724 or 725.

This course introduces statistical concepts and procedures important to the analysis of quantitative data. Students explore descriptive and inferential statistics, including measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, and univariate and bivariate statistical tests. Prerequisite: 712.

This course introduces epistemologies, processes, and ethics of data generation and analysis used in qualitative and participatory research methodologies. Students will practice research skills. Prerequisite: 712.

This seminar course focuses on influential and recent research in the social sciences relevant to the theory and practice of leadership. Students will explore scholarship from disciplines such as Psychology, Sociology, Management, Anthropology, Political Science, and Economics that inform the study of leadership. Two-day residency in La Crosse required.