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MGT60200 - Strategy and Financial Planning in Global Contexts(3 units)
This course gives students an analysis of key themes in strategic financial planning in a global context. International financial management and planning is discussed, with an emphasis on practical application of theories discussed.
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MGT70240 - Qualitative Research Methods(3 units)
This course introduces students to qualitative research design and methodology and gives them in the skills and competencies to undertake independent research using qualitative methodology. Designing qualitative research, collecting, and analyzing qualitative data, and writing and presenting qualitative research will be covered. The course will also discuss ways of linking quantitative and qualitative methods in multi-methods research. Topics covered may include ethnography, participant observation, interviews, focus groups, case study and document analysis/content analysis.
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MGT70250 - Qualitative Research(2 units)
Course will cover materials of qualitative research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
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MGT70260 - Survey Research(2 units)
Course will cover materials of survey research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
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MGT80210 - Contemporary Readings in Strategy(3 units)
This course will be based on contemporary academic journal articles published in the area of strategic management. Course topics will be modified somewhat to reflect the research interests of the students, however they will cover some of the major theories in strategy such as agency theory, resource based view, dynamic capabilities, contingency perspectives, organizational ecology, resource dependence, transactions costs, knowledge-based view, network, institutional theory, and social psychology. Some of the topics may include strategic management process, upper echelon, corporate governance, corporate strategy, international strategy, cooperative strategy, business and competitive strategy, entrepreneurial and innovative strategies.
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MGT80220 - Management, Strategy and Leadership(3 units)
This course is designed to expose students to a wide range of strategic management thinkers and contributors and relate this to leadership theory and practice. This course presents the seminal works in the field of strategic management as it relates to leadership and follows the evolution of the thought and the major debates in the field. This course provides a framework to navigate through the voluminous articles published in scholarly journals in the area of strategic management, strategy and management. By reading the original founding thinkers of the field, students will be better able to absorb, critically assess and utilize effectively contemporary strategic management research.
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MGT80230 - Seminar in Special Topics 1(3 units)
The seminar focuses on research in new directions in research and models of management. It explores thought-leaders and researchers approaches on topics in new frontiers of management.
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MGT80240 - Seminar in Special Topics 2(3 units)
This seminar will provide students with the opportunity to analyze and simulate real world business situations and develop domestic & international strategy models based on good decision making. Case studies will be analyzed based on theoretical foundations in management, examining real life data and measuring the effectiveness of alternative decision making. This course focuses on applied research and business consulting.
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MKT30100 - Principles of Marketing(3 units)
This course is an introduction to the study of the marketing function in the business enterprise. The key elements in marketing strategy are studied-product planning and promotion-with customers and competitors as dominant reference.
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MKT40150 - Consumer Behavior(3 units)
This course explores consumer behavior from determining consumer needs and wants, the process by which they are satisfied, and the environment in which the behavior occurs. It focuses on understanding the cognitive and emotional factors that govern consumer decision making. It also examines the strategic implications of the internal, external decision making factors that impact consumer decision making the emphasis on managerial applications.
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MKT40250 - Digital Marketing(3 units)
The goals of this course are to help students understand digital marketing methods and analyze how it impacts and is integrated with our traditional marketing channels. It will evaluate digital marketing strategies and provide a solid grasp of the core concepts and tools of digital marketing management.
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MKT40350 - Social Media and Mobile Marketing(3 units)
This course will help students understand social media marketing and mobile technology, become aware of the evolving options available, evaluate which are relevant to company’s marketing objectives and identify the components of successful marketing campaigns that take advantage of the power of mobile and social media.
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MKT60000 - International Marketing Management(3 units)
This course covers traditional systems development life cycle as well as more recent concepts of rapid prototyping, 5GL development, and GUI development. Students learn to analyze and build a system using a state-of-the-art software tool and project management skills - to both build and run projects. Microsoft Project and SAP Project Systems are used to give students practical experience in project management. Students are expected to be eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam upon completion of the course.
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MKT60010 - Strategic Marketing Management(3 units)
This course is designed to develop an understanding of a marketing strategy that maximizes long-term profits for the company. The focus of this course is on managing at the strategic level by targeting, acquiring, retaining, and growing customers. It will examine the management of both strategy and organization to build valuable customers for company growth and profits. It examines the marketing management concepts underlying both consumer and industrial marketing strategy and tactics. It also focuses on marketing environment and the marketing activities that have impact on organizational operations in competitive, global, multicultural business settings. It covers both domestic and international frameworks of the fundamental marketing functions of product, pricing, distribution, and promotion. It explores and analyzes modern marketing problems and solutions from conceptual, legal, social and ethical perspectives.
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MKT60160 - Strategic and Tactical Marketing(3 units)
This course focus on the development and implementation of marketing strategies in multinational corporations (MNC). Students learn knowledge in areas such as international vs. local marketing, pricing strategies in the international markets, selection of appropriate international distribution channels, and international branding.
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MKT60220 - Digital Channels and Sales Management(3 units)
This course explores key concepts and practices involved in the usage of digital technology to promote brands, reach customers, increase sales and involve end users. The course will use case studies and examples to examine how companies use digital platforms and the internet to market products and services to consumers and other businesses.
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MKT60260 - Consumer Behavior and Culture(3 units)
This course examines important concepts, principles, and theories from psychology, anthropology, and other social science disciplines in order to describe and explain consumer behavior. Students learn to analyze consumer processes such as perception, learning, attitude formation, and decision making. A global perspective is used to encourage students’ thinking beyond the domestic marketplace. Culture and various cultural dimensions are introduced to allow students to building critical thinking skills from an international context.
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MKT60360 - Marketing Research and Data Analytics(3 units)
This course is designed to provide marketing research knowledge and enhance the analytical capability of the students using basic as well as advanced techniques and tools of marketing research. Marketing research techniques investigated include survey, individual interview, and focus group. Real-world business and client data are used to provide students with hands-on experience in developing and evaluating marketing strategies.
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MKT60420 - The Internet Consumer(3 units)
In this course you will learn about the nature and scope of consumer behavior through all digital marketing channels including Social media’s different channels such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, Twitter and others. The course will explore the different digital search platforms and how consumer behavior is modified by use of search tools. Students will see how digital consumer behavior has evolved from other disciplines such as psychology and sociology into its own distinct field.
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MKT60460 - Integrated Marketing and Communications(3 units)
In this course, students explore the role of marketing, public relations, advertising and sales play in the field of integrated marketing communication and its application in the international context. IMC cases and campaigns are used to enhance students understanding of the subject. Outcome of this course is a complete IMC campaign developed by students using the content introduced.
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MKT60560 - Digital and Social Media Marketing(3 units)
This course will expose students to online marketing channels, such as, social media platform and players, and measurement and analysis. Marketing channels such as internet display advertising, remarketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, mobile marketing, video marketing, virtual worlds, gaming, and public relations will also be examined.
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MKT60560c - Digital and Social Media Marketing(3 units)
This course will expose students to online marketing channels, such as, social media platform and players, and measurement and analysis. Marketing channels such as internet display advertising, remarketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, mobile marketing, video marketing, virtual worlds, gaming, and public relations will also be examined.
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MKT70240 - Qualitative Research Methods(3 units)
This course introduces students to qualitative research design and methodology and gives them in the skills and competencies to undertake independent research using qualitative methodology. Designing qualitative research, collecting, and analyzing qualitative data, and writing and presenting qualitative research will be covered. The course will also discuss ways of linking quantitative and qualitative methods in multi-methods research. Topics covered may include ethnography, participant observation, interviews, focus groups, case study and document analysis/content analysis.
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MKT70250 - Qualitative Research(2 units)
Course will cover materials of qualitative research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
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MKT70260 - Survey Research(2 units)
Course will cover materials of survey research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
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MKT80210 - Contemporary Readings in Marketing(3 units)
This course will be based on books and contemporary and academic journal articles published on theoretical foundations and models of marketing. Course topics will be modified somewhat to reflect the research interests of the students, and will cover some of the major theories on historical developments and contemporary evolutions of marketing thought. Students will develop an understanding, critically analyze theories and models and examine theoretical underpinnings for their own line of research.
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MKT80220 - Management, Strategy and Leadership in Marketing(3 units)
This course is designed to expose students to a wide range of strategic management thinkers and contributors and relate this to leadership theory and practice in Marketing. This course presents the seminal works in the field of strategic management as it relates to leadership and follows the evolution of the thought and the major debates in the field. This course provides a framework to navigate through the voluminous articles published in scholarly journals in the area of strategic management, strategy and management regarding consumer behavior and culture. By reading the original founding thinkers of the field, students will be better able to absorb, critically assess and advance their own models of cross-cultural consumption behavior and write a proposition paper.
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MKT80230 - Seminar in Special Topics 1(3 units)
The seminar focuses on research in integrated marketing communications to the digital marketing environment. It explores thought-leaders and researchers approaches on topics in new frontiers of marketing.
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MKT80240 - Seminar in Special Topics 2(3 units)
This seminar will provide students with the opportunity to analyze and simulate real world business situations and develop domestic & international strategy models based on good decision making. Case studies will be analyzed based on theoretical foundations in management, examining real life data and measuring the effectiveness of alternative decision making. This course focuses on applied research and business consulting.
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MTH09990 - Algebra in a Practical Context(3 units)
Study of various topics in algebra: properties of real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and roots, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations and applications of algebra to real world problems.
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MTH10200 - Math Concepts(3 units)
A problem solving approach to mathematics as it applies to life and the world of work. Development, demonstration, and communication of mathematical concepts and formulas that relate to measurement, percentage, statistics, and geometry.
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MTH11090 - College Algebra(3 units)
Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions.
Prerequisites: MTH09990 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
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MTH11090A - College Algebra I(1.5 units)
Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, etc.
Prerequisites: MTH09990 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
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MTH11090B - College Algebra II(1.5 units)
Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, etc.
Prerequisites: MTH09990 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
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MTH20050 - Algebra(3 units)
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MTH20200 - Statistics I(3 units)
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MTH20300 - Statistics II(3 units)
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NSC12600 - Introduction to Biology(3 units)
Students will explore both the unifying principles that underlie all life on Earth and the enormous diversity of biological structures produced as a consequence of evolution. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts concerning the molecular basis of life, cell structure, the genetic transmission of information, natural selection and adaptation, population biology, and ecology.
Co-requisite: NSC12610
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NSC12600A - Introduction to Biology and Society I(1.5 units)
This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
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NSC12600B - Introduction to Biology and Society II(1.5 units)
This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
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NSC12610 - Introduction to Biology Lab(1 unit)
Students will learn about fundamental chemical and physical processes common to all living organisms, the interactions between organisms and their environment.
Co-requisite: NSC12600
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NSC12610A - Introduction to Biology Lab I(0.5 units)
This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
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NSC12610B - Introduction to Biology Lab II(0.5 units)
This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
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NSC20100 - Introduction to Chemistry(3 units)
This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
Prerequisites: MTH11090
Co-requisite: NSC20110
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NSC20100A - Introduction to Chemistry and Society I(1.5 units)
This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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NSC20100B - Introduction to Chemistry and Society II(1.5 units)
This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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NSC20110 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab(1 unit)
Introduction to basic quantitative chemical laboratory techniques. Principles of chemical reactions and physical measurements are illustrated.
Prerequisites: MTH11090
Co-requisite: NSC20100
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NSC20120 - Introduction to Chemistry(4 units)
This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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NSC22160 - Introduction to Earth Sciences(4 units)
Introduction to topics from chemistry, geology, and astronomy; discusses the structure of atoms, the periodic table, chemical reactions, earth’s geological structure and earthquakes, and stars and the solar system; taught through lectures, films, demonstrations, etc. This introductory earth and space science course covers basic principles from the fields of geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. Minerals and rocks, natural processes acting at the earth’s surface and within the Earth, plate tectonics, geologic time and dating, composition and motions of the Earth, solar system, phases of the moon, origin and life cycles of stars, galaxies, water movements, ocean floor, weather and climate, along with other related topics will be studied.
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ORG60030 - Organizational Psychology Professional Practice Meeting(0 units)
Meets five times each Fall and Spring semester. Meetings address program requirements, research activities, colloquia, and specific areas of preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, APA writing skills, flip chart skills, professional demeanor, and personal development). Required for master’s students in years one to three. A schedule of meetings and topics is published at the start of each semester.
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ORG60030A - Professional Practice Meetings(0.5 units)
This course exposes students to a range of experiences and perspectives on professional practice in organizational psychology. Via guest speakers, workshop-type activities, and skill-building activities, students learn about practice issues, preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, professional demeanor, and personal development), and professional competencies in organizational psychology. OP Master’s and doctoral students must complete two semesters of the course, usually in the first year of their program.
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ORG60030B - Professional Practice Meetings(0.5 units)
This course exposes students to a range of experiences and perspectives on professional practice in organizational psychology. Via guest speakers, workshop-type activities, and skill-building activities, students learn about practice issues, preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, professional demeanor, and personal development), and professional competencies in organizational psychology. OP Master’s and doctoral students must complete two semesters of the course, usually in the first year of their program.
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ORG60040 - Survey Methods(2 units)
Students will learn to describe purposes of surveys, methods of survey research and when to use surveys. Define the purpose and objectives of a project. Describe and select sampling methods. Create and pretest the instrument, using effective item writing and scale development skills. Collect, reduce and analyze data. Present survey results. Deliver feedback to clients in a politically sensitive environment. Help clients turn feedback into action. Apply survey skills in an organizational project, including managing client expectations and the survey process.
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ORG60050 - Introduction to Scholar Practitioner Model(2 units)
Socializes new students to the profession of organizational psychology. Introduces master’s and doctoral students to the many professional practice areas of our field and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities.
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ORG60060 - Organizational Psychology Fundamentals(3 units)
Socializes new students to the profession of organizational psychology. Introduces master’s and doctoral students to the many professional practice areas of our field and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities.
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ORG60120 - Research Design(3 units)
Study and application of the principles of applied research models and methods. Areas covered include problem identification and prioritization, experimental design, basic definitions and theoretical applications of statistical procedures. Data collection techniques include observation, interviewing, and survey questionnaire development and application. Prepares students to design research and analyze research literature.
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ORG60160 - Principles of Research Methods and Design(3 units)
Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis development; experimental and quasi- experimental design options; internal, external, construct, and statistical conclusion validity; sample selection; control group strategies; criteria and criterion measures; power calculations. Prepares students to design research and to analyze research literature critically. Covers both applied aspects of research design and critique of articles drawn from the literature.
Prerequisites: PSY60210 or permission of instructor.
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ORG60310 - Qualitative Research Methods(3 units)
Introduces qualitative research methodologies as alternatives to purely quantitative statistically based techniques of investigation. Topics covered may include participant observation, grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology and narrative approaches to research design. Data collection techniques such as interviews and focus groups are explored. Methods of analysis, writing and presenting qualitative research are presented. Ways to link quantitative and qualitative data are also addressed.
Prerequisites: ORG60160 for PhD students, ORG60120 for PsyD students or permission of the campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG62000 - Organizational Psychology(3 units)
Surveys concepts, models, theories, and methods in organizational psychology. Socializes new students to the profession, including the APA Code of Ethics, and perspectives, values, and skills needed to succeed in graduate school. Prepares students for the role of scholar-practitioner to build foundations for their future professional identities.
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ORG62010 - Leadership(3 units)
This course introduces students to the role of the leader within the organization. It offers a critical review of leadership theory. Examines factors that influence leadership success and ultimately organizational effectiveness.
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ORG62020 - Team Facilitation(3 units)
Examines design and leadership of teams. Explains concepts, models and theories about group dynamics, group effectiveness, conformity, and role behavior. Explores fields of application, such as team building, problem solving and decision-making groups, and group facilitation skills. Provides tools and techniques for facilitation of meetings, group/team formation, conflict resolution, and decision making.
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ORG62030 - Coaching and Mentoring(3 units)
This course reviews the theoretical underpinnings of coaching and mentoring, introduces students to diverse practices and provides opportunities for practice. In addition to reading key texts, students look through assorted lenses at how one’s self impacts one’s work as a coach and is in turn impacted by it.
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ORG62040 - Ethics and Diversity in Organizations(3 units)
Examines ethical and legal issues and guidelines essential to professional practice in organizations. Includes exploration of theories of ethics and the structure and dynamics of diversity in organizations and their organizational behavior implications. Explores multiculturalism and inclusivity in the workplace.
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ORG62050 - Organizational Change and Development(3 units)
Explains principles of organizational development and change management. This includes organizational diagnosis, design and delivery of organizational interventions in the contexts of organizational culture and business strategy. Examines and applies theories, research findings, methods, and practical challenges relevant to changing individuals, groups, and systems to improve effectiveness at all levels.
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ORG62060 - Applied Research(3 units)
Addresses applied research methods required for data collection in organizations. Includes interviews, focus groups, surveys, archival data collection, analyzing and synthesizing analyses of qualitative and quantitative data to inform organizational initiatives and report writing, data visualization, and presenting results to a managerial audience.
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ORG62070 - Talent Management(3 units)
Concepts and methods needed for leaders and professionals to make informed decisions on the design of talent management systems. Topics covered include components of talent management systems, distinctions between HR and talent management, the functions involved in a typical department, utility and validity in selection systems, legal issues, environmental scanning, workforce planning and linking talent management strategy to business objectives.
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ORG62080 - Motivation, Employee Engagement, and Retention(3 units)
Contemporary and classic theories of work motivation including need, cognitive and reinforcement theories. Discusses effects of job enrichment, goal setting, incentive systems, performance management and worker participation. Examination of motivational practices in business and industry. Research approaches to the study of motivation and productivity in the workplace.
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ORG62090 - Capstone Project(3 units)
Students are required to complete a supervised, substantive assignment aligned with professional competencies of the field and learning objectives of the program. Students are expected to integrate knowledge and experience gained from the coursework and demonstrate mastery of program learning outcomes in this capstone experience. Students have four options for the project: (A): An on-site part-time or full-time supervised internship or project in a company. Option (B): Virtual applied project with one or more specified companies. Option (C): Virtual applied group project with one or more specified companies. Option (D): Virtual applied research project. The availability of Option A outside of California is based on the state in which the student is located and requires prior approval.
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ORG62100 - Talent Development(3 units)
In-depth, literature-based review of various methods for training needs analysis, development of learning objectives, instructional methods, and program evaluation for training and developing employees, including both on-site and off-site methods. In this course, students will also gain experience designing and conducting training projects.
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ORG63200 - Organizational Behavior(3 units)
The course begins with a review of classical and contemporary Organization Theory, including organizational design, structure and functions, power and politics, and the environment-organization interface. This is followed by an overview of the literature addressing human behavior in organizational contexts. Interactions between people and the systems in which they function from individual, interpersonal, group, intergroup and organizational levels of analysis. Topics covered include: individual differences, leadership, work motivation, perception, communication, decision making, power and influence, group development and performance, individual and work team effectiveness, conflict and negotiation, intergroup dynamics, work design, organizational culture, managing diversity, planned organizational change, and organizational systems theory. These topics are addressed in the context of workforce diversity and international perspectives on organizational behavior
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ORG63300 - Work Motivation and Productivity(3 units)
Contemporary and classic theories of work motivation including need, cognitive and reinforcement theories. Discusses effects of job enrichment, goal setting, incentive systems and worker participation. Examination of motivational practices in business and industry. Research approaches to the study of motivation and productivity in the workplace.
Prerequisites: ORG64350 or permission of the campus based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG64100 - Group Processes and Team Interventions(3 units)
Develops theoretical, practical and experiential understanding of the importance of groups and teams in organizational life. A variety of team situations and consultant interventions will provide opportunities for students to experience and facilitate within these dynamics and modalities. The course examines psychological theories and research on groups and teams including the interface with individuals, dyads and organizational levels.
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ORG64350 - I/O and Consulting Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice(3 units)
An overview and introduction to the fields of industrial-organizational and consulting psychology including concepts, theories, research trends, and professional practice. Includes review of literature addressing worker, manager, executive and organizational productivity both locally and globally. Addresses theoretical frameworks of individual and group behavior, organizational processes, power and politics, decision-making, motivation, and leadership. Introduces research methods and design in the study of human behavior in organizations.
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ORG65100 - Introduction to Organizational Psychology(3 units)
Introduces master’s students to the many professional practice areas of professional psychology and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities. Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology are explored.
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ORG70200 - Psychological Measurement(3 units)
Introduction to classical and modern approaches in measurement theory and scale/test development including true score theory, evidence of reliability and validity of inferences, factor analysis, item response theory, and generalizability theory. Covers scale development issues such as item/test bias, test equating, minimum competence assessments and mastery testing. Includes both a review of relevant literature and/or critique of published scales and practical exercises in scale/test development.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000
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ORG71000 - Consultation and Facilitation Skills(3 units)
An advanced seminar on specific issues in consultation practice including identifying and presenting one’s niche of expertise, contract negotiation, agenda setting, project scoping and management, evaluation and termination. Also includes basic tools and techniques for basic facilitation of meetings, group/team formation, conflict resolution, and collective decision making.
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ORG72000A - Practicum in Organizational Studies(1 unit)
To complete the MA practicum requirement, students must complete 2 units of practicum which equates to working 240 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of practicum requires 120 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after completion of their first year, however, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG72000B - Practicum in Organizational Studies(2 units)
To complete the MA practicum requirement, students must complete 2 units of practicum which equates to working 240 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of practicum requires 120 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after completion of their first year, however, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG72010 - Practicum(2 units)
To complete the MA practicum requirement, students must complete 2 units of practicum which equates to working 240 hours in a field relating to the degree of study. Each unit of practicum requires 120 hours in the field. Generally, students earn all these hours after completion of their first year, however, students in good academic standing may begin earning hours after the end of their first semester with the prior approval of the campus-based internship director. Please see internship handbook for more information.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
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ORG72020 - Capstone in Organizational Psychology(2 units)
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ORG72100 - Behavioral Health Systems and Management(2 units)
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ORG72150 - Training and Development(3 units)
In-depth, literature-based review of various methods of training and developing employees, including both on-site and off-site methods. Methods of evaluating training programs will be covered in-depth, including a discussion of performance appraisal methods as well as designs used in evaluation of training. In this course, students will also gain experience designing and conducting training projects.
Prerequisites: ORG60310 or ORG60040 or ORG81200 or instructor’s permission
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ORG72350 - Principles and Practice of Consultation(2 units)
Introduces a framework and skills for the meeting facilitator or process consultant to provide appropriate interventions in-group meetings. Class sessions engage students in experiential learning and skill practice activities that facilitate awareness of personal style and interpersonal effectiveness in dyads and groups. The course emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the importance of using one’s own self for functioning effectively as a meeting facilitator.
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ORG73300 - Cultural Diversity in Organizations(3 units)
Explores the structure and dynamics of diversity in organizations and their organizational behavior implications. Considers complex dynamics of ethnic, racial, gender and other diversity in organizations using social science and other perspectives, including cultural and subcultural aspects. Uses multiple levels of analysis to explore theory, research and application regarding the nature, role and treatment of differences and the creation of inclusion in the workplace. Requires active involvement in the learning process.
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ORG73500 - Organization Theory and Systems(3 units)
Reviews classical and contemporary theories of organization and management, inter-organizational theory and environmental influences on organizations. Covers organizational structure and functions, organizational designs, technology, culture, organizational power and politics and the environment-organization interface.
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ORG74050 - Sustainability and Organizational Systems(3 units)
Examines the foundations of Sustainability and Systems theories from the perspective of multiple disciplines, and investigates the use of systems thinking and sustainability frameworks within the field of Organizational Studies. Application of theory within practice will be explored through lecture, readings, case studies and projects.
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ORG74080 - Conflict Management(3 units)
Addresses steps required to deal with conflict constructively in organizational contexts: diagnosing disagreements and selecting a strategy for managing the conflict. Participants will review the diagnostic questions required to understand a conflict situation and will explore the strategies available to manage conflict. Students’ own preferred conflict management style will be identified and interpreted.
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ORG74250 - Organizational Behavior: Fundamentals and International Perspectives(4 units)
In combination with an international work study trip, this course provides an examination of the relationship among the global economy, U.S. organizations and business practices and behavior as mediated by national culture. Drawing on a variety of perspectives, it examines the impact of culture in work settings throughout the globe including indigenous people. The work/study experience provides students insight into the social and political effects of globalization on the people and environment of the country visited. Independent investigation (research) and reporting are used in the non-travel portion of this course, in addition, to a pre-work assignment and a post reflection paper based on the student’s experience.
Students from all campuses at the graduate level may take the course as an elective.
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ORG74380 - Advanced Multivariate Statistics(3 units)
Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; canonical correlation; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., EQS, LISREL).
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY60220 and PSY60230
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ORG74400 - Business Principles(3 units)
Introduction to the language and concepts of business in order to understand the drivers of value and performance. Overviews key functional areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, public relations, IT, strategic planning, and project management. It includes survey of Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management Practice, technology mediated decision making and leadership in business.
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ORG75030 - Leadership(3 units)
This course introduces students to the role of the leader within the organization. It offers a critical review of leadership theory. The course covers many behavioral concepts that affect leadership success, strategic management, and ultimately organizational effectiveness. These factors include group dynamics, interpersonal relations, international-multiculturalism, sustainability and other issues such as emotional intelligence.
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ORG75120 - Transitions in Organizations(2 units)
Issues concerning transition in organizations. The elements of organizational transition and change are discussed as they relate to managers and employees.
Prerequisites: Completion of MAOB program year 1 courses.
May not be used for course credit in doctoral programs.
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ORG75250 - Organizational Change and Development(3 units)
The principles of organizational development, organizational diagnosis and organizational interventions will be discussed in the context of organizational and individual dynamics, and organizational cultures. Theories, methods and findings relevant to changing individuals and groups in organizational cultural contexts and organizations themselves to improve effectiveness. Individual change strategies, interpersonal and group change strategies, role or task related strategies and organizational system-directed change strategies are covered, including theory, empirical research and practice issues.
Prerequisites: ORG64350 or ORG73500 or permission of the campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG75400 - Managing Transitions: Individual and Organizational(2 units)
Addresses the role of internal processes of transition in the OD and organizational change processes. The stages of transition undergone while meeting objectives of a change process are examined. Ways to overcome barriers to change will also be discussed.
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ORG76100 - Organizational Consulting Skills Development(3 units)
Building on the foundation of OD theories, this course provides an elaboration of an organizational development viewpoint, particularly emphasizing skill development. Emphasizes organizational assessment, intervention designs, implementation and style of the practitioner, writing proposals and on the practitioner’s awareness of his or her impact on others in the organization.
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ORG76700 - Coaching and Mentoring Skill Development(3 units)
This course reviews the theoretical underpinnings of coaching, introduces students to diverse practices and provides opportunities for practice. In addition to reading key texts, students look through assorted lenses at how one’s self impacts one’s work as a coach and is in turn impacted by it.
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ORG77100 - Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility(3 units)
Develops conceptual tools and analytical strategies for an ethical analysis of decision making and policies in organizations. Drawing upon different ethical traditions and philosophies of rights and justice, the course examines the strengths and weaknesses of various justifications for contemporary organizational, social and environmental practices.
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ORG77300 - Synthesizing Multiple Perspectives: A Capstone Course(2 units)
Case examples and relevant theories serve as a capstone class in the field of Organizational Studies. This course integrates all curricular sequences.
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ORG78615 - Organizational Psychology Research Project I a(1.5 units)
This course is the first out of four courses that introduce students to conducting applied research. This four-term course will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. During this research project course, students will identify a suitable topic and develop appropriate hypotheses.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, and ORG60040
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ORG78630 - Org Psych Research Project I(3 units)
This course is a two-semester introduction to conducting applied research. It will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. Students enrolled in the class will identify a suitable topic and develop appropriate hypotheses. Next, the methods and instruments for testing the hypotheses will be developed. Data will then be collected and analyzed pertinent to the hypotheses. Finally, a written report of the research will be prepared suitable for publication in a journal or presentation at a professional meeting.
Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY67000, ORG60160, and ORG60040
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