No Undergraduate Prerequisites Required

Western International University established this degree program to prepare students to fill leadership roles in their professions and communities. The increasingly complex and dynamic business environment requires innovative leaders able to function within the diversity of perspectives being shared globally at wireless speeds. The program is built upon the understanding that knowledge can be taught, skills can be acquired, and attitudes can be developed. Innovative leadership techniques related to gathering and communicating information, business intelligence, climate and culture, as well as the impact of leadership styles on different stakeholder groups are highlighted. The importance of ethical character for building the trust needed to practice cross-functional, cross-disciplinary communication, collaboration and teaming both within the organization and with external partners is emphasized.

Core Requirements – 19 Credits
    RES 500  Graduate Research and Writing Methods
    LDR 610  Leadership Styles
    LDR 615  Interpersonal Communication Skills
    LDR 620  Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility
    LDR 625  Leading Organizational Change
    RES 603  Applied Research Development

Major Requirements – 21 Credits
    LDR 631  Field Study II in Innovative Leadership
    LDR 635  Leadership, Organizational Climate and Culture
    LDR 640  Building Stakeholder Relationships
    LDR 645  Innovative Leadership in a Global Context
    LDR 650  Leadership Intelligence
    LDR 655  Critical Issues for Innovative Leaders
    RES 785 Applied Thesis Research Seminar*

* Indicates courses requiring a prerequisite

Credits Required for Degree: 40