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Online Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) Program Competencies and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

1. Principles of Leadership
Demonstrate a broad understanding of leadership concepts and tools, and how to apply them to business practice in global settings.

SLO 1.1: Identify issues related to a firm’s current management practices and provide evidence-based recommendations to address them.
SLO 1.2: Use critical thinking and decision-making frameworks to provide recommendations to stakeholders on complex business decisions.
SLO 1.3: Explain how basic leadership concepts and skills can be used to affect firm and employee behavior.
SLO 1.4: Utilize management frameworks to analyze international management issues, recognizing the benefits and challenges of doing business internationally.
SLO 1.5: Develop and evaluate innovative business ideas and strategies, demonstrating an understanding of entrepreneurial principles and the ability to create value in new and existing markets.

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2. Social and Ethical Responsibility
An awareness of social and ethical issues, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging considerations, in management contexts.

SLO 2.1: Identify social and ethical issues associated with leading firms, teams, and individuals.
SLO 2.2: Explain how organizations can implement strategies to advance internal and external diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals.
SLO 2.3: Communicate the trade-offs associated with business decisions from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
SLO 2.4: Describe how the firm’s business environment and governance structures impact firm decisions and performance.

3. Communication and Teamwork
Communicate the rationale for business decisions and collaborate with others to implement them.

SLO 3.1: Articulate ideas, recommendations, feedback, and other communications clearly, concisely, and persuasively to business audiences using written and verbal mediums.
SLO 3.2: Work effectively with others to complete projects or other work.
SLO 3.3: Demonstrate leadership skills in team settings, including utilizing appropriate conflict management strategies, team-building techniques, and decision-making frameworks to arrive at collaborative decisions.
SLO 3.4: Understand and articulate business practices in a cross-country setting or within teammates with different cultural backgrounds.

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Online Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) Program Competencies and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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