George Fox University

2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Professional Studies Course Descriptions 

Management and Organizational Leadership Major (BA)

The management and organizational leadership major offers a 36-semester-hour course of study that is designed to enhance professional competencies and management skills.

In this program, students will learn to:

  • Articulate principles of organizational dynamics relating to systems, culture, and environment
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and an understanding of organizational communication processes
  • Compare and contrast leadership theories, models, and styles
  • Develop insight into personal leadership style
  • Identify the dynamics of globalization and the implication for organizational strategy and operations
  • Develop a working knowledge of decision-making, finance, and interpersonal and group dynamics
  • Develop the analytical and research skills necessary to identify organizational problems and to formulate solutions for those problems
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethics and Christian values and their applications for organizations


Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the major.

Major Requirements

MGOL 420 Organizational Behavior and Leadership 4
MGOL 421 Leadership Literature I 2
MGOL 422 Leadership Literature II 2
MGOL 423 Christian Faith and Thought 4
MGOL 424 Organizational Theory and Management 4
MGOL 426 Organizational Communication 4
MGOL 428 Research for Decision Makers 4
MGOL 429 Financial Decision Making 4
MGOL 440 Human Resource Management 3
MGOL 485 Management Seminar 2
Students must select one of the following courses:
MGOL 430 Managing Technology 3
MGOL 431 Operations Management 3
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