Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

ecognized. This course critically examines an approach rooted in
the notion that success is about living and working in a manner that
brings personal fulfillment and lasting relationships, plus making a
difference in the world in which we live. Focusing on theory,
practice, and career development, this seminar discusses what it
takes to have lasting professional and organizational success by
exploring the careers of people who have had lasting impact and
sustainable success. It outlines the various elements that create
success, examines how mindsets or profiles color how individuals
approach work and relationships, as well as discusses goal setting,
achievement, and the role of innovation.
BuS 5385 leading a global Workforce 3
Globalized business practices, dispersed organizations, and
outsourcing have created a global work environment where
managers and team members often work 24/7. In light of current
workplace issues, this course critically discusses human resource
management trends, analyzes workforce engagement principles,
explores the pros and cons of a dispersed work environment,
analyzes strategies for managing internal and external talent, and
develops work-life balance principles. It also examines the
challenges a global workforce poses for human resource practices,
discusses the leadership and managerial skills needed to successfully
function in a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse
workplace.
BuS 5450 emerging Models of Business 3
Globalization, partnerships, innovation, and sustainability are
watchwords for the contemporary business enterprise.
Organiza tional agility, business vitality, and competitive advantage
must be achieved and maintained while not harming people or the
environment. With entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and
organizational integrity as guiding principles, this course critically
explores approaches to business that enable strategic innovation
through the use of sustainable business principles, the creation of a
clear business model and plan, the development of collaborative
work relationships with employees and other business
organizations, and the creation of a virtual knowledge sharing and
problem solving network.
BuS 5455 Theory and Practice of organizational
Transformation 3
In a highly competitive business environment, change is inevita ble.
Organizational leaders and staffs deal with it daily, often without
understanding its nature, how it operates, and how its power can be
harnessed to unleash innovation to create the organization’s future.
This course critically examines the nature of change and how it can
be strategically fostered and managed in complex organizations. It
also explores the types of organizational cultures that support
successful change-management processes and how change-agent
leaders can effectively address resistance and resolve conflict.
BuS 5460 organizational Cultures and
emotionally intelligent Work environments 3
Organizational culture is as strategic to success as identified goals
and qualified human resources. Grounded in emotional intelligence
principles, this course critically discusses how organizational beliefs,
values, traditions, and role models shape organizational policies and
politics, managerial practices, hiring practices, succession plan ning
efforts, and employee reward systems, as well as how they impact
organizational productivity, employee motivation, and job
satisfaction. Based upon these discussions, this course presents how
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
to analyze an organization’s present position, assessing its culture’s
strengths and limitations and uncovering its culture’s underlying
assumptions, viewpoints and ethical principles in order to create an
empowering and engaging work environment.
BuS 5475 organizational Communications and
Team development 3
Communication gives form to organizations. In an
information-driven business climate, organizations are complex
systems of business partnerships, and a web of networked
employees and teams linked via electronic informa tion and
communication systems. This course examines the ways companies
self-organize in a socio-technical work environment, the nature of
organizational social networking in a digital age, and the
charac teristics of effective interpersonal communication and
relation ship building in teams. Particular attention is given to the
nature of workplace information flow and how to design strategic
information and communication systems that enable knowledge
sharing and collaboration.
BuS 5800 Business internship 1–6
This course provides students the opportunity to explore specific
job functions by interning at companies and observing people
performing those jobs. Students may experience administrative,
operations, marketing, sales, finance, technology, and other
programs in various capacities.
BuS 5900 Topics in Business administration 1–3
This course provides an opportunity for current business and
organizational trends and issues to be explored. It may be repeated
for credit if the topic is different.
BuS 5995 independent Study in Business
administration 1–6
To be arranged with consent of instructor and approval of the dean.
May be repeated for credit with a change of topic.
Consciousness & Transformative
Studies [CnS] Courses
CnS 5010 Paradigms of Consciousness 3
This course examines the nature and structure of paradigms and
paradigm shifts in scientific, psychological, social, and metaphysi cal
thinking, and emphasizes living systems theory and integral and
holistic philosophies as they relate to ecology, health, crea tivity, and
conflict resolution. Co-requisite: COr 3145.
CnS 5015 Body Consciousness/Body Wisdom 2
This experiential course gives students the opportunity to explore
their own body sensations, and in so doing, to make contact with its
wisdom and power. We explore various areas and systems of the
body, listening to their messages about what makes us feel supported,
trusting, and strong; what makes us feel alive and passionate; what
is right for us; what makes us feel satisfied; what do we care for and
what do we want to give; what are our boundaries and what do we
want to express; and what makes us feel protected and safe. Along
the way, we consider messages that signal stress, anxiety, hunger, fear,
and vulnerability.
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