An organizational behavior foundation consists of three core courses upon which the student can build a specialization within the degree program. Core courses provide an introduction to the theory, research and practice basic to the field of organizational behavior. Students who have previously completed courses in any of these areas may be excused from taking them by presenting proof of competence and receiving waivers from the academic director. Other courses must be substituted with permission of the academic director. The core courses should be taken as early in the program as possible.
Required Core Courses:
MG 601
Organizational Behavior
MG 631
Organization Theory & Design
MG 633
Research Methods
2. AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Students must choose an area of concentration consisting of six courses. This may be one of four concentrations listed below or, with the academic director’s approval, may consist of a series of six courses designed to meet students’ special needs. Students who have previously completed a specific course in any of the areas of concentration may be excused from taking that course by presenting proof of competence and receiving a waiver from the academic director. Other courses must be substituted, with permission of the academic director. Courses in each of the four areas of concentration are shown below:
Two appropriate graduate courses may be chosen from any program at Polytechnic with the academic director’s consent.
MG 934 Research Project in Organizational Behavior. All students must submit an independent research project. In special cases, MG 997 Thesis for Degree of Master of Science may be substituted for students who wish to produce a major research study in a specialty.
Curriculum
