Identify what it takes to become a diversity leader in your organization and community. Learn the complexities of managing in today's diverse workforce. Explore the evolution of diversity from the past, present and future perspectives. Assess personal, group and organizational viewpoints toward diversity and diversity initiatives. Examine the legal aspects related to discrimination, affirmative action, bias and stereotyping in human resource activities. Implore effective communication methods to build relationships and understanding. Utilize the differences, similarities and tensions of individuals and groups into a collaborative and competitive advantage for your organization. Eliminate barriers affecting equal access and propfessional growth and mobility.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectively; participate in all class activities and projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each others views

Learn how to adapt global and multicultural contexts into traditional leadership theories. Develop assimilation strategies that do not lose the many advantages that diversity offers. Examine the leadership challenges regarding ethics, social responsibility, accountability and training in a multicultural environment. Choose appropriate leadership styles to build teamwork and collaboration. Raise the awareness of the workforce at all levels to leverage the value of diversity.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectively; participate in all class activities & projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each others views.

This course explains what multicultural mentoring is and how it can be used as an effective tool to develop individuals, foster teamwork, multicultural understanding and organizational effectiveness and productivity. This course places the student in the role of mentee and mentor. As a mentee, the student will learn how to develop and acquire new skills and abilities through a multicultural mentorship partnership. A mentor/mentee agreement will develop a path to growth opportunities.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectiely, participate in all class activities and projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each others views.

This course builds on what multicultural mentoring is and how it can be used as an effective tool to develop individuals, foster teamwork, multicultural understanding and organizational effectiveness and productivity. This course places the student in the role of mentee and mentor. As a mentor, you will utilize skills learned to help their mentee succeed. A mentor/mentee agreement will develop a path to growth opportunities.

Prerequisites: SMGT2115

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectively; participate in all class activities and projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each other views

This course focuses on building multicultural conflict resolution skills needed to improve the workplace relationships by understanding the concept of cultural clashes, practicing conflict management prevention, mastering negotiating skills across cultures, building multicultural communicational skills, developing mediation techniques, understanding the conflict management continuum resolving multicultural conflict, and comprehending the Alternative Dispute Resolution progression.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectively; participate in all class activities and projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each others views

Understand the growing influence of globalization on all areas of business. Assess the global business environment which includes trade, outsourcing, off shoring, legal, technological, political and social and ethical perspectives. Learn the affects of cultural contexts in negotiation and management. Explore strategies for international and global business.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Be on time for class and returning from break; communicate effectively; participate in all class activities & projects; complete all outside class assignments on time; participate online; turn off cell phones and pagers; respectfully challenge each others views