| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Description |
Credits |
Format |
| MLE 601 |
Introduction to Organizational Leadership |
An introduction to the cross-functional complexities inherent in organizational life. Students will develop an advanced skill-set enabling effective leadership of each of the major organizational functions. Students will understand the difference between transformational and transactional leadership and how both are critical to effective leadership, with the primary emphasis in this class being placed on transactional leadership
*You may satisfy this course requirement by taking IAML's Certificate in Business ManagementSM Seminar (IAML8). |
3 |
On-line |
| MGT 625 |
Leadership Styles and Development |
An exploration of the nature of business leadership models and theories, examining these models through a broad variety of insights and viewpoints. Provides a description and analysis of these approaches to leadership, giving special attention to how the models can improve leadership in the real-world organization. |
3 |
On-line |
| BUS 604 |
Organizational Ethics |
The role of ethics in the organization. Emphasis is placed on the way ethics affect policy formation and professional conduct in business and society. Coursework includes case studies of ethical situations, internet research, and a project. |
3 |
On-line |
| MLE 605 |
Leading High Performance Teams |
This course is an experiential introduction to models of team dynamics and group process. Issues discussed will include meeting management, team building, assessment, roles and responsibilities of the team leader, characteristics of successful teams, strategies for designing and supporting teams in the workplace. Students will also learn methods used to motivate others in helping an organization succeed. |
3 |
On-line |
| MLE 619 |
Power, Politics, and Influence |
This course teaches the student sources and types of power, specific tactics for becoming an empowering leader and deals with issues around organizational politics, influence tactics, and succession planning. Students will learn how transactional leaders can become transformational leaders. |
3 |
On-Line |
| MGT 626 |
Organizational Systems and Cultures |
This course will equip students to fully understand the complexities of organizational systems and cultures, the ways in which these forces manifest themselves, and the means by which leaders intentionally impact the shape that these forces take in their organizations. Students will explore the application of various organizational systems and cultures theories to case studies, as well as to their current professional settings. Additionally, students will research, and critically analyze the comparative cultures of two organizations from the same industry, and present their findings related to this research. |
3 |
On-line |
| MLE 613 |
Strategic Planning and Decision-Making |
This course is designed to prepare leaders to guide their organization through the use of effective strategic and contingency planning. A critical component will include learning to evaluate alternatives and make effective decisions and use appropriate decision-making process. |
3 |
On-line |
| MGT 623 |
Organizational Development and Change |
An exploration of the behavioral forces and relationships that influence organizational effectiveness and change. Topics include the study of intervention strategy and application skills. |
3 |
On-line |
| LDR 657 |
Leading Global Organizations |
The course will address the need to develop the capacity for leaders to promote a global perspective within multi-cultural and multi-national organizations. Students will be learn to recognize the impact of the global economy on organizational decision-making, planning, and The course will address the need to develop the capacity for leaders to promote a global perspective within multi-cultural and multi-national organizations. Students will be learn to recognize the impact of the global economy on organizational decision-making, planning, and sourcing of organizational resources and functions. Understanding how global operations are influenced by environmental differences, legal-political, and economic systems within countries will be examined as central to leaders maintaining a global competitive advantage. Students will explore the international business practices that leaders must comprehend that drive global sourcing, organizational structure, and the influence of diverse cultures on leadership practices and decision-making.
|
3 |
On-line |
| LDR 650 |
Diversity Management and Leadership |
Demonstrating organizational leadership demands the development and implementation of diversity management and a commitment to lead using values-based strategic and operational objectives designed to champion organizational diversity as a source of strength. Students will demonstrate the capacity to value the talents and skills of a diverse workforce with respect to gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, and lifestyle. Students will master leadership skills based on a comprehension that leading and managing diversity is a process of constructing a work place that is inclusive and allows all employees to reach their full work potential. Through diversity leadership, students will make significant cognitive connections across organizational practices and access the full talents of individuals to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage. |
3 |
On-line |
| MLE 617 |
Leadership and Innovation |
Students will understand and apply various models of problem solving. They will learn various techniques, strategies and skill appropriate for creative and innovative thinking. |
3 |
On-line |
*You have the option of taking IAML's 4½ day Certificate in Business ManagementSM Seminar (IAML8) in lieu of MLE 601.
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Description |
Credits |
Format |
| IAML1 |
Certificate in Employee Relations Law (required or equivalent in transfer) |
The definitive seminar in the employment law field since 1979. Focus on "best practices" and the effective approaches to complex employment issues. Provides core knowledge in an area that impacts virtually every aspect of HR management. Extensive materials and an outstanding faculty of prominent employment law attorneys who are excellent presenters.
Block I (2 days) Labor Law in the Union and Non-Union Workplace
Block II (2 days) Employment Discrimination Law
Block III (½ day) Special Issues in Employee Relations Law
|
3 |
Live (4½ days)
Nationwide
Programs
|
| IAML2 |
Certificate in Essentials of Human Resource Management |
Block I (2 days)
Employment Law Overview
•Employment Discrimination Law•Kinds of Discrimination•How Discrimination is Proven •Specific Laws/Rules Regarding Employment Termination •Labor Standards Laws •Labor Law-The National Labor Relations Act •Potential Personal/Individual Liability
Complying With The Legal Requirements •Employee Selection: Hiring and Interviewing •Managing, Training and Supervising Employees•Evaluating/Appraising Employees •Employee Discharge and Discipline
Block II (2½ days)
Hiring Strategies For Today's Job Market
•Identify smart hiring techniques and gain an edge in staffing
Training the Trainers
•Focusing on techniques, ideas and strategies for developing and delivering training
Compensation
•Overview of the process for developing a compensation program consistent with your organization's business strategy
|
3 |
Live (4½ days)
Nationwide
Programs |
| IAML3 |
Certificate in Employee Benefits Law |
Block I (2 days): Retirement Plans
•Overview of the Statutes and Regulatory Agencies •Investing Plan Assets •Nondiscrimination Testing •Plan Administration •Plan Audits and the Voluntary Compliance Programs •Nonqualified Retirement Plans •Early Retirement Incentive Programs •Government and Nonprofit Employers-Qualified and Nonqualified Plans
Block II (1 day): Special Employee Benefits Issues
•ERISA Compliance •Executive Compensation •Benefit Issues Arising in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
Block III (1½ days): Welfare Benefit Plan Issues
•ERISA Compliance for Health & Welfare Plans •HIPAA's Impact on Health Plans •HIPAA Privacy Overview •The H & W Plan Alphabet •Cafeteria Plan Issues •Consumer Driven Health Care •Discrimination Testing Basics •COBRA |
3 |
Live(4½ days)
Nationwide
Programs |
| IAML4 |
Certificate in Environmental, Health & Safety Law |
A unique blend of practical, comprehensive information Timely content and “best practices” focus.
Block I (2 days): Occupational Safety & Health Law and Special Issues
•Structure of the Occupational Safety and Health Act •Duties Imposed on Employers • Inspections • Warrants •Citations •Criminal Liability Under The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act •Review Commission Proceedings •Employee and Union Participation •Defenses •Special Issues
Block II (2½ days): Environmental Laws and Regulations
•Introduction to Federal Environmental Law • Contingency Planning •The Clean Air Act •The Clean Water Act •CERCLA-The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 and SARA-Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act •EPCRA-Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act •RCRA-The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act •TSCA-Toxic Substances Control Act •EPA Enforcement and Liability •Managing Agency Inspections •Environmental Audits and Management Systems •Spill and Release Reporting |
3 |
Live (4½ days)
Nationwide
Programs |
| IAML5 |
Advanced Certificate in Employment Law |
The content of this program varies. Currently scheduled programs will include the following content:
•The November Presidential Election-Big Changes and New Risks for Employers •The Wage-and-Hour Tsunami Continues: How Should Employers Respond? •The Future of Employment Law •Retaliation-the New Claim du Jour in the Aftermath of White v. Burlington Northern •Supreme Court Update •Practical Issues in Employment Litigation: What Wins and Loses Cases for Employers •Babyboomers Are Now Called "Plaintiffs" • FMLA-A Migraine Headache (Serious Health Condition?) for Employers •Legal Updates on Harassment and the ADA •The National Labor Relations Act in the Electronic Era •The Latest, Most Important State Law Developments, including Non-Competes, Trade Secrets, Change-In-Control Agreements and New Theories of Discrimination •Open Forum to include Employee Privacy Issues |
1.5 |
Live (2½ days)
Nationwide
Programs |
| IAML6 |
Advanced Certificate in Employee Benefits Law |
The content of this program varies. Currently scheduled programs will include the following content:
•Qualified Plans •Pension Protection Act of 2006 •Identifying Plan Errors and Developing Solutions to the Errors •IRS DOL Audits: How to Manage •Sarbanes-Oxley Act-Impact on Blackout Periods •Plan Administrators-Enhancing Communication and Avoiding Pitfalls •Executive Compensation-Recent Developments •Washington Update-What’s New? •Special Participant Issues •ERISA Litigation •HIPAA Compliance: Security and Other Advanced Issues •HRAs Usher in New Age of Health Care •Everything You Wanted to Know About HSAs: And Then Some •VEBA Do's and Don'ts •What’s a Benefits Administrator to Do? How to Manage Risks Under New Federal Health and Welfare Mandates •
Disease Management-Overcoming Legal Compliance Hurdles |
1.5 |
Live (2½ days)
Nationwide
Programs |
| IAML7 |
Certificate in Making Employment Workplace Decisions |
Every workshop is constructed in an interactive format with different subjects, topics and case studies. The workshop is taught using: 1) Factual situations addressed by the class as a whole. 2) Factual situations evaluated through small groups. 3) Hypothetical role plays. 4) Limited lecture intended to analyze the hypothetical fact situations within the context of the law. 5) Class discussion. Subject will range across a variety of substantive areas including: •Dealing with FMLA and ADA situations •Analyzing hiring and discharge decisions in the context of potential claims of discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge •Addressing behaviors at union and non-union locations that create the need for discipline •Evaluating ways to implement management changes without creating legal risk or substantial adverse employee response •Creating feasible performance feedback methods •Working to solve an array of employment-related issues |
1.5 |
Live (2½ days)
Nationwide
Programs |
| IAML8 |
Certificate in Business Management |
An intensive seminar that provides a genuinely unique, practical and valuable overview of all major facts of business. Participants learn the basics of accounting and finance; communication; management; marketing; business ethics; technology; negotiation skills; business law; globalization; and more, all packed in a one-week seminar.
This course may be used to satisfy KBCOB's course MLE601 requirement.
|
3 |
Live (4½ days)
Nationwide
Programs |
