Courses numbered 500–899 for graduate students. Courses numbered 500 are typically offered to post-baccalaureate degree and master degree students and courses numbered 600 are for more advanced master degree courses. Those numbered 700 are typically offered to post-master degree and doctoral students. Courses offered at the 800 level are for doctoral level work.
This course examines legal and ethical issues affecting health care institutions and the management of risk within the organization. The content of the course will include an overview of the legal and regulatory…
This course focuses on identifying, measuring, and seeking to improve health care quality, patient satisfaction, cost, and employee engagement. Various models of process/quality improvement will be analyzed to equip the…
Capstone
Students apply research and analysis techniques to investigate an issue or solve a problem in an organization including a determination of the return on investment (ROI) of the solution. Experience is gained in defining…
A dynamic learning experience focused on topics and skills that are associated with health care leadership and decision making. Students explore health information management, data analysis, and using data to lead…
In this seminar course, students practice the writing, critical thinking, technology, and communication skills necessary for success as they progress through the academic program through case studies, workshops, and…
Business Intelligence
This course introduces the fundamental principles of decision theory, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course covers various evidence-based decision-making models, techniques and Excel…
Data Visualization
This course focuses on the design of compelling visual narratives for data-driven decision-making. In this course, students will learn to understand and create dashboards, interpret complex datasets, and communicate…
Foundations of Business
This course is a foundational study of procedures and techniques of business systems. Learners will gain a better understanding of the environment of business, business ownership and entrepreneurship, organization and…
Leadership Skills in Organizations
This course is designed to provide a general foundation of leadership theory and skills for students to understand their leadership behaviors and leadership in organizations. Students will be exposed to leadership…
Leadership 360
Self-awareness is one of the hallmarks of a great leader. During this course, students will gain systematic feedback from others who have a stake in your leadership development. The 360 Leadership Circle Profile…
Methods of Inquiry and Analysis
This course provides an overview of several business research methodologies useful to organizational leaders in decision making. An application-oriented approach focusing on the systematic analysis of data will be…
Complex Systems Change Strategies
In todays business environment, it is important to be able to understand various philosophies related to organizational system analysis, data analysis, development, and change. During this course, students will…
Compression Planning
This course is focused on Compression Planning, a planning process developed by McNellis Company and based on the storyboarding model originally conceived by the Disney Company. Students will learn how Compression…
Special Topics
A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class…
The Dark Side of Leadership
The dark side of leadership explores the different types of leadership and behaviors found that stray away from the traditional models of leadership. This course will examine the different types of leadership behaviors…
Lean Management
Enterprises of all sizes, as well as business units within enterprises need to be continually improving to be sustainable. This often entails implementation of strategic projects. Leading and managing these projects…
This course equips students with a theoretical and practical foundation of sustainability and explores the integration of sustainability into business strategy. Through an interdisciplinary approach, foundational…
This course examines the elements of entrepreneurship including: the foundations of entrepreneurship, sources for funding the business, acquisition practices in purchasing an existing business and understanding the…
Advanced Human Resource Management
This course provides an in-depth examination of the issues facing the leader and his or her employees. Through text readings, case studies, experiential exercises, speakers, and research, students will learn to…
Human Capital Development
This course focuses on how leaders can practically create culture and systems that allow people to accomplish, grow, produce, and thrive at work. Topics taught can include hiring, fostering culture, performance…
The Dahl School of Business partners with Dale Carnegie to bring MBA learners this course in advanced interpersonal skills. Learners will study and apply tested leadership practices in order to further develop their…
Management Communication
This course helps prospective and practicing business leaders assess and develop their communication skills relating to managing and leading others. Students will look at communication strategically and practically…
Research Methodology in Business
The purpose of this course is to develop skills necessary for students to conduct original quantitative and qualitative research. This course teaches students to design a research question, find literature to motivate…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to business students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be…
Leadership Internship
As part of their academic program, Viterbo University students may choose to participate in a full-time or part-time business-related internship. The goal is to provide students the opportunity to blend academic theory…