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LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE MBA CURRICULUM

The Seattle University Leadership Executive MBA is a rigorous, twenty month program that encompasses 60 credits over 6 quarters. The program complements executive schedules with courses offered in compact, 3-day modules. The curriculum seamlessly blends hard-edged business training with an intensive exploration of leadership and its personal meaning in each participant’s life.  The Leadership Executive MBA broadens leaders’ perspectives through multidisciplinary and multi-industry exposure, as well as from coursework, reflection, rigorous application, and dedicated one-on-one executive coaching. The Seattle University Leadership Executive MBA core provides a thorough grounding in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, political analysis, applied statistics, and strategy. All courses source individuals’ authentic leadership tendencies and galvanize them with comprehensive leadership knowledge, a keen self-awareness, greater confidence, and an attentiveness to the values that guide executive decisions. 

FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Building Vision for a Global Commons Sharon Parks, Ph.D.                            
Creating High Impact TeamsSharon Lobel, Ph.D.                                              
Leading OrganizationsGreg Magnan, Ph.D.                                                          
Ethical LeadershipJohn Dienhart, Ph.D.                
Leadership Synthesis, Reflection, and Development Marilyn Gist, Ph.D.          
Leadership Assessment and CoachingPenny Koch-Patterson, M.B.A.              
Leadership for a Just and Humane WorldMarilyn Gist, Ph.D. /Sharon Lobel, Ph.D.     

THIRD QUARTER
Accounting for Strategic Decision Making Bruce Koch, Ph.D. /Carlos Mello-e-Souza, Ph.D.
Microeconomic concepts:  Strategic Decision-making Tools and FrameworksFred Dekay, Ph.D.
Quantitative Analysis for Business Leaders Bridget Hiedemann, Ph.D.
Law and Corporate Social Responsibility Gail Lasprogata, J.D.

FOURTH QUARTER
Global Strategy Formation Barbara Parker, Ph.D.
Strategic Marketing Erin Talbott, M.S.
Global Financial Management (Part I)Peter Brous, Ph.D. /Vinay Datar, Ph.D.
Strategic Analysis of Domestic and International Economic EnvironmentsFred Dekay, Ph.D.

FIFTH QUARTER
Information Systems: The Role of Executives Madhu Rao, Ph.D.
Global Financial Management (Part II)Peter Brous, Ph.D. /Vinay Datar, Ph.D.
Strategy Implementation: Putting It All TogetherGreg Magnan, Ph.D.

SIXTH QUARTER
Integrating Leadership and Business PracticesLori Homer, Ph.D. /Don Summers
The Art of Influence and NegotiationTerry Foster, J.D. /Dave Arnesen, J.D.
Emerging Topics in Business – TBD
Planning for Significant LegacyMarilyn Gist, Ph.D.

 

 

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