Siena Heights University
LDR 636
TEAMING AND DECISION MAKING
3
An introduction to team building processes, characteristics of high performance teams, group decision-making
techniques, methods to enhance team effectiveness, and individual assessment of team style. Students develop a
team-based organization, which is organized around their individual competencies.
LDR 640
FINANCE + QUANTITATIVE LEADERSHIP
3
Organized around the understanding and application of maximizing the value of the firm for its shareholders. The
areas of financial engineering, institutional characteristics and valuation models, time value of money concepts, cash
flow analysis, options in capital investments, and the use of new financial instruments and strategies are explored.
LDR 645
HISTORY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
3
This course provides an introduction to the historical development of American higher education from colonial
times to the 21 st century. Emphasis is given to societal changes and laws that affected the major historical events
that contributed to the diversity of higher education.
LDR 650
MEDICAL LAW
3
An introduction to the legal relationships and dynamics among health service providers, health care organizations,
regulatory agencies, and society. Selective dimensions of the legal and regulatory systems and their impact on the
delivery of health services are reviewed. Students develop an understanding of the legal dynamics affecting
governmental institutions at every level and the regulatory process impacting the delivery of health services.
LDR 655
NEGOTIATIONS AS A PROCESS
An analysis of the negotiation process as well as the behavior and actions of individuals and groups within an
organization involved in them. A focus on various strategies to conduct successful negotiations and build
relationships in an organizational setting.
3
LDR 660
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
3
An in-depth examination of strategic planning, organizational development, and change management from a
continuous improvement perspective. Students understand the connection between strategic planning and change
management process. Additionally, examination will demonstrate how this connection affects organizational
alignment, cultural transformation, and financial viability. Students develop planning and implementation strategies
with emphasis on methods to best develop individuals, enterprises and community.
LDR 678
PRACTICUM
3
Students are expected to engage in an individually approved, application-based project to apply theories explored
throughout the leadership program/concentration area. Students may complete this practicum requirement in a new
or their own work setting under the direct supervision of a pre-approved facilitator. [200 hours are required.] At the
culmination of this experience, students are expected to submit a comprehensive product, whi