BMGT8002
Core Research Processes, Theory and Practice in Global Business
6 quarter credits
Learners in this course explore business theories, research, and practice. In particular, learners study the challenges of conducting scholarly research and the practice of leading and managing a business enterprise. Learners explore the depth and breadth of business research, the research methodologies used to conduct it, and potential business research topic areas. Learners are also immersed in a culture of inquiry to focus on strengthening critical-thinking and scholarly writing skills. Must be taken during the learner's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
6 quarter credits
BMGT8210
Specialization Course Information Technology Leaders as Partners in Organizational Strategic Planning
4 quarter credits
Learners investigate the information technology leader's collaborative roles working with an organization's non-IT senior leadership, including aligning business strategy with IT strategy, acting as an equal contributor to the formation of organizational strategy, and integrating ethical policies and practices into an organization. Learners evaluate multidisciplinary research and practices related to leadership, organizational structures, and culture. Through the lens of complexity/chaos and change theories, learners analyze information technology's role in contributing to organizational resiliency. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8212
Specialization Course Leading Information Technology Strategic Planning in Complex and Global Environments
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners examine processes by which senior information technology leadership must evaluate different IT governance models from a global perspective, including decision models, management structures, business engagement rocesses, leadership theories, and risk assessment processes. Learners evaluate methods of performance measurement and control, and assess the relevance and effect of social responsibility issues and strategic partnering on IT strategic planning. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8028
Core Foundations of Research, Scholarly Literature, and Theory in Management
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course examine the structure and process of the scholarly literature in peer reviewed journals and explore the role of the scholar as social and behavioral scientist. Learners critically evaluate scholarly literature, including seminal work, relevant theory, and data-based research studies from both the qualitative and quantitative traditions. Learners also explore the meaning of content and process gaps, problems, and research opportunities uncovered during the literature review. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8008
Core Ethics and Leadership in Global Environments
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners examine the ethics theory and practice, ethical decision making, and the leader's role in creating an ethical environment in global business. Learners also explore the ways cultural intelligence fosters multicultural and ethical thinking.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8019
Core Business Dissertation Specialization Literature
4 quarter credits
This course provides a guided review of the literature in the learner's specialization for the purpose of identifying a study topic. Learners research and evaluate associated major threads of research and theory in the literature. The course prepares learners for the development of an appropriate topic during Residency Track 1. Prerequisite(s): BMGT8028 or BMGT8030. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8214
Specialization Course Guiding the Implementation of Information Technology Policies and Processes
4 quarter credits
This course presents key issues related to the implementation of information technology policies and processes as day-to-day operations, including consideration of ethical, cultural, and global issues, and potential effects on internal and external stakeholder needs. Learners evaluate strategies for implementing different governance models and assess the ways in which those models relate to change management processes and organizational innovation.
4 quarter credits
BMGT-V8925
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, learners develop and evaluate proposed topic areas and theories for their doctoral project. Learners analyze the literature on potential topics to assess relevance to the discipline and potential methods to use in the doctoral project. Learners gain an understanding of the writing, research, and critical thinking skills necessary to complete the final project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through a final assessment. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. For PhD in Business Management and PhD in Information Technology learners only. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite(s): BMGT8019 or BMGT8018; BMGT8028. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 quarter credits
RSCH7860
Core Survey of Research Methods
4 quarter credits
Learners read critically and evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Learners become educated consumers and creators of research. Additionally, learners use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8006
Core Business Principles and Practices
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course apply theories of organization to critically analyze the organization as an arrangement of systems to develop a holistic understanding of its interrelated, interdependent functions. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
Core Choose Quantitative Research or Qualitative Research Course
4 quarter credits
BMGT8216
Specialization Course Innovating Information Technology Life Cycle Management Processes in a Changing Environment
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners evaluate evolving theories and practices that inform decisions related to the information technology system development life cycle. Learners assess different development models and examine the IT leader's role in IT enterprise portfolio management against the backdrop of changing workforce considerations, including offshore, contract, multicultural, and multigenerational workers in global enterprises.
4 quarter credits
Core Choose a Core Course
4 quarter credits
BMGT-V8926
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, learners apply writing, research, and critical thinking skills by identifying a problem, developing project questions, and finalizing a project topic that is appropriate for the program. Learners use evidence to support the selection of theories, problems, and questions to guide further refinement of their topic. Learners establish an appropriate topic area, preliminary project design, and begin development of a literature review. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through a project topic framework. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. For PhD in Business Management and PhD in Information Technology learners only. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: RSCH7864 or RSCH7868 or BMGT8034 or BMGT8040; BMGT- V8925 or BMGT-R8925.
3 quarter credits
BMGT8035
Core Tests, Measurements, and Business Research Design
4 quarter credits
This course is an introduction to tests and measurement instruments commonly used in business studies. Learners in this course examine instrument development, factor analysis, validity testing and review the ethical, professional, and legal aspects of the use of these instruments. Learners also develop key sections of the dissertation methodology and design, incorporating appropriate instruments and corresponding validity data. Prerequisite(s): BMGT8034 or RSCH7864; BMGT-R8926 or BMGT-V8926. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8044
Core Qualitative Research Design and Data Analysis
4 quarter credits
This course extends the topics covered in BMGT8040 and is designed to prepare learners to develop and conduct their own qualitative study for a dissertation. Learners further analyze the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research and inquiry, emphasizing effective execution of school-approved dissertation research methodologies. These methodologies include case study, phenomenology, Delphi, and generic qualitative research. Learners assess the design, sampling, and data collection strategies associated with each of the four methodologies. Learners also examine the data analysis processes associated with each methodology, as well as the role of the researcher in documenting personal reflections in the collection and analysis of data. Prerequisite: BMGT- V8926. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8055
Core Business Special Topics: Literature Review
4 quarter credits
This course guides learners in the development of a comprehensive literature review. Learners build on their approved Dissertation Research Plan from Residency Track 3 as the foundation for drafting Chapter 2 of their dissertation. Learners document and synthesize key seminal theoretical works, conceptual studies, and methodologies underpinning the gap in the scholarly knowledge that their proposed study addresses. While developing Chapter 2 of their dissertation, learners review and apply PhD dissertation guidelines. Prerequisite(s): BMGT-R8926 or BMGT-V8926. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8043
Core Quantitative Research Techniques 2
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners define a quantitative research question by demonstrating the understanding of the relationship between hypothesis and theory. Learners develop a research design using research questions and the appropriate sample, control variables, and statistical technique, and identify the logical connection between the hypothesis and theory. Other course topics include sample design, exploratory data analysis, multiple regression, logistic regression, factorial ANOVA, and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). This course requires the use of analytical software. Prerequisite(s): BMGT8034 or BMGT8035. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
BMGT8046
Core Qualitative Data Collection Strategies, Data Collection Guides, and Field Testing
4 quarter credits
This course is an in-depth review of qualitative data collection strategies, data collection guides, and data collection techniques commonly used in business research. Learners use their approved dissertation research plans to develop a data collection guide and conduct an expert review and mock data collection. Learners also assess the ethical issues involved in qualitative data collection associated with their study method and design and propose mitigation strategies for participant and data protection and to ensure credibility, dependability, transferability, and trustworthiness. Finally, learners develop key sections of the dissertation methodology and design, incorporating the data collection strategy, and field-tested data collection guide. Prerequisite(s): BMGT8044. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
Elective Requirement Choose an Elective Course
quarter credits
quarter credits
BMGT-V8927
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, learners apply advanced research and writing skills through the development of a detailed project framework based on work in prior residencies. Learners develop a project framework that includes methodological and/or research design, sampling or participant recruitment plan, intervention plan (if applicable), strategies for data collection, analysis, and outcomes of the project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through an assessment of the project framework, which is finalized once the learner enters the advanced doctoral stage of the program. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. For PhD in Business Management and PhD in Information Technology learners only. Grading for this course is S/NS. Prerequisite: BMGT8035 or BMGT8044 or BMGT8042; BMGT-V8926 or BMGT-R8926. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
3 quarter credits
GBUS9919
Comprehensive Examination Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
3 quarter credits
This course includes an overview of the comprehensive examination process, the university's expectations of academic honesty and integrity, the three core themes of the examination, and the evaluation criteria. The courseroom mentor provides three questions addressing the core themes. Learners write answers to the comprehensive examination questions. Answers are evaluated by faculty readers using point-scale scoring rubrics. Upon passing the comprehensive examination, learners are eligible to register for the first dissertation course. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: Completion of all required and elective coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; completion of practicum courses, if applicable; and fulfillment of all residency requirements.
3 quarter credits
GBUS9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides learners with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Learners must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: BMGT9919 or OM9919 or GBUS9919.
3 quarter credits
GBUS9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides learners with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Learners must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: BMGT9919 or OM9919 or GBUS9919.
3 quarter credits
GBUS9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides learners with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Learners must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: BMGT9919 or OM9919 or GBUS9919.
3 quarter credits
GBUS9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides learners with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Learners must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: BMGT9919 or OM9919 or GBUS9919.
3 quarter credits