Syllabus
Master of Business Administration
BUMG 650: Organizational Behavior – Driving Organizational Change
Credits - 3
Description
This course examines the principles of organizational behavior and their impact on driving effective change within businesses and organizations. Students will explore key topics such as leadership, motivation, corporate culture, team dynamics and decision-making in the context of organizational transformation. Through the study of concepts with real-world applications, the course equips students with the skills to lead change initiatives, foster engagement, and cultivate a culture of innovation and adaptability.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze organizational dynamics to systematically identify barriers to change.
- Design strategic interventions that facilitate sustainable transformations.
- Translate foundational Organizational Behavior (OB) theories (motivation, leadership, team dynamics, organizational culture and decision-making) contributing to situational challenges related to change initiatives within an organization.
- Apply strategies to navigate conflict and difficult conversations in professional settings.
- Recommend approaches to foster engagement, build trust and effectively influence stakeholders across diverse professional settings.
Assignments
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Student Resources
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Passing Grade Statement
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