DMGT 600 Foundations of Doctoral Study (3)
An introduction to doctoral studies in management at UMUC. Topics include the purpose and context of the DM program; research methods used in the review of scholarship on evidence- based management; and management, leadership, change, and organizational theory. Focus is on demonstrating skills in critical thinking and writing at a doctoral level. Degree requirements and the dissertation process are also discussed.
DMGT 800 Foundations of Management Theory (6) A comprehensive foundation in the history of management and the structure and function of organizations. A new way of understanding and managing operational and strategic issues in public and private organizations in the face of accelerating social, economic, and technological changes is provided. Topics include organizational theory, strategic thinking and strategic manage- ment, theories of decision making, leadership, organizational culture, and management in a postindustrial society. Problem- solving, application, and evaluation skills are used to analyze the theories and practices of current and emerging organizational challenges and opportunities. The goal is to be able to critically assess the ideas of others and defend one’s own ideas through the application of scholarship.
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DMGT 810 Leadership and Change (6)
A study of leadership—not just for survival but for sustainabil- ity—in environments where external pressure for change is the dominant feature. Discussion examines change and leadership issues in varied industries, as well as one’s own organization, by identifying and analyzing theories and concepts, assessing the applicability of classic works and current perspectives, testing ideas using case studies, and developing various scenarios and strategies. Topics include the knowledge and abilities needed for managing change, such as improvisation and reinvention; the roles and skills needed at all levels for leading in new organiza- tional models involving virtual teams; and the impact of change (particularly frequent change) on individuals and organizations. The goal is to recognize the link between leadership, change, and organizational resilience and apply the lessons.
DMGT 820 International Finance and Global Operation (6) An examination of four perspectives on strategic management within an international and global context: strategy and the competencies that are required for managers to function effec- tively, trade and financial issues, the political and legal context of decision making when many nation states are in play, and issues arising from cultural differences and their effect on the man- agement of firms operating transnationally. Topics include the economic and financial forces affecting the organization in its internal and external environment and appropriate responses to these forces in a global context. Discussion also covers the forces and values shaping these four perspectives in terms of the firm and its industry and how these forces and values may shape the working strategy of a particular firm viewed globally and within the context of an assigned country.
DMGT 830 Research Methods I (6)
An introduction to doctoral-level research methods. Emphasis is on understanding the collection and the reporting of statis- tics, both of which are necessary for the appropriate conduct of evidence-based research. Topics include hypothesis testing for mean differences and relationships, analysis of variance, mea- sures of association, regression, and decision analysis. Qualitative research approaches, such as narrative analysis, are also discussed. Assignments include statistical problem sets and short method- ological analyses of published research studies.
DMGT 835 Research Methods II (6)
A study of systematic review (i.e., research synthesis) as an evidence-based research method. Study is based on the premise that evidence-based decision making is an effective management practice. The steps of systematic review are explored. Discussion covers search strategies, information management, inclusion/ exclusion, data extraction and coding, synthesis models, and discussion. Practice in systematic review is provided via small- scale article analyses and syntheses. Assignments also include a written description of research methods similar to that found in dissertations.
DMGT 845 Organizational Environments in a Global Context (6)
An examination of how theoretical explanations of an organiza- tion’s environment clarify its external relationships, strategies, and management practices. Topics include cultural dimensions, technological factors, and governmental and regulatory influ- ences on the organization. Interorganizational relationships, networks and signals in organizational environments, and global management strategies are examined from a theoretical per- spective. Discussion also covers emerging markets and global entrepreneurship, alliances, sustainability, and management competencies for global organizations. Assignments include the development of a journal-quality paper.
DMGT 850 Innovation Process and Strategy (6)
An exploration of theories and applications of innovation in areas such as corporate strategy, new product development, management process improvement, and corporate entrepre- neurship. Innovation diffusion and adoption, creative roles and process stages of innovation implementation, and ways in which business models are shaped by innovation opportunity are examined from a theoretical perspective. Discussion covers how innovation serves strategy, corporate entrepreneurship, and best management practices. Assignments include the development of a journal-quality paper.
DMGT 890 Dissertation Part I (4)
The identification and refinement of the dissertation topic. Focus is on identifying research questions relevant to the chosen topic, conducting a review of the literature on that topic, and developing a conceptual model and associated hypotheses. DMGT 891 Dissertation Part II (4)
The selection of the dissertation’s research methodology to evalu- ate the conceptual model and hypotheses. Focus is on identify- ing appropriate sources of data, collecting and analyzing the data
DMGT 892 Dissertation Part III (4)
A discussion of the future impact of the dissertation research on the management of organizations. The chosen area of specialty is examined more broadly in the context of such organizational issues as innovation, sustainable development, information assurance, and enterprise continuity.
DMGT 899 Continuing Registration (1)
Continuing refinement of the dissertation to prepare for final submission and defense.