| Course Code | Name | Course Description |
| GTD5000-8 | Leading the Global Workforce: Paradigms and Possibilities | In a time when the global job marketplace is more volatile than ever, recruiting and retaining a stellar workforce has never been of greater importance. In this Master’s level course, Learners will examine major issues that impact the global workforce. Through the exploration of successful business practices, various paradigms will be highlighted to demonstrate effective and efficient leadership with an eye toward maximizing human performance potential. |
| GTD5005-8 | Introduction to Successful Global Training Techniques | This Master’s level course explores basic principles of global training and development in corporate and educational settings. Learners will explore best practices to uncover links that can be made to increase the value of global training and development in light of leader expectations. Topics will include diversified training approaches, differentiated and accelerated learning concepts and theories, and successful classroom and web strategies that can be utilized successfully in a global context. |
| GTD5007-8 | The Role of Technology in the Global Training Marketplace | In this course graduate learners will explore the impact of rapidly changing technology and the challenges of integrating these technological tools into the global training marketplace. The traditional concepts of global training have become outmoded with new innovations. The real and immediate impact of technological change is ever present, and must be continually managed for effective training to ensue. As global entities expand, trainers with skills in technology-driven training will be in increasing demand. This course will prepare Learners to identify strategic reasons to implement web-based training, provide tools for best-practices evaluation, and synthesize diverse elements of technology-driven training. |
| ED6001-8 | Action Research for Education | This graduate course will examine a comprehensive overview of research tools utilized by education practitioners. Students will be provided with a solid understanding of research concepts, skills, and principles such as data collection, literature reviews, and evaluation methods. |
| GTD5011-8 | Introduction to Best Practices for Training and Presenting to International Audiences | Global trainers are often required to create professional development opportunities for multinational audiences. This course will allow learners to investigate best practices for training and presenting in nondomestic contexts. There will be opportunities to analyze the role of global leaders, the meaning of culture, and heuristic decision-making. In addition, global training skills will be honed through application of practices relative to international training and presenting. This course focuses on the consistent, logical process, which can be employed to create culturally appropriate professional development offerings. |
| GTD5013-8 | Evaluating Training Programs | In today’s global training environment of frugal budgets and increasing accountability, stakeholders want to know the bottom line outcomes of training initiatives for the organization. How did a training program enhance the organization’s performance and impact the workforce? This Master’s level course provides graduate Learners the opportunity to investigate the critical components of successful training by exploring professional training programs and methods of evaluation. This course is designed to facilitate knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and techniques of training evaluation. The underlying value of such knowledge for global trainers is the ability to understand how and why particular training programs are effective or ineffective. In this course, Learners will identify and clarify the training needs of organizations; select appropriate training approaches; and evaluate training outcomes. |
| GTD5019-8 | Trainer as Consultant in the Global Marketplace | Consultants must have the ability to create value and deliver change in the global marketplace. In this course, Learners will develop an understanding of ways to create value, improve productivity, and deliver change to global organizations. Consulting work allows an individual to condense skills developed throughout a lifetime of professional experience and practice. This course focuses on the process of consultation and the various approaches to assisting global organizations as an outside professional. Models of consulting are presented for consideration and topics including management, ethics, tools, and techniques are addressed. The graduate learner will gain professional skills to assist global partners in times of organizational and personal need. |
| ED5036-8 | Innovation and Change | To be an effective leader demands an understanding of the basic principles and practices underlying innovation and change processes in organizations. Learners will explore various change theories, and best practices for successful implementation in the workplace. Issues of visioning, coalition building, creating and promoting change agenda, and building capacity for change are examined by the Learners. Opportunity to investigate one’s personal reaction and response to change is highlighted. |
| ED6002-8 | Action Research Capstone | This Master’s level course emphasizes practical research skills utilized by education practitioners. Students will develop an action research project based on the scientific method and concepts presented in ED6001. The culminating product will reflect critical thinking, graduate level writing skills, and correct APA format. This course is open only to Learners pursuing the Master of Education. |
