Thesis

Engages students in a systematic and scholarly study of a significant organizational challenge or opportunity, and through it, creates the possibility of positive organizational change. The Thesis option provides a leadership experience for the student that allows for development, demonstration and assessment of program competencies. The Thesis document presents a careful analysis of the findings, conclusions, recommendations, and implications of the change inquiry, and synthesizes, compares, and contrasts the relevant theoretical and empirical scholarship, and the professional practice literature. Pre-requisites: LEAD626, LEAD627, LEAD628, and LEAD519, plus Program Head approval based on academic standing.