HEL 7704 Institutional Effectiveness and Business Acumen in Higher Education
Those responsible for leading learning must understand the business of higher education and how leaders can drive organizational effectiveness. This course provides an in-depth examination of organizational performance and its connection to strategic planning, resource allocation, and institutional sustainability. Students will analyze how organizational learning aligns with mission-driven goals and evaluate internal and external forces—social, political, economic, legal, and technological—that shape outcomes. Through environmental scanning, business analysis, and strategic planning exercises, learners will develop evidence-based strategies to strengthen organizational effectiveness, optimize operations, and support innovation and long-term growth in higher education.