| (3 cr.) This course offers students unique insights into
the important topic of leadership, from both
theoretical and practical perspectives. Specific
skill development includes traits and values of
leaders; emotional and social intelligence; crisis
management; motivation and influence; building and
working in teams; and followership, among other
topics. Students explore leadership in practice
through cases that simulate and reflect real
world leadership challenges. Complementing this
is the direct involvement of senior executives
drawn from American corporate hierarchies who
offer their unique insights into leadership done
well and its specific challenges following the
seminar format of the course. This is a unique
opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of
the key business dimension of leadership while at
the same time networking with actual
organizational leaders.
Prerequisite: MK 201, FIN 201, IB 201, MG 210, CIS 101, AC 102 or AC 212; Every Year, Spring |