Course Category: Leadership
This course will explore classic to contemporary leadership theories and the necessary knowledge and skills to exercise effective leadership. Students will evaluate their personal leadership qualities and develop a plan to access their leadership potential.
This course examines the role, responsibilities and influence of leaders in diverse and global organizations. In this course, you will evaluate personal perspectives; assess barriers and biases that impact leadership and organizational success; and evaluate the importance of cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness.
This course will introduce students to the theories and practices of team leadership, skill development, group process, and the enhancement of cooperative climates. Students will acquire knowledge about the principles of effective team building, conflict mediation, cooperative learning and collaboration based upon theories of group process dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal development of…
In order to be an effective organizational leader in our dynamic 21st century, it’s important to understand each of the major operational units within an organization. This course will provide insight into the impacts of each of these core business functions and how leaders should make operational decisions. This course will also provide decision-making frameworks…
Change is a constant condition that can be planned or occur without warning. Students will be confronted with the realities of change and given opportunities to apply change management strategies and leadership approaches to authentic situations that mirror life. Change initiatives that are planned are ideal and often yield the best results but sometimes, managing…
Conflict occurs in all organizations and can have both constructive and destructive outcomes. As an organizational leader, it is important to understand the nature of conflict and negotiation, and how to best approach these diverse situations. You will learn skills that will help with assessing and managing conflict, while applying the most effective communication strategies.