Leadership

Introduction to the concepts of and approaches to leadership. Historical and contemporary leadership theories.

The strategic planning process in organizations. Mission, values, goals, alignment and accountability in the development and execution of a strategic plan.

Leadership in the public sector. A study of leaders in politics, civil rights, academics/research and corporations. Evaluation of effective/ineffective leadership styles.

Analysis of the implications of technology on leadership. The strategic role of technology in organizations. Define and analyze attitudes and behaviors of a "digital mindset".

The nature of ethical leadership. How the leader's values and beliefs affect decision making. The concepts of organizational and social responsibility.

This course evaluates the history of leadership and leaders from both the theoretical and practical perspective. Historical aspects examined will include war, peace, severe economic conditions, technology advances, societal changes, and the evolution of organizations. Students will develop a leadership philosophy and approach, and examine this approach and its place in the grander context of the history of leadership.

Global leadership dynamics and strategy. Cross-cultural awareness; ethics and social responsibility and international and global contexts

Develop a personal talent management philosophy and plan. Improve ability to reflectively lead talent management efforts. Develop the capacity to analyze and assess talent management practices. Sharpen decision making and problem solving techniques. Research, develop and present a talent management project.

Explore strategies and tactics for engaging and inspiring your team, clients, and partners. Includes topics such as communicating your vision, social media strategy, storytelling, and crisis communication.

Approved semester project involving supervised practical application of previously learned knowledge. Supervision by faculty member and staff. Permission of Dean required

Utilizes integration and analysis of leadership principles. Case studies and team-based project covering major topics in the leadership curriculum.

Presentation of selected topics in leadership. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Pre-requisites may be imposed depending on the topics.

Intensive workshops or seminars in selected areas of leadership that focus on professional development and applied knowledge. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Pre-requisites my be imposed depending on the topics.

Reading, research and/or projects in a selected area of leadership under the direction of a member of the staff. May be repeated for credit.