BMT-2750 Leadership Development

Credits 3
In this course students explore what leadership means through integrating readings from humanities, experiential exercises, films and contemporary research. Students explore their own leadership potential through a variety of practice types, and develop confidence to accept leadership roles. Topics include developing a personal leadership philosophy, building a team, and guiding through conflict. Students also explore ethics in leadership and how to realize change within an organization.

Reading Proficiency Required

Humanities general education class.
Honors version available.
Formerly (Formerly offered as MGT-2750. Students may not receive credit for both MGT-2750 and BMT-2750.)
(Not offered summer.)

Course Outcomes

Develop a personal leadership philosophy.
Analyze the different facets, styles, and tasks of leadership.
Connect the qualities of servant-leaders to the benefits they bring to organizations and society.
Apply the elements of ethical leadership in an organizational context.
Present a personal vision statement.
Explore the foundations of effective teamwork
Apply concepts of effective goal setting to personal, interpersonal, and career development.
Use effective personal decision-making strategies to achieve goals.
Apply techniques for guiding through conflict.
Describe the leader’s role in realizing change within his/her organization.