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.
Humanities general education class.
Honors version available.
Prerequisite(s): Reading readiness
Formerly (Formerly offered as MGT-2750. Students may not receive credit for both MGT-2750 and BMT-2750.)
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.