BUS 605 - Leadership

3 Credit(s)

This course provides students with the knowledge, techniques and skills needed to become effective leaders of organizations, groups and people. Effective leaders acquire the credibility to lead by positioning their organizations/units for desired results and success in the marketplace. They influence external and internal stakeholders by engaging in a range of leadership styles and techniques that are appropriate for the situation. They build and manage effective teams, and deploy a variety of interpersonal and ethical skills to inspire and motivate people into following them. Students in this course will understand and appreciate how leadership is exercised at the strategic, organizational, group and individual levels. Students will develop strategic positioning, team building, ethical and interpersonal skills. Students will recognize their own leadership style and how a wide range of styles can make them more effective leaders.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 550 or equivalent.