BUS 485 - Emerging Leadership Practices

Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60

What are your strengths as a leader? How do you influence others? In this interactive course we examine contemporary leadership practices in organizations through discussions, cases, and in-class activities. This course challenges assumptions from leadership theories and introduces various ways of thinking about effective leaders and leadership. Learners will reflect on their leadership competencies and preferences and consider how these relate to emerging trends in leadership practice and theory. They will develop the ability to maintain currency in leadership practices through research and critical observation. As a result, learners will gain a more nuanced understanding of leadership practice, how leaders impact individuals, teams, and organizations, and how to enhance their own leadership capabilities.

Prerequisites
One of:

C in BUS 214
C in BUS 314
C in BUS 322

Or all of:

Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution