BAM 485
Leadership
Online Course
BAM 485 Leadership
3 Semester Units
Leadership provides a thorough understanding of leadership principles in the context of formal organizational settings such as business corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The course is organized by level of leadership analysis and leadership theory paradigm. The course discusses the individual as a leader, addresses the individual skills of leaders, covers team leadership, and examines organizational leadership. Thus, in this course, the leadership paradigm progresses from trait to behavior to contingency to the integrative paradigm.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine individual leadership related to ethics, motivation, and leadership theories.
- Examine the skills related to effective leadership in an organizational setting.
- Describe the key components of team leadership and analyze the benefits of the various types of teams.
- Evaluate the key leadership elements related to managing change, creating effective organizational culture, and strategically leading.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to business leadership.
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This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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