BAM 550
Leadership
Online Course
BAM 550 Leadership
3 Semester Units
Leadership provides students with a current and in-depth view of the history of leadership encompassing traditional theories and current research perspectives. This course examines the personal side of leadership and leadership within organizations. Students will analyze best practices for leading teams, addressing diversity and inclusion, and creating a leadership vision for the rapidly evolving world.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define leadership examine its importance and discuss how it is different from management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of research perspectives on leadership including key theories and models of leadership.
- Analyze the personal side of leadership including the role of emotional intelligence, morals, ethics, and personality in leadership.
- Evaluate the leader as a relationship builder and examine best practices for motivation, engagement, communication, teambuilding, and diversity and inclusion.
- Explore the leader as a social architect in terms of implementing change, shaping culture and values, and setting the stage for followership.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to leadership.
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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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