MBA 6460 - Leadership Through Character

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk Online, 2 Blk Online
Description: This course takes a character and values-based focus to developing students’ understanding of and capacity for effective leadership. Covered concepts include: identifying and understanding one’s own core values and capabilities; a deeper understanding of leadership as it pertains to power, influence and motivation; and the socio-psychological aspects of successfully leading and interacting with others. The course also includes a deeply immersive experiential component whereby students are coached through a self-guided development planning and application process focused on improving on a leadership competency that is mutually selected by the student and instructor. An in-depth personal exploration of each student’s unique leadership capabilities and growth opportunities is central to the learning objectives for this course.