Course Descriptions
Leadership
LDR 7000
Experiential Learning: Leadership Issues
3 credits
This course is experiential in nature and focuses on leadership and group process. Students will acquire and apply knowledge and skills in an immediate and relevant setting. Students will explore leadership theories and will utilize case studies and practical application exercises throughout the course to reinforce the learning outcomes and to have an understanding of and a grounding in the issues facing leaders in a variety of organizations. Topics include leadership styles, examining core values in the leadership process, power and influence, group problem solving, decision-making, conflict management, ethical dilemmas, and community building.
LDR 7100
Managing Innovation and Change
3 credits
In this course, students will apply innovation theories to their organizations and to cases. They will strategically develop integrated business models and offerings that can’t be easily imitated by competitors. They will develop plans to pilot test or prototype these innovative approaches and will think about how to manage possible implementation problems. Students will also explore what kinds of mindsets work against innovation and how leaders can counter those mindsets. Using evidence-based management principles, students will become proficient at asking relevant questions, and acquiring, appraising, aggregating, applying and assessing information. They will develop, articulate, and defend distinctive points of view grounded in the innovation literature and in evidence related to proposed strategies.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 7000