The business environment today is increasingly complex, competitive, diverse, global and virtual. Organizations are faced with the more complicated tasks of managing people and creating an environment where people want to lead themselves. Both an art and a science, leadership is now a role played by all and needed everywhere across organizations. Successful workers are those who lead themselves, care about their work and engage effectively with others, are open to change, and are conscientious, optimistic and energetic.

This program focuses on these qualities and hones the role of self-leadership as the foundation for making positive contributions to the organization and society at large. Through this transformative, integrative educational experience, you will develop a leadership vision in both professional and personal contexts. Accepted from all industries, profit and non-profit, students learn through each other’s experience what works and what is ineffective when interacting with and influencing others.

Application of classroom learning to the work setting is key to student success. By applying your knowledge, you will see your leadership curve develop over time. Applicable business courses round out your experience.   As a result of this program of study, you will play an active role in leading change appropriate to your level in your organization through:

• Setting and working on goals relevant to your work context
• Increasing your understanding of individual, group and organizational dynamics that impact the capacity to change
• Intervening when appropriate and at the right level to facilitate the capacity to change (given your role in your organization)
• Utilizing various methodologies for problem-solving, decision-making and conflict utilization skills
• Applying business skills to your work in your organization

Programs of Study

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