Organizational Management and Leadership

Catalog description

Combines theory and practical information for students to learn traditional and contemporary organizational and leadership theories and apply them to their experience in organizations particularly non-profit institutions, non-governmental organizations. The course will focus on personal and inter-personal development such as self-awareness, stress and problem solving, interpersonal skills such as supportive communication, power and influence, motivation and conflict management: group skills such as delegation and team building; and leadership. Students should have an interest and ideally some experience working with nonprofits as a volunteer or staff member. Possessing a basic understanding of the various roles nonprofits play in low to moderate income communities would be helpful but is not required. As part of the course requirements, students will design, conduct and then report back on a leadership interview.