Introduces and acquaints students with the history of leadership studies, past and current leadership theories and styles, and their practical implementation in the daily operational activities in the fields of health studies, engineering / manufacturing, international business or education. The course focuses on definitional issues (What is leadership?) and explanations (How does it work?). At the end of the course students are expected to demonstrate basic knowledge in various approaches, frameworks and activities of leadership theory, particularly within their chosen field of study and be able to give practical examples of leadership within those fields. Learning Objectives 鈼 Understand that leadership is a process, a skill, a commitment, and an action. 鈼 Develop comfort in considering the theoretical underpinnings when observing leadership in action. 鈼 Assess the credibility of leadership studies scholarship and key scholars in the field. 鈼 Be exposed to different local leaders and their concepts and philosophies of leadership.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
