BUS 253 Leadership and Management Skills

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course includes a study of the qualities, behaviors, and personal styles exhibited by leaders. Emphasis is placed on coaching, counseling, team building, and employee involvement. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and exhibit the behaviors needed for organizational effectiveness.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to do the following:

Explain what it means to be a leader.
Articulate your own leadership capabilities.
Identify the relationship between vision, mission, and strategy.
Discuss how to motivate others.
Assess how communication and trust contribute to organizational effectiveness.
Summarize the skills required to facilitate team development and negotiate conflicts.
Ascertain the strategic value of organizational culture.
Analyze the change management process.