MBA 610 - Leading People

(3 credits) The examination of leadership theory and practical application of leadership skills at an interpersonal level. Emphasis will be on self-awareness and building leadership skills in order to prepare students to manage interpersonal relationships in an organizational setting. Topics covered may include management of the interview and hiring process, negotiation and conflict management, performance management and discipline, communication and perspective taking, leading high performance teams, motivation, and decision-making. This course extends students’ existing background and awareness of the problems involved in managing people by providing structured exercises, cases, and discussion of human capital issues. F