The purpose of the Leadership Development Concentration is to produce graduates with the capacity to understand and lead strategic change and renewal in organizations. The curriculum challenges students to apply critical thinking and collaborative skills in identifying the costs and consequences of planned change.
NOTE: A Minor in Leadership Development (18 credits) is available to any traditional undergraduate student. A Concentration in Leadership Development (12 credits, below) is available only to traditional undergraduate business students.
Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| LDEV 200 | Introduction to Leadership | 1 |
| 3 Credits from the Following Courses: | ||
| BUSA 141 | Interviewing and Strategies | 1 |
| LDEV 230 | Leading Social Change | 3 |
| LDEV 305 | Leadership Practicum | 1 |
| LDEV 335 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3 |
| LDEV 400 | Leadership Capstone | 1 |
| LDEV 445 | Leadership Strategies for Groups, Teams and Organizations | 3 |
| Additional 6 Credits from the Following Courses: | ||
| BUSA 141 | Interviewing and Strategies | 1 |
| COMM 201 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 203 | Group Communication/Leadership | 3 |
| COMM 240 | Rhetoric and Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 260 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 303 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 381 | Event Management | 3 |
| LDEV 230 | Leading Social Change | 3 |
| LDEV 305 | Leadership Practicum | 1 |
| LDEV 335 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3 |
| LDEV 400 | Leadership Capstone | 1 |
| LDEV 445 | Leadership Strategies for Groups, Teams and Organizations | 3 |
| Total Concentration Credit Hours | 12 |