Course Description
The course examines the theories and models of leadership. Environmental pressures, organizational objectives, company culture, and individual ethical standards will be examined to incorporate the situational determinants of leadership effectiveness. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Define leadership and distinguish leadership from management.
- Compare major approaches to leadership, including trait, skills, behavioral, situational, path-goal, leader-member exchange, transformational, servant, ethical, team, and social identity approaches.
- Apply leadership theories to real organizational problems and leadership development decisions.
- Assess personal values, beliefs, leadership tendencies, and ethical standards.
- Identify how leading a team differs from leading a group of individuals.
- Identify challenges involved in leading virtual, hybrid, and geographically dispersed teams.
- Describe how culture, identity, and context shape leadership perceptions and outcomes.
- Use generative AI transparently and critically when permitted, with attention to accuracy, bias, privacy, and professional responsibility.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Exams (2 at 100 points each) | 200 points / 66.67% |
| Quizzes (5 at 10 points each) | 50 points / 16.67% |
| AI-Assisted Leadership Development Project | 50 points / 16.67% |
| Optional Leadership in Practice TED Talk Reflection | Up to 10 bonus points; excluded from the 300-point denominator |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.0–100% | A |
| 90.0–92.9% | A− |
| 87.0–89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0–86.9% | B |
| 80.0–82.9% | B− |
| 77.0–79.9% | C+ |
| 73.0–76.9% | C |
| 70.0–72.9% | C− |
| 67.0–69.9% | D+ |
| 63.0–66.9% | D |
| 60.0–62.9% | D− |
| 59.9% or below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Northouse, P. G. (2025). Leadership: Theory and Practice (10th ed.). SAGE Publications. ISBN: 9781071957424.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.