Course Description
Students learn about the qualities of good leaders and demonstrate those qualities are exercised in a business environment with a specific focus on ethical and sustainable decision making. Prerequisite: BUS 315; Open to Seniors who are Majors in ACCT, BADM, CARS, CYBE, CYMA, ECON, ECOS, ENTR, FINC, HTMT, HURM, INTB, ISSC, or MKTG.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Define leadership and its role in organizational success.
- Assess personal values, beliefs and ethical standards to enhance self-awareness in regard to personal leadership behaviors and reactions to leadership behaviors of others.
- Understand the role of appropriate ethical standards in business decision making.
- Evaluate business decisions in the context of sustainability goals, balancing environmental, social, and economic needs, conditions and potential decision impacts.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Evaluations (2) | 4% |
| Internship & Job Survey | 2% |
| VMock Resume Score | 5% |
| Mock Interview | 5% |
| VIA Assessment | 5% |
| Career Fair Attendance & Reaction | 8% |
| LCSI Assessment | 5% |
| Leadership Interview | 8% |
| ELC Student Workbook | 11% |
| Blueprint Series Reaction | 5% |
| First Destination Survey | 2% |
| Attendance | 40% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0% | 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- |
| 60.0%-69.9% | D |
| <60.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.
Given the design of this course, much of the learning will take place during the weekly meeting times. Thus, attendance is mandatory. You are allowed one “freebie” absence without penalty, and each additional absence will be considered unexcused and result in a full day’s deduction of points. A total of three (or more) unexcused absences will result in an automatic “F” for the course. If you miss class, you are accountable for seeking out a classmate or the instructor to catch up on the missed content. If an emergency or recurring event impedes your ability to attend class, do not wait – contact your instructor immediately.
Student-athletes must make prior arrangements in advance for any conflicts with their schedule and due dates for this course.
Lateness will also result in a partial deduction. Since the class is just 50-minutes long, you will be counted as absent if you arrive 10+ minutes late. Consistent lateness will be monitored and penalized at the discretion of the instructor.
Past your “freebie” absence, only a few types of situations constitute an excused absence. In any event, documentation must be submitted via email or in-person to provide context for the absence (e.g. doctor’s note, athletics travel itinerary, obituary, relevant pictures). The more detailed the information (e.g. name, date, time, location, description), the more likely it will be marked an excused absence.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.