ENMGT 6092
Overcoming Gender Bias in Engineering Management Leadership
In this course, we will explore skills, tools, and mindsets to build leadership skills as engineers with a focus of increasing the number of technical women in leadership. Topics include understanding and combatting biases, leading with and without authority, addressing conflict, and negotiations. We will explore various topics using discussion-based lectures, case studies, and invited guest speakers.
Topics
- Identify systemic and structural biases setting back women in leadership.
- Analyze various leadership styles to identify the optimal type for you.
- Demonstrate command of new skillsets and mindsets to serve as a strong and confident leader.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027