Management Skills Development

3 credits · Undergraduate

As a professional course, students are asked to explore the theories and practices of management with an emphasis on skill development and the application of effective professional practices. Key topic areas include: the functions of management in the workplace, team collaboration and shared leadership, self- management practices, interpersonal communications, negotiations and conflict resolution, EDIAD, stakeholder and relationship management. Particular emphasis will be placed on management and leadership theories in practice through in-class exercises and a research project. In class, students will experience a combination of lectures, student presentations, group work, individual work, skill development practice session, in-class discussions, and experiential exercises. PREREQUISITES: MGMT 2304.03 or COMM 2303.03 and at least third-year standing CROSSLISTED: COMM 3309.03 FORMATS: Seminar