Classroom to Career

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Classroom to Career: Leading in Organizations This 3-Credit Course aims to equip students for career success in two ways: · to lead students through a structured process to better devise and articulate their individual narrative – what is your competitive advantage in the job market and how should you frame and position this? · to learn, understand and practice career relevant skills in the work place eg leadership, working in teams, handling conflict and change management. Many consider that distinctive competence in these areas is at least as determinative to career success as traditional “smarts” The combination of both parts will assist students in finding, planning and thinking about their individual careers as well as helping maximize their performance within their chosen field. The course is sector agnostic and equally useful across public, private or NGO careers. Learning will include study of relevant academic and popular literature, combined with multiple case studies and role play. The class will be highly interactive and will feature occasional guest speakers including alums. The course benefits from the experience of helping multiple MSFS cohorts find and begin to carve out their own careers, aside from experiences gained in a global business career. The course is eligible for the purposes of the MSFS Leadership Requirement.