Women and Leadership

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course examines the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in leadership positions in government, business, non-profit organizations and the military. The course looks at women’s leadership roles in the context of the general literature on leadership, and addresses barriers faced by women on the path to leadership. We will study theories of leadership, women leaders in historical context and case studies of past and present women leaders. While the course will primarily focus on the United States, women’s leadership roles in other countries will be discussed as well.