Risk and Resilience Leadership

3 Credits.

Organizations today operate in increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous conditions—often described as a state of “permacrisis.” This course equips students with the leadership capabilities needed not only to respond to disruption, but to build resilience and enable organizations to adapt and thrive.Offered in hybrid (Section 91) or fully online (Section 81) format, the course provides a dynamic learning experience grounded in real-world application. Across both formats, structured opportunities for reflection, peer consultation, and student-led learning reinforce the integration of theory and practice. Through iterative application in varied settings, students strengthen their ability to navigate ambiguity, make decisions under pressure, and lead effectively in complex environments.The hybrid section combines virtual coursework with an immersive field experience in outdoor and experiential environments. Students engage with practitioners across sectors, participate in team-based challenges, and apply leadership concepts in complex, high-pressure contexts. The shared, extended nature of the field experience fosters group cohesion, candid dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and sustained reflection.