BUSN 370 - Foundations of Leadership

5 Credits

The course introduces the concept of leadership and associated ideas such as influence, mentorship, and management. An emphasis is placed on differences between leadership and authority in management, supervisory, and other roles. Successful students will be able to apply dimensions of leadership situationally in cross-disciplinary roles where strategic thinking, guidance, communicating goals and objectives, and interpersonal decision-making are a requirement.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN or CIS or DSN
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening, Online

Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Business Management program in all 3 concentrations
Active Date 20260408T14:57:57

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline
Introduction to leadership as a concept

The role of leadership in organizations and societies
The history of leadership as it informs the present
Leadership theories, models, and frameworks as strategic concepts
Foundational leadership styles stemming from academic literature and applied cases
Adaptive leadership in contexts and environments
Influence, power dynamics, politics, and ethics in leadership decision-making
Foundational ideas behind communication and conflict
Leadership in diverse and global contexts
Creative leadership, flexibility, situational awareness, and personal growth as a sustainable competitive advantage

Student Learning Outcomes
Differentiate leadership from management and authority across organizational hierarchical structures.

Explain foundational leadership theories and models and leverage each in situational approaches.

Apply leadership concepts at the personal, interpersonal, and team levels to guide strategic decision-making.

Demonstrate effective communication with the purpose of influence and impact upon power dynamics.

Analyze the role of social construction, morals and ethics, societies and cultures, and diversity in leadership effectiveness.

Evaluate leadership effectiveness situationally with measurables and within structured frameworks.

Develop foundational leadership skills including motivation, coaching, and teamwork facilitation.