You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM<br />
Dr. McKeage, Director<br />
Leadership, the process <strong>of</strong> persuasion or example by which the members <strong>of</strong> a group are persuaded<br />
to pursue the group’s objectives, is the focus <strong>of</strong> many new programs in education. <strong>The</strong><br />
Business Leadership Program in the <strong>University</strong>’s School <strong>of</strong> Management provides selected students<br />
with an opportunity to perfect their talents for business leadership. <strong>The</strong> program includes<br />
special sections <strong>of</strong> key business courses taught from the leadership perspective, leadership seminars,<br />
a mentor/internship program, and an independent leadership project.<br />
<strong>The</strong> key courses are taught with a special emphasis on business leadership by faculty chosen<br />
for their exceptional teaching and their interest in the leadership concept. <strong>The</strong> leadership seminars<br />
will help the students assess and perfect their talents for leadership and will put them into<br />
contact with many business leaders. Noteworthy among the opportunities are the internships<br />
(where the students are placed with business leaders who serve as mentors) and the projects<br />
developed and executed by the students to demonstrate their leadership skills. <strong>The</strong> program will<br />
culminate in the students’ preparing portfolios on the essence <strong>of</strong> leadership, as derived from<br />
participation in the program, and defending their concepts <strong>of</strong> leadership before a faculty board.<br />
<strong>The</strong> program is highly selective, accepting fifteen sophomores each spring to begin the twoyear<br />
program the following fall. Applicants will be selected on the basis <strong>of</strong> the following criteria:<br />
— leadership experience and/or potential; drawing from the student’s record in high<br />
school, college, work history, clubs and activities.<br />
— student’s self-assessment and motivation in applying - how and why this program<br />
relates to the student’s long-term goals.<br />
— interests and hobbies.<br />
— recommendations <strong>of</strong> teachers, others.<br />
— 3.3 GPA (ordinarily); a minimum <strong>of</strong> a 3.5 GPA will be needed for graduation in the<br />
program.<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
FALL SPRING<br />
Junior Year: BLDR 351 Principles <strong>of</strong> Mgt. I BLDR 355 Business Ethics<br />
BLDR 385 Bus. Leadership BLDR 386 Bus. Leadership<br />
Seminar #1 - Seminar #2 -<br />
Self-Assessment Empowerment<br />
Senior Year: BLDR 455 Bus. Policy & Strategy BLDR 484 (W)Eloquentia<br />
Negotialis<br />
BLDR 485 Bus. Leadership BLDR 486 Bus. Leadership<br />
Seminar #3 - Seminar #4 -<br />
Mentorship Case Study Defense<br />
PROGRAMS OF STUDY<br />
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES<br />
Special topics courses are <strong>of</strong>fered in each department. <strong>The</strong> course numbers below will be prefixed with<br />
the appropriate department abbreviation.<br />
Internship: 480-481 3-6 credits<br />
(Approval <strong>of</strong> chairperson and dean required)<br />
Guided Research for<br />
Independent Study: 482-483 3 credits<br />
(Approval <strong>of</strong> chairperson and dean required)<br />
Content determined by mentor in specialized field.<br />
184<br />
Seminar: 490-491<br />
(Prerequisite: senior standing) This course will discuss<br />
topics for current concern in a specialized<br />
field, and will be conducted in seminar fashion.<br />
Content and emphasis will vary from year to year,<br />
but will always be up-to-date.<br />
Special Topics: 484 3 credits<br />
Course devoted to a special topic (chosen by<br />
instructor) in a field. <strong>The</strong> course will not normally<br />
be repeated.
Change language