MBA 505 Leadership and Fostering Diversity and Inclusion

This course is designed to introduce students to leadership styles, such as inclusive leadership, purpose leadership, values-driven leadership, and strengths-based leadership, that support and help create diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environments that cultivate high performing, innovative teams. Other topics include diversity management, emotional intelligence, fostering inclusive cultures where employees feel trusted, valued, and psychologically safe, and ways to enhance diversity, inclusion, and equity on the workplace. Equipped with this knowledge, students will become more inclusive leaders who cultivate an inclusive workplace while solving real-world cultural business challenges. Pre-requisite(s): Admission into the Masters of Business Administration Program; or permission by Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours