Johnson & Wales University prides itself on preparing its students for their designated careers. Leadership is increasingly evident in any industry and having a skilled background in leadership studies and having actual service learning experience is very beneficial. Major Fortune 500 companies spend thousands of dollars sending their top managers to seminars on the foundations of leadership in the workplace.
Here at Johnson & Wales ALL students are given the opportunity to get a head start on leadership studies through the Leadership Concentration where students will take a series of three courses over their four years. Every student will take the Foundations of Leadership Studies and Ethics in Business Leadership but will have the opportunity to choose between Creative Leadership and Leadership Through Film and Literature.
Leadership Course Descriptions
Foundations of Leadership Studies This course delineates the principles that are important in the development of a leader for the 21st century. Discussion of the role and function of a leadership position will include an in-depth analysis and study of needs impacting individuals, organizations and society.
Creative Leadership Creativity can be a valuable tool for leadership in the
21st century. The objective of this course is to develop
and to enhance one’s own creativity, allowing each
individual the opportunity to become a more productive
leader of tomorrow. Extensive classroom participation
and a variety of activities will allow each student to
experience personal growth and to influence the growth
of others. Prerequisite: LEAD2001 or permission of
instructor.
Leadership Through Film and Literature This course is an examination of contemporary theories
pertaining to leadership in group, organizational and
societal settings. The content of the course draws from
the humanities as viewed through film and literature
selections to illustrate different leadership styles and
concepts. The course is based on the premise that
leadership, like literature and film, is an art form
whose effectiveness is enabled and enhanced through
visual presentation. Prerequisite: LEAD2001 or permission
of instructor.
Ethics in Business Leadership This course examines the basic principles of ethics
and their philosophical foundations, particularly as
they apply to institutions, environments, leadership
and other activities and pursuits of business. It examines
those aspects of human behavior which can be labeled
right and wrong. It considers the moral obligations of
leaders and followers when discussing actual cases
from a variety of business organizations that have presented
management and subordinates with difficult
moral dilemmas. It considers also the particular
responsibilities of leadership in fostering and implementing
ethical awareness within a corporate culture.
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