Department of General Business

GBU 550 - EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

College of Business, Stephen F. Austin State University

Note: This "standard" course syllabus is only a guide. Actual requirements for a particular course and section of this course are described in the course section syllabus, which should be obtained from the course instructor at the beginning of the respective semester. Requirements listed herein are subject to change without notice.

Catalog Description: An introduction to leadership theory and principles; application of leadership concepts in business organizations, with emphasis on formation of a personal leadership style. (same as MGT 550)

Course Objective: This course allows the student to determine his or her own leadership style, explore and learn theories of leadership, and develop skills to become an effective leader.

Course Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program at SFASU.

Text: Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2002). The Leadership Challenge, John Wiley Company.

Topics:

What Leaders do and What Constitutes Expect

Modeling the Way

Inspiring a Shared Vision

Challenging the Process

Enabling Others to Act

Encouraging the Heart

Leadership is for Everyson

Other topics included :

Communication in Leadership

Creativity

Diversity

Goal Setting

Motivation

Negotiation

Leading Effective Meetings

Leadership Theories

Situational Leadership

Stress Management

Synergism

Team Building

Time Management

Trust

Vision

Class Format: The class will be conducted with a multiplicity of different formats. Among them will be lecture, experiential learning activities, films, student presentations and discussion, and field projects.

Celebrations: There will be a mid-term and a final.

Research Paper: A paper will be completed which will include an analysis of the students own leadership style and skills, an interview with a leader, and developed personal theory of leadership. A minimum of five resources must be used for completion of this paper. This is an optional paper which must be completed to be eligible for an A in the course.

Presentations: Chapters will be presented by students throughout the semester. Presentations should be approximately 27 minutes in length. A handout in the format of a study guide highlighting the most significant aspects of the chapter should be provided by presenters.

Book Review: A book review on a leadership book will be presented during the second half of the semester. This presentation should be approximately 4-5 minutes in length and should also include a handout describing the key elements presented in the book. Books need to be approved by the fourth week of the semester by the professor.

Grades:

Celebrations: 700 pts

Chapter Presentations: 150 pts

Book Review: 100 pts

Class Participation: 50 pts.

Research Paper: Must make a minimum of a B on this to be eligible for an A in the course.

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