BUS 210: Managing and Leading in Business – Syllabus
Course Description:
This course explores leadership and management theories and how to incorporate them into one's personal style for effective contribution and collaboration in diverse team environments. Students will learn about the skills necessary to lead in various organizational structures and areas of business. The course also examines how the functional areas of business are interrelated and work together in organizations.
Course Competencies:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- OL-20061: Identify oneself as a leader and follower to be effective as an individual and team contributor.
- MGT-20062: Demonstrate effective management skills and practices in diverse, distributed, and collaborative work environments.
- BUS-20063: Explain the interrelatedness of the functions and forms of organizations.
Required Materials:
Students are required to use the following textbook:
- Managing and Leading in Business, Southern New Hampshire University, Second Edition, 2023. ISBN: 978-1-954890-46-6.
Grading Breakdown:
The course grading is distributed as follows:
- Soomo Webtext Questions (8) – 80 points
- Discussions (6) – 300 points
- Assignments (4) – 280 points
- Journals (2) – 120 points
- Project One – 140 points
- Project Two – 80 points
- Total Points: 1,000
Weekly Topics and Assignments:
The course is structured over eight modules, each focusing on different aspects of leadership and management:
- Module 1: Introduction to Leadership and Management
- Module 2: Leadership Styles and Theories
- Module 3: Team Dynamics and Collaboration
- Module 4: Organizational Culture and Change
- Module 5: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
- Module 6: Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Module 7: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Module 8: Capstone Projects and Reflection
