MLS 592 - Applied Leadership Observational Study (3 cr.)

This course provides a framework for students who have some managerial level work experience and/or are currently employed to study the contexts and conditions that influence leadership decisions and actions in a real work environment. Each student will indentify one or more leaders who demonstrate competencies and actions that are aspirational to the student and are willing to participate in the study. In collaboration with a faculty sponsor, the student will design a structured process for observation, discussion and inquiry for one-on-one interaction with the leader(s). Students spend time weekly observing in the organizational setting and/or meeting with leaders, maintain a detailed journal of these observations, discussions and inquiries, and submit a summary analysis of their learning.