Online Organizational Leadership
OGL 200 - Introduction to Organizational Leadership
Overview
Basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Examines topics such as the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Gives attention to helping students understand and improve their own leadership performance.
View syllabusCourse prerequisites and requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.
Quick facts
Next start date:
Jan. 14, 2025 (8 weeks)
- Credits: 3
- Length: 8 weeks
- Cost: $25 + $400
What you’ll learn
- Articulate the difference between management and leadership activities
- Identify and describe different styles of leadership
- Recognize activities and actions that impact leadership effectiveness
- Evaluate the student's own personal leadership characteristics
- Practice decision-making processes using a variety of leadership scenarios
What to expect in class
Video lectures, readings, discussions, simulations, and journals
Exams and grading
85%
Assignments
15%
Quizzes
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the CIVI: Governance and Civic Engagement General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
Faculty and course staff
Jessica
Hirshorn
Teaching Professor,
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts - School of Applied Professional Studies
Arizona State University
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