Leadership Development

Department

International Program

Course unit code

IFLV6626

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Dr. phil. Tichenor John, Ph.D.

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Will be provided via Sakai.

Additional information about examination modalities

Grading will be based on online quizzes, short writing assignments, course participation, and a culminating group project.

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Spring 2026

Semester when the course unit is delivered

2

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

• Students will examine various theories, current research, and issues relevant to leadership development.
• Students will analyze how theoretical approaches impact leadership practices.
• Students will investigate cross-cultural leadership styles and issues, including historical and contemporary leaders.
• Through experiential exercises and class discussions, students will identify their strengths and refine their leadership styles.

Course contents

Whether it is in a work, family, school, or social setting, everyone is called upon to be a leader at some point. This course is designed to expose students to various leadership theories, current research, and issues relevant to leadership development. Students will also analyze how theoretical approaches impact leadership practices. Further, this course exposes students to cross-cultural leadership styles, including historical and contemporary leaders. The course will be very interactive with many classroom activities designed to further students’ understanding of what it means to be a leader. By participating in the course, students will reflect upon their leadership style to become better leaders.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course will consist of a combination of mini-lectures, discussions, classroom activities, and a group project.

Work placement(s)

none