About this Course
Through this 6-course Specialization in Strategic Leadership and Management, you will learn the fundamentals of effectively leading people, teams, and organizations and develop tools to analyze business situations. In addition to building a conceptual framework for leadership, learners will develop and practice strategies for immediate impact. The Specialization covers the strategic, human resource, and organizational foundations for creating and capturing value for sustainable competitive advantage both within a single business and across a portfolio of businesses. The specialization culminates in a capstone : a leadership and management plan where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to a business situation. With participation by one or more focal companies, the experiential and hands-on deliverable will provide valuable practice and create value from the perspective of potential employers. This Specialization is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admissions into the program and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into the program here
What You'll Learn
- Understand fundamentals of effective leadership for people, teams, and organizations
- Develop tools to analyze business situations
- Build a conceptual framework for leadership
- Apply strategies for immediate impact
- Evaluate strategic, human resource, and organizational foundations
- Create a comprehensive leadership and management plan
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read English instructions and complete short practice tasks
Instructors
Jeff Flesher
Adjunct Lecturer of Business Administration
Joe Mahoney
Professor of Business Administration and Caterpillar Chair of Business and Associate Director of Illinois Strategic Organizational Initiative
Deepak Somaya
Professor of Business Administration and Diane and Steven N. Miller Professor and Edwards Scholar
David S. Charles
Teaching Assistant Professor