Foundations of Leadership in Business Schools
Online Course Course Description
Leading in a business school today means navigating competing priorities, complex relationships, and constant change—often without clear guidance. Whether you are managing a program or contributing to key initiatives, you play a critical role in shaping outcomes for students and fellow faculty and staff at your institution.
This course is designed to help you become a more confident and effective leader by giving you practical tools you can apply right away. You will explore the difference between leadership and management and learn how both are essential to success in academic environments. You will also develop your emotional intelligence by building skills in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—helping you better understand yourself, connect with others, and navigate challenges with clarity.
Along the way, you will strengthen key leadership capabilities such as communication, conflict management, and aligning your personal values with your institution’s mission and vision. Through real-world scenarios and guided reflection, you will learn how to apply these skills in the situations you face every day.
By the end of the course, you will not just understand leadership; you will have a clear, personalized action plan to lead with greater confidence, purpose, and impact in your role.
Note: The course will be available for registration until 20 July. Once registered, you will have 30 days to access and complete the course.
Learning Objectives
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Distinguish between leadership and management in academic and project settings.
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Differentiate the four core domains of Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills and explain how each contributes to effective leadership within business school environments.
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Apply concepts of emotional intelligence to real-world business scenarios and personal reflection to identify emotional intelligence strengths and areas for growth.
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Identify key attributes and skills of effective leaders, such as effective communication and conflict management.
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Identify the importance of aligning personal and institutional mission, vision, and values.
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Develop a personal action plan to enhance leadership skills.