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Organizational Leadership

Purpose and Objectives

Purpose:

The Organizational Leadership major equips men and women to assume leadership and managerial roles within whatever organizations they will serve. The integrated sequence of courses develops the students' understanding of Christian leadership and ethics. The concentration also enhances the competencies and skills in management, business, communication, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, change implementation, and multicultural sensitivities.

Objectives:

In addition to the educational objectives of the College, the student graduating with a major in Organizational Leadership will be able to:

• Articulate a biblical philosophy of leadership.

• Demonstrate through coursework and field-based experiences the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to effectively lead people and organizations.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of biblical concepts of leadership.

• Commit to biblically sound ethics and standards as a leader.

• Design ethically and socially responsible practices for an organization.

• Demonstrate professional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Commit to a lifestyle of self-improvement and personal growth as a Christian leader.

• Know one's leadership style so as to maximize its strengths and bolster its weaknesses.