Strategic Leadership - Curriculum 206 (DL)

Academic Associate

Deborah Gibbons, Ph.D.
Ingersoll Hall, Room 333

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Program Director

Christina Hart, Ph.D.
Code MN, Ingersoll Hall, Room 334

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Brief Overview

Strategic thinking is central to military organizations, yet it can be very difficult. Completion of this certificate increases students’ ability to think strategically; to understand and analyze trends in the strategic environment; and to be influential, strategic leaders. Students will examine historical examples and best practices in organizations, obtain a better appreciation of senior leadership perspectives on organizational strategy, and improve their analytical and critical thinking about the strengths and weaknesses of competitors and their own organization. As a result of improved strategic thinking, organizational analysis skills, and strategic communication competencies, students will be better prepared to develop productive strategies and lead their organizations toward greater performance.

Convenes

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Program Length

Four quarters

Outcomes

• Master the art and science of strategic thinking
• Analyze organizational processes and overcome inertia
• Learn high-impact communication skills
• Analyze trends in the organizational environment and address challenges in the defense and public sectors

Four-quarter certificate

This certificate requires the completion of four courses (at least 12 credits) that were not counted for another certificate. Courses may be completed in any order.

Required Courses:

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
MN4014	Competitive Strategy and Innovation		4	0
	-or-
MN4105	Strategic Management		3	0
	-and-
MN3010	Leading Innovative Organizations and People		4	0
	-or-
MN4474	Organizational Analysis		3	1

Choose Two Elective Courses from the Following Options:

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
MN3012	Communications Strategies for Effective Leadership		3	0
MN3109	Ethics and Moral Development		3	0
MN3118	Negotiation and Consensus Building		4	0
MN3400	Critical Thinking for Strategic Leadership		4
MN4012	Maneuver Warfare for the Mind: The Art and Science of Interdisciplinary Learning for Innovation and Warfighting Leaders		4	0
MN4017	High-performance Decision Practices		3	0
MN4510	Strategic Resource Management		4	0

*NOTE: Individuals previously enrolled in GE or GB classes shall retain the benefits associated with their original certificate curriculum. For courses completed more than five academic years ago, maintained accreditation is subject to formal review and approval.