A comprehensive overview and introduction to leadership and organizational development.
Terms Offered
Fall 2023
Fall 2024
Course Details
This courses provides a comprehensive overview and introduction to leadership and organizational development. Students will reflect on their own leadership experiences, develop a strong foundational knowledge of leadership theory, and advance their capacities in effectively leading teams. Students will connect leadership theory to practice by engaging in case study analysis and critique leadership practices enacted within engineering and technology settings. Students will complete self-assessments to better understand their own leadership strengths and refine their approaches to leadership by incorporating theories covered in this course.
Number of credits: 3
How You Will Learn and Work
This is a Global Classrooms Connections Course.
Cultural Connection
World-wide
General Education Credits
Distributive Studies - Scholarship in Practice
School/College
A. James Clark School of Engineering
Prerequisites & Restrictions
None
Faculty Highlight
Dr. Darren Eric Pierre
Dr. Darren Pierre’s teaching is focused on college student development, student affairs profession, and leadership theories. He carries years of experience as a university administrator, a leader within the field of higher education, and a contributor to many entity groups affiliated with higher education/student affairs. Dr. Pierre has authored a book, book chapters, and journal articles focused on leadership and identity development. He has spoken nationally on the ideals of leadership, integrity, and authenticity. He received his master's in Higher Education Policy and Leadership from the University of Maryland-College Park and his Ph.D. in college student affairs administration from the University of Georgia.
Tuition & Scholarship
Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.
Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.
Cancellation and Refunds
Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies.
Questions & Contact Info
For more course information contact Dr. Darren Pierre at dpierre@umd.edu.
For general questions, please contact the Global Classrooms team at globalclassrooms@umd.edu.