Leadership consistently ranks among the Top 10 skills that employers want in college graduates, (according to annual surveys conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers). NACE identified leadership as one of the seven key competencies for career readiness that broadly prepares college graduates for successful transitions into the workplace.
Students in Leadership courses learn about traditional and contemporary approaches to leadership, how to develop a better understanding of themselves and others, and best practices to help groups and team members work together toward shared goals. Coursework provides a focus on general leadership in workplaces and organizations, personal leadership development, and leadership within the community through entrepreneurship in business, government, and non-profit organizations.
Every area of human endeavor needs people who can facilitate group progress toward the group’s goals. Graduates can apply for jobs in business, government, and non-profits with a basic grounding in leadership that will set them apart from other candidates.