
In Person/On Campus Through readings, dialogue, and project-based learning, this course seeks to develop an understanding of the business and leadership components that participants will study and utilize in their college and early professional careers. The Business and Leadership Institute (BLI) operates in a collaborative environment; participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of business and leadership through activities such as: Case study analysis, Video analysis, Expert speakers, Small group collaborative work The BLI will culminate with the creation of a group business plan; storyboarding of the big idea; and presentation of their start-up concept to a panel of Project Funders Please note: this course does not focus on any specific business functional area but instead provides a broad overview of the concept of business and leadership and is geared towards students interested in pursuing business majors and/or leadership in organizational settings of all kinds. Faculty: Courtney Cole and TBA In addition to faculty led individual and group classroom activities, guest lectures will be held by practitioners/experts representing organizations for-profit, non-profit, and civic sectors. The learners will get a chance to explore different and changing business models that impact organizations of today and future. Also, these guest lectures will offer students opportunity to reflect on leadership from key ethical, legal, business and societal frameworks. Session dates: Session 1: 7/37/14 Session 2: 7/177/28 Session 3: 7/318/11 This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.