ICT 650 - INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP IN INFORMATION PROFESSIONS

College of Communication and Information

Credits: 3

The primary purpose of this course is to expose students to leadership strategies and challenges in the information professions. Primary attention is placed on: 1) the role of communication in effective leadership; 2) innovation and change in the information professions and the leadership styles available for addressing such changes; 3) ethical frameworks in communication leadership; 4) issues management and organizational planning; and 5) leadership communication strategies for managing conflict and crises.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate student status in the ICT, LIS, or CJT graduate programs.
Approved for Distance Learning.