Undergraduate Seminar (398-0-70)

Topic

Leadership in Media Companies

Instructors

Dr. Mohammed Asad Shareef Al-Emadi

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 1-300: Tues, Su 8:30AM - 10:10AM (AST)

Overview of class

This course introduces students to essential principles and practices of leadership in direct application to media companies. Students will learn varied perspectives on what leadership is, develop insight about how it is exercised, and appreciate the consequences for the success or failure of media firms. Topics include understanding historical and contemporary theories of leadership; recognizing leadership traits; understanding philosophies and styles of personal leadership; attending to tasks and relationships; developing leadership skills; creating and communicating a compelling vision; establishing a constructive organizational work environment; handling conflict effectively; prioritizing ethics in leadership, and leading organizations in efforts to overcome obstacles to achieve goals. Students will assess their personal leadership traits and identify the skills each needs to improve for developing their knowledge and capacity for exercising leadership. The course is designed as a mixed learning format that includes lecture-type instruction, student presentations, analysis of case studies, expert guest speakers and self-directed learning.

Registration Requirements

• Prerequisites: None


• Open to sophomore and above

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for sophomore, juniors, and seniors only.