Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD1 Leadership Laurier Brantford ▬ A Unique Undergraduate Program in Canada

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD2 Leadership at Laurier Brantford A unique opportunity for students to: build on the leadership skills they have developed at work, volunteer positions, and past school Leadership experience pursue an innovative undergraduate degree that targets leadership skills, theory and practical experience in an engaged and supportive campus and community

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD3 Leadership Develops Marketable Skills Communication: Report Preparation & Presentation Skills Case Analysis Team Building Problem Solving and Ethical Decision Making Employee Management Skills Conflict Resolution Skills

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD4 Program History Program Launched in September 2004 Honours Program in Leadership (4 years, 20 credit program) Embedded in a Liberal Arts campus – 5.0 Contemporary Studies credits are mandatory for graduation

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD5 Leadership: A Summary of Key Features Academic –Program & courses Extracurricular –Leadership Student Association (LSA) –Leadership Mentor Program Leadership Advisory Committee

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD6 Leadership: Program Specifics Honours Program in Leadership Combined Honours Program (e.g., Leadership + Contemporary Studies) Minor in Leadership

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD7 Leadership: Options & Opportunities Human Resource Management OptionHuman Resource Management Option Administration OptionAdministration Option International Development OptionInternational Development Option Public Relations OptionPublic Relations Option Health Administration Program: Joint Offering Between Health Studies & LeadershipHealth Administration Program: Joint Offering Between Health Studies & Leadership

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD8 Leadership: Human Resources Stream Human Resource Management StreamHuman Resource Management Stream open to students who have successfully completed 1 st and 2 nd year courses with a minimum 5.0 GPA (“C”) in Leadership Articulation Agreement with Conestoga College Outcomes:Outcomes: Honours B.A. in Leadership and Graduate Certificate in HRM from Conestoga College; Completion of coursework towards the HR National Knowledge Exam for the Canadian Human Resource Professional Designation (Students need 70% average in HR courses)

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD9 Leadership: Admin Option Introduction to Business, Fundamentals of Finance, Microeconomics, MacroeconomicsIntroduction to Business, Fundamentals of Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics Marketing, Business Communications, Accounting, Management Skills, OperationsMarketing, Business Communications, Accounting, Management Skills, Operations

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD10 Leadership:International Development Option Required Courses: (2.0 credits) OL301 - Development Theories, Strategies and Issues CT266 - Economic Globalization HR328 - The United Nations in the 21st Century OL327 - Understanding International Organizations OL301 CT266 HR328 OL327 Elective Courses: (an additional 2.0 credits)

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD11 Leadership and Journalism: Public Relations Option Required Courses: (3.5 credits) BU121 - Functional Areas of the Organization BU208 - Interpersonal Communication CT224 - Organizational Leadership JN101 - Reporting and Writing I JN253 - Introduction to Public and Media Relations OL310 - Organizational Strategy OL365 - Influence, Persuasion and Negotiation BU121 BU208 CT224 JN101 JN253 OL310 OL365 Elective Courses: (an additional.5 credits)

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD12 4 th Year Placements (09-10) LJS & Associates Consulting Inc.

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD13 Leadership Extracurricular –Leadership Student Association (LSA) –Leadership Mentor Program (Leadership Students and Community Leaders) Leadership Advisory Committee

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD14 …oh and by the way, we have fun, too!

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Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD16 Questions?

Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD17 For more information… Dr. Bruce Arai Dr. Kris Gerhardt Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan