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Albers School of
Business and Economics
Graduate
Leadership Formation Certificate (GLFC)
Purpose
To offer interested and qualified
students a special opportunity to
explore leadership issues, develop and
hone leadership skills, and practice
leadership behaviors in the spirit of
Seattle University’s commitment to
promote a more just and humane world.
Program Description
An Albers School of Business and
Economics Leadership Formation Certificate will be
granted to students upon successful
completion of 12 quarter credits of
program requirements. Participating
students must complete a specific body
of coursework, satisfy community service
requirements, and successfully lead a
project involving other students in
order to achieve the certificate. The
program will be limited to 24 students
per year and will be launched Fall
Quarter, 2008.
Eligibility
Requirements
Eligible candidates will be of good
standing in the Albers School in the
MBA, MIB, or MPAC programs. Selection
criteria will include a written
statement of interest, a portfolio of
service and leadership achievements,
demonstrated ability to succeed in the
program, and a group interview.
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Content
Total of 12 electives credits
A. Coursework
Participants in the GLFC will take a
minimum of 2 courses (6 quarter credits)
from the following list of electives:
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MGMT 571 Adventure-Based
Leadership Seminar
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MGMT 575 Leading with Emotional
Intelligence
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MGMT 582 Extraordinary Leaders
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MGMT 587 CEO Leadership and
Board of Directors
B. Leadership Formation Seminar (MGMT
566 and MGMT 567)
Participants will participate in a
two-course seminar (6 quarter credits)
specially designed and directed for
students in the cohort. Fall 2008, MGMT
566 (3 credits) with ongoing projects in
Winter 2009, and Spring 2009, MGMT 567
(3 credits). The ongoing seminar will
provide a forum for participants to
explore, process, assimilate, and master
aspects of leadership theory and
behavior. Participants will engage in
leadership book discussions, attend
leadership speaker events and
conferences, and will plan, lead, and
implement service initiatives. Practicum
modules will include:
- Social Justice Framework for
Leadership
- Setting Direction: Creating a
compelling vision, leading
strategically, engaging
stakeholders, developing
decision-making abilities and
approaches
- Confident Communication:
Establishing practical and effective
skills in speaking and writing,
artful use of persuasion and
influence
- People Skills: Cultivating
outstanding skills in leading with
dignity, understanding people, and
maximizing the strength found in
difference
Revised 2/29/08
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