Note: This course is combined with BUS 443.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 3-credit course will examine the context, issues, and skills associated with leadership and management of social impact organizations. It can be argued that managerial challenges for such organization are often more complex than those of traditionally businesses. Leaders need to navigate and address the needs of multiple stakeholders; balance core values with effective delivery of activities. Managers are accountable not only to agencies that fund them, but also to the board, program partners, stakeholders and populations they seek to serve.
The course will provide an understanding of civil society, social enterprise and the nonprofit sector; strategic planning; collaboration and partnerships. Students will engage with the material through case studies & assignments, readings, class guests, interactive problem solving workshops and a final group project.
- Teacher: Rakhi Mehra