Course Description
Advanced concepts in organizational leadership for healthcare settings. This course explores leadership theories, change management, strategic planning, team development, and organizational behavior. Students develop skills to lead healthcare organizations and drive quality improvement.
Credit Hours
3 credits (3 lecture)
Prerequisites
MSN 510, MSN 520
Student Learning Outcomes (AACN Masters Essentials)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Essential II - Organizational and Systems Leadership: Apply leadership skills to improve patient outcomes
- Apply contemporary leadership theories to healthcare settings
- Lead change initiatives using evidence-based change models
- Develop strategic plans for healthcare organizations
- Build and lead high-performing healthcare teams
- Manage conflict and foster positive organizational culture
- Demonstrate ethical leadership practices
Course Topics
- Leadership Theories and Styles
- Transformational and Servant Leadership
- Organizational Behavior and Culture
- Change Management: Kotter, Lewin, ADKAR
- Strategic Planning in Healthcare
- Team Building and Development
- Conflict Management and Negotiation
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
- Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making
Required Textbooks
- Marquis & Huston: Leadership Roles and Management Functions (10th ed.)
- Kouzes & Posner: The Leadership Challenge (7th ed.)
Evaluation Methods
Leadership Project (35%), Case Analyses (30%), Leadership Portfolio (25%), Participation (10%)